Chapter 32. The Death of the Gods

Hovar was irritated by the intrusion, but refused to back down.

"Come on!" He shouted in command, but Calleb put his hand on his shoulder.

"Brother! This can only be done once. If the gods aren't all gathered..."

"I'm going after them, and if Giovanna gets in my way again, I'll kill her too! We can't back down. The humans couldn't get in here again!"

"Humans make no difference in this battle..."

Hovar smiled mysteriously.

"Do you think I'd bring a crowd of them if they weren't useful?"

Calleb made a hand gesture to show that he still didn't understand and Hovar took an impatient breath.

"You're stupid! Why do you think the gods need them?" He gestured to the gods who were following their conversation with interest but without concern. "Because worshipping them releases energy! And I made them trust that since I'm the son o