Chapter 80: Chapter80-Divinity!

[Lust]'s expression was quite remarkable.

After hearing John's words, he first looked at the [Deception Apostle], who spread his arms and shrugged, then shifted his gaze back.

"What's wrong? Don't know how to answer? Is it that hard to say yes or no?"

"I-I was also deceived! It was the [Betrayal Apostle] who wanted to deal with you. It had nothing to do with me! John, since time has reversed, none of that has happened, right? If you spare me this once, I promise not to disappoint you. Killing me won't benefit you in any way!"

"Who said it wouldn't?"

John smirked and said, "I will take your authority. Not just yours--[Lust], [Betrayal Apostle], and the others. Do you think the grudges of my past life will be so easily forgotten? No, never! I will come for each of you. You can start now."

"You are the boss."

The [Deception Apostle] nodded slightly, a hint of murderous intent flashing in his eyes as he looked at [Lust].

"[Lust], you were never truly trapped in the game world. This is all just your delusion."

This is the strength of the [Deception Apostle].

You know there is a high probability that his words are lies, you tell yourself not to believe him, but your wavering heart makes you believe, even if just for a moment.

And that brief moment is enough!

As the [Deception Apostle] and [Lust] suddenly vanished before his eyes, John exhaled deeply.

"Next, it's going to be a tough battle."

With his preparations complete, John severed the connection and returned to the real world.

Sensing the two terrifying presences emanating from the city center, John frowned.

In the game world, due to the restrictions of its rules, neither of them could fully unleash their power.

But back in the real world, it was their home ground.

They no longer had to worry about certain entities noticing them, and the true terror of the [Apostles] was on full display!

By the time John arrived at the battlefield, the city center had been completely leveled. Even the ruins had been shattered into dust, and the impact had whipped up gusts of wind, forming a gray-brown sandstorm.

At the very center of the storm, the [Deception Apostle] and [Lust] stood in the air, facing each other.

The intensity of their battle was far more straightforward than John had imagined.

Since their authorities were now ineffective against each other, they had abandoned them entirely, resorting to physical combat!

[Lust]'s bloated body shrank under the [Deception Apostle]'s relentless attacks. Finally, a man with a physique similar to the [Deception Apostle] and a face of extraordinary beauty emerged from the mass, catching the [Deception Apostle]'s strikes with ease.

"This face, it's been a long time. I almost forgot what you looked like."

The [Deception Apostle] chuckled lightly, delivering a kick that sent [Lust] flying, smashing through an abandoned building and into the ground, raising clouds of dust!

The master the [Deception Apostle] spoke of, the master of the [Abyss], was undoubtedly a [God]-level being.

Such terrifying power--just one glance nearly caused John to explode.

How could one possibly defeat a [God]?

It is only when you truly face a [God] that you realize the idea of slaying one is a mere joke.

That overwhelming power cannot be described by any words. Its abilities, its very essence, are immeasurable!

"It's... over?"

"Yes, it's over. [Lust]'s authority has been reclaimed, and even his existence has been erased. He is as dead as dead can be.

As for you, you've gained a great benefit."

The [Deception Apostle] flicked his fingers, and red-black sparks instantly entered John's body. For a moment, it felt like an electric shock, a tingling sensation spreading throughout his body.

This feeling was not new to John.

It was the same sensation he felt when he received the [Deception Apostle]'s authority.

"Congratulations, John. You now possess the core authority of two [Apostles]. Unfortunately, your strength is too weak to fully utilize the power of the authority. However, it is enough to deal with any trouble you may encounter for now."

Hearing this, John opened his character panel.

Name: [John]

Class: [Alchemist (Level 137)][Trickster (Level 11)]

John's gaze scanned until he saw an entirely unfamiliar term.

[Debauchery (Level 1)]

"Debauchery... is that [Lust]'s authority?"

"To be precise, it's the manipulation of desire--not just your own, but the desires of others, creatures, anyone who has absorbed that mist. They can all be controlled by you."

As the [Deception Apostle] explained, he stepped forward, looking at the ground pierced by the beam of light, and let out a long breath.

"Next, I might disappear for a while. When I can return, I don't know. The trouble with the [Betrayal Apostle] will have to be handled by you alone. However, with the power of two authorities, I don't think you'll be easily defeated."

"You're being targeted?"

"No, it's the master assigning me a new task. I cannot disobey the master's orders."

"You, of all people, speak of loyalty?"

"It's not loyalty."

The [Deception Apostle] sneered at these words, turning to stare directly into John's eyes, explaining each word clearly.