Join the Church... Hector's heart trembled. He finally knew who the old man really was.
He was a True God who had raised his Divine Throne and dwelled in a Divine Kingdom.
On the Main Plane, where the gods' glory shone over all, only True Gods had the right to establish Churches. Perhaps in the Second Era, Third Era, and Fourth Era, there had been no shortage of Demon Lords and Devil Lords who impersonated gods, spread their faith, and established Churches.
But in this era, the Main Plane's ever-expanding size and population had drawn the gods' attention back from other planes. Compared with those barren places, this growing world was their best source of faith.
That spelled trouble for the Demigods, Demon Lords, Devil Lords, Elder Evils, Void Life, and other powerful beings who had impersonated gods, established Churches, and spread their faith.
That was why, after abandoning the tribe that worshipped him and fleeing, he had chosen not to pose as a god and deceive believers. Instead, he had replaced a Baron and become a noble.
He had no hope of becoming a True God under the gods' watchful eyes. He only wanted to live long enough to die of old age.
So they found me after all. At least He doesn't intend to kill me. Poor Hector. In the Heart of Nature Plane, I was the Fire God, devoutly worshipped by countless believers. Now I'm being forced to join a Church and become someone else's believer. Does He think I have no dignity?
His heart brimmed with resentment, but he said,
"Honored master, I'm truly privileged to join your Church. I, Hector, swear here and now to serve you forever and never betray you."
Dignity was precious, but life mattered more. To save his life and live