Transported in another world

stronger

As the dust settled on the battlefield, a new set of stats materialized before my eyes, reinforcing the weight of the transformation I had undergone:

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**Name:** Ryu Kazuki 
**Level:** [70/100] 
**Class:** Shadow Assassin Lv50 
**HP:** 345,000 
**MP:** 345,000 
**Title:** Silent Killer, Owner of Mystical Land, Alpha's Mate 
**Vit:** 195 
**Int:** 195 
**End:** 195 
**Dex:** 195 
**Wis:** 187 
**EXP Points:** 25pt 
**Shop Points:** 423,600sp 

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**Elemental Skill Tree:** Shadow 
**Skill Tree Points:** 

- **Shadow Breath:** Lv22 
- **Intimidating Stare:** Lv27 
- **Dark Fire Shards:** LvMax 

**Skills:** 
**Skill Points:** 

- **God's Eye (Passive - Time Stop [24:00:00]):** Lv10 (Max) 
- **Transmute:** Lv20 
- **Null Magic:** Lv5 
- **Fire Magic:** Lv5 
- **Shadow Dominion:** Lv1 
- **Shop:** LvMax 

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As I stood beside Amber, the weight of the stats hanging before me felt more real than ever. The battlefield had quieted, but the air remained thick with the echoes of what we had just survived. The numbers weren’t just numbers anymore. They were a testament to the battles fought, the darkness overcome, and the power I had claimed.

“Shadow Dominion,” I whispered under my breath, feeling its potential thrum beneath my skin. It was new, raw, and dangerous, but it was mine.

Amber, still catching her breath, glanced at me and then back at the retreating figures of the Bloodpack wolves. “We’ve pushed them back for now,” she said, her voice still edged with caution. “But this war is far from over.”

I nodded, my eyes scanning the horizon where the Bloodpack had disappeared. “They’ll regroup,” I replied. “And next time, they’ll come back stronger. They always do.”

She turned to me, her eyes searching mine. “But so will we. You’re stronger now too, Ryu. Stronger than I think even you realize.”

I exhaled, the chill of the shadows still lingering in my chest. “Maybe,” I said softly. “But this new power... it feels like a double-edged sword.”

Amber placed her hand on my arm, her touch grounding me. “Then we’ll make sure it cuts the right way.”

For now, we had won. But as the darkness within me simmered, I knew this was just the beginning. The war for control—both of the battlefield and of my own soul—had only just begun.

And I wasn’t sure which would be harder to win.

The battlefield was beginning to quiet down as the last of the Bloodpack warriors retreated into the night, leaving us with a hard-fought victory. But my mind was already elsewhere. I glanced at Amber, who was speaking with the commanders of her pack, giving orders for regrouping and fortifying our defenses. I knew there was still much to be done, but there were others I needed to thank.

Without a word, I slipped away from the heart of the battlefield, the lingering darkness of **Shadow Dominion** still buzzing beneath my skin. Amber had been crucial in our victory, but there were two others whose efforts had been equally invaluable. Mia, the Spider Queen, and Mona, the High Goblin—my other wives. They had fought alongside me, using their unique powers to keep the Bloodpack forces at bay.

As I walked through the aftermath of the battle, my mind wandered back to their contributions. Mia, with her deadly precision and ability to control the battlefield with her webs, had kept entire squads of enemies immobilized, preventing them from overwhelming our forces. Mona, on the other hand, had led her High Goblins into battle with unmatched ferocity, her tactical mind and brutal strength turning the tide at critical moments.

I found them near the edge of the battlefield, overseeing the retreat of the last Bloodpack stragglers. Mia was perched on a large rock, her long black hair flowing behind her, and her eight spider-like legs extended from her back in a display of raw power. Her piercing violet eyes glowed faintly in the moonlight as she directed her Spiderlings to clear the area of any lingering threats.

Mona stood beside her, a fierce grin on her lips, her high goblins standing in disciplined rows, ready to strike at a moment’s notice. Her green skin shimmered under the fading light of the moon, and her sharp eyes quickly found mine as I approached.

“Ryu,” Mona called, her voice low and commanding, “it’s good to see you in one piece. I heard you took on the Bloodpack Alpha. How did it go?”

I smiled at her, though the weariness of the battle still tugged at me. “It’s done,” I said simply. “He’s gone. For now.”

Mia’s eyes flickered with a dangerous light as she hopped down from her perch and approached me. Her steps were graceful, her many legs moving in perfect synchronization. “You didn’t just defeat him,” she said, her voice silky and smooth. “You unraveled him, didn’t you? I felt it—the shift in the shadows.”

I nodded, the memory of **Shadow Dominion** still fresh in my mind. “I did. The darkness… it’s mine now.”

Mia’s lips curved into a sly smile. “Good,” she purred. “The power of the void is nothing to fear if you control it.”

Mona gave me a nod of approval. “You’ve grown stronger, Ryu. But you couldn’t have done it alone. We were all in this together.”

I met her gaze and then looked at Mia. “That’s why I’m here,” I said, my voice steady. “To thank you both. Without your help, we wouldn’t have won today. Mia, your webs kept half of their forces pinned down, and Mona, your goblins were unstoppable. I couldn’t have asked for better allies.”

Mia tilted her head, her violet eyes softening just a fraction. “We’re not just allies, Ryu. We’re your wives. We fight for you, for each other, and for the future we’re building together.”

Mona crossed her arms, her grin widening. “That’s right. Besides, I wasn’t going to let those mutts think they could just walk all over us. They learned their lesson today.”

I chuckled softly. “I suppose they did. But the war isn’t over. We’ll need to keep pushing, keep growing stronger. Especially if we want to protect the land we’ve fought so hard to claim.”

Mia’s expression became thoughtful. “There will be more battles, more threats. But we’ve faced worse, and we’ve come out stronger each time.”

Mona placed a firm hand on my shoulder, her green fingers cool against my skin. “We’ll fight them together, Ryu. Whatever comes next, we’ll be ready.”

I nodded, the weight of the war settling on my shoulders once again, but it felt lighter with them by my side. Mia, with her calm, calculating nature, and Mona, with her fierce, unyielding strength—they were as much a part of me as the power I now wielded.

Together, we stood in silence for a moment, the battlefield behind us slowly fading into the background as the moon hung high in the sky. The darkness was still there, lurking beneath the surface, but it wasn’t something to fear anymore. Not with Mia’s webs binding it in place, and Mona’s might ready to crush whatever dared to challenge us.

“Let’s head back,” I said at last. “We’ll need to regroup with Amber and prepare for whatever comes next.”

Mia smiled, her many legs retreating into her body as she resumed her more human form. “Lead the way.”

Mona gave a nod, her goblins falling into formation behind us. “I’m ready for whatever’s next,” she said confidently. “And I know you are too.”

As we walked back toward the heart of our camp, where Amber was waiting, I felt a strange sense of peace settle over me. The war wasn’t over, but with Amber, Mia, and Mona by my side, I knew we could face anything. Together, we would fight, we would win, and we would build a future where none of us had to fear the darkness ever again.