God!!
Knight Burdett laughed contemptuously, and the last remnants of his old-fashioned faith vanished completely.
There was only one true god in this world.
Knight Burdett had found a pillar for his soul once more, building a powerful inner world.
In the past, such spiritual strength would have had no direct significance for the material world.
But this was now the age of the transcendent. His powerful will sharpened his senses.
Vast amounts of Transcendent Power were drawn into Knight Burdett, and even ordinary people could sense the immensely oppressive atmosphere.
Michel had been watching the old knight's condition all along. Of course, he understood God's place in the other man's heart.
Now that his faith had shattered, Michel would not have found it strange if Knight Burdett killed himself on the spot the next second.
Especially with the oppressive aura around him, sweat began to bead on Michel's forehead.
When an ordinary person's faith collapsed, at worst they might grab a gun and start shooting.
But Knight Burdett was a renowned Transcendent Knight. If he started wreaking havoc, he would be far more destructive than any firearm.
Michel had considered the possible dangers before coming, but he had not avoided them.
Whatever the old knight's reasons, his care for Michel had been genuine. Michel could not simply stand by and do nothing.
Perhaps he was not a qualified ruler, but he was certainly a friend and family member people could rely on.
Bracing himself against the oppressive aura, Michel gritted his teeth and pressed a hand to the old knight's arm. "Teacher Burdett, calm down. Even without God, we can still carve out heaven."
The heaven he spoke of was naturally the one beyond the planet.
A miraculous dwelling created by humanity could likewise serve as a vessel for