So, the cult had held a Christmas celebration for all its members, exchanging gifts, having a meal, playing games, and reading verses from the Spawnism book.

Azure generally received many gifts and cards for his good behavior and for being a really nice kid—the cult's favorite, which wasn't surprising.

In the Christmas photo, everyone was smiling at the camera, hugging each other, and the one behind the camera spoke.

"Don't you think any child is missing?"

"Ah, no, I don't think so."

Azure looked away to see a black-haired boy being excluded, standing in the distance, staring at the ground as if he were about to cry at any moment.

"Wait!"

Azure interrupted the photo and walked over to the teenager, taking his hand and leading him to where the photo was, placing him next to him.

"Um, so that was the one we were missing." The cameraman murmured.