Three days earlier.
Inazuma, Narukami Island.
A beautiful woman carrying a purple umbrella appeared on the street.
Passersby greeted her warmly.
She responded with a gentle smile.
At an unhurried pace, she climbed the steps toward the seat of Inazuma's highest authority.
The Tenshukaku.
As the doors slowly opened, Zebu, who was inside the Tenshukaku, froze in surprise.
In an instant.
A delighted smile spread across her face.
"You're back, sis!" At the sight of Baal, Zebu hurried over to welcome her.
"Yes. Sorry for the wait," Baal said gently.
"How did it go? Did you get the Gnosis?"
"Of course." As Baal spoke, a Gnosis appeared in her hand.
Zebu's eyes immediately lit up. She carefully took the Gnosis and cradled it in her palms like a precious treasure.
It was proof of their victory in the Archon War, and it also meant that, from this moment onward, they had truly ascended from Demon Gods to gods.
"I'll leave this in your care," Baal said with a faint smile.
"No, no, no. You should keep it, sis."
Zebu merely examined it before returning the Gnosis to Baal.
"I'd feel more at ease with you looking after it," Baal demurred.
"You protect the Gnosis, and I'll protect you. Don't worry. As long as I'm here, nothing will happen to you, sis."
Looking into Zebu's pure eyes, free of the slightest ulterior motive, Baal considered it for a moment.
"All right. I'll keep it for now, then."
Baal knew how stubborn her younger sister could be, so she ultimately put the Gnosis away herself.
"Sis, do you think... we should hold a Founding Celebration?" Zebu asked excitedly.
She had already discussed the matter with Kitsune Saiguu and Chiyo.
They had all agreed that they should hold a Founding Celebration to mark