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But Maul himself made it clear: his divinity was not so grand.

Unlike gods who extended their protection over entire civilizations, Maul's unyielding protection was deeply personal and fiercely selective. He was not a benevolent guardian of the weak, nor a patron of those who simply sought safety. Instead, his protection was reserved for a chosen few—those who had earned his loyalty, proven their worth, or belonged to his self-defined "inner circle."

Maul's vengeance was as precise as his protection. He did not seek justice for all, nor did he avenge wrongdoing indiscriminately. Instead, his retribution was personal, calculated, and unforgiving—a punishment inflicted only upon those who dared to harm what he claimed as his.