All Chapters of WAR GOD : Rise After Betrayal : Chapter 41
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60 chapters
Chapter 41
Chapter 41In an enclosed room with dim lighting, Hoiric sat back casually in his chair. In front of him, Hendri stood with his head slightly lowered, his attitude far more respectful than usual.“Tom is not a threat,” Hendri reported in a low voice. “The dangerous one is Areskael.”Hoiric’s brow lifted slightly. “Areskael?”“Yes. That kid,” Hendri continued. “Every time our plans get close to Miss Elara, they always fail. And he’s always around her.”Hoiric fell silent for a moment, then smiled faintly—a cold, dangerous smile. “That means we’ve been targeting the wrong person all this time.”“Your orders?” Hendri asked.“Eliminate that damn brat,” Hoiric replied without hesitation. “Don’t let him ruin my plans any further.”Hendri nodded. “Understood.”That night, Ares went home earlier than usual. Elara still had to finish several important documents and was accompanied by Tom, so Ares didn’t need to wait.“Go home first,” Elara had said earlier. “We’ll continue tomorrow.”“Alright,
Chapter 42
Chapter 42Ares’s car slowed as it entered the gates of the Cole residence. The garden lights were on as usual, security remained tight, as if nothing at all had happened out there. Ares parked the car, got out, then stood still for a moment.He lowered his head, looking at his own hands.“Hah…” Ares chuckled softly. “Strange.”After fighting twenty burly men, his body felt no significant pain. No bruises. No excessive fatigue. Even his breathing had already returned to normal.“If you think about it, this would actually make people think I’m crazy,” he muttered.Ares shrugged. “Whatever.”He chose to ignore it. Too many strange things had been happening to him lately. If he kept thinking about them, his head might really explode.Ares walked into the house, greeted the guards briefly, then went straight to his room. He took a quick shower, changed his clothes, and sat down in front of his laptop.Just as the screen lit up, email notifications came in.One.Two.Three.Ares’s eyebrows
Chapter 43
Chapter 43Morning arrived with air that felt fresher than usual. The weekend made the Cole residence area feel slightly quieter, not as crowded as on weekdays. The sun had only risen halfway, its light gentle and not yet harsh.Elara stepped out through the back door of the mansion wearing a simple jogging outfit. Her hair was neatly tied back, her face free of makeup, making her look more relaxed than usual. Ares was already waiting a few steps behind her, dressed in black sportswear, his posture as upright as ever.“Are you ready?” Elara asked while stretching her shoulders.“Ready, Miss,” Ares replied lightly.Elara glanced at him. “No need to be formal. It’s the weekend.”Ares fell silent for a moment, then gave a small nod. “Alright.”They began jogging along the garden path that surrounded the green area near the mansion. Their steps were in sync, not too fast, just enough to get their bodies moving.“Why didn’t you invite Tom?” Ares asked after a few minutes.Elara let out a s
Chapter 44
Chapter 44The morning sky grew brighter, yet the air in the park remained cool. Elara and Ares stopped beneath a shady tree that stood slightly apart from the jogging path. Its leaves were dense, its trunk thick, its roots slightly protruding from the ground.Elara let out a long breath. “I forgot that this body also needs rest,” she said while rubbing her neck.Ares stood beside her, alert as always. “We can sit for a moment.”Elara nodded. She leaned against the tree trunk and closed her eyes briefly. “It’s strange,” she murmured. “Weekends like this feel even more exhausting.”Ares did not respond. His chest suddenly tightened.Something was wrong.That instinct came like an icy stab at the back of his neck. Sharp. Urgent.Danger.Ares’s eyes widened. His gaze reflexively lifted upward, piercing through the gaps in the leaves.The large trunk—it was cracked at the top. It was unclear since when, but the wood fibers had already split, leaning to one side. The morning breeze that ha
Chapter 45
Chapter 45Two weeks.For others, it might be nothing more than a brief pause.For Hoiric, it was the long-awaited gift.Inside the sterile and silent hospital room, Ares lay prone. His body was still, but his mind never truly rested. Every pulse of pain in his back felt like a reminder that he was bound—not by injury, but by time.“Elara…” he murmured softly.He knew it. Since morning, his chest had felt heavy, as if an invisible hand was pressing down on his instincts. The danger was not over.Meanwhile, in the same city, Hoiric wore a satisfied grin behind his desk.“Without Ares, she’s nothing more than a walking target,” he said coldly.Hendri stood before him. “Everything is prepared, Sir. Our people are waiting.”“Good,” Hoiric replied. “This time, leave no opening.”Elara stepped out of the hospital as evening approached. The sky began to turn orange, traffic was heavy, and the sounds of the city mixed with the exhaustion in her head. She refused the driver’s offer and the esc
Chapter 46
Chapter 46The scent of antiseptic once again became the smell Elara hated the most.She stood beside the hospital bed, staring at Ares’s motionless form. The man’s face was pale, his brows slightly furrowed as if he were trapped in a nightmare. The monitor beeped softly, the only sign that Ares was still holding on.“Ares…” Elara’s voice was hoarse. “You always appear at the craziest moments.”She held Ares’s hand. Warm. But there was no response.Tom stood a few steps behind her, his expression serious. “The doctor said his condition is stable. But… he hasn’t regained consciousness yet.”Elara nodded slowly. “I know.”She took a deep breath, then released Ares’s hand. Her gaze changed—cold, resolute, filled with decision.“Tom.”“Yes, Miss.”“Capture Hoiric. Now. All of his people. Not a single one escapes.”Tom fell silent for a moment. “Are you sure, Miss?”Elara turned and looked straight at him. “I almost died today. Ares almost died twice because of me. I will not stay silent.”
