Sanctuary: Safe Haven

Canna stood before the vast expanse of the sanctuary, a sense of fulfillment washing over him as he reflected on the monumental beings he had just freed. The Celestial Serpent, the Primal Titan, and the Solar Lion—each of them a force of nature, a legend unto themselves, now bound to him not by chains or magic, but by a mutual respect and understanding.

As he read through the stats displayed before him, a grin slowly spread across his face. The sacrifices he and his subordinates made in that brutal battle had been worth it.

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[Name: Lumivyre, Celestial Serpent]

Level: 800

Race: Cosmic Serpent

Rank: True-Calamity

HP: 900,000 / 900,000

MP: 1,500,000 / 1,500,000

Strength: 200,000

Speed: 100,000

Defense: 400,000

Intelligence: 1,000,000

Agility: 150,000

Stamina: 600,000

Vitality: 800,000

Attribute Points: 0

Title: Herald of the Cosmos

Title Effect:

Cosmic Resilience: Lumivyre gains a permanent 50% damage reduction against all elemental attacks. When in space or a cosmic environment, this effect increases to 80%. Additionally, Lumivyre can create a starlight barrier that absorbs 70% of all damage for 30 seconds, with a cooldown of 3 hours.

Astral Insight: Lumivyre's intelligence and perception are heightened to near-omniscient levels when under the night sky. All cooldowns are reduced by 50%, and Lumivyre can foresee enemy attacks with a 75% chance of evasion.

Passive Skills:

Stellar Regeneration: Lumivyre regenerates 20% of its HP and MP every 10 seconds when in the presence of starlight or cosmic energy. This effect doubles if Lumivyre is within a cosmic or celestial environment.

Gravity Manipulation: Lumivyre can manipulate gravitational forces, increasing or decreasing the weight of objects and enemies. This passive ability also allows Lumivyre to levitate and move with exceptional speed.

Active Skills:

Meteor Shower: Lumivyre summons a storm of meteors to bombard a targeted area, dealing massive damage over a wide radius. This skill has a cooldown of 2 hours.

Celestial Beam: Lumivyre channels cosmic energy into a focused beam, cutting through anything in its path. This attack deals immense damage and has a 60% chance to stun enemies for 5 seconds. The cooldown is 1 hour.

Nebula Veil: Lumivyre creates a veil of nebulae that obscures vision and confuses enemies, lowering their accuracy by 50% for 1 minute. This skill has a cooldown of 30 minutes.

Supernova: Lumivyre channels its inner energy to create a massive explosion, dealing catastrophic damage to all enemies within a 500-meter radius. This skill drains Lumivyre's MP completely and has a cooldown of 6 hours.

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[Name: Terrorfang, Primal Titan]

Level: 750

Race: Titan Gorilla

Rank: True-Calamity

HP: 2,000,000 / 2,000,000

MP: 300,000 / 300,000

Strength: 1,500,000

Speed: 150,000

Defense: 1,200,000

Intelligence: 50,000

Agility: 600,000

Stamina: 1,500,000

Vitality: 1,200,000

Attribute Points: 0

Title: King of Beasts

Title Effect:

Unstoppable Force: Terrorfang's physical attacks are devastating, dealing 50% extra damage. When enraged, this bonus increases to 100%. Terrorfang is also immune to any form of crowd control or debilitation.

Titanic Endurance: Terrorfang's stamina and vitality are unparalleled. It passively regenerates 25% of its HP every 10 seconds and can continue fighting even when its HP falls to zero, remaining active for an additional 5 minutes.

Passive Skills:

Colossal Strength: Terrorfang's raw power allows it to crush mountains and level forests with ease. Its basic attacks deal area damage, and each strike has a 30% chance to knock back or stun enemies.

Fury of the Titan: When its HP falls below 50%, Terrorfang enters a berserk state, doubling its speed and strength. This effect lasts until its HP is fully restored or until the battle ends.

Active Skills:

Earthquake Slam: Terrorfang slams the ground with its massive fists, causing a powerful earthquake that deals damage and stuns all enemies within a 300-meter radius. This skill has a cooldown of 1 hour.

Savage Charge: Terrorfang charges at incredible speed, trampling everything in its path and dealing immense damage. This skill has a cooldown of 30 minutes.

Roar of Dominance: Terrorfang unleashes a thunderous roar that intimidates and weakens enemies, reducing their defense and strength by 50% for 2 minutes. This skill has a cooldown of 1 hour.

Crimson Rage: Terrorfang taps into its primal fury, gaining a temporary boost to all stats by 50% for 3 minutes. This skill has a cooldown of 4 hours.

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[Name: Aurelis, Solar Lion]

Level: 720

Race: Celestial Lion

Rank: True-Calamity

HP: 800,000 / 800,000

MP: 1,000,000 / 1,000,000

Strength: 600,000

Speed: 2,000,000

Defense: 400,000

Intelligence: 500,000

Agility: 1,200,000

Stamina: 800,000

Vitality: 500,000

Attribute Points: 0

Title: Eternal Radiance

Title Effect:

Solar Flare: Aurelis can unleash blinding bursts of light that daze and disorient enemies, reducing their accuracy and speed by 60% for 1 minute. This ability can be used every 10 minutes.

