I Aggressively Stack Steel of the Heart in the Knight Order

Chapter 185: Chapter 150: Awakening a Hidden Ability: Eye of Judgment

During the Verne Era, Reinhardt had undergone a Radiant Reforging, and through it, he had obtained the Divine Emperor’s Fury.

At first, his vision could only see through the minds of Mortals, distinguishing whether their souls had been tainted by Void Power.

But now...

He could clearly see whether a Transcendent was corrupted by a Demon.

Reinhardt knew this was an additional power granted to him by the Radiant Holy Artifact, the Divine Emperor’s Fury. It was like the Punishment Vision of the Radiant Angels, which could see into a person’s heart.

When he drew the Divine Emperor’s Fury, the Knight’s soul appeared in his vision like a single star in the dark void, radiating the immortal, silvery-white brilliance of a Knight.

And this sublime radiance was the absolute symbol of a Knight’s ideals.

As for those Transcendents tainted by Void Power, their Soul Fires had long been twisted by the power of the Four Gods.

A putrid, sickly green; an agonizing crimson; a twisted, murky darkness; a frenzied, mad violet... Souls steeped in these powers had long lost the silvery-white brilliance unique to a Knight.

A Knight could fight for his ideals and die for his ideals.

’But to die here for a heretical traitor would be a great loss for the Human World in this chaotic era.’

This man was the only Knight Reinhardt had encountered serving in Grand Lord Kles’s Battle Groups who had not been tainted by Void Power.

That was why Reinhardt decided to give him a chance.

His future path was in his own hands: either prove his convictions with death and fulfill his promise of blind loyalty, or see the error of his ways and fight for the great cause of the Human World.

At this moment, from the Knight’s perspective, the Divine Emperor’s Flame ignited in the depths of Reinhardt’s eyes. He was like a judge, looming over the Knight’s very soul.

The voice that reached his ears echoed like a sound in a great cathedral—solemn, majestic, and striking straight to the soul.

And yet, it all felt like an illusion, vanishing in an instant.

But the Knight knew it was no illusion.

’The Emperor’s Vengeful Angel...’ He had once thought it was just a title describing immense power, but now he finally understood the true meaning behind the name.

No words were needed for a conversation between Knights; fists and broadswords said it all.

He let out a low, bestial roar, unafraid of death. Staring into Reinhardt’s eyes, he once again summoned his Extraordinary Armament to his right hand and slashed forward with savage ferocity.

But against Reinhardt, who had already been promoted to the Earth Military Rank, his every move was perfectly clear.

The Morphic Armor gathered on Reinhardt’s left arm, and he caught the incoming Knight’s Broadsword with his bare hand. Without a moment’s pause, the Divine Emperor’s Fury mercilessly pierced the Knight’s chest.

Unlike the traitors who howled in agony when killed by the Divine Emperor’s Fury, this Knight merely spat out a mouthful of blood. He then collapsed heavily to his knees in the rain, as if he had found some kind of release, and slowly bowed his head, his life fading away.

Matthias arrived on the battlefield shortly after. He glanced at the dead Knight, his brow furrowing slightly, then stared into the distance. "Lord Reinhardt, someone’s heading for us."

At the same time, ethereal blue text from the system appeared in Reinhardt’s vision.

[You have fully awakened the hidden ability of the Divine Emperor’s Fury: Eye of Judgment.]

[Eye of Judgment: The Divine Emperor’s Fury grants you the passive ability to discern whether a person has been subjected to Void corruption. When you activate the Divine Emperor’s Fury, the Eye of Judgment will be fully opened, allowing you to perceive the power deep within a person’s soul.]

[When ordinary Demons, Mages, and Knights tainted by Void corruption meet your gaze, their souls will be seared by the Divine Emperor’s Fury Flame. You are also immune to the terrifying gaze of a Great Demon.]

The flames of the Divine Emperor’s Fury gradually died down.

Reinhardt felt a sense of regret, but he knew that dying on the battlefield was every Knight’s destiny. ’For a Knight’s soul to return to the radiance of the Divine Emperor after death is the greatest mercy possible.’

’The Eye of Judgment...’

Reinhardt was reminded of the Radiant Angels’ Punishment Vision.

The difference, however, was that the Punishment Vision could only perceive a person’s soul. It lacked the offensive capability of the Eye of Judgment, which could kill an ordinary Demon with a single glance when the Divine Emperor’s Fury was active.

The power of the Radiant Holy Artifact was on full display at this moment.

And for the current Reinhardt, immunity to a Great Demon’s terrifying gaze was the greatest upgrade to his intangible strengths!

Although he could resist the soul-level attack of the terrifying gaze with his powerful Will Power, doing so placed an immense burden on his Spiritual Power.

"Emperor’s Vengeful Angel. It’s no loss that a fool like Zilam died at your hands."

As the voice faded, a group of three Knights arrived on the battlefield at incredible speed.

The one in the lead was none other than Logan—the Earth Knight whom Florant had described as possessing the power of a Four-star Military Rank!

He wore a similar suit of gray Anti-Magic Steel Armor, but the depths of his helmet were shrouded in darkness, ceaselessly emanating demonic power.

Perhaps his name was unknown in the Ash Soil Star Zone, but the fact that he could intimidate a Master Level Tier Two Wizard like Florant spoke volumes about his strength.

An Extraordinary Knight and the leader of the recently established Destructors Elite Battle Group.

Beyond that, there was no other intelligence on him.

The only known fact was that he had participated in the great rout in the Imperial Administrative Region, where he had personally killed a Battle Group Tutor of the Emperor’s Shield—a Veteran of Ten Thousand Battles whose strength was said to be on par with Geoffroy’s!

When these three Knights appeared before them, Reinhardt didn’t even need to use the power of the Eye of Judgment. The foul stench of Demons filled the air, and twisted, grotesque tentacles, born of mutation, protruded from the gaps in their armor.

Logan’s physique was enormous, even surpassing the 2.6-meter-tall Emperor’s Shield Knight, Manon.

Simply standing before them, he looked like a mountain of flesh, exuding a terrifying, oppressive aura!

He showed no intention of rushing into a fight. His attitude toward Reinhardt was like that of a cat toying with a mouse, full of mockery and malice. "Reinhardt... Vengeful Angel..." he sneered. "Lord Kles and the Prophet have mentioned your name to me more than once.

They said you were powerful, the Emperor’s sharp sword walking among men. That great lord even specifically ordered the Infiltrator Council to prepare to take you out in secret.

But I never expected that, upon meeting you today, I’d find you’re just a One-star Military Rank Earth Knight. Tsk, tsk. Has the Imperial Administrative Region really run out of other Knights?

And these insects are worthy of moving with the renowned Vengeful Angel? HAHAHAHA!"

The two Seven-star Military Rank Official Knights behind him also broke into scornful laughter.

Upon seeing Logan, Manon stopped behind Reinhardt, his fists cracking as he suppressed his fury. "Was it you who killed Lord Calvin?" he demanded.

Logan glanced at his Emperor’s Shield-emblazoned Power Armor and grinned. "Ah, so you’re with the Emperor’s Shield. Yes, I killed him. And I forgot to mention, the old bastard’s death was absolutely wretched.

He could have retreated, but no, he insisted on staying behind to cover the retreat alone. Unbelievably stupid.

I tormented him for a long time before I finally killed him... Heh heh, are you angry?"