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((Respectfully disagreeing with someone is something David is physically incapable of doing lol))(Respectfully is emphasized because nobody can respectfully disagree or agree with anybody ever apparently.)
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((Respectfully disagreeing with someone is something David is physically incapable of doing lol))(Respectfully is emphasized because nobody can respectfully disagree or agree with anybody ever apparently.)
“What a dreadful place” Lance said. He could barely see beyond his nose. He used Metatron powers to create a small ball of light, which he used to illuminate part of the castle. Enough that he would be able to see where he was going.They ended up in the large black castle of the Demon King, it being almost impossible to see due to absolutely no natural light slipping into the castle. It was also completely painted black because Belial wanted the extra edge, as he said, and I quote, "What kind of villain would I be if everything I had wasn't black?"
"Wow, somebody with a brain! We don't get many of those in nightmare land..." Belial said sarcastically.Lance froze, but then straightened himself.
"My apologies, let me start again"
"The idea of a paradise sounds wonderful. and I would like to hear more about how you plan to achieve such a lofty goal" Lance said.
"I have already been told that you are a villain, someone who should be stopped, killed even, but I would like to come to my own...informed decision on the matter"
"I said this before to the robot... But strong can be defined in many different ways. It can be in support, defense, or offense. Strength is a broad term, after all." Belial said, "By promising... I mean those with the most potential for growth. Any fighter with a few years of experience can tell something as simple as that." He said."Indeed" Lance said.
"Logically, your plan makes sense. at least from the general gist, I have heard."
"But I want to go deeper," Lance said, looking at Belial intently.
"My first question is this. How do you define 'promising' when you refer to people? are you looking solely for strong individuals, or is your definition a bit more complex?"
"I don't know if you noticed Lance, but I am stupidly intelligent... I can tell." Belial said."Yes...if you remove everyone but the best, then human evolution should experience quite a bit of growth, I assume"
"But...how would you gauge this potential? do you have any way to discern someone's potential, aside from accomplishments?" Lance asked.
"With a little bit of selective breeding and genetic science... 15 years at most," Belial said."I suppose you do possess smarts more than any mere human, myself included," Lance said, stroking his beard.
"what about time? how long do you think it would take for your goals to truly be complete? surely evolution can't happen overnight, even if you removed everyone but the best"
Lance looked at Belial, surprise on his face."With a little bit of selective breeding and genetic science... 15 years at most," Belial said.
"Well..." Belial was cut off by Demiurge.Lance looked at Belial, surprise on his face.
"Well, that sounds astounding. a paradise...within my lifetime!" Lance said. he couldn't help but warm up to the idea. but there was one more question he needed to ask. a question he had been avoiding since the beginning.
"and...what will you do with the rest of humanity? the people who lack the potential you seek?" Lance asked. nervousness in his voice. He was afraid of what the demon might say.
"Belial," Lance said shakily."Well..." Belial was cut off by Demiurge.
"Rory isn't matching Kill-Gaia anytime soon, my friend. The world doesn't die if he doesn't, and he isn't anytime soon... It'll most likely take 3 times the amount of time my plan will come into play."
"We were interrupted by a rude man, so forgive me for that," Belial said, scratching his head."Belial," Lance said shakily.
"I don't know what this Apoptosis is, nor what it has to with Rory. but that isn't what this discussion is about."
"What do you plan on doing with all those people?" Lance asked again.
A look of intense relief washed over Lance. he looked almost happy."We were interrupted by a rude man, so forgive me for that," Belial said, scratching his head.
"Well, they won't be dying... I'll move those who don't make the cut into a remote location, where they can live in peace. If they resist, I'll knock them out or whatever. If they continue to resist, I'll just continue to force them." He said.
"Killing won't come into play here. Lest that doesn't run by well..."
"I would only kill the people who can like... Actually stop me." Belial said, shrugging.A look of intense relief washed over Lance. he looked almost happy.
"It appears I have greatly misjudged your benevolence, Belial. Me, and many of your companions, were under the impression that you would have killed anyone who you thought was unworthy of your new world."