This world used to be... more malleable. Belief and magic were more prominent. But humanity shifted it. It's mostly science now. [ Mostly because mages still live and the arcane traditions still are cultivated. And with how Heavens look like- there might be even some hope for new age of gods to usher one day. ]

If the belief shapes the reality, then, in the end, it might be scientific, not mystical. [ He finishes the ward and turns around. ] The question you ask is an interesting one. I might need some more time to ponder on it.

[ If there are beings way more powerful of gods, without really- being gods. What stops them from taking this title by force? ]