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"The pain has faded, Sword Hero Leon Kruger—or should I say, the Fated One?"

The Second Apostle's words momentarily stunned everyone, including Velix.

None of them had expected the handsome man before them to be the legendary figure foretold in the Temple of Twilight's prophecy—the Fated One!

*Gulp*

The Fourth and Fifth Apostles swallowed hard, exchanging uneasy glances. Even beneath their hoods, their fear was unmistakable.

Especially the Fourth Apostle—he had never imagined that the rebel forces were supported by the Fated One. Had he known sooner, he would have requested the Temple of Twilight's aid from the very beginning of the siege on the Imperial Capital.

Now, they faced not only Athena Hellness but also the Fated One himself. With both wielding extraordinary power, the aid sent by the Temple of Twilight might not be enough to overcome them.

Meanwhile, seated on the throne, Velix felt his heart pound. He hadn't expected that the so-called Fated One the Temple of Twilight had been discussing earlier would turn out to be Leon.

Though he didn't fully understand what the Fated One was or the weight of that title, the fear and horror they displayed upon seeing Leon gave him a vague guess.
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Leon merely chuckled, casting a faintly meaningful glance at the Second Apostle. "You figured out back then that I was the Sword Hero. For a bunch of rats lurking in the dark, your intelligence network is surprisingly impressive, huh?"

In truth, his identity as the Fated One should have been known only to a select few.

While the prophecy did mention that the Fated One would emerge from the group of heroes, it didn't necessarily mean the title would belong to him—Valen or Luna could have been candidates as well.

Yet, the Second Apostle and the high-ranking member of the Temple of Twilight he had killed before had already known the truth.

This suggested that their knowledge was far deeper and more extensive than he had initially assumed.

The Second Apostle smiled, unfazed by Leon's mockery. "You're right. Our information is quite accurate."

He extended his right hand to the side, and a streak of black light flickered into existence in his palm. The light expanded, gradually solidifying into a bluish-black longsword.

With an indifferent gaze, he thrust the sword forward, fixing his eyes on Leon and Athena. "I know you harbor a deep grudge against Velix Larrison, and I suspect your plan to incite rebellions across the cities of the Holy Empire of Elysium is tied to that grudge."

"However, Velix Larrison is an important ally of the Temple of Twilight, and we will protect him at all costs. I suggest you and your rebel army retreat. Otherwise, the Temple of Twilight will mobilize everything against you."

"Oh?" Instead of showing fear, Leon smirked slightly, as if amused.

It was undeniable that he and the Temple of Twilight were sworn enemies, destined never to reconcile.

They were traitors who worshiped the Evil God, and that was an unforgivable sin.

No matter the circumstances, he and the Temple of Twilight would never coexist. A clash between them was inevitable.

Although he hadn't planned to confront them this soon, that didn't mean he was afraid.

The Temple of Twilight had aligned itself with Velix, and Velix was his enemy.

Whether for the sake of revenge or uniting humanity, Velix had to die today.

Leon was about to speak, but before he could, Athena let out a cold snort and stepped forward.

"Do you really think such a threat would put any pressure on us?" Athena narrowed her eyes, her gaze brimming with undisguised killing intent. "In my eyes, the Temple of Twilight you take pride in is nothing more than an insignificant cult—no better than ants. If I order the Red Dragon Battalion to track down your headquarters, I guarantee your complete annihilation."

The moment those words fell, the expressions of the Temple of Twilight members darkened. They burned with fury at the mockery, itching to retaliate.

Anyone who dared to insult the Temple of Twilight faced only one fate—death.

Yet, none of them dared to act. Despite their burning hatred for Athena, no one was foolish enough to strike first.

After all, the Dragon Empress' reputation echoed throughout the world, and none among them had the courage to face her directly.

Seeing their fear, Leon's smirk widened.

At that moment, he truly understood an ancient saying from his previous world: "Having a powerful and influential woman is worth more than the rarest diamond in existence."

With Athena at his side, who in this world did he have to fear?

And she wasn't his only backing. He also had Liliana, ruler of the demon race, and Arshley, who would soon become the true leader of humankind.

Though he possessed immense power, having the support of three formidable and beautiful women was certainly an advantage.

The Second Apostle's expression darkened at Athena's words. The Red Dragon Battalion was the mightiest force of the Dragon Empire.

Though he had never witnessed their power firsthand, historical records spoke volumes about their achievements.

One of their most infamous feats was the instant execution of a high-ranking Dragon Race official who had betrayed them in the past.

It was well known that only the strongest could rise to high-ranking positions within the Dragon Race. After all, their race valued strength above all else.

Yet, that traitor had been slain effortlessly by just ten soldiers from the Red Dragon Battalion—a testament to their terrifying might.

If Athena truly dispatched them to hunt down the Temple of Twilight's headquarters, the threat would be undeniable.

Even so, their alliance with Velix was far too valuable to abandon. Letting go was simply not an option.

Taking a deep breath, the Second Apostle remained unfazed and declared firmly, "Threaten us all you like—we will not waver. Now, there are only two choices: fight or retreat."

Athena's lips curled into a cold smile as a dangerously potent aura erupted from her.

Just as she was about to retort, Leon gently placed a hand on her shoulder, stopping her.

"Retreat? That's not an option. So, let's fight." Leon smirked. "I've been curious to see just how strong you heretics who worship the Evil God really are."

His sharp gaze swept over the Fourth Apostle, the Fifth Apostle, the Emissary of the First Apostle, the two thousand elite members of the Temple of Twilight, and finally, the Second Apostle.

The Second Apostle straightened his posture and commanded, "All members of the Temple of Twilight, raise your weapons and stand ready. Do not falter—we far outnumber the two of them!"

At his order, the Fourth Apostle, Fifth Apostle, and the rest of the Temple of Twilight responded in unison, "Yes!"

Just as they assumed their stances, ready to strike, Leon suddenly chuckled and shook his head.

"Speaking of numbers," he said casually, "I almost forgot to mention—it's not just the two of us you'll be facing."

Turning to the side, he flashed a knowing smile. "Valen, Luna, you wouldn't want to miss out on the fun, would you?"