Chapter 52: The Silver City
The Seraphic System
Chapter: 52
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Admittedly this is a bit of a slow chapter since it's introducing Heaven but it'll speed up.
(The Silver City)
I avoided the image of a certain group of Angels looking at me with pleading eyes as I stared at the church in the distance.
Saying goodbye had been interesting and had been met with a lot of resistance.
Aurel, especially, had looked as sorrowful as he could to try to make me stay. Given we'd only gotten to spend a day with each other, I wasn't surprised by his attachment.
Interestingly, I'd discovered that using the resurrection skill drained more than just my angelic mana. it also consumed a large chunk of my gold. Suddenly, the wealth I'd amassed regained its value as without it I couldn't rely on resurrection as often as I thought.
I had also said goodbye to my Familiar, which was unusual. Normally, she was always with me. Tucked under my clothing. Her ability to become intangible was overpowered. Since it allowed her to escape attacks thrown at me unharmed.
During a battle she normally found herself on the sideline since I didn't want her to get hurt.
Unfortunately, I couldn't take her since she was starting to grow massive. It would be near impossible to hide her and explaining how I got a species of snake that didn't exist seemed troublesome.
I hadn't involved her in many things due to her lack of power and my desire to keep the little snake safe. I doubted that would be a problem when I returned if she kept growing at the rate she had started to grow at.
A small smile crept across my face at the thought, and I shook my head slightly.
I had said goodbye to everyone. As expected it had been depressing, since I knew or suspected that I wouldn't be able to come back for a considerable amount of time.
They knew that too due to my warning and it made the whole situation rather awkward.
I adjusted my mask that was firmly covering my face, allowing for my presence to be concealed as I looked out at the Cathedral we had agreed to meet in from across the street.
As to how I had gotten here?
Hestia had managed to teleport me nearby to the Cathedral. Only after giving me a sombre goodbye and yet another kiss.
I would have to think about what that meant later since right now I had to focus.
The moment I'd both dreaded and anticipated had finally come. It was time to meet Gabriel.
I drew a deep breath, cold air filling my lungs as I closed my eyes. I let a moment pass before I reach up to touch my mask. As soon as my finger made contact the mask vanished within my inventory and not even a moment later did soft arms wrap around me protectively.
The familiar scent of Gabriel filled my nose and I felt her head come to rest on my shoulder. I was only slightly taller than the beautiful woman who now hugged me.
"Kai." She muttered.
I registered her presence, my body tensing before realising just who was hugging me. Her speed was insane, making me restrain a flinch back.
I had expected that she would sense me as soon as my mask was taken off. Considering many beings of her power seemed able to sense energy.
That didn't make her speed any less impressive.
"Gabriel." I hesitantly greeted her back.
"It's good to see you, I have been worried for you." She replied, still hugging me.
I chuckled. "Sorry."
She pulled back and went to say something only to pause. The illusion dispersed around my eyes and I nearly facepalmed. I hadn't expected it to go unnoticed for long anyway.
Even with my boost in light embodiment. It evidently wasn't enough to fool Gabriel for long. I suspected that only once I achieved the master rank in light embodiment would I be able to fool her.
Gabriel touched my face. Her fingers lingered on my face, her brows knitting in concern. "What happened to your eyes? They look different…"
My eyes had gained a light silver rim due to the tree's blessing. It wasn't too much but it was noticeable.
The same blessing had applied to all of my Angels, only seeming to exclude Tiamat and Hestia for some reason.
"A lot of things happened." I chuckled bashfully.
My cryptic words seemed to agitate her.
Gabriel's eyes narrowed, scanning my body and completely dispersing the illusion I kept wrapped around me.
"Your aura feels different as well." She muttered.
It was true.
My angelic mana itself had gained a small difference after the strange process that I had gone through when absorbing the shard, it visually had gained blueish-light specs within the bright golden aura I had along with having a small change in feeling.
That wasn't including my Angelic form which caused my aura to go completely bluish ethereal-light.
I had a good idea of what it might relate to and I suspected that the strange percentage meter next to the shard would only intensify this effect on my aura.
[Divine Shard] {Progress: 0%}
[The Shard of ?]
I had a suspicion that this was like a much larger inheritance like the one I had gotten from Namara. What this meant regarding the Angels I truly didn't know but it seemed Gabriel recognised the difference.
