[{"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-41":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},394499,657,"Chapter 41","apostle-of-the-goddess-of-war-chapter-41",41,"\u003Cp>Ch.41 Apostle of the Goddess of War\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Let’s try it.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion breathed slowly and quietly settled into his inner self.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Observing his body’s interior, he gently touched the sacred energy gathered near his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blessed cluster he had received from the goddess slowly rose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Spread the divine power to search. If I use it like Marquisin did, shaping it into thin threads, efficiency should be decent.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, manifesting invisible energy into an imagined shape and size was extremely difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Performing an unlearned task was a high-level feat only a naturally gifted demon could accomplish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, Sion was slowly, gradually succeeding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Creating pathways within the body was still difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For now, he simply followed his senses, treating the sacred energy gathered at his heart like a ball of yarn and gently unraveling it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then stretched out the unraveled strands of sacred energy, making them long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just completing this process left him breathless, sweat pouring all over his body until his clothes were completely soaked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mental exhaustion was immense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt so fatigued he might collapse unconscious at any moment, but Sion gritted his teeth and focused solely on manipulating the divine power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thread of sacred energy carefully probed the surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is soil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is a sprout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is fruit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each time he touched something, Sion received information about the object.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘So divine power can be used this way too.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this was possible, finding hidden enemies or detecting them in advance would become much easier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt like a more reliable method since it didn’t rely solely on instinct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One revelation after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion was growing in real time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And finally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he was panting for breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion’s sacred energy grasped Marquisin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You were here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion spoke, doing his best to hide his exhaustion and feigning nonchalance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marquisin wasn’t far away—a distance easily allowing verbal conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What…!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An Elf’s flustered reaction could be sensed beyond the thicket. When Sion opened his eyes, Marquisin was hurrying toward him in flight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He landed lightly and stood before Sion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“W-what did you just do? How?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You actually found me by manipulating divine power!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Weren’t there no other options?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, yes, of course! Hah! I can’t believe it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marquisin was so flustered he lost his words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, Sion’s genius and unexpected talent were at a level that stunned everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Achille and Emily, silently observing their training, were utterly amazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Amazing… So that child is the next Apostle. You must feel reassured.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Hmm, yes! Of course. Sion is a devotee I’ve raised with great care, but such ability is simply natural for the War Cult.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Is that so… Achille. You must be pleased. Our devotees…]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Achille pretended to be as calm as possible in response to Emily’s words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Sion’s skill was anything but ordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn’t a technique one could master in a day, or even in minutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, Achille was so astonished he wanted to scream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Sion…!!!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But since he was enjoying tea with the Goddess of Wildflowers, he had to maintain decorum and react politely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hoo. I’m truly speechless. I’m almost at a loss.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marquisin shook his head in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His head involuntarily shook side to side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In any case.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marquisin looked at Sion and said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’ve succeeded in the task. Honestly, I thought it would take months, but it only took minutes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good thing. If it had taken that long, I’d have been really disappointed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion calmly nodded, as if his remarkable achievement was nothing special.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t completely stoic by nature, but in this regard, his emotions showed no highs or lows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Come here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marquisin led Sion deeper into the forest. He wandered around here and there, not heading to a specific destination but searching for something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Here it is.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marquisin reached out and picked a single fruit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crimson-tinged fruit was about the size of a fist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is the Wildflower Cult’s secret medicine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This fruit?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Though it looks like an ordinary fruit, it’s a rare fruit formed through the deep grace of the Goddess of Wildflowers and the devoted care of the Cult members. It’s truly rare to see.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a precious item, also a gift carrying the heart of the Wildflower Cult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion received it with both hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The flesh tastes bad. It’s inedible. You eat the seeds. The seeds are soft and nutty.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since you won it in our contest, I hope you’ll put it to good use.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a fruit best consumed during long battles. Sion tucked the secret medicine into his clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without either leading, they began walking through the forest. After a difficult training session, it was a sweet rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fresh forest air and the pleasant fragrance of wildflowers soothed their bodily fatigue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is really a wonderful forest.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you. It’s all thanks to your consideration and that of the Goddess of War.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, it’s nothing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marquisin smiled brightly, hands clasped behind his back. Sion’s humility always lifted his spirits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Recently, I’ve constantly felt it in my ears. The Wildflower Cult becoming indebted to the War Cult is a favor I can never repay.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, it’s the opposite. Thanks to you, Sir Marquisin, I feel secure. The War Cult is also gaining much as the forest grows.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I appreciate you saying so.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marquisin started walking again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fortunately, Goddess Emily said Goddess Achille treats her well too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Our Goddess is kind, after all.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Haha! Indeed. That’s why preconceptions are scary.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We should correct bad rumors as soon as possible.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you keep performing like this, Sir Sion, it won’t be long.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They arrived back at the original clearing. They had walked a short loop around the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now, shall we move to the next stage? Did you feel anything during our walk?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion’s eyes widened. Suddenly, right here?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Marquisin seemed genuinely to have attached meaning to the brief walk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion pondered briefly, then frowned as if disbelieving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait. You weren’t just looking for fruit… You were mapping a path, weren’t you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Correct,” Marquisin hummed a tune and turned around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This was the flow of magical energy from the demon we fought earlier. Only a part of it. Please analyze it carefully.