The Identity of the Fifth Apostle Is Revealed

Moments later, the black light gradually dimmed before vanishing completely.

Where the tailbone had once been, a man with a fierce appearance now floated, clad in black robes.

He had a stocky build, bloodshot eyes, and vertically slit black pupils—resembling those of a dragon.

Two long black horns protruded from his head, and faint scales covered his skin.

His face showed no trace of joy or satisfaction—only seething hatred and barely restrained fury.

"Athena Hellness, I admit you're powerful. In just a few hundred years, you've even surpassed your mother," he said coldly. "But you've pushed me to this point, and for that, I will never forgive you!"

Athena ignored his threats, her attention fixed on his appearance.

For some reason, he felt eerily familiar. Then, as a buried memory resurfaced, her expression twisted in horror.

"You... you're Rugas!?" She exclaimed in disbelief.