[{"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-36":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},394494,657,"Chapter 36","apostle-of-the-goddess-of-war-chapter-36",36,"\u003Cp>Ch.36 Apostle of the Goddess of War\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What do you little rats think you’re doing, trying to leave without permission?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A man with red hair and pale skin ran his tongue across his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was an eerie being. Not even a trace of human presence could be felt from him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘That’s a demon-blooded being.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not a half-demon born from a human infused with demonic blood, but a pure creature created directly by an Evil God.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His power was entirely different from that of humans, and his innate physical and mental abilities were unmatched by any other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was said that only an Apostle of the Goddess could stand against such a demon-blooded being.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You relied on luck. The scent of wildflowers clouded my mind, didn’t it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But it’s useless.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demon-blooded being raised his fingernail and scraped his own wrist. Thick, dark red blood immediately began gushing out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the scent of blood overpowered the floral fragrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the Goddess’s power that had clouded the blood cultists’ minds vanished in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just before Sion’s plan could succeed, it was ruined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demon-blooded being’s power granted by the Evil God was stronger than expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kiiing……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion slowly drew his sword. Swallowing hard, he assessed the gap between himself and his opponent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I can’t win. The difference between me and my master is just as incomprehensibly vast.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion was a once-in-a-lifetime genius, but as a swordsman, he was still far from complete.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was aware of this fact, and objectively, it was true.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you included elves and half-demons who had lived for countless years, the number of warriors who could overpower Sion would increase dramatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now such a warrior stood right before him. He felt as if a mountain had crushed down upon him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite being an enemy, the first emotion he felt was awe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sion.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t engage. That one is my opponent.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Understood.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garfenn warned him. Sion wanted to fight, but he had to suppress the urge. He had no choice but to admit that the time wasn’t right yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the enemy’s numbers were overwhelming. The presence of more and more Evil God worshippers gradually converging on their position grew stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Still, it’s worth a try.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Except for the demon-blooded being, most of them were no different from ordinary men wielding swords.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if many such people gathered, they wouldn’t be able to defeat even one Sion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tier. Stay close to me. Stay sharp.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……Yes, my lord!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tier tightly gripped his axe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that he reached for the axe first in this most critical situation, it seemed the axe was indeed the weapon best suited for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The red-haired demon-blooded being glared at Sion and his companions, then twitched his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Attack.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Paaat!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the command was issued, blood cultists hidden within the forest burst out simultaneously and launched a furious assault.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>True to their nature as Evil God worshippers, the weapons they wielded varied wildly. Swords and spears were hardly visible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whips, scythes with chains, bladed claws……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those who wielded edged weapons were relatively more human-like.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of them bared their elongated fingernails and fangs grown like those of wild beasts, aiming straight for necks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kyaah!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What in the world—!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion swung his sword, feeling bewildered. Blood began splattering in all directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Grrruuuh!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Aaagh!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garfenn, needless to say, fought fiercely, and so did the Wildflower Knights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With movements resembling a dance, like flower petals drifting down from the sky, they cut down the charging blood cultists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The impact was significant. Although the number of blood cultists was clearly decreasing, the enemy’s attacks grew increasingly violent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did the worshippers of the Evil God never lose morale no matter how many fell? Did their stamina never diminish?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s the blood!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwuuuk!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garfenn pierced a blood cultist’s abdomen with his black blade and shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So this is what it means—they go berserk when they smell blood!?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes! Don’t let your guard down just because their numbers are decreasing!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaanng!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion nodded, blocking a club made of coiled iron wire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, the eyes of the blood cultist wielding the club were as red as blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was truly intoxicated and insane from the scent of blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t just that they raged like wild animals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had literally transformed into beasts drunk on blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How dare you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The iron-wire club, along with the upper body of the blood cultist, was cleanly severed. Sion split the space with his holy-imbued blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hwaaaah!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the enemy grew stronger, Sion also pushed himself harder. Even if he didn’t want to, he had to protect Tier while fighting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t worry about me! Focus on your fight, Lord Sion!