[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-apostle-of-the-goddess-of-war":3,"chapter-apostle-of-the-goddess-of-war-apostle-of-the-goddess-of-war-chapter-125":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Apostle of the Goddess of War",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},394533,657,"Chapter 125","apostle-of-the-goddess-of-war-chapter-125",125,"\u003Cp>Ch.125 Apostle of the Goddess of War\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goooo!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion, who’d been running, lifted his head. The moonlight was so enormous and close it seemed to blanket the entire night sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bizarre phenomenon was unfolding beneath the skies of the Holy Kingdom. Darkness surged forward, riding the rough night winds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘This feels ominous. Too ominous.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were merely an ominous feeling, that would’ve been fortunate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the current situation was far more serious than Sion imagined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion hit something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An invisible barrier had been erected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could sense it by spreading his divine power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘It surrounds the central area of the Holy Kingdom.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The energy forming the barrier was demonic—but so strong and dense that even Sion struggled to affect it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Did the Evil God personally erect this barrier?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He recalled the hand that had taken Evelyn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If all the Evil Gods had indeed gathered on this land, such a phenomenon wouldn’t be surprising.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They wouldn’t have launched their grand scheme without preparation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘They’ve erected a barrier around the center of the Holy Kingdom, intending to settle things inside without interference.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demonic energy reinforcing the barrier grew denser by the moment, far surpassing any level that could be physically cut through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beneath his feet, swarms of rats began boiling over. In the sky, flocks of crows cawed noisily, grating against his eardrums.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a desolate scene straight out of the apocalypse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Goddess, please help me.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only the power of a Goddess—equal at minimum to an Evil God—could cut through such a barrier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, Achille was already by Sion’s side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Understood, Sion. Hurry. I’m worried about Garfenn.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She’d already sensed it—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That her Apostle had encountered the gravest danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though she’d desperately wished to avoid this situation, even a Goddess couldn’t intervene in such a tragic fate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Responding to Sion’s prayer, Achille imbued her power into Sion’s sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sword greedily drank in the Goddess of War’s power. The killing intent coating its blade gleamed ferociously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Let’s hurry.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion swung his sword toward the barrier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jjjeooooook!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He split the barrier—but the sensation felt like cutting through sticky flesh. The sound echoing in his ears matched that feeling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Invisible demonic energy slid off the blade like viscous liquid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What the…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was revolting. Sion frowned in disgust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It feels exactly like slicing open some creature’s belly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Accurate, Sion.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goddess Achille gazed skyward with narrowed eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[This wasn’t an ordinary barrier.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Achille was taken aback. The Evil God’s faction had clearly sharpened their blades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The Intestine of Corruption…]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[They even prepared something like this.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This barrier covered the entire Holy Kingdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The long era of peace had persisted not only because they’d remained hidden, but also because they’d conserved their strength solely for this day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They’d truly gritted their teeth in determination, waiting specifically for today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[It’ll be dangerous if this drags on. Even now, knights are probably slowly succumbing to corruption, wavering between states.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Round Table Goddess was currently severed from the Holy Kingdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The connection flowing from the Heavenly Gate had been blocked by the Intestine of Corruption.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here, only the Evil Gods who’d originally descended into this world and the Goddess of War Achille could wield power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[So that’s why they’re specifically targeting Garfenn.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because among their plans, he was the only Apostle capable of creating variables.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Achille assessed the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Excitement surged through her head, lifting her spirits higher than ever before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An unfavorable situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only she herself could turn the tide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was precisely the scenario she loved, welcomed, and enjoyed most.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stage was set for the ruler of the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, it was time for Achille to return to the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Eru.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Achille sent a final message.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To her patron, her eldest sister, and the one who’d cared for her—these were her last words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[If this is your will, then so be it.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From afar, Goddess Eru’s voice reached her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You’ve chosen, Achille.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[From start to finish, how shamelessly cruel.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I’m sorry, my sister.