Nine didn't quite remember how he first came into existence, but he knew his mission very clearly…
In the past, gods had always been the best way to gather faith. However, creating actual deities was truly difficult, and they would eventually be worn down by the flow of fate.
Fortunately, the world kept developing, and Nine discovered the most optimal method: creating idols. The affection and fiery passion of fans also brought forth a powerful kind of energy, and that was exactly what Nine needed to strengthen himself.
At present, he had chosen Joshua, and a premonition struck him. It seemed he had finally found the true path. Perhaps the darkness would end in this century, and Joshua was the key…
Joshua, just what will our past turn out to be?
Nine wondered quietly. Right at that moment, as if sensing something, he suddenly paused for a brief second before swiftly dissolving into a stream of starlight, disappearing into the night of the bustling city.
