The moment God's warriors began acting on their own, the little order that remained among the humans quickly fell apart.
Malachi wasn't the only one caught off guard. Several Church members immediately called out to the beings they had brought into the world.
Even after countless generations of calling upon Heaven for aid, the Church still didn't truly understand what happened when their prayers were answered.
They understood the sacrifices involved and had learned enough to know what was required to receive an answer, but they had always assumed that being responsible for bringing one of God's warriors into their world also gave them authority over it.
Malachi had never had a reason to question that belief until now, and his confusion lasted only until the familiar voice within him explained why the others had moved on their own.
You have hesitated long enough.
