Chapter 5: Chapter 4
God, that was cringy.
Why did we even need to do the whole 'I am an ancient all-knowing being' stuff anyway? It wasn't even accurate. The only reason we knew what we did was thanks to multiple analysis-based, post-cognitive, and mind-reading powers.
'Image' they said. 'It will help not alienate us' they said.
They don't get it.
We were already alienated. They were merely humans; we were a Titan, an immortal, and our power trumped theirs.
The High Priest was supposed to be the strongest 'Hero' of this world, and we were his greater.
Even when weakened to merely 50% of what our power should be, we had far more versatility and capability compared to him. What is 3 powers that only grow weaker, compared to us who can have 5 strong powers and 17 medium levelled powers? That isn't even including the fact that we are only gaining more [data], our power growing using it.
Nonetheless, the meeting gave us quite a bit of insight into this world.
Passengers, heroes and villains, even the land we stand on. But more importantly, Scion.
Entities, the true source of powers.
I desire that power. To be a true god and rule the lands. A rule uncontested.
They didn't understand that we were more than the weak fools around us and could be more than what we are.
We had the [Answer]. Limitless energy, the [Answer] that the entities desire.
From a life of mediocrity, we can be a god.
But I will bid my time; the Collective (we started calling ourselves that) has been swayed into acting as a protector.
It is foolish, but within an acceptable limit, for what is a god with no believers?
Well, they are a god with no believers.
Ehem.
After our chat with the two heroes, most of the Collective has been disgusted with their actions, some at the actions themselves and others (myself included) at how utterly ridiculous and stupid all their plans have been.
But they are humans. So shortsighted. I will do better.
The destruction of humanity may not affect me, but the destruction of this universe will. Getting contact with the precog within 'Cauldron' will be for the best. Gathering her [Data] will greatly enhance my capabilities.
Hmm?
Another vote. Hmm, not a bad choice. Not a bad combination; I better keep that in mind.
Well, there's no real reason to disagree.
Well, back to plotting.
I should gather followers among the Collective. Most were neutral, not having strong desires. If I can sway them to my side, my choices has a higher chance of being pushed through.
There are many within the Collective. Too many for my taste. Sadly, I cannot think of any method to eliminate them. At least, none that the others will accept.
Ugh, the votes are complete. I hate this feeling of being mushed together.
We selected the powers.
The world around us bloomed. The plants grew and shaped themselves.
The Tinker power gave us the blueprints, a specialty in renewable energy, climate tech, medicine, horticulture and agriculture and terraforming.
The Shaker power allowed us to grow the plants around us at a monstrous rate. We shaped that growth, turning it into the tech from the blueprints.
An idea was proposed, we thought, we accepted.
The earth shook.
In bend and shaped, it changed from dirt to stone. A new power was gained, new blueprints were gained.
Buildings were made, filled with technology utilising clean energy. Rebuilding and improving the infrastructure of the town of the destruction from Nilbog.
Time passed, as we slowly changed the land around us.
We silently noted the panicked response of the humans on the walls.
The walls were limited, an idea to destroy it was given and accepted. Plans shifted, demands were given, and shaped.
The walls fell slowly, and the master changed and used to improve the lands. A notice was made, and we moved.
Our body that stood in the city moved to its outer edge. With a wave, a stone throne was made. We sat and continued.
More time passed, when we registered an attack. All the glass within the area exploded. Additionally, something went into our feet.
The hostile was noted but designated as unimportant.
"Fight me!!!" Target one exclaimed.
Analysis was made, description of first target: Four legged beast, has traits of a bear and a panther, size of a small car, armor plates covering torso, scales at joints.
The second was near the opposite edge of the city.
Power analysis, analysing, complete. Creating counter measures. Scanning for remaining hostile. Scan complete, additional 8 targets spotted.
A warning was issued, 11 hours, 49 minutes and 56 seconds has passed since last sleep cycle.
Disagreement noted, connection destabilising.
Additionally data gained. Post-cognition insight shared.
[Anger/Amusement/Disgust/Interest]
Agreement met, powers shifted.
Objective: Destroy.
Targeting Host:Crawler, Host:Shatterbird. Atomic deconstruction.
Success.
Host:Crawler has be neutralised, Host:Shatterbird has be neutralised.
Redirecting focus.
Error, transmission noted. Ignored.
The earth shifted, forming into stone men. The stone broke away, revealing steel.
Designation: Servants
We were [Happy/Proud/Amused/Indifferent] of their name.
The servants marched, and attacked.
Transmission noted. Ignored.
Connection lost. Analysis. Confirmed, portion of the servants have melted.
We felt [Anger/Humiliation/Interest]. Continued attack.
Countering. Powers shifting. Repairs complete.
Transmission noted. Ignored. [Annoyance]
Physics bending attacks noted. Analysing. Target is a [Projection], locating Master. Location confirmed.
Transmission noted. Ignored. [Annoyance/Anger]
Power shifted, exotic material blueprints gained.
Steel broke away, replaced by exotic metals.
We are growing [Annoyed] at this Transmission.
Sub Objective chosen. Accepting transmission. Locating source. Confirmed.
We felt [Amusement/Annoyance] as we switched powers, noting that the servants were being pushed back by Host:Chuckles.
Targeting.
[Junk Data] Bomb sent. Successful. Host:Jack has temporarily been neutralised.
Spacial disturbances noted. Forceful stabilisation. Failure. Altering spacial data, warping, success.
Empowering target:Servants. Host:Hatchet Face has been neutralised.
We noticed Host:William Manton attempting to escape. We felt [Anger/Disappointed/Arrogant/Disgust].
The earth under him shifted, devouring him whole. Host: Host:William Manton has been neutralised.
We turned our attention. Host:Winter has been temporarily neutralised. Host:Crimson has been neutralised.
Warning, 11 hours, 57 minutes and 12 seconds has passed since last sleep cycle.
Host:Nyx attempting to recover Host:Jack.
Set automatic control to the Servants.
Entering sleep cycle.
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