Ch. 161Lifespan
Key Plot Points and Events
- Morty and Tzeentch are trapped in the Divine Spirit Bureau. Tzeentch has only three hours to live.
- Morty seals the building and sends a mass message to his followers, offering them the chance to become true gods and extend their lifespan by killing the Pope.
- Saladin, commanding the Flymen fleet, receives Morty's message but remains skeptical. He decides to send a quarter of his forces to protect the Divine Spirit Bureau and dispatch squads to kill the Pope and find Nomartin.
Character Developments
- Morty: Shows strategic thinking by using his followers' desire for longevity to create a distraction and gain time.
- Tzeentch: Weakened and nearing death, but still a significant force due to his divine nature.
- Saladin: Demonstrates strategic thinking and self-preservation instincts, choosing to protect himself and his fleet rather than blindly following Morty's orders.
Significant Themes
- Longevity and the desire for a longer lifespan, which drives the Flymen's actions.
- Self-preservation and survival, shown by both Morty and Saladin.
- Manipulation and deception, as Morty uses his followers to create a diversion.
Character Interactions
- Morty and Tzeentch: Their interaction is brief but tense, with Morty trying to save Tzeentch to gain more time.
- Saladin and his fleet: Saladin makes strategic decisions, prioritizing his fleet's safety and his own survival over following Morty's orders.
- Morty and his followers: Morty manipulates his followers, offering them the chance to become true gods and extend their lifespan in exchange for killing the Pope.