"Ah—!"
A cry of pain broke through the flames of light.
Everyone saw Leon's body breaking apart within them. His flesh and bones were dissolving into particles of pure energy.
The dissolution reached beyond his physical body, all the way to his soul.
The pain was unimaginable.
But Leon did not retreat. He did not even struggle. He gritted his teeth and let the power tear him apart.
At that moment, his faith became his only anchor.
Just as his body was about to vanish completely, a vast, pure power surged back out of the sword.
The scattered particles of energy began to reassemble in an entirely new way!
The light faded.
A new figure appeared before them.
He hovered in midair, clad in silver-white full-body armor made of pure light. Intricate Sin Runes were inscribed across it.
A pair of enormous Light Wings slowly unfurled behind him, sending out ripples of holy energy with every beat.
A smooth faceplate hid his features, leaving no expression to be seen.
Leon the Paladin was gone.
In his place was an Unknown Existence radiating Divinity and authority.
New information appeared before every North American player.
[Sin Punishment Holy Spirit (God Realm Troop Type)] [Rank: First-Rank Holy Spirit] [Duties: Carry out Divine Punishment, cleanse Sin Karma, and uphold order in the Divine Kingdom.] [Abilities: Holy Light Judgment, Sin Insight, Chains of Divine Punishment...] [Traits: Holy Spirit Body (immune to mundane physical and magical damage), Faith Link (linked to the Divine Kingdom; as long as his faith endures, he can be reborn there without limit).]
Everyone stared in stunned silence.
Those stats, those abilities, those traits...
How the hell was he still a player?
He was a full-blown humanoid boss!
Adams looked up at the figure in midair, his mouth slightly open.