The Misty Town in the Nation of the Evernight remained as gloomy as ever. The houses on both sides stood empty, clearly indicating that no one had been sent here recently... Or rather, those who had been sent here had lacked sufficient knowledge. Anyone who rashly entered the church at the center of town or ate the food in the houses had been hung up as "cured meat."
Abner walked down the street beside a beautiful, hooded lady, chatting with her as they headed toward the church.
There was no doubt that the lady was the Goddess's divine descent vessel—the Sealed Artifact "0-17," "Mother of Heaven"!
"You were right to choose this route to the depths of Calderón City. There are still quite a few entities watching that place. If you enter from the Spirit World, you'll inevitably attract the attention of interested parties." The Goddess smiled through the vessel. After a pause, she continued, "However, I need to appear rather out of sorts recently, so if you wish to seek me out next time, you can go to the Southern Continent and request an audience with Sia."
"Sia Palenque Eggers? I will indeed need to trouble her quite often in the future..." Abner said thoughtfully.
"To spread faith across the Southern Continent?" the Goddess asked with a smile.
"That's right... Of the Ancient Gods I need to piece together, the Emperor of Knowledge and Fate shouldn't lack believers because of Morning Star City and my territory. The Demon Emperor can also have members of the Demoness Sect and their subordinate organizations serve as his believers...
"Only the God of War and Destruction still lacks the necessary foundation... And whether it's to accommodate the Red Priest's Unique or complete the apotheosis ritual, a war sweeping across the continent is indispensable."