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The young man raised his head slightly and read the contents with reverence and humility.

"The first commandment is that you shall have no other gods before me."

The second commandment: You shall not make for yourself an image in the form of anything in heaven above, or on the earth beneath, or in the waters below. You shall not bow down to them or serve them, for I, the Jehovah your God, am a jealous God. I will punish the sin of the parents to the children to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, but I will show steadfast love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commandments.

The third commandment is: You shall not misuse the name of the Jehovah your God, for the Jehovah will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses the name of the Jehovah.

The fourth commandment is to remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. On the seventh day you shall labor and do all your work; but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Jehovah your God. On it you shall not do anything—neither you nor your son or daughter, nor your male or female servant, nor your livestock, nor the foreigner residing in your towns. For in the seventh day the Jehovah made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, and rested on the seventh day. Therefore the Jehovah blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy.

The fifth commandment is to honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Jehovah your God is giving you.

The commandment is: You shall not kill.

The seventh commandment is: You shall not commit adultery.

The eighth commandment is: You shall not steal.

The ninth commandment is: You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.

The tenth commandment is: You shall not covet your neighbor's house, nor your neighbor's wife, or his male or female servant, or his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor."

The joy of being blessed by God made the young man immediately cross his arms in front of his chest and devoutly offer the sacred prayer passed down in the tribe.

Our Father in heaven

May all people hallow your name.

May your kingdom come.

May your will be on earth as it is in heaven.

Our daily bread is given to us today.

Forgive us our debts, as we have forgiven our debtors.

They will not lead us into temptation, but will deliver us from evil.

May glory, majesty, power, authority, and victory be yours, from time immemorial to the present and forevermore!

Amen.

However, after the initial excitement, the young man remembered the vicious pursuers on the road and the defenseless elderly, women, and children, and felt a sense of bewilderment.

"Our Savior, please guide my way."

At that moment, the metal fragments, forged in the flames, coalesced into a staff, which fell into the young man's arms.

"Take my authority and become my shepherd. Go to the king of the foreign peoples, and he will allow you to lead my flock to the Promised Land."

The young man nodded solemnly, and then humbly inquired.

"Savior, how should I pray to you?"

On the throne of the gods, Marduk's lips curled up, his gaze deep and unfathomable.

"Sing the true name of my king..."

"I am the King of Kings, the God of Gods, the Saint of Saints— Jehovah!"

The young man bowed one last time, then, holding his scepter, headed out of the cave and onto the path to negotiate with the foreign Lord.

Meanwhile, in this world, a golden ship that pulls the sun sails through the vast starry sky, circling the rich kingdom below, making round trips.

At the bow of the ship, an old man wearing a crown and holding a scepter gazes coldly down at a corner of the earth.

Unifying divinity! Someone has actually reduced everything to one! How fast!

However, by nourishing himself with the nutrients of the entire world, he will mold himself into the one and only true god!

What ambition! What ruthlessness!

Even so, have you reached out too far?

With a cold snort, the old man slammed his scepter on the ground, the Golden Light Patterns around him flickering, and a deep sense of dread showing in his eyes.

However, before he could cut off the divine power that had seeped into the bubble world under his control, the surroundings trembled violently.

A chaotic, crimson-black wave surged forth from the void, and a colossal, pitch-black serpent, stretching for hundreds of meters, opened its massive jaws, filled with ringed serrations, and lunged at the vibrant kingdom below.

Get out of here, you beast!

The old man, his eyes blazing with fury, had no choice but to turn around, raise his scepter high, and unleash a torrent of intense celestial light to engage the monster that coveted the power of the primordial.

Forget it, World-Destroying Underworld Serpent Apep, has awakened again, let's leave this matter to that child to handle.

God's wars are to be resolved by God!

Humans decide their own future!

The old man frowned helplessly, conveying his gathered divine will downwards.

Inside the majestic and radiant temple, the handsome, black-haired Lord, who was resting on his throne, suddenly opened his eyes, revealing golden pupils like the sun.

"Oh? Interesting!"

The Lord, adorned with golden pendants and wearing a white cloak, rose from his throne, radiating the majesty of the Shemesh, and murmured as a slight smile played on his lips.

"In accordance with the will of Ra, if any Israel come to visit, let them go."

"Everyone, get ready. I will personally greet you."

The guards and ministers immediately bowed their heads in response, their expressions humble.

"Yes, Your Majesty Pharaoh, our Ramesses!"

As the palace gradually emptied, the Son of the Sun God who ruled over the Egyptian world slowly walked down to the courtyard and raised his hand to tease the Hot Sand Sphinx guarded the palace and was dozing off.

"Initially, these stray dogs were shoved into my territory and mixed with sand, in an attempt to encroach upon our land."

"Now you think you can just walk away unscathed? Not so easy!"

"Moses, my 'good brother,' you chose this path yourself!"

Ramesses II, his eyes narrowed, his gaze chilling.

Do you really think I'm someone to be trifled with? The Israelites would like to shed their blood first!

Meanwhile, in the Mesopotamian realm, on the throne of the gods.

Marduk toyed with the Golden Holy Grail in his hand, twirling the handle with his fingers, and murmured something softly.

"With Moses as your shepherd, you brought forth Egypt, parted the Red Sea, and gave you the promised land; sing my name..."

"Through the reigns of Kings Saul, David, Solomon, they entered Jerusalem to rebuild the temple and restore its foundations for me!"

The King of Kings, bathed in radiant light, spread his palms, revealing the primordial divinity originating from the Fate Tablet, which coalesced into ten rings.

"His name Solomon, he possesses divine wisdom, commands Seventy-Two Demon Pillars, and leads the future to prosperity..."

"This second Wedge of Heaven, you must not disappoint me..."

Unfortunately, I failed to subdue Tiamat's divinity and remove the first wedge that dared to pierce me.

Otherwise...

A fleeting moment of hesitation crossed Marduk's face, quickly turning into a chilling coldness.

Damn worm! I curse you!

Samael! I curse that name!

Not enough! Still not enough!

Every plan must be perfect, without the slightest flaw!

Marduk gazed at the starry sky, finally fixing his gaze on the floating light source, like teardrops, beyond the chaotic waves, and a sinister smile gradually appeared on his face.

Perhaps, we should give a special gift to those worlds still struggling and adrift in the void.

On this land, only my faith will prosper, while you are all but worthless weeds!

The King of Kings raised the Holy Grail, gazing intently at its empty, dark core, a slight smile playing on his lips.

With the blood of this king, the world will be reborn.

In this realm, glory, majesty, power, authority, and victory belong to your Lord Jesus Christ!

From time immemorial, until now, and forevermore!