After Ben used his power to turn the Guardian back into a tree, the Guardian's last words echoed with terrible weight:
"It all begins now. For a Pilor is gone, so goes the mind that was changed six times. One goes back to normal — five remain."
With his final breath, the Guardian transformed completely into a towering tree.
Rafael and Berzebit stood frozen in shock, overwhelmed by the full extent of Ben's power. But as Ben tried to move, his legs gave out beneath him, and he collapsed, fainting.
The mysterious boy appeared once again, his voice soft but firm.
"You did it again. A long journey lies ahead. You must learn more about your origin."
Ben, struggling to stay conscious, said, "I thought you told me everything I needed to know."
The boy shook his head. "No. You need to understand where Abel went after his resurrection."
As Ben slowly came back to himself, Rafael and Berzebit carefully lifted him and carried him toward the next gate. Passing through, they found a table overflowing with delicious food. Starved and exhausted, they eagerly began to eat.
Suddenly, a woman's voice called out from nearby.
"I've been waiting for you. No — actually, we've all been waiting for you, here for a very long time. We're so happy you've arrived."
The woman's eyes landed on Rafael, and she murmured quietly,
"How is he still alive?"
She spoke in a low voice to a girl nearby, hinting at a change in plans.
Ben asked the boy, "Where do you think Heaven is?"
The boy answered carefully, "I don't know for sure. Heaven isn't just the sky. It's wherever God is — with His people. That's where Abel wanted to be after his resurrection."
He continued, "After Abel returned, God knew that if Kayin saw him, he would finish the job. So God took Abel to Heaven. There, Abel met the Delibin fruit."
Ben frowned. "But how did Abel get his power? Was he normal?"
The boy replied, "There's a saying: 'What you live with, you may become. And what you torment, you become.' That's what happened. Abel was so connected to God that he began to regain the image lost by Adam."
Ben asked, "So Abel wasn't totally normal?"
"No," said the boy. "And there's a reason you're still on Earth, even though you descend from Abel. You should be in Heaven, right? So why are you here?"
He looked Ben in the eye. "Here's a direct truth: the prophecy must happen — no matter the sacrifice. You're fighting against it. People might say you're digging your own grave. But you are a destiny breaker, and you will destroy the lineage everyone is forced to follow."
Ben muttered, "That's not very encouraging. You mean I'll die?"
The boy smiled slightly. "Let me tell you who I am. I am Shinobi — your guide. I was part of the Trinity. Trust me, you will not die… or maybe you will. Hahaha."
He said mysteriously, "This is all for now. Six to go. And remember — Heaven is a place you never truly know."
Ben woke, blinking. Around him, Rafael and Berzebit lay tied up, beaten and barely alive.