The universe seemed to throb, as if had a heartbeat and was responding to the call with enthusiasm.
God Emperor frowned, sensing the arrival of something but couldn't quite pinpoint what it was.
Architect's lips curled into a supremely confident smile and he said. "You can be proud of yourself. You've planned for so long, split your own consciousness, lived many lives you don't even remember and studied all the divine avenues even though your main body wouldn't get any of the benefits until you reach rank 3.
You killed all your children.
You slaughtered all the rank 2s to study their paths.
You bet everything for this.
And you won."
He slowly brought his hands together and gave a small clap.
It felt like genuine appreciation. But it also simultaneously felt like mockery.
Was he admiring Thoren's resolve or was he laughing at it, calling it futile even though he seemed to be losing?
