Esther and the other apostles were still being held back by the powerful attack. Meanwhile, Shia continued to deliver the finishing blow.

A piercing buzzing sound, so sharp it threatened to pierce the eardrums, erupted. That was because the striking part of the 100-ton hammer was rotating.

"Hajime-san said that a power drill is romantic!"

That's right. The 100-ton hammer can crush its target with its weight while simultaneously activating an additional function, causing the striking area, equipped with countless blades, to spin at high speed, slicing and slashing the target.

Of course, the weapons were coated with seal stones, making them impervious to decomposition magic. The 100-ton maul sank quickly into the ground, and there was no need to elaborate on what happened to Zwhite beneath it.

Esther and the other apostles finally approached. Despite witnessing this scene, they paid no heed to their fellow apostles' danger and charged directly towards Shia.

Just as Shia pulled Veled Luken from her maul, the apostles flew over and surrounded her, scattering platinum particles.

The apostles believed that the 100-ton hammer blocked Shia's path and prevented her from retreating, so they planned to surround and attack her from all sides.

Apostles like Esther were unaware that Shia could no longer perform "Half Transfer" and, believing that their long-range attack might miss again, decided to resort to close combat.

"It's over! Our weapons will continue to penetrate your flesh until you release the penetration condition!"

Esther declared as four pairs of eight double greatswords slashed at him simultaneously, keeping perfect spacing between them.

Xia once again faced an unavoidable situation.

So she decided to play another card.

The sound of hard metal colliding was heard.

The sound came from Shia's body. She had actually caught the greatsword with her body. She hadn't used a divine weapon, nor had she raised Veled Luken to block it.

Instead, he used his own body to block the two great swords.

—Shia-ryu transforms into a magical steel garment.

As the name suggests, it hardens the body through magic, as if wearing a coat of steel.

This defensive technique, which utilizes the metal within her body, appears similar to Tio's dragon scale armor, but is actually different. While not as powerful as "Half-Transfer," the amount of mana consumed is also terrifying.

However, the eight double-bladed swords that were supposed to pierce Shia's head, neck, shoulders, arms, torso, and legs deeply and pin her down were completely blocked.

"My body won't be pierced easily."

The facts before them proved that these words were not just empty talk. Completely tricked, facing Xia's smug expression, the apostles were unable to refute.

Although the greatsword was still being pierced by the decomposition magic, it only caused a shallow wound on Shia. Judging from the current situation, it would definitely take several seconds to break through.

Of course, Xia would not let these few seconds pass by in vain and sit there waiting to die.

Witnessing such a bizarre application of Age of Gods magic, Esther and the other apostles were stunned to their core. Before their eyes, the extended handle of the Veledluken creaked and contracted to its original length.

The corners of Xia's mouth curled up high.

Could it be that—before the apostles could even exclaim in surprise, Shia roared out the same chant again.

“—‘Level VIII’!!”

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Muscle Strength: 100 ⇒ [Artifact 200] ⇒ [Physical Enhancement VIII 61000]

Stamina: 120 ⇒ [Artifact 240] ⇒ [Physical Enhancement VIII 61040]

Stamina: 100 ⇒ [Artifact 200] ⇒ [Physical Enhancement VIII 61000]

Agility: 130 ⇒ [Artifact 260] ⇒ [Physical Enhancement VIII 61060]

Mana: 3800 ⇒ [Artifact 7600]

Magic Resistance: 4000 ⇒ [Artifact 8000]

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Light blue and white magic power pulsed.

Shia's performance increased significantly again, finally approaching the level of a Platinum Apostle. Seeing Shia's power constantly increasing with no limit, the apostles' expressions finally became noticeably nervous.

"How is this possible?! A human body cannot possibly reach this level."

"Even if it's an impossible obstacle, one day you'll be able to overcome it! That's what 'human' is!"

Then, all the double swords were bounced away at the same time.

The result that followed was completely opposite to the initial confrontation between Xia and Esther. Esther was forced to raise her arms high, leaving her abdomen completely defenseless.

“Oh!”

Sia gathered her strength and used all her power to spin Veledluken towards Esther's abdomen, adding centrifugal force and delivering a powerful blow.

"Ahem!?" Esther spat out blood. This was the first time since the war began.

Esther's body was bent into a U shape. The huge impact made her unable to hold the great sword in her hand, and she was blown away like a ping-pong ball.

Dolittle and the other apostles, attempting to exploit the gap left by Shia's attack, swung their greatswords. Shia dodged them with a free fall, landing on the ground. Fiat and Fuyunford then launched platinum flashes and feathers in pursuit, but Shia activated "Apocalypse Vision," dodging them all with a deft leap.

At this point, long-range attacks other than all-around saturation attacks couldn't even touch Xia's body.

Through "Thought Sharing," Dolittle and the other apostles understood that Esther was severely injured and Zwhite had died from exhaustion under the 100-ton hammer that continued to drill a hole into the ground. Their expressions twisted sinisterly.

The apostles are the embodiment of divine power and are one of the symbols of the absolute.

The first five apostles have been further strengthened and are even more special.

Obviously...

And not long ago, they were clearly in the upper hand...

Unexpectedly, before they knew it, only three apostles were left to fight against the enemy.

As the three apostles approached Shia, her previous declaration involuntarily surfaced in his mind.