"It's familiar in a way I can't quite put my finger on." I heard her mutter.
I felt her holy power enter me as she attempted to perform the act she had performed before and force my wings to sprout out, the difference was that this time it didn't work.
I was glad for that, my wings were a lot different now. I'm sure it wouldn't be hard to make assumptions based on that.
This caused her to frown even more, her eyes looking at me worriedly.
I knew I should tell her the truth and I wanted to, but I wasn't ready. If I was to reveal myself as the new Heir of God, I needed to know more before making such a monumental reveal. I wanted to see Heaven with my own eyes, to understand its current state and the role I would be stepping into.
I would be giving up a lot of my freedom should they know about my inheritance. Jumping into it straight away without any knowledge would be stupid.
It wasn't a matter of distrust. I knew I could rely on her. But timing was everything. There were countless reasons to hold back for now, not least of which was the need to grow stronger. I couldn't take on this responsibility without first ensuring I had the power to carry its burden. Since I doubted God didn't have many powerful enemies.
As the thought lingered, a familiar, lonely unease welled up in my chest. I push it away. I wouldn't let that stop me.
It wasn't that I didn't trust her, it was that I couldn't. Not yet. The enormity of what I faced, of what I was about to become, demanded silence for now. My instincts screamed that revealing everything too soon would jeopardize everything I had worked for, everything I was still striving to achieve.
I will tell them in the near future.
I also wanted to progress and understand my Divine Shard before I truly stepped into it. I needed time to prepare, to grow and to ensure that when I finally did, I would be ready. I didn't enjoy the fact I would have to withhold the truth but it was only temporary.
"Why did you escape my vision?" She questioned, her tone angry. "Did you truly not trust me? I had the situation under control. I know I may not seem strong but your elder sister was able to show God what an Angel is capable of."
"No, it wasn't that. I just knew you would stop me from carrying out what I needed to do." I answered truthfully.
She leaned forward. "Of course, I would! I don't know why I let you do this. I've been worried sick!"
Her voice trembled in frustration and her hands tightened slightly on my arms.
Gabriel took a breath, her anger dimming and fizzling out effortlessly. Her soft eyes stared at me with sadness.
I stayed silent.
I didn't think telling her that I had completed the task now anyway would have a positive response. Not that I thought she was truly angry. It was reassuring to know she cared so much.
"I have been worried half to death, I'm not sure what you did but it allowed for you to escape both mine and Ares' senses. That illusion had also been impressive, a display of light manipulation above what you had previously displayed." She observed with crossed arms. Her golden hair looked slightly untamed.
I scratched my face awkwardly, trying to ignore her beauty. Did she have some sort of allure too?
"I grow quickly in battle? That's why I'm at my current level of strength." I replied, truthfully.
My Prodigy perk worked in weird ways.
Her eyes softened further. I could see her jaw clench. Gabriel's soft gaze shifted, darkening as her sadness grew.
"You've been forced to endure so much alone," she whispered, her voice filled with barely contained frustration. "All this fighting, doing all of this alone and this outcast persona you've been forced to adopt. It's not right."
I tried to brush it off with a shrug like normal, but her expression hardened. "It's fine."
"Do you think this is something to shrug off?" she demanded, her tone turning sharp. "You're still-"
She paused, taking a breath as she reined in her emotions. "You shouldn't have to carry all of this yourself. To grow stronger? Yes, but not like this."
Her words surprised me and I found myself at a loss.
Gabriel's face hardened into resolve.
"At the very least won't be forced to go through that anymore. Not in Heaven, where all Angels should reside permanently. Our elder brother might disagree but I've always known better. Thank you, Kai. For making my resolve strengthen after so many years of being unsure. I won't let the pain you've been forced to endure go to waste." She spoke passionately, her eyes burning.
I gave a faint, puzzled smile.
"There's no need for any of that. I've learned so much out there, more than I ever would have otherwise. Yes, I've faced some… unfortunate moments." I shrugged, a hint of sadness touching my tone. "But truly, you shouldn't trouble yourself over any of it. I've gained so many valuable things along the way."
She smiled sadly.
Her voice softened with curiosity. "Tell me, why did you never go to any sort of church or the Vatican? I'm sure you've learnt in your time here about your kin."
I paused.
Luckily, this was a question I had already thought about.
