The Overgod is Everywhere

Kali waved her hand, and the land around the village cracked, and a black river flew from the mountain, pouring into the abyss hole. "Gods are active. Don't slack off on me." She smiled.

"To explain it." Cain looked at the demons. "Worshipping a god grants them divine power, which they usually use to bless their people or grant clerics holy magic. If you aren't worshipping your god, they won't be able to give you any help. Think of it like taxes, that money used to maintain roads and pay for what society needs."

"Most taxes end up used for the lord's pleasure. We've got enough of Damiri extortion." The village's chief stared at Cain. "Gods are the same."

"You're both right and wrong." Cain scratched his head. "Damiri isn't wasting the taxes. He's using them to keep the stronger mindless demons at bay. They might not be as strong as that worm, but they are similar. Without him, a village like this would've been destroyed decades ago."