High Priest Nim nodded. "Your Excellency Edward, do you mean you won't be returning to Moon City with us?"
Edward sighed. "That King of Angel's target is probably me. Returning with you would only bring catastrophe upon Moon City. I came here to spread my Lord's radiance and glory, to bring you hope, not catastrophe."
"I understand."
Nim understood that reasoning, of course. He solemnly crossed his hands and bowed to Edward. "Then we shall await the arrival of your Lord's next messenger in Moon City."
The people of Moon City left.
To lead the people of Moon City in surviving such harsh conditions, the High Priest needed not only strength and wisdom, but also keen judgment and decisiveness.
Perhaps he still did not fully trust Edward, but as Edward had said, his arrival had brought hope to Moon City. With hope, they could rekindle the anticipation that the long years had worn out of its people; only with anticipation could there be a future.
Bernadette asked, "Where do we go next?"
Edward thought for a moment and said, "We certainly can't stay near Moon City anymore. Let's get away from here first. The being I worship should respond to me soon. Perhaps we'll be able to leave the Forsaken Land of the Gods very soon."
As for the presence he sensed in the distance, he had yet to decide whether to investigate. After all, he understood better than anyone that curiosity killed the cat. But since Amon's avatar had already appeared, could that distant presence still be Him?
Another Him?
Wouldn't that be a little redundant?
Or perhaps He simply enjoyed doing things like that, just as He dug pits and waited for those of the Marauder Pathway to jump in.
Bernadette asked, "Why not go to the other