CHAPTER 139

CHAPTER 139

THEN A STRONG HEAT surged up her arm. Hofma turned to the tree. Her face filled with dread.

The agent closed his eyes so as not to see the flaming sword that touched James Hoppigns' head as he reached for the golden fruit. Instantly the Senator was transformed into a black statue, scorched by flames.

— My God! — They all shouted when they noticed the majestic being, dressed from head to toe in a white linen tunic.

— Don't be afraid — the angel told them — peace be with you! The Creator contemplated your efforts and in approval gave you victory.

Then, the celestial being went to where Gregory was, already completely faded in Nicole's arms, passed his hand over the wound, whose bullet immediately jumped out. When he removed his hand, the wound was already completely healed.

Taking the detective by the arm, the being in white said to the awakening:

— Get up!

Immediately, Gregory Evans felt his strength return, and leapt to his feet. Then, the angel turned to Nicole Hulmann, who until then was paralyzed on the ground:

— The Creator heard your silent prayer, get up! He will live! — Listen to me! — said the angel, causing everyone to be silent. — You, with much commitment and determination, achieved victory against the evil forces that operate in the world. These forces and their dogged mentor are destined for failure and the wrath of Him who lives and reigns forever and ever. Very close is the end of all things, and knowing that his time is up, Lucifer is committed to seducing and deceiving the nations, because his sentence, already decreed before the foundation of the world, will soon be executed by the King of Kings. Now return to the ship. I'll keep the Golden Book. When you leave this place, I will not remind you of what happened here. But with your heart will be peace.

The being noticed the restlessness in the young woman's heart.

— What troubles you, young lady?

— How will we explain the Senator's absence when we reach the ship?

The angel then smiled.

You were four when you came, and four will return!