Candice is terrified right now. Even as a Biological Magos who can fully control her body's hormonal secretions, she is simply terrified.
If asked what she fears, Candice wouldn't dare say; she fears that if she spoke it aloud, she would end up just like Hogg. The Magos, well-versed in the art of survival, remains silent, hoping the entire world forgets her—the more thoroughly, the better.
Watching Hogg being beaten by both the Master of Mankind and Storm Malcador, Candice thinks for the first time that the C'tan are not omnipotent—at least, not this piece-of-trash C'tan, Hogg.
After ten thousand years of prayer, the Master of Mankind has transcended the mortal realm. As the greatest being in the world, it is no longer a matter of "invincibility" written on his face; rather, his face has grown upon invincibility itself.
Although he still cannot leave the Golden Throne and must remain tethered by a cable behind his back, the Master of Mankind does not care. He only wants to beat this dog-thing into a pulp; otherwise, the hatred in his heart will not be quelled.
"Damn Yellow Weasel, didn't you say you couldn't leave the Golden Toilet? You actually lied to me! You are despicable and shameless! If you have the guts, put me down! I, Hogg Menethil, am not afraid of you!"
Hogg's shouting only draws an even more violent beating from the pair. Regardless, they know this guy is thick-skinned and impossible to kill, so they use every trick in the book.
The unfortunate Hogg cannot use a shred of his power. Just like the old predecessor, the Void Dragon, the Master of Mankind has long since used his invincible psychic powers to restrain him. He can only be pinned down and beaten by the two old-timers—or, more accurately,