[{"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-93":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},394451,657,"Chapter 93","apostle-of-the-goddess-of-war-chapter-93",93,"\u003Cp>Ch.93 Apostle of the Goddess of War\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arwen lay on the cot inside the tent, reviewing the events she had just experienced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She felt as if she had been stripped naked and humiliated right in the middle of the enemy camp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She never imagined she would suffer such a sudden, unexpected ambush.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ughhh—!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arwen bit down on her messy cloak and screamed in frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s unfair! It’s humiliating!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thump, thump!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kicking the cloak with her feet, she repeatedly flushed red in the face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was sobbing, tears streaming down her cheeks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I’ve been had. I got completely screwed.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hadn’t expected him to realize things so quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young acolyte from the War Cult was far more capable than Arwen had anticipated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Now that I think about it, he’s technically my junior.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That thought made it somewhat easier to accept.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was the next Apostle of the War Cult,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A disciple of Garfenn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They wouldn’t just bring in some random nobody off the streets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘He must be intelligent and skilled with the sword…Just like I was once, a brilliant, shining gem in my youth.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That boy, Sion, wouldn’t be easy to deal with either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even considering that, it didn’t excuse her failure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I was defeated too helplessly.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cognitive interference magic had been working perfectly, which led her to let her guard down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She never even considered that he’d figure it out so fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he mentioned going to gather herbs, she saw it as the perfect opportunity to identify his weakness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a fatal mistake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had been foolish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had lost completely in the battle of wits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had been utterly torn apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Apostle of the Goddess of wisdom—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Defeated by a mere greenhorn junior?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could that make any sense?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ugh, ughhh! Ughhhhh!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her thoughts wouldn’t stop. She wanted to grab her sword and rush after him to settle things immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that was exactly what the enemy, Sion, probably wanted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘This is the Holy ground of War. The Goddess of wildflowers is also cooperating. There’s no need to deliberately engage in an unfavorable fight.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t think she would lose, but you could never be sure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being deep in enemy territory introduced too many unpredictable variables.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would be difficult to calculate and respond to everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, things couldn’t continue like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I need to try another approach.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Selena approached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Apostle, please don’t be too disheartened.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Daughter, I’m still a daughter, Selena.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But you’ve already been exposed. Instead of despairing, you should seek another method.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selena extended her delicate hand as if to pat Arwen’s backside comfortingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arwen shrieked and jumped away. Calling her ‘daughter’ was already too much, but this was crossing the line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, the Apostle of Wisdom nearly shouted ‘Pervert!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selena, who usually admired and adored Arwen, retracted her arm with regret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tch.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tch? What do you mean, ‘tch,’ Selena?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selena spoke bluntly, disregarding decorum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Apostle, it’s time to make a decision. If we continue like this, we’ll only be mocked and fail our mission.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Y-yes, that’s true.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He’s more intelligent than we anticipated, that handsome boy Sion.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Handsome?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We must remain objective.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selena, who usually favored cute and pretty things, could be serious—more serious than any knight of the Libra Order—yet also knew how to relax completely. She was a true knight in every sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Given the circumstances, the plan to seize the priestess by waiting for an opportunity is no longer feasible.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, that’s correct, Apostle.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Selena added more explanation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Antarius reports that both the War Knights and patrol units have almost no gaps. Their patrol routes and shift changes are meticulously planned.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arwen bit her thumbnail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The situation was more frustrating than she had imagined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn’t shake the feeling of being toyed with in Sion’s palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How much had he already figured out?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How prepared was he?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more she thought about it, the larger Sion loomed in her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew this wasn’t right, but an inescapable fear had taken root deep within her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet this was familiar territory for Arwen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she was part of the War Cult, when she listened to the whispers of wisdom,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And later, during her training in the pursuit of truth—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her life had always been one of hardship and constant anguish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arwen swept aside the silver hair flowing down her cheek.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As always, she rose again with an unyielding spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The first plan… has failed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It was my mistake, Apostle.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Hic’ Arwen swallowed her tears and tightly pressed her lips together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s my fault. I let my guard down and underestimated my opponent.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The mission isn’t over yet.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No. We’ll proceed with the second plan. If that fails, we’ll move to the third…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arwen clenched her fists tightly, steeling her resolve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But let’s avoid resorting to such barbaric methods. Not us.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course. We must remain rational—that’s what makes us human.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arwen nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selena smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘You’re so adorable when you’re serious, Apostle.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time passed quickly. She didn’t even know how she managed to sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion’s fatigue had reached its peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t know when or how Arwen might act.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though more moderate than expected, the Cult was still cunning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their method of targeting Kaili would likely be unconventional.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, Sion had stayed nearly sleepless, guarding Kaili.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He dozed off occasionally, lost in thought until dawn, but even that had its limits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I can’t keep doing this forever.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This, too, might be part of their scheme.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they waited until Sion’s vigilance wore thin and dulled from exhaustion, their strike would be devastatingly precise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His response would be sluggish, unable to exert his full strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I thought bringing her to Elim’s Forest would provoke some reaction…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But seeing no movement even by morning, he suspected they were waiting for something else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion was human, after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was beginning to feel his own limits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ruina opened the door and called for Sion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion looked up at Ruina with bloodshot eyes. Then his eyes widened dramatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A guest has arrived.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ruina, come here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Quickly. Come stand beside me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ruina moved to Sion’s side, and in her place stood another woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hesitant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unable to properly greet him, she just fidgeted with her fingers—a girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps she no longer cared to conceal her identity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Arwen.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, hello?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Click.