The apple of the Emperor's Eye.

"I say that destruction of things is the same as creation without thinking about the consequences Osmodius on the other hand thinks about the worthiness of the creation and chooses the fittest as the one to propogate. He alone is the one who deserves our praise and prayer. His blessings are the only ones that matter" A fat man with a Indigo blue cloth was speaking in a loud voice.

He was the faction that vocated the faith of Osmodius the protector. They believe in praying only to the protector despite the fact that they acknowledge other gods. To them they are underlings of Osmodius.

"The simple and naked truth is that we are all productsand the stuff of the thoughts and dreams of the creator Imobium, The mother of reality is the one we are all truly indebted to our existence" a really beautiful lady whose entire body was covered in white clothstrip almost like a mummy but with broad strips, leaving only the face exposed, spoke in a mellifluous voice.

She was the Head Priestess of the sect of Imobium and vocate that 'nothing but the act of creation deserves respect'.

"If both those were doing their job right then the great lord Biophora who destoryer of evil and the unfit makes space for the creator and shares the job of the protector who has been doing it half-heartedly since his birth from the great death*" a frail old man clothed in brightest red was speaking in a high tone

"Respected elders, let's not stray away from the main objective here. Which god shall have this year's first harvest be dedicaed to ?" A clear commanding voice spoke from behind the screens.

The screens were around the throne that were a fifty feet high hoisted above the court by a stepped pyramid.

The fact that this pyramid was still high yet there was a roof over it was a wonder in itself. The crown jewel of Elder Delpha, The royal court. This royal court was easily the largest and tallest structure inside the city of Elder Delpha.

There was a cubic frame surrounding the throne like a room instead of walls there was a thin layer of silk curtains with patterns of a lotus flower covering the frame and the person inside the frame.

This person was seated on the throne and his silhoutte on the screen suggested that he was a Leader. With the airs of a king.

He was the emperor who looked at the others around with the eyes of a lion looking at dogs and foxes.

The crown on his head and the aura surrounding him told that he had the qualifications to do so.

"Undoubtedly, It will be up for the king to decide" spoke the frail old man who supported Biophora. He was a wise old man. His long beard was a proof of all the years he had witnessed.

He was called Lagos Yafari. An old friend of the emperor. He would speak freely with the emperor after the royal court is adjourned.

However the fact that the court had a debate ongoing he couldn't speak his mind and had to wait for his turn.

"Most of the times we have celebrated a god of the trinity how about some other god for a change" a bold voice suggested.

It was a beautiful woman beautiful as beautiful can be. Her face left nothing for desire. Her figure was perfect. Her Bosom and hips in the right proportions. Unlike the raw beauty of the advocate of Imobium

When she spoke everyone quietened.

Her hair was pinned down and was decourated with finely decourated pins and there was something resembling a crown

But the clothing she wore was pitch black so black that it confused the viewer that it wasn't black but clothed in the void itself.

She was the advocate of The Abyss, the fallen god. That was not the only identity she possessed she was the daughter of the emperor himself. The youngest of the siblings, she somehow began advocating the prayer of the Fallen God.

She was the sole member of the cult that prayed and advocated the supremacy of The Abyss.

This was considered as a primal taboo against the supreme god The Esah, who was otherwise called the Zenith.

However since the princess was the one who was comitting the taboo, the others couldn't raise their voice.

Furthermore the Emperor himself hadn't said a word against the princess. He was giving her too much of a face. Because the princess was the apple of the Emperor's eye.

It was for speaking against her that the emperor had summoned the Crown Prince.

The Crown Prince had finally arrived at the court and came up to the emperor's throne and he heard him say his command which he was to fulfil at any cost.

When he heard the command he almost laughed out loud but then quickly he controlled himself.

Looking towards his sister he spoke " The Fallen God no longer exists, he has died away. Why would you want to dedicate the First harvest, the symbol of new beginnings to a dead person. Wouldn't that betray the reason behind that action in the first place"

"Well said Crown Prince!" spoke almost the entireity of the court in unison. They were keeping back this comment for so long. Even the emperor shook his head from behind the lotus silk screen.

But as everyone began to breathe sighs of relief. The princess began speaking again.

"Do you know he is dead?

Did you see him die?

No! none of you know the actual fact."

There was livid whispers among the court.

"Silence!" the Emperor raised his voice for the first time ever since the beginning of the discussion. As the voices began to quiet down he looked towards the princess and spoke the words

"Do you have proof that the Fallen god is still alive?"

"What!"

this time it was the crown prince.

The entire court was silent and everyone clearly heard the crown prince's awkward exclamation.

unconcerned with the rude remark the princess continued "Yes my lord, Before a few hours I didn't have concrete proof but now it's exposed and now in plain sight"

"What!"

this time it was the emperor.

There was again a livid discussion among the people.

"You shouldn't joke about this ,Amara! "

Amara was the name of the princess. The Emperor had called her by her name. It meant that he was serious and would not take jokes any longer.

"I am speaking the truth , My Lord. The Father of all the gods is alive and powerful as ever. He even has manifested his seal for all to see!"

"Amara, you are surely joking !" spoke the Crown prince.

"Why don't we all go outside and check it out right Now?"The princess challenged.

"If it was true . You can call me shitface!"

"Don't go back on your word."Amara smiled said smugly.