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Will we meet again?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eru paused briefly before speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[In some form or another, we will meet again.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Alright, understood.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I’m ashamed I can do no more for you.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You’ve worked hard. Rest now.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Leave the rest to—]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spiritual connection severed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed she’d reserved her final strength to transmit it all to Achille.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[…She’s really gone.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the first time, Achille felt loneliness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The patron deity of this land had vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her dream of returning to the Round Table had shattered into nothingness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there was no time to grieve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that the baton had been passed to her, she had to command the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could savor her sorrow only after victory in war.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Steeled with the resolve to sever the intestine, Achille stood tall—transformed into the ruthless Goddess of War who showed no mercy to her enemies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her sole goal now was victory in war. Nothing could stop her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Sion.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Can you hear me, Sion?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew it was still too soon. Properly attuning spiritually and formally becoming his Apostle before making contact would’ve been correct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But given the circumstances, there was no time for such formalities. She trusted Sion to endure it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…!?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abruptly halting his full-speed run, Sion froze. He looked around wildly, eyes wide open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What voice is that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Sion, it is I. Your Goddess.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His brain flooded with divinity. Sion had to bend his wobbling legs, instinctively dropping to one knee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The situation is urgent, so I’ve come to you despite the strain.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“G-Goddess…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Garfenn had said—ecstasy overwhelmed him, and trembling wouldn’t cease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A chill ran through his entire body. Every single cell convulsed and danced. Hymn sheet music spontaneously formed in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before he could fully savor this sensation, the Goddess issued a command.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Sion.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her divine voice resonated in his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion bowed his head slightly and replied softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Cut down the Heavenly Gate.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>* * *\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It must be an unavoidable fate. I’ve searched for you so long, Apostle of Darkness.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is it for vengeance? How persistent.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shadowy figure sneered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Come then, Apostle of the Goddess of War. Kill me and complete your vengeance. Comfort the souls of your woman and daughter in hell.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each word pierced his heart like a dagger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His patience vanished instantly. Reason paralyzed; empathy evaporated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only fury continued stoking its embers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘He wants exactly this—such a cheap provocation.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was nearly checkmate. Garfenn knew he couldn’t trust himself not to fall for that low-level taunt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s precisely why he’d tried to avoid the Apostle of Darkness. He’d hoped other knights would hunt the others while someone else dealt with the Apostle of Darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That had been Sion’s wish—and his plan to safely return to Elim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But peace never lasted in Garfenn’s life. The Evil God’s followers were tenacious and vicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regardless of his plans, they were determined to latch onto Garfenn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he was the Apostle posing the greatest threat to the Evil God’s faction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the moment Garfenn knelt before the Goddess of War and grasped the blade of vengeance, this fate became unavoidable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garfenn blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘As long as I don’t lose my reason…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could win without mutual destruction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meeting the Apostle of Darkness didn’t necessarily mean death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garfenn trusted in his martial arts, honed over years. He trusted Achille and her divine protection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Victory was all that mattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he fought defensively, reinforcements would surely arrive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Sion.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He trusted his successor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s end this. My tiresome shadow.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Come.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garfenn lowered his waist—and his massive figure vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next instant, air exploded across the area, sending building debris flying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Collision of War and Darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The avenger’s blade swung as if to destroy everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kwaa—kwa-kwaang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each time Garfenn’s greatsword cleaved the air, jet-black sword energy scattered through the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boong! Boong!