The Biblical God
He is a being humanity has named in countless ways through the ages, ever since He revealed Himself to Abraham.
Yet, all these names share two common traits.
The first is this: they always designate Him as the One.
Take, for example, "YHWH"—likely the name that best reflects His nature. This tetragrammaton simply means: "I am" or "I will be," an affirmation of absolute existence.
In other words, He declares that He is, and He will be, no matter what happens. He does not need the world… but the world is a fragile thing.
But that's not the only name.
There is also "El," a word meaning "God" or "Mighty." Often, it is paired with the Hebrew plural "-im," forming "Elohim." Literally "gods," this majestic plural actually expresses the fullness of the one true God.
He is not a god of war or any other specific domain, but the God of all things.
Through the name Elohim, He asserts His unquestionable supremacy among His peers.
As for the second common trait, found in every name of the biblical God: He is everything.
All these names, whether YHWH, El, or Elohim, sing of His attributes: His power, His sovereignty, His eternal presence in all things.
This is why Sanguinius recalls a phrase from his past life, after witnessing the manifestation of the biblical God's power in the DxD universe: "I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end."
The being before him was not the most powerful version of the biblical God that Sanguinius knew.
Yet, a single thought naturally imposed itself in his mind: ' I must be cautious.'
This entity proclaimed its supremacy over existence… and far beyond, since the beginning of time.
All the gods were fully aware of this, but none had ever dared to challenge the biblical God.
A clear testament to His strength.
"Why do you remain silent, my little one? Have you rediscovered your humility?"
The voice resounded again, after a silence that weighed like a sword hanging over its listeners.
Finally, Sanguinius made a gesture.
All the energy accumulated within him erupted in a brutal, unrestrained burst.
'It's time to fully use my Trust…'
*The Hero X*
This man had gained power rivaling that of the gods through Trust, though he was already a formidable force even before obtaining it.
He could alter reality to terrifying degrees with a mere snap of his fingers.
Sanguinius didn't think he'd fall short of him, not after all his feats in the Konosuba universe.
After all, he had ushered in the great era of adventure by slaying the Demon King.
Beyond these exploits, he was renowned for his kindness and striking appearance.
However, he had never used the power of Trust for anything other than enhancing his body, his magic, and his ability to purify.
Facing a potential enemy about whom he knew almost nothing, he chose to place his faith in his power.
A power born from the image people had of him, not merely a passive effect of Trust.
"So… there's something more than draconic blood…"
The biblical God spoke this time without addressing anyone, as if stating a fact.
His divine father's reaction unsettled Sanguinius, but he refused to be intimidated.
No panic in his eyes, he kept his gaze fixed on the light in the sky.
"Why have you come…?"
At last, Sanguinius spoke.
His entire body was enveloped in a raging aura, like that of a Saiyan.
The energy release noticeably affected his surroundings.
The ground cracked beneath his feet, and the Mediterranean seemed to roar because of him.
Even space itself seemed disturbed by Sanguinius, yet the sky remained eerily calm.
The draconic angel should have possessed power great enough to shake the heavens, or at least the smallest cloud.
'This is… strange. But I don't have time for details.'
He pushed the oddity to the back of his mind.
A decision he would soon come to regret.
"I came because of Michael, but your presence was a pleasant surprise," the voice explained, with a sincere tone.
"So, if you take Michael back… will you leave?"
A silence followed Sanguinius's question.
'I had set that detail aside… but God never lies, does He?'
As the biblical God could neither confirm nor deny, He chose to remain silent about what would come next.
Thus, His message was clear: the next steps would depend on Sanguinius's behavior in their conversation.
"Can we avoid a fight?"
When facing an entity like the biblical God, one had to act like Satan in the Scriptures: be honest in one's defiance.
Sanguinius chose this approach, preferring to quickly reach the conclusion of this story.
"I cannot let an 'anomaly' and a sinner stand before me without doing anything, can I?"
The biblical God's words made sense to Sanguinius.
Though he didn't fully understand the notion of "anomaly" mentioned by his interlocutor, he decided to set it aside.
"Then what do you propose?" he asked directly, realizing the conversation was going nowhere.
"If I take Michael and you acknowledge your 'wrongs,' then I can grant you forgiveness and take you back 'home,'" the voice replied after a brief pause.
In one word: redemption.
The biblical God was offering Sanguinius the salvation he had once desired during the Flood.
This sudden proposition left Michael in shock, for even Lucifer had never been given such an opportunity.
Yet… he was the Morning Star, the most perfect angel.
'What did you see in him, Father…?'
Michael's question echoed in Sanguinius's mind.
'Why would He offer me something so many seek? Is it out of love? No… even the biblical God gives nothing for free.'
The Holy Scriptures explain this in the form of a parable in the New Testament:
*The Story of the Prodigal(Or Rebellious) Son*
A man had two sons. The younger demanded his share of the inheritance and left for a distant land, where he squandered everything in a life of debauchery.
When a great famine struck, he found himself poor and starving, working as a swineherd. Then he came to his senses:
"Even my father's servants have enough to eat, and here I am, dying of hunger."
He decided to return to his father, humbling himself and confessing his faults:
"Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you; I am no longer worthy to be called your son."
To his great surprise, his father ran to meet him, embraced him, and prepared a feast to celebrate his return.
The elder son, who had remained faithful, felt jealous and angry that his rebellious brother was so honored.
The father explained:
"We had to celebrate and rejoice, for this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found."
This story is taught from early childhood among some believers, for it perfectly embodies the concept of transformation.
The prodigal son represents the sinner, the father is divine mercy, and the elder son is the faithful believers, watching the return of the one who had gone astray.
A perfect trio, now embodied by Sanguinius, Michael, and the biblical God.
If Sanguinius accepts the biblical God's offer, he will have to renounce all he has gained and return to his Father's house, under divine authority.
That is redemption according to the biblical God.
"I refuse," he said after a brief pause.
"I see… so you choose sin, then? *sigh* We will have this conversation again after the draconic blood is removed from you and your punishment is complete."
No sooner had the biblical God finished speaking than Sanguinius lunged toward the cloud.
His goal was simple: defeat his Father here and now.
A mad act, but Sanguinius had an ace up his sleeve.
That's why he shone like a comet under the influence of Trust.
He would embody the hope of a nation from another world, defying the heavens themselves.
'If I succeed, then I will be the king of the heavens, and Gabriel will be mine…'
That thought was interrupted by a single word.
"Fall."
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Author's note: If you want the next part, you need to reach 270 stones (before Sunday).
I'm counting on you :)