Ares

Ares is Olympus' principal god of war and one of the younger Olympians who support Yeon-woo. Impulsive, loud, and eager for battle, he first tries to attract the player as an Apostle by granting Combat Instinct. After Olympus falls, Ares reverses that relationship and becomes Yeon-woo's Apostle, turning his enthusiasm into direct service as a defender and corps commander.

Biography

Choosing Yeon-woo

Ares takes an early interest in Yeon-woo and argues noisily when the other gods ignore his judgment. He grants the player Combat Instinct after seeing his grit and willingness to fight through slaughter, hoping that the blessing will eventually lead to an Apostleship. Athena's reservations do not curb him; Ares' decision is driven less by careful diplomacy than by the conviction that a proven warrior deserves his power, making him one of Yeon-woo's earliest Olympian patrons. (Chapters 146, 209–211, 342–344)

Erebus and a reversed Apostleship

During Olympus' collapse, Ares continues fighting even after losing most of his holy support and suffering a terrible chest wound. Yeon-woo finds and rescues him in Erebus, remembers his stubborn defense with respect, and later accepts Ares and Hercules as his own Apostles. That reversal gives Ares a new source of power and purpose: he deflects Apollo's ray with his sword, shields Yeon-woo, and stands with Hercules against Michael rather than watching another divine order fall. (Chapters 544, 555–558, 595–603)

Command under the new order

Ares becomes commander of Yeon-woo's First Corps, placing the war god's directness inside a larger chain of command. When Yeon-woo orders a campaign against Deva, Ares moves immediately and forces Krishna to kneel, demonstrating both the corps' reach and his preference for decisive pressure. He remains troublesome enough that Athena later assumes he and Hercules are responsible when disorder arises, but the mischief no longer undermines his loyalty to the family and Olympus that survived. (Chapters 725, 733, 797)

Appearance and personality

Ares is powerfully built, with copper-colored muscles that make his reunions with the similarly massive Hercules resemble a contest between bodybuilders. Even while injured, his physical presence and booming manner remain conspicuous. He usually carries a sword suited to direct combat rather than the more ceremonial bearing of many Olympians. (Chapters 555–558, 584)

He is boisterous, impatient, combative, and easy to provoke, but also remarkably straightforward in his loyalties. Ares respects courage more readily than rank, which lets him support Yeon-woo before the Olympian establishment does. His foolishness is frequently noted by those around him, yet Yeon-woo remembers that he kept trying until the end, and that persistence becomes the basis of trust. (Chapters 210–211, 344, 544, 797)

Abilities and powers

Combat Instinct

Ares grants Combat Instinct, a war blessing that sharpens battle sense and clears adverse effects that directly interfere with combat. Yeon-woo initially receives only a small fraction of the god's authority, so the skill helps him resist battle-impeding conditions without functioning as universal immunity. Its effectiveness depends on the Channel, the recipient's capacity, and the portion of Ares' power made available. (Chapters 344, 406)

War-god swordsmanship and holy power

As Olympus' main war god, Ares combines exceptional strength, swordsmanship, and combat-oriented holy power. He can intercept Apollo's ray, protect Yeon-woo at close range, empower mortal Apostles, and lead a divine corps in invasion. His near-fatal condition in Erebus shows the system's weakness: when Olympus' support and his holy power fail, wounds accumulate and even a god of war can approach death. (Chapters 555–558, 597, 713, 725–733)

Apostleship and command

Ares can act on either side of an Apostleship. He first offers power through a Channel to recruit Yeon-woo, then receives power as Yeon-woo's Apostle after Olympus falls. The later bond restores his ability to fight within Yeon-woo's order but also places him beneath Yeon-woo's authority; his campaigns as First Corps commander execute the Black King's commands rather than an independent Olympian policy. (Chapters 344, 595, 713, 725–733)

Relationships

• Yeon-woo: Ares first tries to make Yeon-woo his Apostle, then becomes Yeon-woo's Apostle himself. Their bond is founded on mutual respect for persistence in battle.
• Athena: Athena is Ares' more measured counterpart in Olympus. She questions his impulsiveness and expects him to cause trouble, but both defend Yeon-woo and the surviving family.
• Hermes: Hermes and Ares belong to the younger Olympian faction that favors Yeon-woo, even when the older gods resist him.
• Hercules: Hercules is Ares' muscular rival, companion, and fellow Apostle. Their constant bickering accompanies genuine coordination in battle.
• Kronos: Kronos is Ares' grandfather and part of the restored Olympian family whose survival Ares helps defend.

Items

No separately cataloged notable item is assigned to Ares in the scoped item manifest.