Raphael arrived before the Corpse Cathedral and instantly felt immense mental pressure.
On the door before him was a twisted face contorted in pain, blocking his spirituality from probing inside.
Raphael raised a hand and, drawing on his affinity with "All Five Families," actually opened the door with ease.
Inside the towering cathedral, a massive cross stood at the front, with rows of seats before it.
Despite all those seats, only two people occupied them: Klein, with a wooden cross still embedded in his chest, and Adam, dressed in white robes with a face full of pale golden whiskers.
Raphael did not know what they were discussing, but his arrival clearly surprised Klein.
After all, this was a true god's divine kingdom, and it was most likely closely connected to the Ancient Sun God's remains. Someone at the level of the Lord of Evil Desires should not have been able to reach this place.
Adam remained as calm as ever. "Your spirit body seems to have undergone a tremendous change."
Adam could tell that Raphael had actually acquired some of the Creator's "privileges" and aura!
Raphael smiled. "Who here hasn't had a few extraordinary encounters?"
He looked relaxed, but he was still standing at the entrance to the Corpse Cathedral, with no intention of going inside.
Are you kidding? This was Adam's divine kingdom! If I went in, I probably wouldn't get out!
Raphael continued, "I just wanted to talk to you about the Lord of the Mysteries."
Adam readily agreed. "We were just discussing that as well. Come in and sit down."
"I'm perfectly comfortable standing." Raphael refused outright, then got straight to the point. "I know Amon should be seeking advancement somewhere right now.
"To be honest, I think Amon has a pretty good personality too. Even when