Radiant Speed: Aurelis' speed and agility are unmatched. When in direct sunlight, its speed is doubled, and it becomes nearly impossible to hit. Aurelis can also travel vast distances almost instantaneously when using sunbeams as a conduit.

Passive Skills:

Solar Regeneration: Aurelis regenerates 10% of its HP and MP every 10 seconds when exposed to sunlight. This effect triples during noon or when under intense sunlight.

Blazing Mane: Aurelis' mane of flames deals continuous damage to any enemies within melee range. The flames also provide a passive defense, reducing incoming physical and magical damage by 30%.

Active Skills:

Sunstrike: Aurelis calls down a concentrated beam of solar energy, dealing massive damage to a single target. This attack has a high chance of igniting the target, causing additional fire damage over time. This skill has a cooldown of 45 minutes.

Radiant Dash: Aurelis moves at incredible speed, striking multiple enemies in quick succession. Each strike deals heavy damage, with a chance to blind or disorient the target. This skill has a cooldown of 30 minutes.

Solar Nova: Aurelis releases a powerful burst of solar energy, dealing area damage and pushing back all enemies within a 200-meter radius. The intensity of the light also reduces enemy defenses by 40% for 1 minute. This skill has a cooldown of 2 hours.

Light's Embrace: Aurelis envelops itself and its allies in a protective aura of light, absorbing 70% of incoming damage and healing all within the aura for 10% of their maximum HP every 10 seconds. This skill lasts for 2 minutes and has a cooldown of 3 hours.

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Canna felt a surge of pride as he reviewed the stats of his new allies. Each one was a force to be reckoned with, their power far beyond anything he had encountered before. The grief of losing so many undead from Mortem's collection during the battle was now tempered by the knowledge that he had gained three of the most formidable beings in existence. Discover hidden stories at M-V-L

With a wave of his hand, he dismissed the status screens, turning to the trio who now stood before him. Their chains were gone, their expressions free of the weariness that had once weighed them down.

"You're free now," Canna said, his voice firm but warm. "This sanctuary is as much your home as it is mine. Explore it, get to know the land, and find your place here. I won't summon you unless it's truly necessary—this is your time to live, to be free."

Lumivyre coiled its massive body around a nearby hill, its celestial scales shimmering under the light of the sanctuary's sun. "We shall roam these lands and learn of this new world," it whispered, its voice a soft echo of the stars. "But when you call, we will answer."

Terrorfang let out a low, rumbling growl of approval, pounding its massive fists into the ground. "Finally, a place worthy of my strength," it boomed. "I will defend this land as if it were my own."

Aurelis, with its radiant mane glowing brightly, stepped forward, its golden eyes locking with Canna's. "We shall protect this sanctuary, as you have protected us. This world will know the might of the Solar Lion."

Canna nodded, feeling the weight of their words. He knew that with these three beings by his side, the sanctuary—and his vision for the future—was more secure than ever before.

He watched as the trio dispersed, each heading in a different direction to explore their new home. Canna felt a deep satisfaction as he turned away, knowing they would be there when he needed them most.

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Returning to the sanctuary's central area, Canna was greeted by the sight of those he had recently saved from the dungeons of Arenthia. The dwarves, scholars, gnomes, and various other races had all been brought safely into the sanctuary, thanks to Elandra's assistance.

They were scattered around, many still in awe of the sanctuary's beauty and serenity, a stark contrast to the darkness they had been trapped in.

As Canna approached, Kael walked over to him, a relieved smile on his face. "I've spoken with many of them, Canna. They're more than willing to help us. The scholars are already discussing how they can contribute to the sanctuary's development, and the dwarves are eager to start building. The gnomes, too, seem quite at home here."

Canna nodded, pleased with the progress. "Good. This sanctuary is as much theirs now as it is ours. We need all the help we can get if we're to make this place truly flourish."

Kael's expression turned more serious. "But we should talk about what comes next. The kingdom of Arenthia is not going to take kindly to what we've done. They'll come after us, sooner or later."

Canna's eyes narrowed. "Let them come. We'll be ready. But for now, let's focus on strengthening our sanctuary and making sure those who've joined us are settled in."

Kael agreed, and the two of them began discussing their plans. There were still many things to consider—defenses, expansions, and how to integrate the new inhabitants into the sanctuary's ecosystem. But Canna felt confident that with the allies he had gathered, both old and new, they would be more than ready for whatever challenges lay ahead.

As they walked through the sanctuary, Canna couldn't help but feel a renewed sense of purpose. The journey to Arenthia had brought more than just new allies—it had brought a deeper understanding of the world and the forces that shaped it.