Chapter 142: The Fall of the Spider Matriarch
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The battlefield was silent—too silent.
Even the winds seemed to hold their breath as Salvea, now radiating a queen's dominance, walked ahead confidently. Her sharp crimson eyes locked onto the towering figure before her — the Spider Matriarch, Xylith.
Xylith was enormous, her upper body resembling a human woman with pale skin, long silver hair, and eight black spider legs sprouting from her back. Her beauty was twisted, unnatural... dangerously seductive. She wasn't just a monster — she was a Queen.
"Another foolish queen," Xylith hissed, her voice like silk laced with venom. "Come to submit under me?"
Salvea smiled coldly.
"No. I came to end you."
Without waiting, Salvea dashed forward, her hands weaving deadly mana threads. Xylith retaliated, the ground beneath them shattering as their forces collided.
Each clash sent ripples of power across the battlefield.
Ray, standing back with a battered army, watched carefully.
> [System Notification]
❖ Battle Alert: High-tier Monster Detected.
❖ Spider Matriarch Xylith — A-Rank Elite.
Ray narrowed his eyes.
Salvea was strong, no doubt.
But Xylith... she was a creature born of war, deceit, and seduction.
And as the fight dragged on, Xylith played her trump card.
A glowing black collar appeared in her hand.
Not just any collar — a Royal Spider Collar, capable of enslaving even queen-class beings!
"You belong to me!" Xylith roared, throwing the collar toward Salvea.
WHOOSH—!
Ray's heart clenched.
Without thinking, he activated [Domain Summon] and [Necromancer's Command] at the same time.
A portal opened mid-air.
He jumped through—directly intercepting the collar mid-flight—his hand burning from the raw magic inside it.
> [System Alert!]
❖ Detected Royal Slave Collar.
❖ Option: Activate Overlord Rights?
❖ Y/N
"YES!" Ray growled.
Darkness spread from his hand, consuming the collar completely. Then he twisted it, reforging it into something deadlier—something uniquely his.
Black chains shot out from his palm and latched onto Xylith herself.
The Spider Queen screamed, struggling, but Ray grinned.
"You thought you could enslave mine?"
He pulled—hard.
> [System Notification]
❖ You have enslaved: Spider Matriarch Xylith.
❖ Loyalty: 65% (Rapidly Increasing)
❖ Suppression: 100%
The battlefield trembled as the monstrous spider form of Xylith... began to shift.
Her massive spider legs folded away. Her monstrous torso shrank.
What replaced it was a tall, curvaceous woman — with silver hair cascading down her back, violet eyes filled with reluctant submission, and a wicked smile tugging at her lips.
Thin spider silk wrapped around her like a revealing black dress.
She dropped to one knee before Ray.
"My... Master," she whispered, her voice dripping with something between hatred and desire.
The Spider Queen had fallen.
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Ray stared at her, a storm of emotions churning inside him.
Power. Hunger. Desire.
All growing.
> [System Alert!]
❖ Alignment Shift Detected:
❖ Neutral -> Grey (Dominant).
His army roared behind him — battered but victorious.
Salvea stood at his side, her lips twitching into an approving smirk.
"You are more dangerous than I thought, Ray."
The young necromancer chuckled darkly, running his fingers through his messy black hair.
He looked down at his two new queen slaves — Salvea, the Insect Queen, and Xylith, the Spider Matriarch.
A new empire was forming.
And this was only the beginning.
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[End of Chapter 142]
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Xylith starts producing spider beasts for Ray's army.
Ray's Domain expands massively.
Ray questions Xylith and Salvea about the Insect World, other Races, hidden threats, and Tier Gates.
System unlocks new [Overlord Skill Tree] for Ray — focusing on Slave Management, Domination, and Elite Beast Creation.
Hints of even stronger enemies coming from Tier 6 and above...
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**Bhai, ready for ChapterChapter 143: Birth of the Overlord's Empire
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The battlefield was now silent—an eerie, victorious silence.
Hundreds of broken spider corpses littered the valley, their greenish-black blood soaking the earth.
In the middle of it all stood Ray, surrounded by his wounded but unyielding army.