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tier fought surprisingly well for his skill level. He focused only on enemies without weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chaaang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bloodbath seemed endless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Subjectively, he felt like he’d already cut down at least a hundred blood cultists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet, the enemy forces still seemed far from depleted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, the demon-blooded being, who had remained hanging from a tree, watching the battlefield with a mocking sneer, raised his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Enough.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Sion and smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the demon-blooded being’s signal, the blood-intoxicated cultists, panting heavily, stopped their advance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Grrr… grrr……”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Foam filled their mouths, making it clear they were struggling to maintain rational control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demon-blooded being dropped lightly from the tree and landed on the ground without even a tremor, hands clasped behind his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘What incredibly well-trained physique. How can someone be so light?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This being had far surpassed the limits of humanity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How much human blood had he consumed? The thought made Sion feel nauseous, almost retching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’ve spilled enough blood. I appreciate you providing such a fine meal.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demon-blooded being smirked unpleasantly and opened his palm upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uddududuuu―!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the pools of blood soaking the ground began to vibrate. They splashed and trembled as if heavy raindrops were endlessly falling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whirrr!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, the blood began gathering toward the demon-blooded being’s hand. Like holy energy converging into a single point, droplets of blood floated into the air and merged into one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion watched the scene in stunned disbelief. Garfenn glanced at Sion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s a demon-blooded being. A power that’s lived at least three hundred years.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He defied natural phenomena and twisted the laws of reality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Negative, powerful, and mysterious knowledge granted by the Evil God.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion realized that the half-demon he had defeated in battle was nothing compared to this demon-blooded being.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘That’s the real thing. The magic of half-demons was just a clumsy imitation.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt as if the blood had drained from his head. He regretted his own complacency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘If I had met such an enemy in Foil’s Forest, I would’ve died without even being able to move.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now he understood why Garfenn had tried so hard to stop him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small red sphere formed in the demon-blooded being’s palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hap.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demon-blooded being grotesquely twisted his lips and then, as if to show off, swallowed the sphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So this was how the blood cultists grew stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Utterly ruthless, a brutal law of the jungle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not a shred of humanity remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘What exactly are these worshippers of the Evil God……?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Sion recoiled in disgust, Garfenn shouted and charged forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the perfect opportunity—the moment the demon-blooded being swallowed the blood and was digesting it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would be immobile and at his most vulnerable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion and Marquisin immediately lunged forward as planned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaaang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the blood cultists, who had been motionless, suddenly moved and blocked their path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They formed a wall with their bodies, acting as living shields.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They willingly became meat shields solely to protect this one demon-blooded being.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They truly had no intelligence. They didn’t even care about limbs being severed, obsessed only with stopping the enemy’s advance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kikik.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blood-demon laughed mockingly at the sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By now, the spilled blood had merged within his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Inoooom!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Goddess of War’s divine power surged through Garfenn’s entire body. An overwhelming force kicked up dust and wrapped around his blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next instant, Garfenn’s sword struck the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kwajak, Kwaaaaaaang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was unimaginable strength. The earth split open, and violently rising dust surged outward like an explosion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the blood cultists serving as meat shields were helplessly thrown aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An opening appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swaeeeeeeek!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garfenn unleashed a massive arc of sword energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Krrrrrrrk!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sword energy slammed into the demon-blooded being. The impact was so enormous that everyone froze in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the thick dust dispersed, the demon-blooded being revealed himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘He’s… not dead?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion’s eyes widened. He had expected that a fully powered strike from his master would have split the body in two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at most, it had only left a wound on the forearm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>─Slurp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demon-blooded being licked the blood flowing down his arm with his tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a disgusting provocation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is that all? The Apostle of war isn’t as impressive as I’ve heard.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Paa― Kwaang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blood-demon swung his arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood flew in a crescent shape. The destructive power was ferocious. Leaves and branches in the forest snapped and flew away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion and his companions blocked the blood blades with their swords. True to a demon-blooded being who had consumed the blood of a hundred people, he now had the strength to face five elite knights alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more blood he drank, the fiercer his killing intent became. It was so sharp it felt like it could flay their skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was no ordinary foe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But even he wasn’t invincible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I heard he weakens again after using the blood. If we drag this out, we can kill him.