The seven Children of Commandment instantly tensed, as if facing a great enemy.
Banami spoke first, his voice low and heavy.
"In the name of the Holy Father, we walk our own path, and you walk yours. Do not cross the line, or there will be no road left to repentance."
The sacred angel Raphael folded his hands before his chest as holy light spread outward in rippling waves.
"Lord Banami, the Lord has said: mercy is the noblest hymn. To lead lost lambs into the heavenly kingdom and cleanse them of their sins is our sacred duty."
Banami refused to yield even half a step, the fire of vengeance burning in his eyes.
"The blood of my kin was spilled in this Star Sea. I will not rest until this debt is repaid! If you insist on interfering, then you make yourselves our enemies."
He understood perfectly well that these birdmen had set their sights on those hundreds of billions of powerhouses, intending to convert them into believers of the heavenly kingdom.
