[{"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-30":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},394488,657,"Chapter 30","apostle-of-the-goddess-of-war-chapter-30",30,"\u003Cp>Ch.30 Apostle of the Goddess of War\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh? Lady Achille?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course. The Goddess used to cling to me as her apostle, but now she follows you around instead.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wow……!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion blinked his sapphire-colored eyes in astonishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had vaguely sensed it, but had she truly been beside him all this time?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“She’s been watching over you ever since you left for Foils. The Goddess has told me everything you’ve accomplished. I’m proud. I’m amazed. No—astounded.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It was nothing special.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garfenn chuckled weakly and patted Sion on the shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you think just anyone can draw forth sacred power they’ve never even been taught? Even ordinary knights take years to achieve that. Not to mention you killed a mage—someone who can use magic! It’s incredible, truly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion didn’t fully absorb Garfenn’s praise. He couldn’t tell if his master was just trying to boost his confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, he didn’t think he lacked talent. He just considered himself slightly better than average.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hadn’t he nearly died when fighting Holt’s lieutenant?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That opponent had been truly formidable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only his quick thinking in the moment had saved him. If he kept fighting such dangerous battles, he’d eventually die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, according to Garfenn:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’ve pushed yourself too hard with all these reckless fights. Holy Sword Unit, mages, former knights… It’s a miracle you’re still alive.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m sorry.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You won, so it’s fine. It must have been a necessary battle, and the Goddess approved—it was a just and rightful duel.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was a relief. Sion nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was good to know his actions hadn’t strayed from the Goddess’s will.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Oddly, my steps were always drawn forward. So everything really did have a purpose after all.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garfenn smiled faintly and turned his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s talk more about this later. First, introduce me to these people.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Didn’t the Goddess tell you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Goddess only talks about you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[How unfair, Garfenn. Turning me into a mere side character!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garfenn felt a bit sad that the brief peace he’d enjoyed since reuniting with the Goddess had been shattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, the past few days without the Goddess constantly nagging him had been peaceful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Who would’ve thought, huh? People might think I’m some doting mother obsessed with her beloved son!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now that he’d rejoined Sion, he could hear the Goddess’s voice again, and it was already exhausting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is Tier. He wants to join the War Cult.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, hello, sir!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tier stiffened with tension and bowed nervously to Garfenn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garfenn’s only reaction was a grunt of ‘Hmm’.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why… why aren’t you saying anything?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What am I supposed to say?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He’s a new believer!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So what?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion’s words caught in his throat. What kind of response was this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You should welcome him!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Should I?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shouldn’t you actively celebrate and guide them? Isn’t that what a priest is supposed to do?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Sion’s suggestion, Garfenn reluctantly turned his head and mumbled:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah. Well. I’ve never had to do that before. Welcome, everyone…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion slapped his forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now he understood why Garfenn hadn’t gained any new disciples during his time as an Apostle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gustein had been too busy maintaining and repairing the church to spare any effort, and Garfenn had been too focused on going wherever the Goddess directed and swinging his sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the middle of all that, making an effort to convert new believers was an extra burden, and Garfenn simply wasn’t the type to do it by nature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More than anything, Garfenn still had deep insecurities about his appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His disfiguring burn scars and the oozing sores on his face made it hard for him to look people directly in the eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘It’s a shame, Master.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simply interacting with people normally was a struggle for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially when dealing with women, it must have been even harder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘…No wonder.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The War Cult had barely managed to survive until now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Achille herself, though skilled in battle, lacked exceptional strategy in matters like this, so she had just let things be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the situation had reached complete chaos, the treasure known as Sion had arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I’ll have to work harder.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion smiled and began introducing the new disciples one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is Anna.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Anna, one of the women who had been imprisoned by Holt, stepped forward to greet Garfenn. She had been the only woman to speak while trapped in the cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unbothered by Garfenn’s appearance, she extended her hand for a handshake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master, at least say hello.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Welcome. I’m Garfenn.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garfenn awkwardly turned his gaze away as he took her hand. Anna firmly grasped both of his hands. Garfenn flinched and pulled back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I owe your disciple a great debt. Please give me some small tasks to do in the church.