[{"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-39":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},394497,657,"Chapter 39","apostle-of-the-goddess-of-war-chapter-39",39,"\u003Cp>Ch.39 Apostle of the Goddess of War\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion returned to Elim carrying Kaili, who had fallen asleep from playing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was only a five-minute walk away, so there wasn’t much meaning in distinguishing distances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the forest near Elim was essentially the territory of the Wildflower Cult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You could say the two factions existed within the same fence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘A strategic alliance.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was exactly the nature of their current relationship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he walked, Sion thought to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Still, Kaili……’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earlier, Sion had witnessed something strange—Kaili doing something peculiar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘She suddenly stopped playing in the water and just stared at the sky, and then a strange light settled above her head. Her eyes flickered too.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, he thought it might have been a rainbow or just a reflection of light on the water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, thinking back carefully, that wasn’t it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t quite describe it precisely, but it was close to a sacred aura—perhaps like a circular halo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And for just a brief moment, her eyes held a strange glow. A fleeting instant that only someone like Sion would have noticed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn’t the first or second time Kaili had done something like this, so it wasn’t something he could just brush off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I should consult Master soon. I hope she’s not sick.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion carried the softly snoring Kaili back to his room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anna, who was cleaning the room, took Kaili from him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two exchanged no words, communicating only through gestures and glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Everything alright?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Yes, thanks to you. I’m always grateful, Lord Sion.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I’m the one who should be grateful.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Is there anything you need?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion smiled gently and shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He almost brought up Garfenn but decided against it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had a vague sense of how Anna viewed Garfenn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a flow of rational, emotional exchange between them—something even Sion, who was usually oblivious, could recognize.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I should pretend I don’t know. Ruina also told me not to get involved.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t a child’s place to meddle in adult matters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I hope things work out well.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion gave a small smile and went to find Garfenn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, true to his master’s advice that one should rest whenever possible, Garfenn was fast asleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion shook Garfenn awake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ugh… mmh. Sion?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you keep sleeping now, you won’t be able to sleep tonight.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Won’t be able to sleep? What nonsense is that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To Garfenn, this was absurd. It was common sense that once your head hit the pillow, you fell asleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Anyway, why are you here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garfenn slowly pushed himself up, then curled his legs and asked while still lying down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We need a system.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm? What system?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garfenn raised one eyebrow and asked again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A system for growing stronger. I need your guidance.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garfenn scratched his head and stared at his disciple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘This kid… he’s actually serious?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Sion like this for the first time, even Garfenn was taken aback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the Goddess of War, Achille was surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Hmm. My Sion is asking for teachings. How remarkable.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Could it be because of the demon-blooded being?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Most likely. He must have sensed a limit. At his age, having severed a demon-lord’s arm after wielding a sword for less than a year—he doesn’t realize how absurdly talented he is.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garfenn clicked his tongue inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Indeed. Ambition truly has no end.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[He’s a different kind of vessel. Just look at how he brought the entire Wildflower Cult over.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Yes. That was truly astonishing. Who would’ve thought he’d make such a proposal right then and there.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Goddess of War, Achille was thoroughly pleased. In effect, the Wildflower Cult had submitted directly to the Goddess of War.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which meant their prayers and a portion of their divine power now flowed to Achille.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks to Sion, these days the Goddess of War, Achille hadn’t had a single frown on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Give him full instruction, Garfenn.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Understood. Is there no special blessing you wish to bestow?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[There is a particular blessing I’d like to give Sion. But it requires more divine power to manifest. Convey my intentions well.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garfenn broke into a slight grin and spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Indeed. Is this because of that demon-blooded being?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes. You defeated him so easily, but I could barely cut his arm……”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion clenched his fist in frustration. He was still bitter about fainting during the mission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sion. Severing a vampire lord’s arm isn’t ‘barely’ anything.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion remained silent at those words. To him, it didn’t seem particularly impressive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What good was it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I still lost in the end.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion was extremely harsh on himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was this self-flagellation that drove him forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Haa. That’s why those who have something always want more.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garfenn sighed briefly and ruffled Sion’s hair vigorously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he stood up and said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re already strong enough. There’s no benefit in being impatient.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No. I’m still far from sufficient. It’s not just because I lost to the demon-blooded being.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then what is it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well, it was a trigger, but the real reason is……”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A greater threat is approaching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even without full knowledge of the political situation, he could vaguely sense it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The emergence of the evil god worshippers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wouldn’t end with mere blood cultists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“War is coming. I need the strength to subdue demon-blooded beings. Strength like yours, Master.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It took me twenty years to reach this point. Even if you demand it, I don’t have any way to make you stronger faster.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m not asking for a shortcut.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just show me the way to grow. I’ll handle the execution myself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A fierce flame burned in Sion’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if his intense desire for growth had taken physical form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garfenn scratched his head. Sion’s earnestness touched him, but it also made things difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re the type who fights by instinct. Being taught might actually harm you. Do you understand that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes. But what I’m asking for is―”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re not asking me to teach you swordsmanship, are you? Of course not……”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garfenn grabbed Sion’s body and scrutinized him closely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The divine power within him had grown immensely, unrecognizably so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed Marquisin’s divine power had seamlessly merged with Sion’s without side effects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just this alone meant he had become incomparably stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘And his growth speed is already absurd as it is.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Garfenn gave Sion exactly what he wanted, he might overdevelop and suffer side effects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a delicate matter that needed careful handling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After pondering, Garfenn finally spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s no orthodox path in swordsmanship. At least not for you. Growth will come naturally through accumulated experience, not through teaching. After fighting the demon-blooded being, you must have gained new insights.