"I wasn't sure I would fit in," I admitted truthfully.
Gabriel practically melted, her grasp on me lessened. I could feel the empathy in her eyes. For some reason I felt like she understood.
Oh dear.
She gained her composure.
"Let's not waste any time. Take my hand, it's time to finally meet your family and home." Gabriel replied comfortingly.
Gabriel's grip was firm yet comforting as a golden magic circle glowed beneath us, its light weaving an intricate symbol. Which was a trumpet entwined with an unfamiliar crest.
The entire area pulsed with the circle's golden glow, casting a warm light on everything around us briefly.
Unlike Zeus's harsh, forced teleportation. This felt much calmer. Gabriel's holy power wrapped around me, oddly soothing and protective.
Once again, I was teleported. Something that had been happening quite a bit as of often.
The scenery shifted.
The encroaching dark sky was replaced by bright light.
Fluffy white Clouds surrounded us as we found ourselves standing before a massive gate. The ground below us was reflective. Like a massive mirror that reflected the sky.
It was trippy…
There was also no noise to be heard. A silence enveloping the whole area that I found peaceful in a way. Especially with the scenery. I also found that there was something familiar about the place and the massive amount of holy light energy I could feel saturating the place.
What I could only guess was The Gates of Heaven towered ahead, the only other structure I could see around and seemingly carved from an unknown metal that shimmered with powerful holy power.
The metal it was made from was reflective and extremely clean in a way that made it feel untouched by anything, even time. The strangest part was unlike the fortress I was expecting to be defending Heaven there was nothing else.
No walls, just a Gate. A Gate that I could easily walk around to find myself on the other side, but through the gated bars I could see that wasn't the case.
Through the Gate's bars showed a golden landscape within.
"Is this the gate to Heaven?" I questioned, curiously.
Gabriel laughed softly, shaking her head, causing her silky golden hair to sway around her.
"Oh, heavens no," she said with a smile. "This is just the dimension you must pass through to even reach Heaven."
"So it's like some sort of warning?" I asked, inspecting the lack of anything other than the gate. "It doesn't seem to have many defences."
She blinked at me, slightly surprised.
"Precisely. This dimension serves as a warning. You may not see it but there are many alarms. Making this the only way to enter into the sub-dimension means we can be alarmed of any wishing to invade." She gently informed me.
I tilted my head, intrigued. "But wouldn't some sort of direct barrier be stronger?"
Gabriel laughed softly. "Perhaps, we do have many barriers around Heaven. It's one of the hardest places to get into after all. Not even the Devils or Fallen have anything close to it." Her face turned more downcast. "Father also believed in choice. This dimension offers clarity. Those here with ill intent or demonic in nature will find themselves having a harder time entering."
"So is it impossible to breach Heaven?" I further questioned.
She shook her head. "It's happened before, it takes massive force. There's been two times it's happened before. Both were led by Lucifer."
"What happened?" I couldn't help asking.
"It was… brutal. We don't know how she did it. Father believed that something else was at play but he didn't wish to further speak about it. When Lucifer was able to invade. It was a full force invasion." Gabriel replied sadly.
I decided to swiftly change the topic.
"Does this dimension have a name?" I questioned, still looking around.
Gabriel looked away awkwardly. "Father never really gave it a name."
"I see."
"Then that means all Angels have to pass through here to exit?" I questioned, my eyes observing the dimension we found ourselves in.
"No. Entering Heaven is much more difficult than exiting Heaven. The Gates of Heaven can appear anywhere and allow you to exit." Gabriel replied patiently.
She seemed a lot more comfortable and unworried in this weird plane.
'Appraisal.'
[Heaven's Gateway] (Celestial Gateway to the Divine Realm)
The entrance to the realm of Heaven serves as both a barrier and an invitation to those deemed worthy. Forged from an unknown metal that reflects light in a way untouched by time or imperfection.
{Barrier Properties}
Eternal Reflection – The surface of the gates acts as a mirror to the skies and realms beyond, any evil attempting to invade will be forced to reflect upon their sins.
Celestial Threshold – acts as a link to the real entrance of Heaven.
Light infusion - Gives out an aura of light that will both instil fear in any demonic beings and kill any demonic creature below high class.
Holy infusion - Gives out a powerful aura of holy power left by its creator. This aura is able to disintegrate any demonic creature below the mid-class level and can gradually cause poisoning to even high-class demonic beings.
