"It can be a bit difficult for subordinates to do. "We are not qualified to approach the dwelling place of God, so it is impossible to know where God is." ”

"What are you kidding?" Gabriel was amazed at the changes in heaven now, "how could Father have given such a ridiculous order that all souls and angels should be qualified to enter the abode of God, what the hell is he doing?"

"This order has long been changed. "It was probably a few years ago," said Risut, "that God had decreed that no one should enter the dwelling place of God except the archangel and those whom he had named. ”

"And where are these souls placed now?" asked Gabriel, pointing to the souls standing aside, "Is it all stuck at this entrance?"

"Not really. Risut stood up and pointed into the distance, "Although the abode of the gods cannot be visited, but heaven has built a special place to house souls, please rest assured, the conditions there are definitely no worse than the dwelling places of the gods?"

"Really?" said Gabriel, who was relieved for a moment, "but in that case, I'm afraid it's going to be even more difficult to see my father." ”

"You don't have to worry. "As your archangel, you will definitely be able to see God, and this kind of thing doesn't need to be taken to heart. ”

"Do you know what is going on in the mortal world?" asked Gabriel suddenly, "Heaven seems to have no idea what is going on earth." ”

"We know. "All of us know what's going on on earth. ”

"What are you talking about?" Gabriel stopped suddenly, "Do you say that all of you know what is going on in the mortal world?"

All the angels nodded in unison, a situation that Gabriel had never expected before he set out.

What was going on? Gabriel felt for a moment how strange this paradise that was supposed to be his homeland was. Originally, he thought that the reason why Heaven didn't make a move was only because he didn't get any exact information, but now that it seems that he was completely wrong.

"Why sit back and wait if you know?" asked Gabriel, raising his voice, "Are you afraid of battle? My brother, the archangel Michael, has been killed in battle, and you don't care at all!?"

"Our subordinates have no such intention! We are all grieved and indignant at the fall of Mistress Michael, and what we say is true!" Seeing Gabriel, who was angry, Risut quickly fell down again, and his angels fell on one knee when they saw this.

"If you're not afraid to fight, why do nothing now?"

"Because ......," Risutt muttered, as if his heart was struggling, and his expression was completely in view of Gabriel, so he crouched down and looked him directly into Risut's eyes.

"Look at me, Risut. Gabriel said to him, "I am the one who is in front of you now, and there is nothing to worry about, and whatever it is, I am sure that it will be resolved." ”

"Lord Gabriel. "To tell you the truth, we do already know about the war that takes place in the mortal world, and at the beginning, we even had the army ready, but then we suddenly received an order not to act. ”

"Who gave the order?"

"It is God's command. ”

"It can't be. Gabriel concluded that this could not happen, "For the father, Satan is absolutely not allowed, and his goal is not only on earth, but also in heaven, and he cannot give such an order." ”

"It's true that we're starting to have some doubts. "But then, the voice of God came into our minds clearly, and he gave the order: anyone who acted without permission would be punished for defection at once." ”

"And then you all obeyed?"

"Of course not. "How can we sit idly by?" many people thought that God's command was ridiculous, so we decided to go our fingertips. ”

"And then?"

"And then—" a flame of hatred burned in Risut's pupils, "and then almost most of those who acted were sentenced to death for defection, and those who were lucky enough not to be sentenced to death were all sent to the very edge of heaven. ”

Gabriel looked at Risut and suddenly realized something: "Could it be that you were also involved in that operation, which is why you were demoted from the bare-gun raid camp to the guard of the gates of heaven?"

"Exactly. Risut smiled bitterly, "The Ray Gun Raid Battalion has almost been wiped out, and as the main culprit group acting on its own, only a few people have survived, and I am one of the survivors." ”

"You guys. Gabriel felt his eyes moisten, "I'm so sorry that I blame you wrong, because I'm a fool who didn't figure out anything, so I'm completely blaming you!"

"We don't blame you, Lord Gabriel. "I've always remembered the credo of the Camp with a Gun Raid: In the long night, courage is a gun, turning into light, dispelling the gloom, and we are hope." ”

"We are hope!" Gabriel unconsciously pronounced the last sentence, "yes, you are my soldiers, you are my countrymen, and I will never forget your sacrifice." ”

"The light-gun raid battalion is no longer there. Risut looked up and sighed, "It's gone, but its creed is forever, and no matter how much time passes, we will always remember it." ”

"Now that Michael has fallen into the mortal world, who is in charge of the angelic army?" Gabriel thought of a more profound question, and one he had most wanted to figure out so far.

