Unraveling the Conspiracy: Layers of Deceit
Alistair's initial skepticism began to erode as he meticulously examined the gospel. The inconsistencies weren't mere scribal errors; they were deliberate alterations, carefully woven into the text to obscure a deeper, more unsettling truth. Each discrepancy he unearthed felt like peeling back a layer of skin, revealing the raw, pulsating wound of a centuries-old deception.
The conspiracy wasn't confined to the gospel itself. Alistair discovered coded messages hidden within the Vatican's archives, referencing a secret society known as the 'Custodians.' This clandestine group, it seemed, had dedicated itself to suppressing the gospel's revelations, manipulating historical events to maintain their grip on religious power. The deeper Alistair dug, the more he realized he was not just uncovering a secret, but challenging an institution.