Forty-four. Nothing has Changed

Perhaps Lu Li should have acted like a true "Divinity," hidden behind the scenes, maintaining silence. All advices created by the believers, all journeys pondered by the believers.

The morning rays of light spilled into the church, and the soothing sound of the organ arrived as scheduled.

Lu Li, seated like a statue, did not wait too long before cries of panic suddenly pierced the tranquility outside the church.

Chaotic footsteps invaded the church, and the young girl's cries for help echoed through the emptiness of the building.

"Help—Is anyone there... Someone save me!"

In the Confessional, Lu Li's gaze followed the blurry figures moving across the latticed wooden wall.

The girl stumbled into the pews, loudly crying for help. The only response was her echo reverberating in the hollow church.