──You and your shitty master definitely have no future.

Dolittle, who was leading the way, gritted her teeth and repeatedly denied her declaration in her mind, dismissing it as a meaningless joke.

"Shia Hauria! You don't belong on the Lord's chessboard!"

To shake off the ominous prophecy clinging to his mind, Dolittle roared as he charged towards Shia. His tail, trailing platinum particles, descended like a meteor.

Combined with the acceleration of gravity, its power is undoubtedly capable of shattering the earth.

Faced with such an attack, Xia held up Veled Luken, ready to fight back.

Seeing her completely disregarding potential and kinetic energy—

(How foolish! Too complacent about one's own strength──)

Dolittle thought he had a sure win, but his thoughts were interrupted along the way.

In her opinion, Shia's physical strength was indeed amazing, but it was still far inferior to apostles like herself. And this attack was a simple attack that simply surpassed the opponent's ability value.

Therefore, it is absolutely impossible to block it, let alone to fight back.

It should be impossible, but──

(──Why is your mouth still open!? What are you planning to say!?)

In fact, Dolittle already knew the answer.

In this moment when the perceived time slowed down, the apostle could of course see the movement of the lips, a movement he had seen several times before.

Therefore, Dolittle's state of mind must be simply an escape from reality, which is a state of mind that an apostle should not have.

The oversized rabbit man in front of him was simply a mutant individual among the subhuman species.

They are clearly the weakest race, but as long as they muster the courage to fight, they will become stronger and stronger.

Even the Dragons, who have lived for over five hundred years, agree that she is more qualified to be a Hero than any other Hero. For the modern-day people of Todas, she is undoubtedly the strongest Rabbit girl in the world.

The girl kept her feet on the ground and climbed up step by step. Finally, she found it.

Finally, he reached the highest realm, a realm that was strong enough to compete with the Platinum Apostles.

Dolittle felt a chill run down his spine, and pleading words escaped his lips involuntarily.

“Stop it now!”

“—‘Level IX’!!”

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Muscle Strength: 100 ⇒ [Artifact 200] ⇒ [Physical Enhancement IX 68600]

Stamina: 120 ⇒ [Artifact 240] ⇒ [Physical Enhancement IX 68640]

Stamina: 100 ⇒ [Artifact 200] ⇒ [Physical Enhancement IX 68600]

Agility: 130 ⇒ [Artifact 260] ⇒ [Physical Enhancement IX 68660]

Mana: 3800 ⇒ [Artifact 7600]

Magic Resistance: 4000 ⇒ [Artifact 8000]

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Xia Haolia finally surpassed the Platinum Apostle.

Dolittle's twin greatswords slashed downwards, and Shia swung up Veled Luken, and the two collided violently.

A shock wave like an explosion radiated outwards, blowing the ground away with Shia at its center, and the ground sank, forming a large crater.

But that was all. Even though there was a difference in potential, their strength was completely equal. Sparks flew violently from the point where the two greatswords met Veled Luken.

"To be on equal footing with an apostle of God, this is arrogance and disrespect! Get down, Shia Hauria!"

To say that apostles have no emotions would be a lie—Dorit's fierce attitude forced one to think so. At the same time, she flapped her wings, trying to add thrust, determined to crush Shia at all costs.

Shia sensed a sense of fear in her agitated attitude. It was clear that she was trying to ignore that fear and attack with all her might.

Naturally, Xia smiled, showing her teeth. That smile didn't look like a rabbit's, but more like a wolf baring its fangs.

"Hmph, your expression right now is pretty good! You're practically human!"

Suddenly, Dolittle felt something wrapped around his neck.

“Is this… hair!?”

That's right—Shia's hair moved like a living thing, gripping Dolittle's neck and pulling her to the side. At the same time, she tilted Veled Luken, instantly deflecting Dolittle's force, leaving her exposed.

At this time, Xia's eyes were clearly locked on the figures of Fiat and Fuyun Ford who were attacking from both sides.

"Don't get in the way!"

“Ugh!?”

Shia twisted from the waist and swung a punch, catching Dolittle in the cheek. This straight right punch was a work of art. Dolittle's body bounced off the ground like a pebble on water, flying towards Fiat.

Fiat dodged quickly, and the attack time of the two apostles on the left and right widened slightly.

Xia turned her gaze to Fuyun Ford who arrived earlier.

Then she opened her mouth again.

The same mouth shape again.

"Is it... impossible? How could they surpass us?!"

Fu Yunfut's expression was completely frozen.

Even if she screamed as if to deny reality, time would not stop.

"This is the last one—'Level X'!!"

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Muscle Strength: 100 ⇒ [Artifact 200] ⇒ [Physical Enhancement Ⅹ76200]

Stamina: 120 ⇒ [Artifact 240] ⇒ [Physical Enhancement X76240]

Stamina: 100 ⇒ [Artifact 200] ⇒ [Physical Enhancement X76200]

Agility: 130 ⇒ [Artifact 260] ⇒ [Physical Enhancement X76260]

Mana: 3800 ⇒ [Artifact 7600]

Magic Resistance: 4000 ⇒ [Artifact 8000]

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Shia's eyes glowed with a sky-colored light, and blue-white magic power, swirling violently like a storm, rapidly condensed in one breath, surrounding Shia's entire body in a sphere, like a sky-colored planet.

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