At his feet knelt two terrifyingly beautiful beings — Salvea, the Insect Queen, and Xylith, the Spider Matriarch — both bound by his will.
A dark crown shimmered above Ray's head for a brief moment, before fading.
> [System Notification]
❖ Overlord Path Awakened!
❖ New Skill Tree Unlocked: Overlord's Authority.
❖ Passive: All enslaved beasts, queens, and monsters have +20% loyalty growth rate and +10% power amplification inside your domain.
Ray's fingers curled into a fist.
"Finally..." he muttered.
His journey from a village boy to a true Overlord had officially begun.
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Meanwhile…
Salvea and Xylith exchanged glances.
Despite their pride as former queens, they could feel it—the bond tying them to Ray wasn't normal slavery.
It was something deeper, almost sacred.
Xylith, adjusting her seductive spider silk dress, stood slowly, her violet eyes gleaming.
She gave a playful, dangerous smirk.
"My master," she purred, her voice both mocking and aroused, "what shall be your command?"
Ray didn't answer immediately. Instead, he opened the System Interface.
> [Army Status: Post Battle]
❖ Total Survivors: 398 Units
❖ Dead Units: 602 Units
❖ Newly Bound:
• Spiderlings: 89 (D-Rank, Infant)
• Spider Knights: 27 (C-Rank)
• Brood Mothers: 2 (B-Rank)
• Spider Matriarch Xylith (A-Rank) — [Slave Contract]
• Insect Queen Salvea (A-Rank) — [Slave Contract]
> [Loot Acquired:]
• A-Rank Artifact: Spider's Fang (Poison Dagger)
• S-Rank Material: Soul Silk
• Beast Cores: 182
• Dungeon Cores: 6 (5% chance Skill Absorption)
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Ray closed the screen with a flick of his wrist.
"First..."
His voice was calm, commanding.
"Xylith, you'll produce a new specialized army — but under my specifications."
Xylith bowed her head slightly. "Of course. What breeds do you desire?"
Ray thought carefully.
He needed:
Fast Assault Spiders — lightning-quick hunters.
Web Crafters — to trap enemies from the shadows.
Venom Knights — armored spiders with brutal poison.
"And..."
Ray grinned.
"Humanoid Spider Warriors. Hybrid types. Intelligent and able to use weapons."
Xylith's violet eyes widened, a little shiver running down her spine.
He dares think of evolving my race... not into monsters, but soldiers.
This boy is truly an Overlord in the making.
She licked her lips.
"As you command," she whispered.
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Next, Ray turned to Salvea.
"You and Xylith will share control over the insect hives inside my domain."
> [Domain Expansion: Insect-Nest Zone Created!]
❖ Two Primary Queens Installed: Salvea and Xylith.
❖ Auto-breeding Enabled.
❖ Productivity: 35 Units/Day (Upgradeable).
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As the two queens retreated to start their work, Ray finally sat down heavily on a shattered stone, breathing heavily.
His body ached. His mana was nearly dry.
But... he had won.
Not just the battle, but the future.
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Later That Night...
In his private tent inside the domain, Ray leaned back against a fur-covered chair.
Xylith and Salvea stood behind him, both now dressed in more 'human' and dangerously revealing forms.
Ray raised his head lazily.
"I have questions," he said.
The two queens immediately paid attention.
"Tell me about the Insect World. About your race, your rulers, and why you were forced here through the Tier Gates."
Salvea stepped forward first.
"In the Insect World, only the Twelve Great Hives rule. Each Hive Queen can command millions," she began.
"Then why were you pushed to our world?" Ray asked.
Xylith answered this time, her voice low.
"Because a thirteenth Hive appeared — a Hive that didn't belong to us. A Hive born from corruption, eating away the old Insect World."
Salvea's eyes darkened.
"We were losing... and when the Tier Gates opened, the dying Queens threw their strongest broods into them, seeking survival."
Ray leaned forward.
"So you're not conquerors. You are... refugees."
The two queens said nothing. Their silence spoke volumes.