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing caught in its trajectory remained intact. No one dared recklessly step into that gap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither the Holy Kingdom’s knights nor the Evil God’s followers were exceptions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were truly the strongest knights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A legendary duel, destined to be remembered for ages, had begun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each clash left deep craters in the earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed as if a dragon large enough to cover the sky was leaving footprints and claw marks across the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sword energy waves tore through the surroundings in all directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one could track the two knights’ movements. Though there was no time to spectate, their eyes couldn’t look away from the fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swwwwak!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jet-black sword energy split the darkness. The slashes continued relentlessly. Ruthless violence erupted from the Black Wolf’s arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darkness, attempting to swallow the  Apostle of War, repeatedly tore apart and reformed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To any observer, Garfenn clearly held the advantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘As expected—this is absurd.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lagan, watching the fight, clicked his tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Lagan—who’d thought no one but Naru could rival him—felt awe at this display of martial prowess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both the Apostle of Darkness and Garfenn inspired the same feeling. If a Goddess were to manifest and fight, it would probably feel exactly like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst this, Lagan couldn’t hide his shock at Garfenn’s dominance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘For someone past his prime to be this strong…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was impossible to imagine how formidable he’d been in his prime. Indeed, the claim that the Evil God’s faction had hidden away because of Garfenn wasn’t an exaggeration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well, I’ve enjoyed the show.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lagan drew his sword. Sacred light coiled around his blade like fine threads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’d be perfect if you finish your vengeance yourself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lagan deeply bent his knees, then sprang upward like a coiled spring. In an instant, he inserted himself into their battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kwaaaaaang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whooo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dust exploded upon his landing. Garfenn and the Apostle of Darkness had no choice but to pause their fight momentarily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lagan, who’d suddenly intervened, muttered to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I was asked a favor by your disciple.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hm?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll take this one, senior.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Commander of the Order of the Holy Sword’s intervention eliminated any potential variables. It was the best Sion could do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the stoic Garfenn felt inward relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d struggled to focus on the fight due to lingering unease. Right now, accepting help was the right choice—even if he disliked it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garfenn twirled his greatsword and spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To intrude on a knight’s duel—you’ve no sense of honor.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Haha, if I cared about honor, would I be Commander of the Order of the Holy Sword?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garfenn gave a faint smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s the only thing you’ve said that made me laugh.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Feeling a bit friendlier now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tch.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“More importantly, what’s your plan? No matter how you look at it…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’ll manage somehow. Reinforcements should arrive any moment now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Instead of arguing, why don’t you hurry and go help our Apostle!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garfenn lifted his head, staring toward the Grand Cathedral.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Evil God’s aura emanating from there felt unusually strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The one under concentrated fire was none other than the Apostle of Light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Horrific, unfamiliar monsters and demons swarmed in hordes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They’re trying to seize the Heavenly Gate.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes! Exactly!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sssss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Apostle of Darkness expanded his form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An endless mass of malice condensed into darkness—merely looking at it made one weep blood and lose consciousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only because they were the Commander of the Order of the Holy Sword and the Apostle of the Goddess of War could they withstand gazing upon it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t interfere in this fight, Commander of the Order of the Holy Sword.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But I don’t want to.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Whether you like it or not, that’s how it’ll be.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the darkness could finish speaking, Lagan sensed something strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garfenn felt it too—he even broke into a cold sweat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What is this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t sense the Goddess’s divine power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d known about the barrier, but the faint light power he’d felt from the Heavenly Gate had vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if erased from the world in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“K-ugh!?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mind began to warp. Latent violence and cruelty flared like wildfire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An instinctive desire to eliminate anyone radiating holiness was etched into his being.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lagan. Hey, kid. Snap out of it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garfenn urged him, but the Commander of the Order of the Holy Sword’s blade was already pointed at Garfenn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The darkness sneered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“At last. You’ve fallen to corruption.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Schedule: Every mon, wed, fri and sun\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Review at\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>NovelUpdate\u003C\u002Fp>",2044,"2026-05-30T06:48:22.319Z","2026-06-01T04:30:34.110Z",1,"novelbin.me","b12c32cfe38c79046e20b735013d3e5c3fc97b7765963aac514d1811af07a78a","apostle-of-the-goddess-of-war-chapter-126","apostle-of-the-goddess-of-war-chapter-124",174,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fapostle-of-the-goddess-of-war-cover.jpg"]