[God]
William had never conceived of such a being in his knowledge,
even in the Old World, the highest existence in the Source Epidemic Area was only referred to as the "Plague Master."
The Plague Masters were not as aloof and elusive as the so-called gods, nor did they require the afflicted to place shrines of the plague in their homes for daily worship.
They administered much like small nations would, prioritizing the elite cultivation of every potent Patient. And Plague Masters like the Duke mingled daily with merchants, attending events in various Neutral Cities, big and small.
The first time William truly grasped the concept of gods was when Yi Chen shared his real memories while en route to the Tenth Abyss,
As a child, Yi Chen often got into trouble; the dark room served as his second home.
Getting used to the darkness, silence, and solitude, Yi Chen unexpectedly found a Hidden Compartment in the cramped, sealed space that even the Orphanage staff were unaware of.
