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Galactus XII

By Karsten Naert

Novel · 43,206 words · 3 h read

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It begins
Counting is what they think I’m for, so I count them in.

Thirteen galactic days after Pope Galactus XI dies, the cardinals seal themselves inside a conclave that expels the supporters of losing candidates. Its ancient counting Engine watches their devotions and reads their ballots.

Contents

  1. I. The Empty Chair
  2. II. An Impartial Selection
  3. III. The Volunteer
  4. IV. A Majority of Friends
  5. V. The Inspectors
  6. VI. The Unavailable Man
  7. VII. The Question They Ask
  8. VIII. The Cost of Agreement
  9. IX. The Three Seals
  10. X. The Use of an Engine

Last revised 14 November 2026