Yotan clicked and extended their claw, a gesture Astacideas used for emphasis.0

"The phrase 'flesh and blood' refers to mortal bodies. That means, as of now, the gods are in an extremely vulnerable state."0

"So, the gods are... Ah, wait a moment…yes, I have just been advised by the priest organization that what I was about to say may be blasphemous. However, yes…however, our citizens with their sharp intellectuals will understand what I'm trying to say. You understand too, right, Reporter Yotan?"0

Suddenly, there was a disturbance at Maloko's desk. Maloko calmly looked toward the commotion, pursing their lips tightly.0

Then they slightly shook their head and said, "No, this isn't blasphemy. I'm not asking this question to disrespect the divinity of the Pantheon, but rather to share a common understanding of a more important issue. Reporter Yotan, please answer. Have the gods become...mortals?"0

Yotan answered concisely, "Yes, they have. They can now die."0

The disturbance at the desk grew louder, and a figure in priestly robes approached before getting promptly pulled away by other staff...0