the start of all the problems.

so, after cale killed the white star, he was resting with his family when the god of death suddenly summoned him to his realm and asked him to save another world. of course, cale refused but the god of death had a trick up his sleeve. thus making cale agree with him , after cursing him.... ,
but why were the protagonists clinging to them, and WHY ARE THERE SO MANY GODS!!!!!