For our struggle is not against flesh and blood,
but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this
world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly
realms.
Ephesians 6:12
In a bottomless cavern near
the center of the earth, a meeting was in progress. Creatures seen only in
nightmares were gathered before a monster so hideous he often frightened
himself. Principalis had once been beautiful and that knowledge was a dagger
that twisted at every glimpse of his reflection. Pain fueled his rage, but it
was this legendary rage that had earned his title as prince of North America.
His appearance was intended to terrify, but it was his voice that sizzled. Like
water droplets hitting hot grease, his voice pierced the toughest armor and
branded the ears of any who heard it.
“It’s as we thought,” he snarled. “The
Bright One has plans to demolish our empire. Call your forces. Call your
chiefs. Call the powers, authorities, rulers…I want them all on this. He cannot
have my town. It’s MY empire. My right to deceive and destroy if I wish. This
is war.”
A universe away, light
sparkled and danced like a billion electrical charges, illuminating another
meeting in progress. “So everyone is clear on the Master’s instruction?” The
voice came from a majestic creature that resembled a bronze sculpture. His
booming voice conveyed unquestioned authority. Head nods rippled around the
room from a throng of creatures that would be frightening if they didn’t
radiate with a power so great it made the air sizzle. Yet, it was power under
command. Controlled and decisive, these were not beings to be trifled with.
“Our new assignment is a city owned by the Evil One,” Dre announced. An enemy
stronghold, it’s ruled by Principalis himself. But the LORD wants it back. The
enemy will not go easily, so this will require sacrifice. But we meet his evil
with the power of Almighty Adonai. “Yes!” came the shouts. “Victory to our
God!”
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