Level Up: Voidwalker

Atlas gazed at the group of women lounging in contentment, some drifting into sleep. Lilith sprawled in her Honey Badger form while Medusa coiled on a pillow before the fire, her serpentine shape basking in the warmth.

Noorah and Nulia were training down below as the fox wanted to get stronger. This surprised him, but soon enough, Artemis, Grishna, and Zena appeared in front of him with knowing smiles.

''Can we try the Void Realm before having sex?'' the beautiful Orc woman asked with a knowing smirk.

Atlas chuckled and dragged all three into his lap, activating the skill only to appear in the dark forest. Grishna quickly took out her spear and spun it around as Artemis transformed into her Titan form.

Zena took out her sword just as the Bigfoot roars echoed out, forcing him to ready his blades with Void Infusion. Just then, the Orc woman reacted first and dodged its massive fist by ducking down.

She struck the monster's knees, dropping it to the ground with a crash just as Artemis rushed forward and met one of the giant humanoids before pummeling it with dozens of punches.

Booms echoed out as the brunette went crazy and destroyed the Bigfoots while Zena moved through the trees so fast that the big beasts couldn't keep up with the wolf woman as she cut them down.

Roars echoed out as Atlas joined the battle, using his swords and magic to kill them so quickly that the total was dropping. Hours later, the three women were tired, prompting him to send them back to the real world.

He crouched on a branch high above the Bigfoots who were searching for him. As this happened, he checked the monster total to see how many they killed during their on session, and the results made him smile.

[Void Wendigo - 20,000/20,000]

[Void Bigfoot - 1241/10,000]

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'Not bad, but let's try some sneak kills,' he thought with glowing azure eyes. 'It will come in handy when attacking the empire in the south.'

Following that, Atlas dropped from the branch and quietly landed behind the Bigfoot before lunging forward. He quickly slashed through the monster's ankles, which brought it crashing down.

His blade pierced through its skull as he cast three Void Lances at the giant humanoid creatures; they were instantly killed. Moments later, more of them appeared and caught him off guard.

Atlas used his speed against the monsters, but their fists shattered the ground, sending him flying in the air. While spinning, he threw the blades into two Bigfoot's skulls, which sent them flying back.

Seconds later, he spotted a massive one that appeared and landed a bone-shattering punch that sent him shooting through the air. He crashed through the trees before returning to the real world.

'That was bad, but these things will be good against the empire's heavy soldiers,' he thought while wiping the sweat off his forehead.

Following that, Atlas checked the monster total to see how many Bigfoots he had killed since the girls left the Void Realm.

[Void Wendigo - 20,000/20,000]

[Void Bigfoot - 1302/10,000]

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Just then, Estelle appeared in front of him with a big smile. ''Hello, lovely. Would you like a tea? I can see your energy has been sapped,'' she asked sweetly.

He smiled at the beautiful blonde before nodding. ''Yes, please.''

Afterward, the two of them started speaking once she returned with a hot drink. He drank some that heated his insides as Estelle revealed. ''Your Father said the empire has been raiding the southern land after reinforcing the frontline.''

'Interesting,' he thought with glowing azure eyes. 'I need to clear the next level to use those Bigfoots but I have the Kenku's and other monsters for now.'

Atlas shook his head and replied. ''We can start attacking again. The cities are in ruins, which limits dates so I can come up with stuff on the go.''

When the knight heard this, she giggled before leaning over and giving him a passionate kiss, this made him smile. Following that, the two of them started planning the raid on the border fortress.

As the blonde spoke, Atlas was drinking the tea she made for him, which restored his energy and got rid of the lingering phantom pains thanks to the Void Realm. Once he was done with the tea, he stood up.

''I'm going to scout the southern lands,'' he said while scratching his arms. ''Do you want to come with me, Estelle?''

''Yes!'' she exclaimed with a big smile. ''I love spending time with you, my love.''

