The barrier, however, reacted differently to these beings. When they tried to cross, it was as if time had stopped entirely. As their bodies made contact with the barrier, its light blinded their vision.

Suddenly, these people managed to cross the barrier and ended up on Alex’s side, but…

Something had gone wrong.

All of them were on fire, their skins being scorched. This wasn’t any ordinary fire, as well. It was divine fire.

The divine flames burned both their bodies and souls, causing them to scream hysterically while they rolled on the ground. Many turned to Alex, confused and enraged.

“Y… You lied…”

“I will haunt you for the rest of your life!”

“Argh!!! I can’t take this anymore! It hurts! My soul is going to be destroyed!”

Alex watched as the Olympians writhed and rolled on the ground in hopes of dousing out the flames. Soon, their movements and shouting only grew smaller and softer.

The expression on one of their faces was cold, not expressing any emotion on his face