Marvel: Rise of the Undead Monarch

As the thick metal door at the base of the fighting arena creaked open, a palpable sense of dread and terror permeated the air, reflected in the eyes of every fighter present. The sight of the door swinging open was akin to spotting a lifeline in the midst of a raging tempest, prompting a frenzied rush towards it as if their very lives depended on it.

"The Devourer!"

The initial shout, originating from an anonymous source, shattered the silence of the stands, setting off a chain reaction of cheers and roars that reverberated throughout the arena. The spectators, caught in the throes of excitement, shouted and cheered with abandon, their voices blending into an indistinguishable cacophony of noise.

Johnny's gaze swept across the stands, observing the frenetic audience with detached indifference. To him, these fervent spectators appeared as nothing more than mindless drones, their souls rendered numb by the spectacle unfolding before them.

Through a series of bloody encounters, Johnny had come to grasp a stark truth: survival in this world of constant turmoil hinged upon relentless plundering.

Only through seizing what others possessed could one attain true power, and in Johnny's eyes, power equated to justice.

However, Johnny's brand of plundering wasn't driven by unbridled bloodlust or indiscriminate slaughter. He adhered to a strict code of conduct, maintaining a moral boundary even amidst the chaos of battle.

In the knockout rounds, every opponent Johnny vanquished bore a 'mark' on their person. To halt the cycle of violence, Johnny recognized the necessity of embracing it.

In the latest knockout match, aside from the Flash Wolf, thirty-two fighters marked for their sins met their demise at Johnny's hands. Their souls, consumed by the Spectre, fueled Johnny's ascent to power through the acquisition of devouring points.

Although the match had concluded, the repercussions of Johnny's actions reverberated throughout the fighter area, spreading like wildfire among the surviving combatants and plunging the entire arena into a state of uproar.

Whenever Johnny emerged from his resting quarters in the fighter area, all eyes turned to him with a mix of awe and reverence. Even the most brazen and aggressive fighters dared not challenge Johnny's presence.

"Did you say this guy, the Devourer, after taking down Flash Wolf, can mimic his opponent's abilities? His speed was so fast, nobody could even catch a glimpse?"

Before the Eternal Titan, a young man tasked with gathering intel leaned in toward Johnny, prompting even the Eternal Titan to take note.

"Quite intriguing, but the knockout rounds hold little significance. The championship battle is on the horizon. I'm eager to face such a challenger. It'll be amusing to see him become fodder for the offspring I've spawned."

The Zerg Queen's colossal form loomed in the shadows, her voice echoing with a chilling resonance.

"Master Grandmaster, the Devourer's strength is overwhelming. He's requested to join the knockout competition in three days."

In the presence of the Grandmaster, Topaz relayed all information regarding Johnny.

"A born fighter, truly exceptional, and it seems he possesses the ability to absorb his opponent's skills by devouring them."

Grandmaster's scrutiny of Johnny was meticulous, conducting a thorough analysis.

"As for the upcoming knockout round..."

Topaz hesitated, uncertain of Grandmaster's intentions, and posed his question cautiously.

"Let him compete, and the rules of the championship battle remain unchanged. Only the fighter who survives ten knockout rounds earns the right to participate. Once he completes ten rounds, the championship will commence ahead of schedule."

A gleeful smile played across Grandmaster's features.

Initially, Grandmaster had merely glimpsed certain champion-worthy qualities in Johnny, affording him some attention. But now, Johnny had ascended to become one of Grandmaster's most valued contenders in the championship battle.

"Oh, and Topaz, remind me to summon him for a meeting after the ten elimination rounds," Grandmaster added as an afterthought.

Grandmaster pondered for a moment before addressing Topaz.

Following Grandmaster's directive, Johnny swiftly entered the fifth, sixth, and seventh matches...

Today, Johnny had earned a fearsome reputation as the Devourer. Each knockout match he entered drew significantly larger crowds.

In fact, the arena swelled with spectators, reminiscent of past championship events.

Since Johnny dispatched Lightning Wolf, Grandmaster refrained from pitting him against stronger opponents. Despite Lightning Wolf's prowess, Johnny's newfound speed surpassed it, rendering further challenges futile.

Moreover, the audience craved the spectacle of the brutal Devourer.

In subsequent rounds, Johnny's matches became personal showcases. Yet, observers noted an intriguing pattern: all of Johnny's victims bore the 'mark' of exile.

This revelation led some to associate Johnny's actions with justice, even likening him to a 'Cop' purging darkness from the competition.

Yet, those marked fighters pitted against Johnny dreaded his wrath, praying for mercy to no avail.

Despite their pleas, few escaped Johnny's sanctions.

With each match, Johnny amassed a formidable tally of devouring points. By the eve of the final knockout round, he'd accumulated a staggering 1100 Soul Points.

"Johnny, the championship's set for a month from now. After the final round, you'll have a month to recuperate," Rat informed, brimming with excitement.

Impressed by Johnny's performances, Rat eagerly anticipated his participation in the championship. After each match, Rat would brief Johnny on various matters.

"Word has it the championship's been moved up because of you," Rat whispered.

"Me?" Johnny was surprised.

"Yes, Grandmaster values you highly. Perform well and I'll have bragging rights—I'll boast about my champion friend," Rat exclaimed with infectious enthusiasm.

Johnny smiled. He wasn't in it for fame or glory; he simply aimed to fulfill the system's task.

Now, he stood on the brink of completing his mission.

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