'Alas, there's nothing I can do. I'm just too weak and can only borrow a bit of that little god's power. Of course, I'm very grateful for his contribution."

Kreis shook his head, his expression calm, as if he were unaware of the enormity of the transgression he had committed.

'It's a pity that in endless ages, he was the only god to come through. Otherwise, my power wouldn't be recovering so slowly."

He sighed, looking somewhat ...