Adelaide woke up

<Day before the speach>

"Esther, I have a new bronze talent called [Shadow Born], and I want you to do the same thing we did with [Lesser Healing].[Shadow Born] allows me to bring shadows to life and use them as my eyes and ears. I want you to give the speech tomorrow morning so we can further increase their faith in me."

"Yes, my Lord," Esther replied

<Present>

Kami is located in the courtyard, which covers, after the demolition of the surrounding squalid houses, 2 hectares. It is newly named "Deus Square".

The church is located in the centre, which after constant extensive renovations and extensions looks like the Cologne Cathedral.

On the right side of the square, the Knight Temple is under constant construction. At least another 2 months are needed before the first Knights can be trained.

On the other side of the square, a market was created where many Slum dwellers started their old jobs again. There are blacksmiths, tailors, carpenters, and many more. Because their are still located in a slum which is, in addition, under the control of the Ambrosius Church, Kami is still providing them with the necessary resources. But he plans to let them become self-sufficient after the defeated Old Man P.

Kami is floating above the cathedral. He is holding the Blueprint of the church in his hand. "Unbelievable that they could built this structure in such a short amount of time. Faith can be truly terrifying. Luckily, I am the God they worship. hehehehehe~"

Kami ripped the Blueprint

Suddenly, a soft, radiant light began to emanate from within the depths of the cathedral. It grew brighter and more intense, as if the very essence of divinity had ignited, casting a spellbinding glow upon the majestic structure.

The towering spires soared towards the heavens, their intricate details bathed in the ethereal luminescence. Delicate carvings and ornate sculptures seemed to come alive, their forms shifting and intertwining with an otherworldly grace.

The facade itself transformed, shimmering with a celestial iridescence, as if woven from threads of stardust and moonlight. The stained glass windows, once dormant, awakened in a symphony of colours.

They shimmered with an iridescent brilliance, each pane a portal to a realm beyond human comprehension. Brilliant blues, vibrant reds, and resplendent golds danced and merged, painting the interior of the cathedral with a kaleidoscope of enchantment.

Within the hallowed space, the air crackled with an energy both ancient and eternal. The flickering candles lining the nave glowed with a pure, sacred flame, their light casting ethereal shadows upon the sacred ground. The stone pillars, adorned with intricate carvings, seemed to pulsate with a life force, as if infused with the spirits of centuries past.

A hush settled over the cathedral, as if time itself had paused in reverence of the divine transformation. The very heartbeat of the world seemed to synchronize with the ethereal rhythm emanating from the hallowed walls. It was a moment when mortals and the divine intertwined, when the veil between the earthly and the celestial thinned, and the presence of something greater filled every inch of the sacred space. This presence expanded and covered the whole square and the nearby houses. Every human being within could feel something warm inside their soul. As if they be freed from invisible shackles.

In this transcendent state, the Cologne Cathedral stood as a beacon of spiritual power, radiating a palpable magic that touched the souls of all who beheld it. It was a testament to the boundless wonders of the universe, a sanctuary where mortals could glimpse the sublime and experience the profound connection between the earthly and the divine.

All people, including Kami, were watching in awe as the szene unfolded. Everyone except Esther. She was rushing towards Kami while screaming: "My Lord, Adelaide woke up!! She woke up!!".

Everyone looked at Esther and wondered why she ran towards that peticular spot, but soon dismissed any thoughts, and walked towards the cathedral to go inside and be as near as possible to their deity.If only they would know that they we're standing right besides him.

<Other side of the Slum>

"Are you dehydrated? You're telling me that on the other side of the Slum, everyone looks healthy and happy. They wear clean clothes. AND they fucking repaired their houses, built a FUCKING SQUARE AND CHURCH THAT IS NOT WORSHOPPING OUR GOD??!! ARE YOU DEMON-POSESSED??!!" Old Man P went nuts.

In rage, Old Man P picked up his sword and beheaded his scout. "Pure blasphemy!" he shouted at the corpse

"Guards! Follow my commands! Sent 5 more scouts, and find out what the fuck is happening on the other side of my territory!"

<Inside the room where Kami and Esther first met each other>

Adelaide's voice, feeble yet filled with gratitude, quivered as she spoke, "Esther, dear friend, and to you, unseen existence, I can hardly find the words to express my deepest appreciation for what you have done for me."

Esther, tears welling in her eyes, gently clasped Adelaide's trembling hand. "Adelaide, I didn't do anything! It was my Lord who truly performed the miraculous healing."

Adelaide turned her gaze to where Kami stood, a shimmering presence of divine energy. She could not see Kami, but she felt a comforting warmth emanating from the deity's presence.

"My Lord," Adelaide whispered, her voice filled with reverence, "though I cannot see you, I sense your presence, your grace. You have brought me back from the brink of death, and for that, I am eternally grateful."

Kami's voice, soft and ethereal, enveloped the room, "Adelaide, mortal soul, it is not for gratitude that I lend my aid, but for the preservation of life and the balance of the world. Your gratitude, however, touches my immortal heart."

Adelaide's weakened smile widened, and tears streamed down her cheeks. "I am but a humble servant of existence, and yet, you have shown me such mercy. I will forever cherish this gift of renewed life." Esther and Kami exchanged a silent understanding, their connection forged through their shared purpose in saving Adelaide.

Esther's eyes gleamed with admiration for the divine being that had silently assisted her in the healing process.

"Esther, my Lord, please know that in my extended years, I shall honor this second chance at life. I will dedicate myself to serving others and spreading the gratitude and compassion that you have shown me."

Esther's voice wavered with emotion as she replied, "Adelaide, you have always been a beacon of kindness and love. I know what you have been trough, because you lost your mother and your father was drafted into the army, but that is not what a 8 year old child should say"

Without hearing Esther's remark, Adelaide drifted into a peaceful slumber, her breaths growing steady and calm, she carried with her the profound gratitude for Esther and Kami's hidden benevolence.