Chapter 328 GOD

"My children," the ancient figure said, his voice resonating like the deepest chord of the universe. "There is no need to kneel before me. You are all made in my image, after all. You are flawed, beautiful, and striving. Rise and let me see you properly." The group had knelt as soon as Natalie recognized it was God himself. Now, they obeyed his command, slowly rising from their knees in the ash, the overpowering devotion still beating in their chests like a shared heartbeat. Kat stood first, helping Mamushi up. Her face was a mix of awe and surprise. Yara's Lilith form was subdued entirely now, as if God's presence had cured her of the demoness' possession. Her eyes were fixed on the ten-foot-tall man with flowing white hair and beard, his simple white gown strangely untouched by the ruin around him. Victor's team—Kate Harper and Eva Atelier stood rigidly, whispering prayers under their breath as if they were in Church. Even Victor and Ashley, who knew more than most, rose with reveren