Lord Of Lights Craft - created by the Lord of Light this gateway is crafted in a way that allows for the metal to be infused with strange powerful effects.
System Link - this gateway can activate defences due to its link to Heaven's console.
Anti Divinity - lessens all divine attacks by 50%
Anti Warp - Stops all teleportation attempts from getting through.
Divine Blood - infused with the divine blood and flesh of slain Gods. This gateway has a very limited consciousness.
The sheer amount of effects blew everything else I had seen out of the water. I knew God had been an insane crafter and invention maker but this was certainly impressive.
Especially that last one, which was hardcore. Then again he had gone around and made two Heavenly Dragons stronger than Tiamat into sacred gears to serve humanity.
To think this wasn't even the gate.
Gabriel allowed me some more time to look around before gently taking my hand.
"Shall we go?" She asked, her eyes shining in amusement.
"Sure," I replied.
Gabriel's gentle smile turned downright blinding even more as she held my hand, guiding me toward the towering gate.
Oddly enough, I felt myself resonating with the gateway. The air around us grew thick with holy energy and suddenly the reflective surface beneath us rippled, spreading like waves in a pond.
Our presence was noted. The Gateway to Heaven seemed to resonate in response, humming softly.
A sound that echoed through the vast openness and silence of the dimension.
The Gateway opened and we were practically sucked in. Blinding light surrounds us. The light seemed to swirl around me protectively, something I could feel due to my light embodiment skill.
The blinding light dimmed and as my vision adjusted, I was greeted by the sight of the true Gates of Heaven.
Massive walls loomed before us, shimmering with holy light that radiated power beyond anything I'd ever felt.
They were forged from the same strange metal but glowed with an intensity that made the previous gate seem like a shadow in comparison. The walls stretched upward into the clouds, vanishing into infinity.
While the true gate was adorned with engravings, what I assumed to be depicting the creation and history of Heaven.
Standing just outside the gate, a man held a scroll in one hand, his other hand resting on a staff. He was wearing robes of pure white. His gaze lifted quickly, his eyes wide only to calm down as we approached and he gave Gabriel a respectful nod.
His expression looked conflicted and distracted at the same time.
"Lady Gabriel." He greeted her warmly.
'Appraisal'
[Name: Peter}
{Title: Saint Peter}
{Race: Blessed Human}
{Power level: 6,180}
Oh? Just a step into the ultimate class.
"Peter." She replied bubbly, her voice light. "How are things?"
The man's face shifted.
"You don't know?" He questioned.
Gabriel's face fell slightly.
"Are you speaking about that wave of Father's power?" She questioned.
I stayed perfectly still.
"Lady Gabriel, we didn't just feel his power. He was above the Vatican himself." Peter replied excitedly, his face was set in pure joy and devotion. I could even see small tears in the corner of his eyes.
"…"
Gabriel's face morphed into pure shock.
"He's truly back?" She whimpered, falling to her knees. "I had thought that someone must have retrieved an old relic or some other such thing and that had caused the massive surge in his aura, I never-"
Her clear eyes became slightly misty.
"The Lord truly did. The entirety of Heaven is in chaos. It had been so sudden. He had just suddenly appeared above the Vatican, for the entirety of Rome to see." Peter recounted. "You should have seen it, every Angel in Heaven swarmed out of the gates and down to speak to him."
She was frozen and her face didn't know which emotion it wanted to settle on.
In the next moment Gabriel was grabbing onto Peter's shoulders.
Peter was looking at her in surprise at her outburst.
"Father is back?!" She demanded desperately. "Is he here? I need to speak to him-"
Peter's face fell.
"N-no. He disappeared a while after. We couldn't find any trace of him." He responded sorrowfully.
Fuck.
That was totally me.
Gabriel's face twisted. Her silence was almost deafening and Peter's face contorted with a grimace. A raw pain was easily seen in her eyes and I had no doubt it would have drawn anyone witnessing to her side. I had no doubts that she would be swarmed if there were people around us.
It was obvious how badly Gabriel wanted to see her Father.
I was going to be forced to deliver the bad news too. Since I'm technically his heir?
'Just a bit more time.' I thought.
I would tell her and the others soon, I just needed to get a grasp on Heaven and what I was dealing with. I couldn't walk in blindly.
