Chanting loudly, his voice echoing Oh great Astaroth, heed my call, arise and be bound to my will!
What makes you think that your cult is superior?
Our power, our rituals, our knowledge... it surpasses all others. We have delved into the darkest depths of magic, unlocking forbidden secrets.
But these humans, how can we be sure they won’t just destroy us? They’re weak, stupid, and numerous.
They are indeed weak, but their weakness is also their greatest strength. Their ignorance allows them to unknowingly fulfill our desires.
And what might those desires be?
Ah, my friend, our desires are simple yet grand. We wish to bend the world to our will, to shape reality as we see fit.
So you desire power, but why? What is the ultimate goal here?
The ultimate goal, my friend, is immortality. To transcend this mortal realm and become gods among mortals.
That’s an interesting goal. But wouldn’t immortality get boring after a while?
Boredom is for the weak. We will not tire of our power, for we will have the wisdom and knowledge to appreciate every moment.
But don’t you already possess immense power? Why do you need more?
Ah, my friend, there is always room for improvement. More power means greater control, greater precision.
I shake my head, smiling slightly I think you overestimate the importance of humanity. Not all deities wish to enslave or destroy mortals. Some simply wish to live in peace.
Peace? Peace is for the weak! We are not here to live in harmony with these pitiful humans. We are here to rule over them, to dominate them!
sighs You truly have no concept of balance, do you?
Balance? Balance is for those who lack ambition, who lack vision. We are not here to seek balance, we are here to create chaos, to bring about change!
shakes head again That’s exactly the sort of thinking that leads to destruction. You would tip the scales too far one way, leaving no room for balance at all.
Balance? Ha! Balance is a naive illusion, a feeble attempt to impose order on an chaotic world.
But without some form of balance, wouldn’t your world eventually become chaotic as well? How long until your precious Astaroth turns against you?
snarls Fools! Do you truly think we have not considered this? The key to our success lies in our ability to control the forces we summon.
Control is a fickle thing, dear Viktor. Even you cannot be so arrogant as to assume you will never lose control.
You dare question my control?! You know nothing of the dark arts, nothing of the power that courses through my veins!
Oh, I understand power quite well, but true strength lies in knowing when to strike and when to hold back. Only then can you be certain of victory.
laughs mockingly Hold back? Victory is achieved through power, through domination! There is no room for weakness in this world, only conquest!