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion gripped the sword standing beside the dining table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, ah, no!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arwen flailed her arms in denial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m not here to fight!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then why?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To talk. To have a conversation…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sounded so nervous she was bleating like a goat just to utter a single sentence!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This person…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An Apostle?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the Apostle of Wisdom, who reveres cold, rational intellect?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how many times he saw her, he couldn’t get used to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘If this is their strategy to exhaust me mentally, then it’s working. I’ve lost, I’ve lost.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion sighed deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And the other two?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They’re in the refugee zone, doing ordinary volunteer work. They don’t intend to cause any trouble. ‘Hmph’”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ruina interrupted the conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother… who is this woman?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Apostle of the Wisdom Cult.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh? What?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ruina. I’ll explain later. For now, go wake up Kaili and head to the bishop’s place, okay?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ruina looked back and forth between Sion and Arwen, biting her lip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She felt frustrated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frustrated at her helplessness in this situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frustrated that she could only rely on Sion for everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Angry.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But right now, merely being here was a hindrance, a burden to Sion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being a burden to Sion was worse than death to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gritting her teeth, Ruina reluctantly agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Alright.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She immediately went into Kaili’s room. A moment later, Kaili emerged, carried on Ruina’s back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion stayed close to Ruina until she left with Kaili. Even though Arwen had come unarmed, she was someone who couldn’t be taken lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once Sion confirmed Ruina had left, he let Arwen inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Would you like something to drink?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“W-will you give me something?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion replied coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arwen stammered, tapping her fingers together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“M-milk… do you have any?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion immediately turned around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luckily, Ruina had just milked a cow that morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Eek!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He placed the cup down rather roughly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion sat opposite Arwen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single drop of milk splashed onto Arwen’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her skin was so pale it didn’t show.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arwen didn’t seem particularly bothered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or perhaps she assumed it was a tear from her morning prayers, casually wiping it away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, the Apostle of Wisdom and Sion faced each other directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of their identities, they had narrowly avoided each other until now, but the moment had arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was inevitable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since meeting the Goddess of War, arriving in Elim,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And learning that Kaili was the vessel of the priestess—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This psychological battle had been building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, they finally confronted the great disaster that had long been looming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The overwhelming presence made it hard to breathe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was like a storm, like a volcano, like a tsunami—utterly overwhelming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outwardly frail, but the soul within was no different from a natural disaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A talent once marked by the Goddess of war,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A disciple Garfenn had longed for,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An exceptional knight so remarkable that the Goddess of Wisdom coveted and stole her away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…The oppressor in the form of a pretty girl opened her mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“T-thank you…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She bowed deeply while seated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she chugged the milk in one go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her throat, lacking an Adam’s apple, moved smoothly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘What is this woman?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is she dense?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or simply at ease?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coming here to steal someone’s sister and calmly drinking milk like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt angry, but the sheer absurdity made his anger dissipate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Phew! T-thank you! It was really, really delicious! I’ve been wanting milk so badly… We couldn’t have any in the selection zone.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh. Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heh.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The silver-haired girl shrank back. He wondered how someone with such a timid demeanor could lead an entire Cult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she did possess courage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, she had the audacity to act so boldly right in the heart of enemy territory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I didn’t expect you to come like this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion acknowledged his opponent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt completely caught off guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Arwen appeared behind Ruina, he nearly collapsed from exhaustion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought his heart would stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Me neither. I didn’t expect to act like that last night either.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You noticed, didn’t you? As I thought?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes. I tried my hardest not to show it. I nearly threw up as soon as I got there…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m sorry about that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s fine. I’m used to throwing up.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Apostle of Wisdom also respected Sion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They recognized each other as worthy adversaries, their respect evident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were both young apostles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The future leaders of the next generation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bad news for the forces of evil, good news for the divine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But right now, they stood as enemies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Engaged in a fierce standoff, each striving to achieve their own goals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a way, each had encountered the other’s greatest adversary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After cautiously gauging each other for a moment, Sion spoke cautiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So. What now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had exchanged polite words,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in truth, it was just another form of battle, hiding daggers behind their tongues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The probing was over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now was the time to reveal their true intentions and fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion struck first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He advanced sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Apostle Arwen of Wisdom.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I heard you were once the successor to the Apostle of  War. By that logic, you’re my senior. Yet you’re doing this. Aren’t you ashamed?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arwen winced, as if stung by conscience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“T-to be honest, I don’t feel good about it either.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yet your actions seem excessive for someone with such feelings.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“For the greater cause, personal emotions must be set aside.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Have you abandoned human compassion?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sion glared at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arwen calmly met his gaze with her still-moist, blue eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she spoke next, she was a completely different person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her icy blue eyes shone coldly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All hesitation and indecisiveness erased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Human emotions—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She spoke as the Apostle of Wisdom, armed solely with reason and truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“—are impurities that hinder a righteous world.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arwen asked coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sion. What do you think of this world?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now it was her turn to counterattack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Schedule: Every mon, wed, fri and sun\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Review at\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>NovelUpdate\u003C\u002Fp>",2053,"2026-05-30T06:48:22.319Z","2026-06-01T04:30:34.110Z",1,"novelbin.me","9f30ea41bc4d075f9ef6f1d1f39ce4a1bc1ef62b0ff387b711664c941e4ee576","apostle-of-the-goddess-of-war-chapter-94","apostle-of-the-goddess-of-war-chapter-92",174,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fapostle-of-the-goddess-of-war-cover.jpg"]