episode_0053

The Celestial Council was as noisy as a beehive. Hundreds of angels were shouting and arguing with each other, their wings clashing like thunder. Michael was on the platform, holding his ‘Sword of Fire’ tightly in his hands, suppressing his boiling anger.

At that moment, a dazzling light filled the council. In the brilliant light, an angel slowly descended. Twelve huge wings spread out behind her back, and the light from each wing twinkled like the light of thousands of stars. Just her presence alone instantly silenced the council. All the angels’ eyes were focused on her.

She had long red hair and stared at Michael with sharp golden eyes. A cold smile appeared on her beautiful face.

Michael gritted his teeth and called her name.

“Raphael.”

His voice was low and cold, but it contained uncontrollable anger.

Raphael said with a mocking smile, not caring about Michael’s anger.

“You brought about what happened today, Michael.”

Her voice was sharp as a blade.

“Your greed to monopolize the savior is disrupting the order of heaven.”

Raphael walked slowly up to the podium. Her every step seemed to sparkle, and her twelve wings moved gracefully, as if they were living creatures. Standing on the podium, she looked around the room and spoke in a low but powerful voice.

“Sisters, I stand here today with a heavy heart.”

She paused for a moment and took a deep breath. Her expression was filled with sadness and anger.

“The Savior we have been waiting for for so long has finally come. But… we are not welcoming Him properly.”

She reached out and pointed to the angels that filled the hall.

“We are so blinded by our desire to see the Savior that we forget the most important thing. The Savior is the Savior of all angels. He is not the property of any particular person.”

Her voice grew louder and louder.

“But now, Michael and Gabriel are trying to monopolize the Savior! They are trying to imprison the Savior and monopolize His grace!”

At Raphael’s words, the council began to stir. The angels whispered among themselves and exchanged anxious glances.

“They are trying to strengthen their power by using the Savior! They are trying to destroy the order of heaven by using the Savior as a shield!”

Raphael glared sharply at Michael, who was holding the ‘Sword of Fire’.

“Michael! As the Commander-in-Chief of Heaven, you have a duty to treat all angels fairly! But you have abandoned that duty and are blinded by your own desires! ”

She looked around the room again and shouted.

“Brothers and sisters, we can no longer tolerate the tyranny of Michael and Gabriel! We must rescue the Savior from their clutches!”

Her cries threw the angels into confusion. Some agreed with Raphael’s words and condemned Michael, while others still defended Michael and opposed Raphael.

“The Savior must be protected by Michael! He is not yet accustomed to heaven!”

“Raphael, you are disturbing the order of heaven with your false claims! Stop it now!”

Raphael shook his head and spoke firmly.

“No! The Savior must be loved by all angels! He is not the property of any particular person!”

She spread her arms and shouted to the sky.

“Savior, please hear our voices! We truly worship and love you! Share your grace with all the angels!”

Her desperate cry filled the heavenly council, and that cry awakened the desires that had been dormant in the hearts of the angels.

“I want to meet the Savior…!”

“To us too…the grace of the Savior…!”

“The Savior… belongs to us all… !”

The cries of the angels grew louder and louder, and the council spiraled out of control. Michael held the ‘Sword of Fire’ tightly, suppressing his boiling anger as he glared at Raphael.

“Raphael… you… !”

Her voice was a low growl.

Gabriel frowned and scanned the chaotic scene inside the council. The shouts of angels, the flapping of wings, the dizzying swirl of light and shadow.

She put strength into her own hand that was holding Hyunseong’s hand.

” Things aren’t going well.”

Her voice was calm, but there was deep concern within it. It was a motherly concern hidden behind her dazzling smile.

She turned her gaze to Hyunseong. She looked at his face with worried eyes.

“Baby, I’m sorry. I have to show you this ugly side of heaven… .”

She lowered her head as if it was her fault. However, Hyunseong had an indifferent expression. He was quietly observing the situation, analyzing the angels’ reactions and their claims.

“Let me tell you.”

Gabriel opened his eyes wide in surprise at Hyunseong’s sudden words.

“Are you okay, baby? You don’t have to push yourself too hard.”

She said in a worried voice.

“If I step forward, things will calm down. There are still more people on Michael’s side and mine.”

It was as she said. There were more factions and angels supporting Michael and Gabriel. For now, they could be suppressed by force. But one day, they would not be able to do so. Today’s uproar was not a simple impulse. It was the result of long-suppressed discontent exploding.

Like water in the desert, the angels desperately desired the presence of a ‘savior’. Their faith was close to madness, and their thirst was paralyzing. No matter how hard Michael and Gabriel tried, their patience was reaching its limit. The situation was so precarious that it would not be surprising if the dam broke at any moment.

Hyunseong said, gently holding Gabriel’s hand.

“It’s okay, Gabriel. Don’t worry.”

His voice was calm, but there was a strange power in it.

“I think I can solve it.”

He smiled confidently. It was that unique, charming smile that had captivated countless demons in the demon world. And that smile was no exception for the angels.

Gabriel was momentarily lost in his smile, but soon came to his senses and nodded.

“Okay, baby. But if anything happens, you have to let me know right away. Okay?”

She still looked at Hyunseong with worried eyes.

“Yes, I promise.”

Hyunseong answered with a smile. Then, with slow but confident steps, he walked into the middle of the chaotic council. All eyes were focused on him.

As Hyunsung advanced into the middle of the council, the noisy council suddenly became quiet as if by magic. The angels who had been shouting and swearing at each other just a moment ago froze like statues. The sound of flapping wings, the murmur, and the sound of the light fragments clashing all disappeared. Only a deep silence filled the council.

The first thing that broke the silence was a feather that had fallen to the ground. The pure white feather fell slowly, as if in slow motion. As if that small movement was a signal, the angels’ eyes all turned to Hyunseong.

Hundreds of pairs of eyes were focused on him. Awe, curiosity, adoration, affection, longing… A mixture of emotions swept over his body. Their gazes were hot and intense, but at the same time, cautious and careful. As if they were looking at a fragile glass craft, they concentrated on Hyunseong’s every movement, every breath, as if they were trying not to miss it.

Michael and Raphael on the podium were no exception. The two angels who had been exchanging sharp glances at each other just a moment ago were now looking only at Hyunseong.

Michael’s blue eyes were filled with deep affection and relief. His expression was gentle and soft, as if he had finally found a precious treasure after a long wandering. However, behind it all, there was a strong possessiveness that no one could match.

Raphael’s reaction was even more dramatic. Her golden eyes were wide with awe, as if she had witnessed the apparition of a god. Her lips were slightly parted, her breathing quickened. Her body trembled slightly, and her twelve wings fluttered wildly in excitement, like leaves in a storm. Her face showed a fervent faith, along with a boiling desire for the realization. She knelt down and clasped her hands in prayer, as if dedicating herself to the god she worshipped. Her lips moved silently.

It was clear that they were offering praise and prayers toward the Savior.