Atlas couldn't help but kiss the young woman before teleporting them to Raymond's nest that would at the top of the tallest mountain in the Otherworld. When the Stormeagle spotted him, it got excited.

'Master! It's good to see you!' the monster voice echoed in his mind. 'Do you need a lift?'

''Yes please Raymond,'' he answered. ''We need to scout the south as the empire is still attacking Astoria.''

The eagle crouched low, its powerful frame dipping to let them clamber onto its back as Atlas conjured a shimmering portal to the real world. Moments later, the bird launched into the air, wings beating fiercely, and streaked toward the gateway.

They burst through, greeted by a rush of icy wind that stung their faces. Raymond soared effortlessly over the sprawling winter landscape, his broad wings cutting through the crisp, frigid air.

Below, a blanket of snow stretched endlessly, glistening under the pale sunlight, while jagged peaks loomed in the distance, their tips dusted white. The wind howled, tugging at feathers and cloaks alike, but Raymond's steady flight kept them aloft.

Atlas sat firmly on the eagle's back, his strong arms wrapped around Estelle, who nestled in his lap. Her breath puffed out in small clouds, mingling with the chill as she leaned into him, seeking warmth.

His cloak billowed behind them, a dark contrast against the blinding snow, and he tightened his grip, shielding her from the biting cold. Estelle's eyes darted across the frozen expanse below, a mix of awe and quiet resolve flickering in her gaze.

He murmured something soft and reassuring into her ear, his voice nearly lost to the wind. Together, they rode Raymond's powerful glide, a trio bound by trust amid the stark beauty of the winter wilds.

Estelle leaned into him with a warm smile as she whispered. ''Thank you for bringing me with you, handsome. it's nice spending alone time with you.''

Atlas tightened his embrace around the beautiful blonde before she pointed in the distance. ''Looks like the first castle is coming up. What should we do?'' she questioned with a curious glint in her blue eyes.

Following that, a massive fortress appeared just as several fast Mana Blasts headed in their direction. Raymond suddenly dived to dodge the attack as an explosion ripped through the air.

The shockwave sent the Stormeagle plummeting toward the ground, but it quickly righted itself, letting out a frustrated shrill as he sent a wave of lighting crashing into the stone walls and shaking the ground.

''Kepp going Ray! I'll block any more spells!'' he shouted over the chaos.

Moments later, he cast Void Guard over the monster just as a swarm of arrows bounced off the azure barrier. The Stormeagle quickly approached the fortress allowing Atlas the chance to summon the Terrasques.

The massive dinosaur-like monsters crashed into the walls but they were so thick it only shook as his creatures claws at the soldiers above. Estelle got excited when seeing the empire being destroyed.

''They're so strong!'' she exclaimed with a big smile. ''These monsters will help us during the war.''

Atlas nodded in agreement as Raymond hovered above the battlefield while firing bolt of lighting into the defences. Seconds later, the Terrasques found the metal gates and started ramming it with their massive heads.

Loud booms echoed out as the walls shook, and the enemy soldiers looked scared. He smiled before summoning a horde of Bloodhawks that dived down. Their talons tore through the Achaemendians' armor.

''Now watch Estelle,'' he said with a big smile while casting Void Infusion on his blades.

With a roar of defiance, Atlas hurled himself from Raymond's soaring back, plummeting like a thunderbolt toward the frostbitten courtyard below, where the empire's commanders rallied in grim assembly.

The wind screamed past him, his cloak snapping wildly as he descended, a harbinger of doom. Estelle caught sight of his fearless plunge and, with a warrior's cry, leapt after him, diving headlong into the maelstrom of battle.

As they closed in, Atlas thrust out his hands, unleashing a barrage of Void Bombs that streaked downward, slamming into the courtyard. The air erupted in explosions, plumes of shadow and flame swallowing the ground, cloaking his descent in a shroud of chaos.

He landed amidst the inferno, boots cracking stone, and drew his blade in a single, fluid motion. Blood and steel sang as he carved through the stunned soldiers who didn't know what was happening.