Humanity's greatest heroes battle the gods for the survival of the human race! Once every millennium, the gods assemble to decide if humanity is worthy of its continued existence or if it should be destroyed! When the verdict is destruction, the final battle between the gods and mortal heroes will decide the survival or extinction of the human race--a battle known as Ragnarok! After humanity suffers a heartbreaking defeat, Leonidas begins round nine by defying the very god he should be worshipping--the brilliant Apollo! The King of Sparta's experiences in war demonstrate humanity's unwavering pride and fighting spirit. But his shield is quickly met with Apollo's Threads of Artemis, which change according to the wielder's every need. The god who demands worship and the man who spurns all gods--who will bow their head to whom in this tense clash of egos?.