Ivan wasn't born a devoted worshipper of Seraphiel. That was his mother's role, through and through. She was the one who dragged her four children, morning and night, to the small village temple. For her, prayer wasn't just a ritual—it was life.
She believed so strongly in Seraphiel that it was probably why she fell for Ivan's father. Back then, Zakharik was already building Gevurah, the organization that would one day make his name. He first came to their village to meet Ludmila's mother, the village leader and protector. Zakharik had one mission: to convince her and anyone useful in the village to join his cause.
