Chapter 90: Horseman Of War
Adams leaned forward slightly, his eyes narrowing as he spoke with deliberate authority. "Now that you've accepted to become one of my Horsemen, I will grant you the powers of the Horseman of War."
With a casual snap of his fingers, a crimson aura erupted around Hera, swirling like a violent storm. The aura wrapped around her body, seeping into her very core as if rewriting her essence. Hera gasped, her eyes widening as the sheer power surged through her, igniting every nerve in her body with overwhelming force.
She staggered for a moment, her breath catching in her throat. The red aura pulsed and flared, lifting her off the ground as it infused her with raw, unbridled power. Her hair whipped around her face, now streaked with vibrant hues of red and gold, shimmering with a warlike brilliance.
Her once weary and battle-worn form transformed—her muscles becoming denser, her skin glowing with an ethereal sheen. A warrior reborn.
Her hands clenched into fists as the transformation reached its peak, her body radiating an overwhelming, almost terrifying, aura of violence and destruction. Hera's eyes blazed with a newfound intensity, glowing a brilliant crimson. She could feel it now—the power of the Horseman of War.
Every fiber of her being hummed with the might of conflict, the essence of battle itself coursing through her veins.
Adams watched, his gaze calm and calculating as Hera completed her transformation. A small, almost imperceptible smile played on his lips, satisfaction gleaming in his eyes. He could see the change—not just in her physical appearance but in the very nature of her soul.
As the aura dissipated, Hera floated gently back to the ground. Her breathing was steady, her posture tall and commanding. She looked down at her hands, flexing her fingers as if testing her newfound strength. The power that surged through her was like nothing she had ever felt before—it was beyond anything she could have imagined.
Adams gazed at her with a knowing expression, his eyes glowing slightly as her stats appeared before him, visible only to him.
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**Name:** Hera
**Race:** Nephilim (Ascended)
**Title:** Horseman of War, Former Commandment of Wrath
**Realm:** Primordial God-King (Sealed to Astral Emperor)
**Bloodline:** Celestial Warbringer (Mutated)
**Physique:** Titan of Battle Physique (Mythic-Grade)
**Magic Root:** Infinite Chaos Root
**Elemental Affinities:** War, Fire, Blood, Destruction, Chaos
**Law/Daos:** Law of War, Dao of Wrath, Law of Destruction
**Domain:** Battlefield Eternal (Sealed)
**Weapon Intents:** Supreme Spear Intent, Blade Intent
**Mana Cultivation Method:** Infinite War Genesis
**Mana:** Boundless (Sealed to God-Level)
**Lifespan:** Immortal
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**Skills**
- **War Sovereign's Command:** Hera can manipulate entire armies with a mere thought, bending soldiers to her will. The morale of all allies under her influence is boosted, and their combat abilities are enhanced drastically.
- **Wrath of the Nephilim:** Channeling her former Commandment power, Hera can unleash devastating attacks fueled by her pure wrath, magnifying her damage output exponentially. Each strike resonates with the power of a demigod's fury.
- **Unyielding Battlefield:** Hera can create an unbreakable zone where time and space are warped in her favor. Inside this domain, her power grows exponentially, and all enemies within are subject to her domination. Their abilities are weakened while hers skyrocket.
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**Abilities**
- **War's Eternal Flame:** Hera can summon the undying flames of war, capable of consuming anything in its path. These flames burn endlessly, feeding on the chaos and destruction of battle, growing stronger the more devastation they cause.
- **Battle Transcendence (Sealed):** Hera can transcend her physical limits in battle, becoming an unstoppable force. This ability allows her to break the very rules of reality to ensure victory, though its full power is currently sealed.
- **Wrath of the Cosmos (Sealed):** Harnessing the fury of countless battlefields across the multiverse, Hera can unleash a cataclysmic attack that tears through space-time itself. This ability is so devastating that it can only be used at full power in higher realms.
- **Omni-War Mastery (Sealed):** With this ability, Hera can master every weapon, every fighting style, and every form of warfare across all dimensions. She instinctively knows how to counter any attack or strategy, making her nearly invincible in battle.
- **Primordial War Avatar (Sealed):** Hera's ultimate form, where she fuses with the essence of War itself. In this state, she transcends all physical limitations and becomes an omniversal-level entity capable of waging war on a cosmic scale.
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Hera felt the weight of her new power, her chest rising and falling with slow, deliberate breaths. The sheer magnitude of what she had become was intoxicating—and terrifying. She was no longer the same being who had once stood before Adams, trembling in fear. Now, she was a force of nature, a Horseman of War.
Her gaze flickered to Adams, who sat on his throne, his expression unreadable but with an undeniable glint of satisfaction in his eyes. She knew she had made the right choice, though a part of her still grieved for what she had lost—her loyalty to El, her past self.
John, standing to the side, smirked, his eyes gleaming with approval. "Looks like you've been upgraded," he said with a low chuckle. "I'm looking forward to seeing what you'll do with all that power."
