Synopsis

The chapter begins by establishing a divine conflict with a holy war against a 'Fallen God'. Simultaneously, the narrative shifts to a group investigating disappearances near Beatus, which leads to the discovery that the 'Smiling Lord' is not in his right mind, and an outsider is ruling in his stead. The chapter culminates with a meeting between the main group and members of the 'Annihilation Crusade', who are searching for evil god worshippers, revealing a possible connection between the two plot threads.