Maria Boutonnière was also known as the Holy Mother that led the Third Revelation was to be known as an extreme religious cult that killed Nether users and Nephalems indiscriminately. Only a few people knew the full story and background of Maria Boutonnière. But what was well known about her is that she is a murderess of many of the Royal Nephalem Order. Some say she killed at least 100 nephalems, but even that is an inflammatory estimation as many killed in her name and in the name of God.

Maria was on stage wearing a casual white dress, giving a speech about family and unity, “Jamais Cascio once wrote, ‘Resilience is all about being able to overcome the unexpected. Sustainability is about survival. The goal of resilience is to thrive.’ When I lost everything, I thought that was it for me. The world can be a cold and ruthless mistress, she said. And I agreed. I couldn’t argue with her. My whole life, I was a punching bag. My mother and others… I was complacent to my surroundings, and when I found the strength to fight back, the world fought harder to put me back down.”

Peering out in the audience, Maria sees and recognizes the four cautious wolf girls. She gives a snarky smile when he sees a teary-eyed Natalia, “I might not look like an intimidating, imposing figure. I am barely five feet tall, no more than a hundred pounds. But never really judge a book by its cover. And that goes hand in hand with one’s beauty.” Maria winks at Nether Elite.

“Oh, you motherfucker…” Ryoko uttered underneath her breath.

“Okay, Natty. That is your queue…” Kayla whispered to Natalia, but she doesn’t respond as tears rolled down her face.

“My number one fan, Suerte, who made us this delicious no-bake cherry cheesecake before we all came here — where are you, sweetie?” Maria beckoned.

Suerte makes herself known as she waves at Maria, then the same fair-skinned wolfdog kemonomimi having waist-length platinum blonde and reddish-brown hair with big red-violet eyes they met weeks earlier, runs on stage and hugs Maria.

Maria then picks her up and addresses the audience, “Proverbs 31:30, Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. Now, what does that mean? Beauty fades with age, so if you are more concerned with your outer appearance, you will be unhappy when the wrinkles come, and the number on the scale goes up. In fact, did you know that your body may show the beginning signs of aging as early as age twenty?

“That is why God wants us to ‘fear’ Him. That doesn't mean to be afraid of Him but rather to be in awe of Him and all that He has done. Let me put it to you this way. If you stand two girls next to each other and one is Miss Teen USA whose beauty is limited to physical attraction, and the other young lady is a more average-looking girl who loves the Lord more than anything, she is the more beautiful girl in the eyes of God.”

“Hold up… I know this bitch ain’t talking about us!” Ryoko cursed as the Nether Elite approaches the stage, while many others in the audience are noticing them.

Even now, Maria ignores them as she continues speaking, “Now, this little girl here ties into everything I’m saying to you all. And now, unfortunately, she’s not mine. But she belongs to a couple of people who are truly blessed to have her in their lives. They did not expect this beautiful creature to come into their lives and change everything that was going on. And yes, what her father had planned was… not best for him or anyone… Just like me…” Maria tried to hold back some of the tears as she reminisced about her past, “I had friends… I had a wonderful career… I was chosen by the heavens to fulfill my destiny…

“I loved a man once, despite how I treated him… We even had a kid together… And I gave all of that up… Until one day, that same man found me again, and I knew for certain he was going to end my life. I mean, I wanted him to end my life. But he didn’t… we both have hurt one another for years, and we were both exhausted by our devious behavior. I wish now I could tell him that I was sorry, and I have forgiven what he’d done to me out of retaliation…”

The audience was shocked as they murmured between themselves.

With a deep breath, Maria concluded her story, “Days later, I was met by the Emperor of the Nether himself, and he introduced me to Suerte here. And day by day, I started to see the beauty that was inside her. Afterward, I started to see the world differently! Her strength, her wittiness, and also her courage inspired me to be a better woman reminded me once of my own daughter. In the end, Suerte, you became my best friend!”

The audience rose to her feet and gave a standing ovation to her persuasive speech. So moving and powerful, even Natalia, she started to cry. The rest of the Nether Elite notices this.

Maria notices this too as he acted upon it, as the audience began to wind down, “Sadly, not everyone saw this as a positive. The man that I have grown to love still hates me. The world still hates me, and I’m grateful that they do.” Maria expressing great sorrow as the audience empathized with her.

“I don’t want them to forget what I have done. We should never forget the monsters who walk among us. But nothing lasts forever. Everything changes, and I hope everyone sees the good in me…” Maria even snuggled with Suerte as this made the little wolfdog girl giggle. “Just like I hope everyone sees the good in you one day, Fate.”

This made Natalia shutter as her legs buckled.

Kayla realized right then and there if the shining star of Nether Elite wasn’t going to get things done, then she will, “Oh, for fuck sake!” She yelled while approaching the stage.

“Anderson, don’t!” Ayeka urged, but it was too late.

“MARIA BOUTONNIÈRE, WE HAVE A WARRANT FOR YOUR ARREST FOR HIGH TREASON, CONSPIRACY, MURDER, KIDNAPPING, AND CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY!” Kayla yelled, presenting the document.