Chapter 213: He Becomes the New God of the Bible!
The heavenly realm is divided into seven layers, also known as the Seven Heavens.
The sixth heaven is where angels of Michael's level usually reside and work.
Michael, who had been working on a plan to convene a meeting of the gods, suddenly changed his expression.
"A god has died."
This is bad.
For beings of their level, a god whose death they could sense was certainly no ordinary deity.
Then, an angel observing humanity immediately contacted him, and his expression grew even darker.
"Indra's followers have gone mad?"
Indra is dead?
This was a major event that would cause huge upheaval across all mythologies, and it had to happen just as they were about to face an otherworldly invasion.
Wait, could this be related to the otherworld?
"Michael."
"This is quite bad."
"One of our interfaith exchanges with Buddhism is currently being broadcast live. I'm afraid this will drag the Church into it as well."
The speakers were several Seraphim who had already appeared beside him. If someone with ill intentions stirred things up, it could spark a conflict between the two major religions.
Moreover, the two major religions already possessed vast numbers of believers and had long been coveted by other mythologies, who saw them as two fat pieces of meat they desperately wanted to sink their teeth into.
Thus, Michael didn't believe anyone would pass up such an opportunity.
"Should we release the information about the other world immediately?"
One of the Seraphs suggested.
By disseminating this information, they could likely calm down most of the restless pantheons.
After all, with an otherworldly invasion threatening the safety of this world, engaging in internal strife and weakening the world's power at such a time would be utterly foolish.
Michael shook his head, rejecting the proposal.
"Then what should we do? So far, we lack conclusive evidence of the otherworldly invasion or proof of the other world's strength. All we have is the word of that otherworldly shrine maiden. Not only would the other gods doubt it, but even among us, some are skeptical."
Another Seraph sighed in agreement.
Although Great Red, the True Red Dragon God Emperor, had issued a warning, he had only spoken to Azazel and Sirzechs. Other gods hadn't encountered Great Red and received the warning, so they might suspect Azazel and Sirzechs of lying.
Suddenly, another piece of news arrived, causing the Seraphs' expressions to change once more.
"Over half of the Thirty-Three Heavens of Mount Sumeru's gods and buddhas have mobilized."
"The location is that far eastern island nation."
"Such a sudden move—are they planning to start a divine war?"
"If Indra is truly dead, this kind of action wouldn't be surprising!"
"Most importantly, how did Indra die? Who killed him?"
After these words, everyone fell into silence.
Could it have been the mechanical beings from the other world invading and killing him?
Otherwise, it was hard to imagine anyone capable of killing Indra.
Moreover, someone of Indra's caliber would cause massive disturbances in a confrontation and wouldn't be so easily killed. It would be normal for such a battle to last for days and nights.
The fact that he seemed to have been killed so quickly in the current situation only highlighted the terrifying power of the opponent.
"This is...!"
"The System is reacting?"
Ever since their Lord passed away, the System had lost most of its functions and was barely operating under the power of Michael and the others.
Now, the System suddenly showed unexpected activity, stirring both anticipation and panic among them.
Anticipation for possible good news.
Panic that the System might be on the verge of a major breakdown.
Thus, everyone immediately proceeded to the Seventh Heaven, the level where their Lord had resided and where the System was placed.
When they arrived before the System, a holographic projection materialized.
"What... what is this? Michael!!!"
The other Seraphs cast confused glances at Michael.
The figure wasn't their God but an unfamiliar young man. The problem was, he also had eighteen wings.
Correction—he wasn't entirely unfamiliar. Everyone present had seen his photo.
And Michael had informed everyone about this person's origins. It should be him.
"I..."
Michael was also bewildered. Just as he was about to say something, the voice of God echoed in everyone's minds, causing them to widen their eyes in shock.
It was the first time they had heard their Lord's voice since His departure.
But everyone also realized this would be the last time—they would never hear His voice again.
These were their Lord's final words, a parting message and a new hope for the angels to seek.
"~Alright, now is not the time for sorrow. We should be happy instead, and prepare to welcome our new God."
After Michael said this, a few individuals showed peculiar expressions.
He knew why these few were like this—they felt somewhat distant toward this new God.
Because the person who would inherit the position of God was, strictly speaking, not from this world. He was King Solomon from a parallel world, who had been an enemy of another god in his original world.
Back when the King Solomon of this world was born, their Lord had observed his appearance, so everyone, having been informed by the Lord, understood the relationship between the King Solomon they knew and this one.
Thus, the arrival of this King Solomon in this world was also arranged by the Lord as part of His foresight into the future.
The ring of this world's King Solomon was a key artifact connecting this world. It was stolen by another world and ultimately obtained by that King Solomon—all part of the Lord's final arrangements.
Therefore, if what the shrine maiden from another world said was true, then this exceptionally powerful King Solomon would be the ray of hope in the darkness this world is about to face.
Suddenly, someone thought of something.
"Indra suddenly died, and it happened in the Far Eastern island nation."
"And this one is also in that country."
"Ugh!"
The Seraphim immediately thought of one possibility and couldn't help but feel a headache coming on.
"Could there be that possibility, Michael?"
There was no need to say it out loud—everyone knew what possibility was being referred to: that this King Solomon had killed Indra, right?
"I don't know, but we should prepare on the premise that such a possibility exists. Immediately prepare—we are heading there as well!"
If it really is that possibility...
Then we shall be enemies!! Fire!
Michael trusted God and trusted God's arrangements, including the new God chosen by the current God!