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What is it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few days later, Sion went to find Garfenn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garfenn was carrying heavy straw, clearly doing manual labor at someone’s request.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Anna must have asked. The master probably stammered and agreed. How amusing.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion didn’t mention it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he did, he’d never hear the end of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He barely suppressed the twitching at the corner of his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Please start teaching me now. The War Cult’s method of divine power manipulation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garfenn set down the straw and asked back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Already? I thought I sent you to Marquisin?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, I’ve been there.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion looked up at his master blankly. Garfenn stared back at Sion for a moment, a thoughtful expression on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But why are you here already?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sir Marquisin said it was fine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Sion’s flat reply, Garfenn became a mute who’d swallowed honey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d sent Sion to develop a sense for divine energy. There was no way he’d already mastered it—was there?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Were you kicked out?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh come on. Master, are you teasing me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Aren’t you the one teasing me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No. Sir Marquisin truly said there was nothing more for me to learn.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been astonished by Sion many times before and knew his brilliant talent better than anyone, yet even now, he found it hard to believe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garfenn closed his eyes briefly and communicated with Goddess Achille. Achille confirmed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Sion’s mind has opened. The boy is truly ready to receive my teachings.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Huh.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just when he thought he could rest a bit, the boy had already learned everything?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garfenn let out a bitter laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘What kind of monster is this?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only in swordsmanship but also in divine power control—his talent was exceptional. The world felt unfair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, Garfenn remained skeptical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had to see it with his own eyes to believe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then, show me the shockwave I showed you earlier.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The force that threw me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes. Ah, don’t blow away the straw. I worked hard stacking it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I won’t.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why do you look disappointed? Were you hoping to blow away the straw?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’d be more dramatic that way.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hrmph.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garfenn crossed his arms. Sion stepped back slightly and closed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if lying, wind arose around Sion. His bangs lifted. The circulating divine power was creating the wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoosh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion raised both hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He formed not one but two spheres.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were black orbs, identical to Garfenn’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they were larger and spun with greater force—like a concentrated typhoon rushing in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you stood still, you felt your body being pulled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>PAAAAANG!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The divine power exploded in midair, striking the air with a sonic boom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It sounded like a bomb had detonated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Below, the workers building a structure startled and looked up the hill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People murmured in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wind raged, and eventually, even the straw flew about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The force was stronger than expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garfenn couldn’t close his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Three days? Four? He achieved this in such a short time.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garfenn’s mind was stolen by Sion. Astonishing. Truly astonishing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Goddess Achille, I worry whether I can truly handle this boy.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Haha. I feel the same. He’s terrifying.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I’m going mad, really.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garfenn awkwardly lifted the corner of his mouth. A thousand emotions crossed his heart. He hesitated whether he, of all people, was worthy to teach such a monster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion brushed straw off his head and said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Did you see?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I saw well.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How was it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Excellent.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then will you teach me now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…I suppose I must. But first—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garfenn grabbed Sion’s ear and twisted. One side of his scalp burned as if completely peeled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ow, ow, ow!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This first. This is the price for poor force control.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tear welled up in Sion’s eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It was for dramatic effect…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion, who had been impressed by his master’s dramatic demonstration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was late at night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Bishop Gustein and Ruina, who had been quietly praying, had fallen asleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a place undisturbed by anyone, master and disciple stood facing each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“First, well done. Though the training wasn’t easy, your achievement is astonishing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A rough yet warm voice enveloped Sion. A rare, heartwarming atmosphere swirled between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, Master.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion bowed formally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garfenn, unusually serious, accepted the gesture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garfenn slowly opened his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s no special name for what I’ll teach you. My master never named it either. If you wish, you may name it yourself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A name.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a tremendous honor, for it meant establishing the foundation of a martial tradition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Divine power. I’ll teach you how to handle the blessing the goddess bestowed upon you as a reward for your deeds, making it even more refined. In the spirit of the War Cult, it will be oriented toward combat.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garfenn continued with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Come behind me. Place your hands on my back and feel the sacred energy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, Sion stepped forward and stood behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there was no sensation of contact, so Garfenn turned around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Put your hands on— Huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garfenn’s words stuck in his throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion was bowing deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the utmost courtesy Sion knew, though he hadn’t been taught it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two children of war had truly formed a master-disciple bond and reached the point of receiving instruction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion rose, brushing off his knees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meeting his master’s gaze, Sion smiled lightly, warmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garfenn responded with a pleased smile and turned forward again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Place your hands on my back and focus. I’ll show you only once.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Understood.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The master’s back, under his gently placed hands, felt as hard as a boulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Schedule: Every mon, wed, fri and sun\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Review at\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>NovelUpdate\u003C\u002Fp>",1980,"2026-05-30T06:48:22.039Z","2026-06-01T04:30:34.110Z",1,"novelbin.me","9160ecc0a7e60a09ce1967e7fd61d95c73183fa2584783fe75e9798600bf7b92","apostle-of-the-goddess-of-war-chapter-42","apostle-of-the-goddess-of-war-chapter-40",174,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fapostle-of-the-goddess-of-war-cover.jpg"]