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Hmm. Just pray diligently, and that will be enough.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll remember that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garfenn hurried past Anna and moved to the front of the group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then let’s go back. I came because I thought there was a problem, but it seems I was just interfering.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Interfering? Having you join us makes me feel much more secure.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion smiled and walked beside Garfenn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, being near his master still felt comforting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion was still young to handle all 15 new disciples on his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…Of course, Garfenn had never dealt with such a situation either, so he was just as flustered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If anything, Garfenn was in a more difficult position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reunited apostle and Goddess exchanged words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this somewhat unfamiliar situation, both struggled to adapt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Almighty Goddess, what exactly is that boy, Sion? Was conversion really this easy?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I don’t know either……?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion’s group arrived in Elim after three days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks to Sion having cleared out the monsters along the way, they weren’t attacked once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even passing bandits saw Garfenn and didn’t dare to attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the protection of the Goddess of War, it was a peaceful journey home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as she saw Sion return, Ruina ran and hugged him tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Big brother!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Set followed and leaped up to cling to Sion. Set had gained some weight and was heavy enough to make Sion stagger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was good to see him healthier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion opened his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey, did you two behave? Nothing bad happened?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yeah, yeah. Nothing at all.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I didn’t cause any trouble! Did I do well?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You did great.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion looked at the decoration in Ruina’s hair. His lips naturally curled into a smile. It was something he had given her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it suited her perfectly. She looked just like a noble lady’s daughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ruina, you’re wearing what I bought you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What? Uh, yeah. My hair was messy!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It looks good on you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……Thank you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Set tugged at Sion, demanding attention. He proudly showed off the new clothes Sion had bought him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It fits perfectly. I was worried it might not fit.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sis fixed it when it didn’t fit!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Really? Ruina’s sewing skills are that good?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ruina shyly avoided Sion’s gaze, lowering her head and pretending to look at an ant. She hid her scarred hands behind her back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘She’s gotten shyer since I was gone.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was fortunate that his younger siblings were safe and well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion felt immense fulfillment from this journey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He became even more certain that the path he was walking wasn’t wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as he kept going like this, everything would be fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, these people—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion was about to introduce the new disciples who had joined them when Ruina grabbed his arm and pulled him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother, never mind that. It’s about Kaili.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What about Kaili?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You have to see for yourself. She’s not doing well.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room where Kaili was staying was oppressively hot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heat filled the entire space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion’s heart sank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His youngest sister lay breathing shallowly, unable to open her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kaili. Kaili! It’s me, your brother Sion. Try to wake up.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“She hasn’t been able to get up. It’s not a simple cold.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gustein, who had been constantly caring for Kaili, wiped sweat from his brow. He looked completely exhausted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why? Why is this happening?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t know. I’m not a doctor, so I can’t say for sure. I’m doing everything I can, but… hmm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion bit his lip and grabbed Kaili’s small hand just then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Brother, you’re here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaili opened her eyes and weakly called for Sion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even in her pain, she managed a smile for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no angel more pitiful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kaili. Yeah, I’m here. How did you get sick?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t know… I just feel hazy and hot.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s okay. Brother will make you better.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Okay. I’ll sleep a bit. Now that I’ve seen you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You were waiting for me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaili closed her eyes and gave a slight nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brave girl, so young.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion felt a sudden lump in his throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a place to return to, and people waiting for him in Elim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing this once more, his chest tightened, and his nose tingled with emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ugh. Sion quietly wiped his eyes without anyone noticing and stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll take care of Kaili. You go rest, brother.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Alright.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ruina sat beside Kaili again, changing her cloth, and told Set to fetch fresh water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whenever Ruina wiped Kaili’s sweat, she seemed to improve slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Garfenn watched the four of them from the doorway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes were suspicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Goddess… this feels strange.