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> [System Notification]
❖ Hidden Quest Unlocked:
❖ Secrets of the Insect World
❖ Objective: Discover the identity of the Thirteenth Hive.
❖ Reward: Insect Sovereign Title Piece (1/7).
Ray smiled.
"Interesting."
He stood up, the candlelight casting deep shadows across his handsome young face.
"We're going to conquer more.
And when the time comes... we'll return to your world."
He smirked.
"And burn that Thirteenth Hive to ashes."
Salvea and Xylith knelt again — not from slavery, but willingly this time — their hearts stirring with fierce new loyalty.
Their Master wasn't just strong.
He was ambitious enough to shake worlds.
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[End of Chapter 143]
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Xylith starts producing the new Humanoid Spider Warriors!
Ray unlocks his first personal army units.
Introduction of a mysterious black box found inside the dungeon core.
First hints of Tier-6 threats appearing in the next regions!
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Bhai, ready for Chapter 144?
Agar haan, bol "Start 144" and hum agla dhamaka shuru karte hai!Chapter 144: Birth of the Humanoid Spider Army!
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The night deepened inside Ray's domain, but sleep never came.
The valley buzzed with energy — Xylith and Salvea were already deep into their work.
Bright glowing hatchery pits formed at the valley's edge, casting a strange purple light across the stone walls.
Spider silk tents and insect nests began taking shape as the first units were prepared under Ray's new specifications.
Ray stood atop a tall, black stone overlooking everything, arms crossed, Seventeen's holographic form floating beside him.
> [System Notification]
❖ Breeding Progress: 37%
❖ First Batch of Humanoid Spider Warriors will hatch in 8 hours.
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Inside Xylith's Hive Chamber...
Xylith knelt in front of a massive egg — larger than herself — woven from silk and filled with thick glowing fluids.
The egg pulsed softly.
From within, a humanoid figure could be seen — six-limbed, tall, armored in natural spider chitin, and possessing frightening speed and strength.
> [Humanoid Spider Warrior - D Class]
❖ Growth Potential: B-Class
❖ Intelligence: High
❖ Loyalty: 100% to Domain Master.
Perfect...
Xylith smiled, excitement coursing through her.
"My lord will be pleased."
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Meanwhile, Ray had opened the spoils from the previous battle.
The [Black Box] glowed faintly in his hands.
> [System Notification]
❖ You have acquired a [Dimensional Seed: Hive Version].
Ray's eyes widened.
"Dimensional Seed?" he muttered.
Seventeen immediately answered.
"Master, a Dimensional Seed is a rare treasure! Planting it inside your domain can grow a secondary dimension — like a sub-world tied only to you. In your case, it's a Hive Seed. It can allow you to create an endless breeding ground... separate from this valley!"
Ray's heart thundered.
Another world?
Under his control?
He looked at the black seed — it was shaped like a tiny cocoon, pulsing with forbidden life.
I'm building an empire... not just an army.
Without hesitation, Ray pressed the seed into the ground at the domain's heart.
The earth trembled violently.
Cracks opened. From the ground burst a giant black hive tower, piercing the skies.
A deep hum filled the air, like the heartbeat of a sleeping monster.
> [System Notification]
❖ Hive Seed Planted Successfully!
❖ Hive World Available: Insect-Type Army Productivity increased by +300%!
❖ New Territory Opened: "Inner Hive".
❖ Fast-Travel Points Linked.
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Morning, 8 Hours Later...
Ray stood before the newborn army.
Hundreds of Humanoid Spider Warriors knelt before him — bodies sleek, muscular, and armored with smooth black and purple carapace.
Each wielded sharp bone-blades and had burning violet eyes, showing high intelligence.
They looked terrifying.
More importantly... they looked hungry for war.
Seventeen floated beside Ray, voice filled with excitement.
"Master, you now command one of the rarest armies even in higher worlds!"
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Ray raised his hand.
"Rise," he commanded.
The ground shook as hundreds of spider soldiers stood, rows upon rows of perfect symmetry.
Ray smiled darkly.
"From now on," he said, his voice carrying across the valley, "the world will know..."
He thrust his fist into the air.
"...the rise of the Overlord of Death and Beasts!"
