Lucius took a long time to process it. So gods truly existed in this world.
Although his deeply ingrained beliefs always made him unconsciously regard gods as merely more powerful lifeforms.
Their existence alone was intimidating. It was hard not to feel fear toward unknown and mysterious deities.
He now realized that the so-called Investigation Team was a joke.
He knew full well what the Investigation Team truly was: nothing more than a group of greedy people coveting the Fallen Angel Church.
If they found an opportunity, they would pounce like hyenas.
Lucius himself was one of those hyenas. He knew his own kind far too well.
But after realizing that the gods' existence was responsible for the various abnormalities within the Fallen Angel Church, he understood that his previous plans would not work.
Of course, this was not out of faith, but out of concern for his own position and safety.
Clearly, blindly pushing ahead was no longer an option.
"Director Bax... what do you intend to do? You should understand the government's power," Lucius asked tentatively.
Bax was somewhat disappointed by his reaction, but creatures of power like this could not possibly become devout believers overnight.
They were merely threatening and using each other. It was impossible to make every lamb believe in God.
So he replied to Lucius, "I know the government's power, and I won't tell you how the evolved world will change everything.
"But you should understand that this era belongs to us evolvers. It will also belong to the Fallen Angel Church, and it will not change because of certain people's will.
"So... are you prepared to abandon darkness and embrace the light?"
Lucius answered readily, "Of course. I will withdraw from this Investigation Team immediately."
He knew that answer would not satisfy the