Chapter 56: People need to believe in something...
Xavier POV
"Reject the moon goddess?" I stared at Kurtis wide-eyed "Why would I want to do that? And what has she got to do with anything?" I asked.
"The easiest way to rise above everyone and to dominate is to believe in nothing but yourself. If you depend on some bunch of creatures and whatnot, it will limit you. Whenever a problem arises that needs critical thinking, you’d end up looking for solutions in stupid places,".
I shifted uncomfortably as I regarded him... I didn’t know what this was all about. First, I was still confused over the mysterious creatures that attacked us some hours ago and not this.
"And if I don’t agree to do it?"
"Then it’s a no deal," Kurtis shook his head sadly "I can’t be in alliance with someone who relies on deities and the supernatural. I am my own god... I am the god of my people but still, I made sure they’re all independent. They know, I have limitations to saving them, only they can save themselves,".
"People need to believe in something, Kurtis... that’s is the only way they can remain hopeful. You think if I suddenly announce to my pack that we no longer would worship the moon goddess... you think that would not cause fear and panic amongst the people?"
"I didn’t say the transition would be smooth, Xavier," Kurtis walked up to me, holding my gaze "Of course, the people would cry and wail and may even revolt or threaten to leave the pack but, once you make them see reasons why everyone should be gods to themselves, they’ll catch on,".
I shook my head as I pictured myself trying to announce to everyone in Greyhound that we would no longer serve the moon goddess. Not only would it be with raised eyebrows, a lot of people would leave.
Our pack was just recovering from experiencing, episodes of ill luck and the tide not being in our favour. Doing this now would piss the people off.
"I can’t, Kurtis," I said finally "These people have served the moon goddess for decades, learnt her ways and a bunch of things. If I do this, it’ll make them run out of patience and give them reasons to leave,".