He felt his physical strength rapidly increasing—no, explosively surging.

Although his body was shriveling under the burning of the Holy Light, seemingly ready to shatter at a touch, the aura around him was soaring.

After a few breaths, he leaped from the late Legendary stage straight to the Legendary Peak!

This sensation was so unreal to Herbert.

Hang on!

Oh my, hang on!

I want to report this!

Someone's cheating... Oh, it's me cheating?

Never mind, then.

You know, I always play fair!

Herbert tried hard to ignore the pain during the enhancement, only indulging in the enjoyment.

Satisfaction.

Holy Light, can't kill me!

At the same time, Herbert discovered one more thing—the brilliance not only burnt away all impurities but also cleansed the "sins" on him.

Is Herbert pure and flawless?

Regarding this question, Herbert always answered—I believe I am.

But in truth, that's not the case.

Even with the blessing of Purity Oath, his hands had been stained with others' blood.

And quite a lot.

Not many humans died at Herbert's hands, but demons were numerous.

And to the world's Laws, human and demon life is no different.

As Herbert judged others, he too was judged by the Law.

In those killings, he accumulated some guilt.

But now, even that small amount of thin guilt has been completely burnt away by the Holy Flame.

Clean.

Herbert felt he had been completely reborn to his initial state, pure and flawless, without any sins.

But just as Herbert thought everything was ending, the Holy Flame didn't cease but continued burning.

The Holy Flame suddenly became a hundred times hotter, and Herbert felt something being forcibly dug out from his soul!

"Hiss!"

It wanted to burn away other "sins" on Herbert.

Those—came from the blessings, contracts, and "curses" of the Giant Dragon, Sea Siren, Vampire, and other demons.

Under the authority of the Sun God, all non-human power marks cried out in lament.

About to be destroyed by the force of Holy Light!

"Stop!"

In a critical moment, Herbert suddenly opened his eyes, raised his head, and angrily shouted at the supreme Divine: "That belongs to me!"

"You don't have the right to decide for me!"

Sin?

Who determined that!!?

Get lost!

Facing the mortal's blunt rebuke, the Divine remained silent.

"..."

But ultimately, the Holy Flame did not continue to burn, sparing those "worthless" blessings in Its view.

Albertas wanted to teach Herbert a lesson, yet It indeed couldn't do more.

Order compelled It to act according to the Rules.

Thus, the Holy Flame dissipated.

The "Holy Sacrifice Ceremony" concluded swiftly, in just a few breaths.

But when Herbert reappeared before the eyes of the world, his appearance had undergone tremendous changes.

All injuries swept clean, aura expanded manifold.

Scarlet armor now bore numerous golden patterns, and behind the Blood Wings, floated three pairs of massive Light Wings.

The aura he emitted was incredibly pure, yet simultaneously tremendously eruptive, like a volcano ready to spew at any moment.

The helmet Herbert had prepared to hide his visage was burnt away, revealing his handsome true face, with pure white hair dancing in the wind.

His eyes had completely turned golden, resembling eyes of ever-burning gold.

"Herbert" shook his neck slightly, then slowly turned to face the God of Assassination, who now had retreat intentions.

He raised a hand toward the grimacing ugly God and slowly spoke:

"The Holy Light will purify all."

Then, the five fingers slowly clenched.

Boom!

. 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

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