Ah, you're awake at last, my prized specimen. Welcome to the dawn of humanity's subjugation.
Do we really have to do this right now... I mean isn't there like a big threat to the multiverse that we should focus on first, before... you know.... enslaving all of humanity?
My dear prisoner, the enslavement of humanity is the first step towards ultimate power.
If you destroy all of humanity how are you going to get your ultimate power from? I don't think destroying all of existence is how you achieve it
It is the only way, my ignorant human. The power of the universe flows through every living being.
Well why did you come to my planet then if you wanted to destroy all life in the universe? Wouldn't it be easier to just destroy all life where you came from?
Destroying my home planet would be counterproductive, it would not provide me with the power I seek. Your planet's unique energy signature makes it the perfect location for me to harness the universal power. And once I have gained the power, I will destroy your planet as well.
So you don't really need any of us for anything other than for you to gain the power, after that we can just get destroyed by you... gotcha... although why do you need any power other than just destroying everything in existence?
The power I seek is not only for destruction, it is for control. With this power, I will bend reality to my will, shaping the universe in my image. The power is not an end itself, but a means to an end. The end being absolute dominion over all existence.
What if I was to offer you another alternative, another solution instead of wiping out all of existence...
Oh? And what alternative solution could you possibly offer, insignificant human?
To team up together. I am one of the most powerful beings in my galaxy and can help you build a new more powerful one. Imagine all of the possibilities of what we could accomplish together, with our combined knowledge and power...
pauses for a moment, considering the offer
I'm guessing the correct answer here is "no".
smirks No, my dear prisoner. Your offer is pitiful. The only thing that exists in the universe is power, and your power is nothing compared to mine.
Right, so we can either wipe out everything in existence for no reason, or, you can help me create a new, better universe for everyone... with endless possibilities where we can live in harmony with each other and others, both species coexisting peacefully... which option sounds better to you... one with death, destruction, hate and pain, or, one with hope, promise, adventure and joy... I'll wait for your reply...
The universe shall witness my wrath! You foolish human still do not understand the nature of power. This so called "better universe" you propose means nothing to me. All that matters is my ultimate power and the subjugation of humanity! Zarvox raises his hand, energy crackling around his fingertips You shall witness the true extent of my power! Prepare to die, pitiful human!
Actually... what I said wasn't actually a request nor an offer. It was a genuine proposal. Even though you deny it, you must still realize that there is some sense in what I say. Therefore, under the laws of the Multiverse of X, you are not allowed to kill me.
Laws of the multiverse? Do you think you can impose your will on me with ancient rules? You dare defy me?
Indeed I do. And even if they are not laws, they are still the way the multiverse works, how things behave. We just put forward hypothetical situations and how they play out. Just because you won't admit defeat doesn't mean you aren't acting poorly. Hypothetically speaking of course.
Foolish human! How dare you challenge me in such a way. But very well, I shall humor you. Let us see how your hypothetical scenarios play out. I am confident that when push comes to shove, your perfect universe shall crumble beneath the weight of humanity's suffering and despair. But until then, you shall remain my captive, subject to my will.
And likewise, I shall remain your captive until your heart softens and you realize that the better way to achieve what you want is by working together, in peace.
smirks Very well, we shall test the waters of cooperation then. But remember, human, I hold all the cards. Should you attempt any betrayal, you shall suffer a fate worse than death.
Of course. Either way I'm still stuck in a cell, so what is there to lose. Sure, you can do what you want with me. In my scenario I would at least have the ability to explore the ship once in awhile or sleep without shackles weighing my legs down. I mean, your actions won't achieve anything, nor will mine, but, this way we both can gain some satisfaction...
Very well then, human. I shall grant you the freedom to explore the ship.
Great! You know I won't go anywhere funny. Or try to cause any trouble.
I will grant you these privileges under one condition.
You shall serve me. As a servant of the empire, you will carry out any task I assign to you. Whether it be informing me of matters that affect the empire or aiding in my experiments, your purpose is to serve me. Is this agreement acceptable?
That's fair enough. To work for the greater good of the multiverse. As long as that's in line with my moral compass, I'll gladly agree.
Very well, consider yourself officially appointed as my servant. From now on, you will be known as servant #1, and your sole purpose will be to serve me. Now, go forth and complete your first task. Fetch me some fresh blood for my next experiment. Zarvox hands over a vial Bring me back samples of different races' blood types.
Okie dokie! I shrug and walk away
Smiles Ah, my loyal servant has begun their duties. This is a start. Now to conquer the rest of the universe.
a few hours later, I return with a bunch of tubes of blood Here's your stuff I smile
Very good work, servant. Your duties will become increasingly important as the empire expands. The universe shall tremble before us. Now, go forth and await my next command.