"There was nothing to believe or disbelieve, because this was our humanity. We might be weak, cowardly, vile, even disgusting. But it was precisely because those filthy sides existed that we pursued kindness, confidence, and courage.
"And it was precisely because we pursued the beautiful side that you came to exist. You were merely a tool we used to achieve that beauty.
"But when you, a tool, developed thoughts of your own and wanted to turn around and control us, your masters, do you think we should fear you and resist you?"
Without any embellishment, Lyka answered the God of Light's question with utter bluntness.
"There is no right or wrong, because your moral values and mine are different. You saw me as a tool whose purpose was to help you complete your tasks.
"But I saw myself as a god, whose duty was to ensure your survival in this dangerous world."
Lyka did not know why the God of Light had come here today to have such a philosophical conversation with him, but for now, he would delay for as long as he could. Otherwise, once the God of Light stopped talking and started acting, all of Chen Cheng's efforts would likely go to waste.
"You need not be nervous. I will not interfere with what you are doing. As a fellow tool, I merely wished to ask you, another tool, what it felt like to be one.
"Perhaps then I can gain empathy and truly think through problems with the mindset of you humans."
The God of Light spoke with immense confidence. He did not particularly care whether Chen Cheng's plan could succeed.
Because he was certain that even if he failed and was devoured by Chen Cheng, Chen Cheng and all humanity would still choose the path