Chapter 48: The Divine Command
The Divine Triad, rulers beyond compare, began to make their presence known to all intelligent living beings scattered across the vast expanses of galaxies, realms, and dimensions. As their influence spread, so did their power and dominion. The Triad's message was simple—to worship them, to praise them, and to prove unwavering faith.
The message echoed through the very fabric of existence, carried by the divine tool gifted to the Triad, a tool of unimaginable power capable of reaching the farthest corners of the multiverse. "Worship God. Praise God. Prove your faith to God," it declared. And for those who dared defy them or falter in their faith, the message was equally clear: "Any of you who fail to prove your faith will face inevitable death."
The warning was not subtle. It was a decree from beings who were the very embodiment of creation and destruction, whose power far surpassed anything the multiverse had ever seen. And so, the intelligent beings of countless realms, from the tiniest of creatures to the mightiest of gods, took heed of the divine command. They bent the knee, offered their worship, and pledged their allegiance to the Divine Triad.
In return, the Triad, in their omnipotence, granted their worshippers incredible blessings. Longevity, the gift of life extending beyond mortal comprehension, was bestowed upon the faithful. Fertility, the power to prosper and multiply, flowed into their lands. Unimaginable resources were made available to them, ensuring they would never lack for sustenance or wealth. And most importantly, the worshippers were protected by the Apostles of God, the Dark Apostles, and the Heavenly Soldiers, whose presence ensured that the faithful were safeguarded from harm and danger.
For a time, the Triad's rule was one of peace and prosperity. Those who followed their guidance flourished, their civilizations growing stronger, their people united under the banner of the Divine Triad. The worshippers felt secure, their faith in the Triad's power unshakable.
But, as often happens when power is given, arrogance began to rise among some of the worshippers. Some of the faithful, emboldened by the gifts they had received, began to grow contemptuous and overbearing. They looked down upon those who did not share their faith, treating non-believers with disdain, even going so far as to oppress or harm them. They assumed that the Triad's blessings made them superior, and in their arrogance, they forgot the true message of humility that the Triad had set forth.
The Triad, ever vigilant, watched as their message was twisted by those who had once been loyal. And so, the Divine Triad took action. They revoked the blessings from the arrogant and overbearing worshippers. The longevity, fertility, resources, and protection they had once enjoyed were stripped away, and the forces of the Triad withdrew from them. The Apostles of God, Dark Apostles, and Heavenly Soldiers, who had once safeguarded these worshippers, now stood at the edge, indifferent to their fate.
The message was unmistakable: arrogance would not be tolerated, even among the most devout. The Triad's power was not a tool for the self-aggrandizement of mortals. To use the name of the Divine Triad to trample upon others was an offense that could not go unpunished. The worshippers who had fallen into arrogance now found themselves vulnerable, abandoned by the very forces they had once relied upon.
The Divine Triad's lesson was clear: Humility before them was the only acceptable path. Those who sought to wield their power over others would be cast aside, no matter how great their faith had once been. Arrogance, even in the name of the Divine Triad, would lead only to destruction.
And so, the faithful learned to tread carefully, knowing that their blessings could be as easily withdrawn as they had been granted. The message of the Triad spread across the multiverse, reverberating through every corner of existence: Serve with humility. Worship with sincerity. And never, ever forget the true nature of the Divine Triad.
In the wake of this decree, a new order began to form—one where those who were humble and true in their devotion flourished, while those who sought to abuse the Triad's gifts faced their downfall. The balance of power in the multiverse shifted once again, as the Triad's rule became a beacon of both unmatched power and uncompromising justice.