"How could you let him disappear again?" She asked rhetorically, her voice sounded defeated.
I remained silent, as I had for the most part since we arrived up here.
Peter shook his head. "It was so sudden, we couldn't even reach him. There was some sort of barrier preventing everyone from touching him."
Yeah…
That two percent chance that it wasn't me had just turned into zero.
My presence concealment skill was probably the only reason they hadn't figured it out. That being the small part of my aura that felt like what I'm assuming to be God.
[Presence Concealment] (LVL: 45/50) {Apprentice}
[Presence Concealment, a skill that allows the user to mask their presence with a small amount of mana usage. This skill is commonly used by assassins and shinobi allowing the user to go undetected]
[Passive effect: Reduces presence detection by 15%]
Gabriel regained her composure. "How's Michael dealing with this?"
"He hasn't made an announcement yet but he wishes to speak to you," Peter replied.
She wiped her eyes, the redness looking painfully obvious against her perfect skin.
Her eyes widened as if suddenly remembering I was there. "Ah, Peter. This is the newest addition to our family. I've finally brought him to Heaven."
His eyes widened. "A new Angel? Are you with the others?"
"The others…?" I questioned.
Had they known about Avael and the others.
Peter's eyes widened further. "Do you know where our Lord is? Are the others of his newest creations with you?"
Gabriel's face twisted with confusion.
I remained silent. I wasn't going to lie.
"Peter," she interjected, her voice carrying a mix of curiosity and frustration. "What are you talking about? Why would he-"
"It's... meant to be classified," Peter said hurriedly, casting a quick, cautious glance at her. "You should ask Michael about it."
His eyes stared at me, but he didn't question further. I could tell he was coming to many assumptions.
Was he speaking about my other Angels? Gabriel hadn't said anything that confirmed that she knew of their existence. Then again, she had been saying that had been looking for me for a long time.
Had she left before learning of them?
Who was I kidding? This was one of the reasons I hadn't created any more Angels with my 'Pantheon' skill.
"…"
Gabriel blinked, his words sinking in and a look of realisation dawned on her face. There was a new intensity in her gaze.
As the gates of Heaven slowly swung open and Peter granted us entry, we both seemed to ignore the way the gate seemed to buzz at my entry.
We bid Peter goodbye.
My focus was turned to the massive silver city in the distance. Part of the city seemed to be floating in the air, while part of it was on the ground. It was built in a way that made sure the sunlight covered all of it. Giving the silver buildings a slight flow.
Rich colourful-looking lands stretched out around the giant city.
I looked up.
Above us was an endless expanse of clouds that seemed to lead into another layer. There was a cyclone that I could see other Angels flying into and I guessed that was the way to ascend to different layers of Heaven.
The whole place was majestic and colourful. It was like all colours had been slightly amplified.
"Beautiful isn't it?" Gabriel commented from beside me. "This is the first floor of Heaven, where the silver city resides."
I nodded slowly. I could definitely appreciate it.
She raised an eyebrow, but didn't say anything. A proud little smirk didn't make its way onto her face though.
My body was relaxing as I felt the entire place resonate with me.
The Silver City made even Olympus pale in comparison. Towering spires pierced the clouds effortlessly and countless buildings stood in perfect harmony, crafted with a sleek design that was beyond anything else.
I could see many white-winged figures in the city flying through the air. The city seemed abuzz with activity.
"Kai." Gabriel softly spoke up, drawing me from my daze.
"Yeah?" I replied, drawing my attention to Gabriel.
"I need to speak with Michael about... an urgent matter," she said, her tone gentle. Though there was a hint of something unspoken beneath her words. "I'd rather not leave you wandering around alone, even if you do seem quite comfortable. Meeting all your family will be overwhelming."
She paused, her gaze warm and searching. "Would you mind waiting for me in the Fourth Heaven? Most know it as the Heaven that houses the Garden of Eden. It's beautiful and I think you'll enjoy it. Truly it's a place many Gods have tried to barter into visiting."
Her eyes were kind as usual but I couldn't shake the feeling that there was something more behind her request.
"Sure, won't there be more of our family visiting there though?" I questioned easily with a relaxed smile.
I didn't really mind. I was curious about the garden anyway. I had no idea where they planned to house me but I didn't feel any rush to find out.