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Yes, my great warrior. You’re right. It’s awakening. That’s what this is.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Wait. Has the Goddess marked her?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garfenn asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Goddess shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I don’t yet have enough divine power to mark anyone. Either the child was born with the vessel… or another Goddess has marked her.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘If it’s just something she was born with, we can take good care of her. But if another Goddess is involved, this will be troublesome.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Goddess spoke with bitterness, and a hint of anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Yes. This time, we must not let her be taken away helplessly, like Arwen.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘We must prepare.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Goddess nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks to Sion, she had regained a foundation to start anew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At such a crucial time, they couldn’t afford to lose the vessel meant to become the saintess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arwen had been truly powerless and helpless before, but this time was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They must use every means available—the Goddess of War and the Cult alike—to protect her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Sion by their side, they believed they could succeed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In her garden, the Goddess clenched her fist tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I’ll also start making inquiries.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several days passed since Sion’s return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the first time in a very long while, Elim was bustling with people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though most were women in ragged clothes, still weak and lacking energy, their mere presence was enough to breathe life into the abandoned holy site.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just having more people with vitality made everything completely different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, Gustein couldn’t even sleep, overwhelmed with work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had to plan church repairs and design new housing for the village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many had expressed their intent to settle permanently, and they had received donations, so there was no reason to delay any longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ruina cooked with the women from the mining village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since most had been housewives, the food was prepared quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pile of chores that had been piling up was now being handled swiftly with more hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Relieved, Ruina worked even harder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, a place where people live needs more people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘We can’t leave wanderers on the streets forever.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion and Set walked through Elim’s streets, handing out bread and soup to the homeless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the rubbery, tough bread was precious food for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother. Are all these people going to become members of the War Cult?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yeah. And they’ll be the believers you’ll need to protect and keep in order.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm… I need to grow taller fast.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s right. Drink your milk too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion and Set’s task was to gather the homeless and settle them in one place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those who came with grievances against the Goddess of War were subdued by force and made obedient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, in the end, they were all people who had come this far to a rundown place seeking salvation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>About a week passed like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Construction materials and carpenters arrived, and housing construction began in parts of Elim. The recovering people were gathered together for worship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leading the service, of course, was Bishop Gustein.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After decades, he was finally able to perform a priest’s duties, and he was so moved he teared up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let us… begin the worship service… hrmph.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gustein blew his nose and began teaching the history of the Goddess of War.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching from afar, Garfenn and Sion stood side by side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garfenn spoke, his voice slightly choked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, Sion. You’ve done something incredible.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh? What do you mean?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The believers. I never imagined the day would come when so many would pray in Elim.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—I think you were too complacent, Master. That’s what Sion wanted to say, but decided against it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone has strengths and weaknesses, different talents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as they complement each other, they could lead the Cult forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, Sion smiled brightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Goddess must be happy, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course. The Goddess told me so herself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What did she say?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Finally, the staircase has begun to appear.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The staircase?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion tilted his head in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garfenn sighed deeply and explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The staircase leading to the Round Table. The staircase to the heavens—the place the Goddess was exiled from and could not return to.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks to Garfenn’s sacrifice and Sion’s deeds, the Goddess of War, Achille had finally regained hope of returning to the heavens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By gathering more believers and receiving their prayers, the Goddess of War could reclaim her former glory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that path would lead directly to Sion’s own happiness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Schedule: Every mon, wed, fri and sun\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Review at\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>NovelUpdate\u003C\u002Fp>",2288,"2026-05-30T06:48:22.039Z","2026-06-01T04:30:34.110Z",1,"novelbin.me","ba45dd1d112a304a2a15be56262ab77ef3f5dc2d0f9263c9a1259df3eb275cc1","apostle-of-the-goddess-of-war-chapter-31","apostle-of-the-goddess-of-war-chapter-29",174,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fapostle-of-the-goddess-of-war-cover.jpg"]