At this time, heaven and earth were a sea of Nun, the primordial waters. The Benben Stone rose first, and Atum, the incarnation of Ra, stood upon it and spoke truth. Thus light and darkness were separated, and time began to move.
This was the creation legend of the sun god in Heliopolis mythology.
In myth, the Benben Stone was the first land to emerge from the primordial ocean. It was also the "foothold" upon which the sun god descended and created the world, symbolizing "the beginning of order" and "the foundation of existence." It was likewise one of the symbols of Ra, the sun god.
"You're planning to summon Ra?" Miles looked at Genesis—or rather, Khonshu, whom she represented—with equal disbelief.
He had expected Khonshu to possess some unexpected means, but he had never imagined it would be this!
"The reasons are complicated, little Miles," Khonshu replied. "Haven't you ever wondered why, in the current course of history, only Buster and I have been helping you fight Immortus and the Council of Kangs?"
"...Yes, I have."
Miles nodded. "It doesn't make sense. Earth has become like this. As long as the native gods still exist, they would never stand by and do nothing."
Whether it was the future ruled by Kang, the Quantum Realm, or even Ancient Egypt in the thirtieth century BC, Miles had never encountered any gods besides Khonshu and Buster. That even included Thor, the God of Thunder, who was one of the Avengers.
"Because only we remain now."
Khonshu continued calmly, "The Council of Kangs didn't merely conquer the material world, Miles. They are locusts of time. They devour not only the future, but gnaw away at the past as well."
"Across countless timelines they have 'pruned,' Asgard's Bifrost was severed, Olympus's sacred flame was