Chapter 751
“Alright, what the fuck did you guys want so badly that you couldn’t even let me have a few days to be pissed,” Ben said as he arrived, with Phixth getting most of his glare while Myriad floated to the side. “Seriously, if you know anything about mortals then you should know that plenty of us don’t like being disturbed while we’re in a bad mood.”
“I would just like the opportunity to talk, Ben,” The stone god told him.
“Well, I’m here so get talking.”
He had no intention of being polite but the deity before him paid it no mind, having expected as much from the beginning as he brought forth a chair to take a seat, trying to look softer for the angry mortal.
“I know you’re unhappy-”
“Wow, excellent fucking detective work on your part.”
“And I understand why,” He sighed. “But all of us are just trying to do the best we can. I’m trying to do the best I can. I’ve in essence been put in charge of leading discussions involving you for a while now for the simple reason I’m impartial to your actions in a way so many others up here aren’t, either loving or hating you, and tied into that is the greater need to look at the world as a whole. There’s no way to make everyone happy with everything we do, the goal is usually more to keep anyone from being completely miserable.”
“Failed a bit on that front, didn’t you? Of course, what do I matter? I’m just some lowly fucking mortal, not worthy of the consideration of all you high and mighty gods that so graciously rule this doomed world.”
The sarcasm was thick in his voice but again Phixth ignored it, looking Ben in the eyes. “Yes, we have failed you there but I’d like you to try and understand why. Regardless of what some of the more vocal gods might say in the matter, Ben, I actually do feel a decent level of respect for you. In your time here you’ve worked hard, harder than most and your skills and talent have blossomed exceptionally under your efforts, but you’re just one man. Through the growth exploits you’ve found for yourself you’ll grow even farther but you could also use that potential to help others go beyond their limits as well. No one can force you into it Ben but I’m asking you. Please, help the contenders and the third tiers of the world grow.”