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he fought the Vampire lord again, he felt confident he could fight better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already received ample inspiration regarding swordsmanship. Organizing and refining it in his mind would lead to further growth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, the real issue for Sion was……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s about divine power. Seeing the Vampire lord’s magical power made me realize something.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……It was shocking.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion recalled the vampire lord and made a displeased face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a demon-blooded being who had lived for centuries, the sheer scale of the energy he wielded was unfathomable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That demon must have fought for days on end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In contrast, Sion had exhausted himself within minutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sheer amount of magical energy alone was absurd, but the sophistication, elegance, and power of his magic further stirred Sion’s competitive spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s why I want to go back. I must kill that Vampire lord with my own hands.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion gripped his scabbard, resolving himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garfenn cut him off sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No. I cannot allow that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If we leave him alive, who knows how many people he’ll harm?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Still, no. That’s not your role.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My role is to protect the weak and destroy evil. You made me swear to that, Master.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You little brat.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As long as that demon-blooded being lives, I cannot rest peacefully.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion stood his ground against Garfenn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though Sion often stubbornly insisted on things, he had never been like this before……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His disciple was already trying to step beyond the fence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was it really right to allow this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Goddess, please guide me to the answer.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garfenn sighed deeply in frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Chasing after demon-blooded beings is only allowed once you’ve grown strong enough—strong enough to satisfy me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll remember that. So please help me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion was desperate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only when he became strong enough to kill a demon-blooded being could he feel even a little at ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until then, he couldn’t escape worrying about his younger sister’s safety and the security of Elim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demon-blooded being had, in effect, cursed Sion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Guide him, Garfenn.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Yes, my Goddess.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Goddess, knowing his heart, gave Garfenn a subtle hint. Reluctantly, Garfenn nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……First, you must learn how to handle divine power at a higher level.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I beg you, Master.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garfenn huffed and crossed his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, he could act like a proper master, and he felt a surge of pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Even though I never thought I’d have anything to teach this talented brat……’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garfenn said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In fact, the divine power the Goddess bestowed upon humans to counter demon-blooded beings’ magical power is precisely for this. Wrapping a blade in divine power to cut through magical energy and spells—that’s the basic idea.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes. I’ve heard that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion was already listening intently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a rare teaching, so he valued this moment deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“While Apostles grow stronger by receiving blessings, setting that aside, the answer lies in learning how to ‘utilize’ it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uti… lization?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garfenn nodded. Instead of explaining further, he stepped back from Sion, saying it was better to see it once. Then he extended his hand and gathered divine power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small amount of dark energy gathered in Garfenn’s palm. Sion gasped in amazement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Th-That’s!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes. What’s commonly known as magic.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he finished speaking, Garfenn swung his arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The magical energy in his palm exploded with a bang, hurling Sion far away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a shockwave accompanied by a loud noise and physical force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wha—? Ugh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion, flung unexpectedly, groaned as he collapsed onto the ground. Garfenn’s shadow loomed over his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Simply gathering divine power doesn’t allow you to launch it like this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So magic is……”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes. Gathering divine power and then utilizing it. The principle is the same. Demon-blooded beings simply do it far better.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garfenn extended his hand. Sion took it and stood up. Garfenn brushed the dirt off Sion’s back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“For your current level, merely gathering divine power and wrapping it around your sword is sufficient. That alone is enough to kill half-demons.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then to defeat a demon-blooded being, I need to utilize divine power more skillfully……”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes. You must learn to launch it like this, strengthen your body with divine power, and so on. There are many ways.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I could also launch a blade wrapped in divine power.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You catch on quickly, as expected.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garfenn smiled, satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion also showed interest, sensing something just out of reach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Humans, observing demon-blooded magic, had gained ideas on how to utilize divine power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To research and counter it, the Magic Association was born.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later, the Mage Kingdom emerged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Elves are undoubtedly superior to humans, so they’ve greatly aided research. This is how progress and battle have advanced.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I understand now. Learning divine power utilization is the way to grow stronger.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garfenn sat down on a rock, adopting the attitude that he’d finished teaching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garfenn shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The utilization method. How do I do it? You have to teach me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That easily?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garfenn chuckled and shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I can’t teach it to you. This is my own method of utilization. Since everyone’s innate constitution differs, learning mine won’t necessarily work for you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then……”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“At first, you must discover and learn it yourself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion scratched his head vigorously. He’d never found his master more annoying than today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was this really a master?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even so, I can’t find a utilization method suited to your constitution. I myself rely purely on instinct, so I’m not in a position to give advice. It’s just accumulated experience over a long lifetime.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magic research was still in its early stages. Its history hadn’t even surpassed a hundred years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Understanding, interpreting, and perfectly applying magic still had more unknown territory than known.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then what should I do?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion scrunched up his face in frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He might not know swordsmanship, but when it came to divine power utilization, he was completely blank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no idea where to even begin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What are you overthinking?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Didn’t I say? It was the elves who interpreted the demon-blooded knowledge and disseminated it to humans.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion clapped his hands lightly without thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Marquisin!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Exactly. That’s who you should seek help from now. At first, he’ll be more helpful than me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garfenn chuckled quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression was one of delight—such chances to tease the proud Sion were rare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, Master!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So now the elf will be your master.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Really?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t take it too seriously.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garfenn lay back down on the rock and said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go learn what you need. Then we’ll talk.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Schedule: Every mon, wed, fri and sun\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Review at\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>NovelUpdate\u003C\u002Fp>",2203,"2026-05-30T06:48:22.039Z","2026-06-01T04:30:34.110Z",1,"novelbin.me","e9cd96b6653ee1b4ea4a985b3f3e967545d34c6510e0b653107d1b79cafcbc86","apostle-of-the-goddess-of-war-chapter-40","apostle-of-the-goddess-of-war-chapter-38",174,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fapostle-of-the-goddess-of-war-cover.jpg"]