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Meanwhile, in the Distance...
Dark clouds began gathering over the mountains.
A heavy, sharp kreeeek! sound echoed in the skies.
Unknown to Ray, new enemies had already sensed his awakening.
Tier-6 Dungeon Breaks were forming.
Monsters not seen for centuries... were about to descend.
But Ray — the boy who once dreamed only of protecting a village — now stood at the gates of legend.
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> [System Notification]
❖ Chapter Completed: Birth of the Humanoid Spider Army!
❖ Hidden Title Unlocked: [Brood Overlord].
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[End of Chapter 144]
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The dry wind howled across the ruined fields outside the village. Dust clouds rose in the distance as hundreds of beasts stirred from the shadows, forming a savage tide under the blood-red sunset.
Ray stood atop a cracked boulder, his cloak fluttering. His sharp black eyes stared at the endless horde advancing toward them.
Behind him, a ragtag army of beasts and undead gathered — not as many as before, but enough. Salvea, Elvia, and Xylith — the three enslaved Queens — stood close, their armies ready to kill or die at his command.
Suddenly, a voice echoed inside his mind, cheerful and full of mockery.
> [Seventeen]: "Hooo! Look at you, standing like a badass hero! Too bad you lost half your army last time, Ray! Hope you don't wet your pants today, hehe."
Ray snorted. "Not happening," he said calmly. "This time, we end it properly."
Seventeen chuckled.
> [Seventeen]: "That's the spirit! But just saying... you might wanna check the new army formations before you go charging like a headless chicken."
Ray opened the Command View.
Blue light flashed in front of him, revealing his forces:
Salvea's army: Insect warriors with acid spit and hard shells.
Elvia's army: Evolved flyers and stinger beasts.
Xylith's army: Spider-type assassins and web-makers.
Ray's undead army: Skeleton knights, bone wolves, reanimated beast corpses.
Each Queen now had around 300-400 soldiers, not huge yet but enough to form real war bands.
And there were more.
Four giant trees near the village gates — his Summoner Trees — constantly birthed new beasts:
Frost Wolf Tree (ice-type wolves)
Shadow Hawk Tree (stealth flying beasts)
Venomous Basilisk Tree (poison beasts)
Steelback Boar Tree (tank beasts)
The four trees glowed faintly, producing a beast every few hours. Ray grinned slightly.
He finally had a system — a foundation.
> [Seventeen]: "Army stats uploaded! Still not enough to take on a full Tier 5 Gate Invasion, though. Just saying."
Ray tightened his grip on his black bone sword. "Good. We'll grow during the battle."
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The enemy wave arrived.
Hundreds of Tier E beasts (low-level) and dozens of D-ranked mutants led the charge.
Giant centipedes, scorpion beasts, flying beetles the size of horses...
The ground shook under their march.
Ray raised his hand high.
"—CHARGE!"
ROOOAAARRR!!
His army responded with a deafening roar.
Salvea and Elvia's insects flew into the sky, bombarding the enemy with acid rain. Xylith's spider assassins melted into the ground, webbing traps.
Ray dashed forward like a black arrow, undead wolves at his side.
Every swing of his sword reaped lives, every spell he cast pulled dead beasts into his domain.
> [Seventeen]: "Loot incoming! Choose fast, loverboy!"
[LOOT]
Scorpion Beast Core (E-rank)
Acid Fang (Rare Weapon)
Insect Hide Armor (Uncommon)
Ray chose quickly: the Acid Fang, upgrading one of his wolf captains.
He grinned savagely.
This wasn't just survival anymore — this was a harvest.
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Far back, standing atop a hill, a massive mutated centipede (mid-D Rank) roared.
It wore primitive armor of hardened shells, carried by a half-dozen other monsters.
Ray narrowed his eyes.
"That's the boss," he muttered.
> [Seventeen]: "Correct! Guess you're not just pretty looks after all. But... can you survive without a second wipeout? Wanna bet?"
Ray laughed under his breath. "Let's find out."
And with a war cry, he plunged back into the blood-soaked battlefield —
leading beasts, undead, and queens into the heart of