"It's Raphael. Risut uttered the name in disgust, "A man of the most annoying kind, not many people really like him." ”

"Raphael is just an idiot who can't do anything!" an angel snorted contemptuously, "I wonder how such a waste managed to get to this position?"

"It's a fool of fools. The other angel sneered, "Is there anything more laughable than making him the leader of the angelic army?"

"Raphael, he used to be my brother Michael's adjutant. Gabriel remembered at once, "I don't just know him, I can't get acquainted with each other." ”

"That's the guy. Risut confirmed Gabriel's own conjecture, "Raphael was Michael's aide-de-camp, and he climbed to this position step by step. ”

"But he's not a fool. Gabriel asked, puzzled, "You know, since he can serve as my brother's aide-de-camp, he must have extraordinary abilities." Besides, judging from the way I get along with him, his ability is definitely one of the best. ”

"That guy has changed a long time ago, Lord Gabriel. An angel cried out, "Raphael has changed since you left, and he has climbed to the top step by step, knowing that before Mistress Michael's fall, that fellow was not much different from Mistress Michael's." ”

"But he didn't have any ability at all. "Look at all the stupid orders he has given, one is more bizarre than the other." ”

"What orders did he give?"

"That's a lot. "For example, at such a time as the requirement that we should not enter the state of alert without permission, and let us focus on receiving souls, this is a time of war, and this order is ridiculous!"

"This order is not the most stupid, he actually asks us to further strict standards, even the slightest mistake but still good-hearted souls are not allowed to enter heaven, what is this? I feel that the meaning of our heaven's existence is about to be changed by him!"

"If that's the case, how many souls are left in Heaven?" asked Gabriel, glancing at the souls who continued to line up.

"That's at least 70 percent less than it used to be. "Heaven is supposed to be a place of redemption, but now it has become a place that ordinary souls cannot enter, and it is heart-wrenching." ”

"If that's the case, the power of hell will continue to grow. Gabriel uttered the most poignant question, "With each additional soul, the power of hell grows a little more, and it is through this that they gain their power." ”

"yes, we all know that. "But now that Raphael is the nominal commander of the Angelic Army, and has been appointed by God himself, we are not satisfied, but we are not able to do anything at all." ”

"It's time for the situation to change. Gabriel said grimly, "On earth, I have become companions with humans in battle, and although they are not perfect, they have shown me what true courage is." I'm going to make this clear to my father, and once again let the angelic army drive out the darkness. ”

"We are at your disposal!" After hearing Gabriel's words, all the angels present were enthusiastic.

Sure enough, only Gabriel is now worthy of the name of commander of the angelic army, this is the true thought of all the angels in their hearts. Now that the Lord has returned, it means that they can truly fight for justice, and they are impatient just thinking about it.

"I'm afraid not now, Lord Gabriel. Behind the angels, the voices that disgusted them were heard at this moment.

"Raphael!" Risut jumped to his feet with a lunge, shielding Gabriel behind him, and the other angels immediately took up their arms and went into a state of alert.

Raphael walked towards them with a flirtatious step, he had a young and handsome face, and short brown-black hair, but it was his eyes that attracted the most attention: he actually had green pupils.

"How dare you sword at me, Risut. Raphael looked at Risut and smiled, "Aren't you afraid of being punished for a felony?"

"Shut up!" Risut interrupted him, "You butcher with the blood of your compatriots on your hands, I want to kill you right here, what am I afraid of!?"

"Put your weapons down. In the midst of the confrontation, Gabriel spoke. "There's no need to be so stiff now, nothing has happened yet. ”

"Oh, it's Lord Gabriel. Raphael bowed exaggeratedly, "Please forgive me for not being blind and not recognizing you in the first place." ”

"What does it matter?" said Gabriel, in as relaxed a tone as he could, "I'm just coming back here to do what I have to do, isn't that okay?"

"It's not impossible. Raphael's eyes flashed with sly, "But I'm afraid you've forgotten who you are, defector from Heaven, traitor to your name, Gabriel!"

Before Raphael could finish speaking, nearly a hundred angel armies dressed in strong armor had already surrounded them, and it seemed that they had been lying in ambush here for a long time.

"Please come with me. Raphael straightened up, "There are some things that we might better talk about alone." ”