She shook her head. "It's been closed to outside viewing for a while. We only open it on certain anniversaries."
"Where will we be going?"
"Up." She replied, pointing to the massive cyclone of clouds that breached the top of the sky.
Gabriel took my hand, guiding me upward.
Gravity seemed to defy natural law as Heaven itself was able to understand our intent. Our bodies floating up into the sky effortlessly.
I had been worried I was going to be forced to show my wings but it didn't seem to be a problem for now.
Together, we ascended into the bright soft clouds, the city gradually fading below as we ascended higher.
We passed multiple different layers and I was able to understand that this was like an elevator, Allowing angels to travel between floors. Nobody seemed to notice us though as Angels flew around in a frenzy.
A barrier appeared above us as we passed the third layer, preventing us from going above it briefly before Gabriel waved her hand and we were able to pass through it.
We approached what I guessed to be the entrance to the Fourth Heaven.
We finally landed and passed through the single entrance to the fourth Heaven. Our feet landed on the softest grass I had ever felt.
This whole place was insane. How God went about creating this was beyond me.
I looked around, taking in the Garden of Eden's incredible surroundings. The massive garden was more akin to a forest with the way it stretched far beyond my line of sight.
It was filled with vibrant, colourful trees and plants I didn't recognize. Exotic flowers dotted the landscape, their hues brilliant against the lush greenery.
The air itself was pure. The different aromas of flowers and trees blending into a smell that I couldn't describe. Visually, every leaf and petal seemed impossibly vivid and almost alive in a way I had never sensed before.
Funnily enough, Telperion and Laurelin felt like they would fit perfectly here. They still remained two of the most impressive trees I had ever seen.
Gabriel gave me a kind smile. "Stay here. I won't be long."
She left and I continued to admire the garden, feeling a deep, inexplicable connection to it. For a moment I simply observed, truly relaxing as my little loner heart was satisfied at the lack of anyone around. I took a deep breath.
I found myself drawn to a certain part. My feet taking me deeper into the woods.
I wandered deeper into the Garden, eventually spotting a quiet spot under a large tree filled with dark blue glowing petals. The soft grass beneath me felt almost welcoming as I settled down, crossing my legs and closing my eyes.
My head lay back and the tree itself almost seemed to welcome me.
As annoying as it was to admit it, for a brief moment my guard slipped. The guard I had put up since waking up in the Familiar Forest lowered for once.
My eyes grew heavy.
It had been a long time since I had last meditated, and I felt myself ease into a peaceful trance almost immediately. My breath slowed and the sounds around me faded, replaced by a sense of stillness.
I passively noted as strange creatures I have never seen before began to approach me.
A furry creature sat on my lap and I very nearly drifted off, surrounded by a quiet I hadn't felt in ages.
I blinked, a man was sitting crossed legged in front of me.
His eyes were observing me. My tempest Chakrams were in my hand and holy power erupted from me.
The furry creature was abruptly thrown off my lap with a surprised squeak.
The man's eyes widened almost unnoticeably.
The air shimmered with holy light that went up to cover my tempest Chakrams. He dodged and my foot was already lashing out at his leg. The man flashed back, appearing a few dozens metres from his original position.
I regained my bearings and realised where I was.
He raised an eyebrow at my lack of further attacks.
"Impressive. Not many Angels residing in heaven fight like you, your mastery of holy power and light is perhaps the level of a seraph." He compliments.
"Who are you?" I questioned, relaxing my body.
The question was casual.
"Quite distrustful aren't we? Though, in your case it makes sense." He replied, his eyes holding some respect.
{Name: Uriel}
{Title: Flame Of God, ArchAngel of wisdom}
{Race: Angel}
{Power level: 40,565}
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Note: Still deciding on the download, I've read your comments. What character would you like to see summoned?
Just a note, I get some of you were envisioning something different and may feel that it's stupid but trust me it's coming.
Kai had few opportunities in this chapter to tell Gabriel and Saint Peter who he's and/ is becoming. Kai as a character is used to keeping things close to his chest due to his deep-seated trust issues and not to mention his self-doubts for responsibility of Heaven. He wants to take some time to know Heaven better and become stronger before finally opening up.
Best laid plans and character peculiarities :-)
Again whether he wants to or not, it is coming and will be resolved very soon. Within the next dozen chapters.
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