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had heard the countermeasure in advance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were prepared for every scenario.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he trusted Garfenn, who had countless experiences, victory was possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a battle of endurance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would be fine to kill him recklessly, but they had to consider the aftermath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The number of blood cultists was still high, and reinforcements could appear at any moment, unpredictable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll handle him. The rest of you conserve your strength.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garfenn stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face was angry for multiple reasons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The situation was frustrating, and having been insulted as an Apostle of the Goddess of War, his pride wouldn’t allow it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[How dare insignificant mosquitoes like these mock me.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Achille was rarely this genuinely enraged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garfenn stretched his arm into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, something massive materialized in his grasp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the object revealed itself, Sion, Tier, the Wildflower Knights, and even the demon-blooded being were stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―It was far too large to be called just a sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enormous, thick, heavy, and crudely made.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘That’s… Dragon Slayer!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garfenn’s true main weapon, revealed in this crisis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The imposing greatsword’s form instantly made clear his master’s explanation—that it was made to sever a dragon’s neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Apostle of the Goddess of War. I’ve heard your reputation. Now the hunt finally feels worthwhile.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demon-blooded being twisted his blood-soaked lips. He finally acknowledged Garfenn as a worthy opponent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tension reached its peak. Time seemed frozen as both sides stood motionless, locked in a standoff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the battle continued silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goooooooh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly, the sand grains on the ground began to boil like water. The air vibrated, pressure intensified, making it hard to breathe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a realm far beyond human limits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn’t just about mastering swordsmanship to the extreme.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a high-dimensional duel between those imbued with divine power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Incredible… this is what a true battle looks like between two powerhouses.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion gained enlightenment just from witnessing the standoff between the powerful demon-blooded being and the Apostle of the Goddess of War.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could fully grasp this fresh inspiration, Sion pushed Tier backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marquisin and the Wildflower Knights began guarding the surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘What is this? This sensation makes the hairs on my neck stand on end?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He instinctively sensed someone approaching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And at an incomprehensible speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwiiip―!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a lightning-fast assault, barely possible to react to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaaaaang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion barely managed to raise his sword in defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The one who ambushed him with claws extended like an owl of the night was a woman of captivating beauty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion glared at the woman, who had brought her face uncomfortably close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re exposed… So you’re a demon-blooded being too. You were the one gathering power deep within the compound.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hello?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demon-blooded woman responded with a seductive smile, provocative enough to be a taunt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, she twisted her body mid-air and kicked Sion away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whirrr!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The female demon-blooded being landed lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She made no sound and had no weight, like an owl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was the perfect assassin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only someone of Sion’s caliber could have reacted and blocked in time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kwaaaa! Paang! Kaang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battle at Garfenn’s side had already erupted. Each clash released shockwaves, causing the woman’s bright red hair to wildly whip about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I was drawn by the sweet scent. Now that I see your face, you look even more delicious?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These words were directed at Sion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt the awareness of being targeted by a demon-blooded being.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘This has become bothersome.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marquisin stepped forward, sword in hand, blocking Sion’s path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sir Sion. I’ll handle this demon-blooded being.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……I’ll fight too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm. The noble older brother is handsome, but elves don’t taste good. I’m only interested in that one. Will you move aside?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Impossible.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marquisin frowned and assumed a stance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was determined to protect the young knight at all costs. The entire Wildflower Knight unit shared the same resolve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You said no?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second half-demon flicked her finger. Immediately, blood cultists poured in from all directions, flooding forward and attacking the Wildflower Knights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marquisin hastily shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Grr! Sir Sion! Retreat!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion and Tier were now isolated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ehehe.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a deadly charm, the crimson-haired demon-blooded being approached Sion for a private confrontation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shall we play?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……Deep down, this was exactly what Sion had hoped for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Schedule: Every mon, wed, fri and sun\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Review at\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>NovelUpdate\u003C\u002Fp>",2322,"2026-05-30T06:48:22.039Z","2026-06-01T04:30:34.110Z",1,"novelbin.me","c497d6aac6f20adc0f2de8bdeccdb9f05d4df103208a24970e813e84d7e4ab0b","apostle-of-the-goddess-of-war-chapter-37","apostle-of-the-goddess-of-war-chapter-35",174,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fapostle-of-the-goddess-of-war-cover.jpg"]