Rumble—

The First Apostle’s voice rolled through the air, causing the very atmosphere to shudder violently. Unlike the Second Apostle’s gravity magic, this pressure was of an entirely different nature—it wasn’t magic at all. It was pure, unadulterated killing intent.

It didn’t take long for Theo and the others to realize the suffocating weight pressing against them was simply an extension of the First Apostle’s will. The oppressive aura exuded a murderous intent so profound it was difficult even to breathe.

Intent manifest as form, a power capable of killing through will alone.

This was the First Apostle's capability, a …