Gods and Gods

The burst of golden light lasted only an instant before vanishing. The God of Vampires narrowed His eyes slightly:

"What a surprise, Innocence. Haven't you already fallen asle—"

The god's eyes finally noticed the brass fishing hook in Red Butterflies' right hand:

"So that's it. Power attached to a divine artifact. Even in slumber, you still insist on causing me trouble!"

"I am the protector of children. This is what I should do."

The Innocent Creator—the owner of the toy store, the protector of children—spoke loudly before Shade. Not much power remained on that brass-colored metal hook, made from the same material as God's Gift Box, but Shade already knew what to do.

"This is only a trace of power you left on the hook. Do you think your main body is here?"

The vampire god asked sternly. The phantom wearing a Clown Hat answered gravely beneath the Blood Moon:

"It is enough. Blood God, this little power cannot make you leave, but it can at least let this Fishing Rod serve its proper purpose! Coward, a timid evil god like you could never understand what sacrifice means!"

"What are you doing!?"

Miracle Element suddenly erupted, and golden light shot skyward once more. At last, everyone above Middlesburg noticed the anomaly in the forest at the mountain foot. The barrier set by the God of Vampires was completely shattered. Interwoven blood-red and golden light pierced through layer upon layer of White Fog, revealing the Star Sea Whales soaring through the starry sky.

"Oh, my God, what is happening?"

No one had anticipated this. By Lake Bena, that terrifying power even forced the vampire god to temporarily release Red Butterflies' left hand.

The source of the golden light was the hook embedded in her right hand. The Fishing Hook tried to