Chapter 47
Chapter 47News always spread faster than good intentions.Rachel learned about Ares’s condition from Max that afternoon, inside a luxury car moving slowly out of the downtown area. The sky was overcast, as if reinforcing the chaos in her unsettled heart.“Injured?” Rachel turned sharply. “What kind of injury do you mean?”Max smirked slightly, one hand on the steering wheel. “They say his back was hit by a fallen tree. Supposedly, it was to protect Elara Cole.”Rachel scoffed. “Cheap drama.”But her fingers, which had been resting on her stomach, froze for a moment. Something disturbed her thoughts, an uneasy feeling pressing against her chest.“He’s hospitalized,” Max continued casually. “But… Elara looks very concerned.”Rachel clenched her hand. “Of course. That man always knows how to gain sympathy.”Max glanced at her briefly. “Why? Are you afraid?”“I’m not afraid,” Rachel cut in quickly. “I just… don’t like it.”Max chuckled softly. “You don’t like it because Ares is starting
Chapter 48
Chapter 48Two weeks felt long for someone accustomed to moving fast like Ares.That morning, the car stopped in front of the Cole residence. Ares stepped out slowly, his movements far more stable than in the previous days. His back no longer hurt, leaving only a lingering stiffness that still needed caution. The doctor had allowed him to go home, with one condition: plenty of rest and no pushing himself.“If you dare to be reckless again, I’ll tie you to the bed myself,” Elara said flatly, though the words clearly carried a subtle threat.Ares chuckled softly. “I have no intention of becoming a permanent hospital patient, Miss Elara.”Tom opened the door. “Welcome back, Mr. Ares.”“Thank you,” Ares replied briefly.As soon as he reached his room, Ares sat down in front of his work desk. The laptop powered on, the phone screen beside it vibrating constantly. Incoming emails never stopped. He let out a long breath, not out of exhaustion, but because of a strange feeling—a mix of awe an
Chapter 49
Chapter 49Ares’s recovery progressed faster than the doctors had expected.That morning, he stood upright in front of the bedroom mirror, wearing a simple black suit—neat, functional, without excessive accessories. His back no longer felt painful, leaving only a faint sensation that reminded him not to be careless. He tightened his wristwatch, then let out a soft breath.“Enough,” he murmured to his own reflection.As he stepped out of the room, he returned to his old role. Assistant. Bodyguard. Guardian of Miss Elara Cole’s steps.Elara was already waiting in the dining room, a cup of coffee still steaming in her hand. Her gaze was brief, sharp as usual, yet there was a calmness that had appeared more often lately.“How are you feeling?” she asked.“Much better, Miss Elara,” Ares answered politely.Elara nodded. “Don’t push yourself.”“I understand.”Ares hesitated for a moment before continuing. “Miss Elara… I received word from Mr. Daren Liew. I’ve been asked to come to his compan
Chapter 50
Chapter 50Ares stood on a vast stretch of land colored red and gold, beneath a towering sky layered with thick clouds that slowly churned, as if the world itself were alive and breathing. The wind carried the scent of iron, earth, and fire. His body was clad in battle attire—black armor layered with gold, light yet sturdy, with the symbol of the Ninth Heaven engraved on his chest.In front of him stood a young boy.He was about ten years old. His black hair was tied simply, his eyes sharp yet bright, filled with spirit. His body was not yet large, but his posture was firm. The blood of a warrior flowed clearly through every movement.“Focus your breathing,” Ares said in that dream, his voice calm and authoritative. “Do not rely on strength alone.”“Yes, Father!” the boy answered loudly.They stood on the training field of the gods. Massive stone pillars surrounded the arena, filled with old slashes and cracks—marks of thousands of years of training. In the distance, the dull thunder