Hera straightened, her eyes hard but filled with a renewed sense of purpose. "I won't waste it," she said quietly, her voice firm. "I'll serve as your Horseman, Adams, and I'll make sure anyone who stands against you knows the meaning of true war."
Adams's smile deepened, his eyes shimmering with dark satisfaction. "Good," he said softly, his voice filled with quiet, dangerous approval. "Then go, my Horseman of War. Show the world what it means to be under my banner."
As Hera stood there, basking in the power that coursed through her veins, a strange tremor reverberated through the hall. The very air around her began to hum, thick with energy, as if the room itself was reacting to her transformation. Suddenly, the ground beneath her feet cracked, glowing with a deep crimson light that pulsed like a heartbeat.
From the fissures in the stone, dark mist began to swirl, thick and ominous. Hera watched, her eyes narrowing in curiosity, as the mist coalesced into a massive, towering shape beside her. The sound of hooves echoed through the hall, growing louder and more intense, like the drums of an oncoming storm.
Then, with a powerful neigh, a warhorse of unparalleled grandeur emerged from the mist. The beast was massive, easily twice the size of any normal horse, its black coat gleaming like polished obsidian. Its mane was a cascade of fire and blood, flickering and dancing with the same red energy that now filled Hera.
Its eyes were molten orbs of flame, glowing with the same fierce intensity that burned within Hera's gaze.
The horse's muscles rippled with barely contained power, its breath coming out in thick clouds of steam that heated the air around them. Metallic armor—dark, intricate, and covered in ancient runes of war—clad the beast, adding to its terrifying presence. Along its neck and flanks, jagged spikes jutted out, each one glistening with a blood-red glow.
Its hooves left smoldering imprints on the ground as it stepped forward, its head bowing toward Hera in acknowledgment of its new master.
Hera, her expression now a mixture of awe and cold determination, reached out to the creature. Her hand rested against its fiery mane, feeling the raw power that pulsed beneath its skin. The horse snorted, its fiery breath washing over her face, but there was no fear in Hera's eyes—only understanding.
This creature was a manifestation of her new nature, born from the essence of war that now lived within her.
Adams, still seated on his throne, watched the spectacle unfold with mild amusement. His eyes glinted with approval as the horse and rider bonded. "Fitting," he said softly, his voice carrying through the chamber. "Your mount—*Phobos*—embodies the terror and chaos of war. It will ride with you through every battlefield, leaving nothing but destruction in your wake."
The name resonated in Hera's mind, and she nodded, accepting the creature as a part of her. Phobos pawed at the ground, eager, restless, as if sensing the endless wars and battles to come. Hera swung herself onto the beast's back in one swift, fluid motion, her aura flaring as she did. The connection between them was immediate and absolute, like two halves of the same soul.
For a moment, Hera closed her eyes, feeling the surge of power flow between herself and Phobos. The horse's fiery mane crackled against her armor, and she gripped the reins tightly, feeling the thrum of energy coursing through her. She was no longer just a warrior—she was War incarnate, a force to be reckoned with across realms.
John, standing beside Adams, watched with a wide grin, his arms crossed. "Now that's a sight," he muttered. "Horse and rider, one and the same. The Divine Plane doesn't stand a chance."
Hera opened her eyes, their crimson glow brighter than ever. She looked to Adams, her voice steady but filled with the promise of unrelenting violence. "Where do you want me to begin?"
Adams smiled darkly, leaning back in his throne. "Soon enough, my Horseman of War. The time for your battles is coming. But for now, let Phobos feel the weight of your power. When you ride, kingdoms will tremble, and even the gods will know fear."
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**Phobos:**
- **Race:** Primordial War Horse
- **Elemental Affinities:** Fire, Blood, Destruction
- **Skills:**
- **Flame of Battle:** Phobos's mane and breath can ignite the battlefield, turning the ground into a sea of flames that burn with war's eternal fury.
- **Warpath:** When Phobos charges into battle, his speed bends space itself, allowing him to traverse vast distances in an instant, bringing destruction wherever he treads.
- **Terror Incarnate:** Phobos radiates an aura of primal fear, causing enemies to lose their will to fight, their courage sapped by the mere presence of the beast.
- **Infernal Hooves:** Each stomp of Phobos's hooves unleashes shockwaves of destructive energy, capable of shattering mountains and splitting the earth.
- **Bond of War:** Phobos and Hera are linked; any power Hera gains is reflected in Phobos, making them both stronger in unison.
- **War Cry:** Phobos can unleash a deafening roar that demoralizes enemies, making them hesitant to attack and filling allies with an uncontrollable urge to fight.
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Hera grinned as she felt the raw power of Phobos beneath her. With a swift pull of the reins, she urged the horse forward. Phobos snorted, its fiery eyes gleaming as it stamped the ground, sending a ripple of red-hot energy across the hall.
"Now time for that inheritance to open."
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