CH874

“So, I guess I should probably ask now before it matters. How many people already know I’m a third tier? Has some announcement been made about it?” Ben asked the gods as the night wore on, all of them still looking exhausted from the conversations before and leaving Myriad to answer.

“I personally haven’t made the rest of my believers aware, considering how many live in town with you and in Anailia too, I’d assumed you’d want some privacy on the matter until you’d said otherwise.”

“I do, thanks.”

“No problem, however I also wouldn’t be surprised if the matter comes out of your hands. All of the gods are aware and they all have opinions on it, let’s be clear on that. I wouldn’t be shocked if at least a few of some of their more core believers are already aware, especially the ones you have your problems with.”

“Mmh, fair. Do you think I should expect some trouble then?”

“I don’t see how you could,” Helori shrugged. “Your authority is higher than any of theirs now and it’s not even close, although I suppose I could see some with slightly stronger values having words for you. If anyone tries anything then just make the difference between you clear and be done with it.”

“Or, you could attempt to deal with it after consulting me,” Myriad cut in. “I’d rather not learn secondhand how you think it would be appropriate to deal with it.”

“God, the lack of trust hurts so much.”

“I’ve watched you blow up Eneth’s church.”

“Yeah, and? What does that have to do with anything?”

“It’s the fact that you don’t know that’s the problem, but… Oh, that’s interesting?”

“Hmm? What?”

“Hopefully, something that will be enough of a shock to you to make up for all you put me through. You should go down and wake up. Probably wake Thera as well.”

“…Am I about to be murdered down there?”

“Ha, not this time, although perhaps that would be less shocking.”

Narrowing his eyes, Ben considered just reading the cube’s mind before thinking better of it. If it was dangerous then Myriad would have let him know and since it seemed like he’d see soon enough himself, he could let his god have his surprise.

And if it’s bad enough I’ll just go get revenge, nice and easy. He told himself as he dropped his mind down to a lower layer of reality, feeling well-rested as he gently started shaking Thera awake.

“Mmh, what?” Thera groaned, keeping her eyes shut.

“Think we might need to get up.”

“It feels too early and I don’t even smell breakfast yet.”

“Yeah, and I’ll get on that but Myriad said there’s something going on and he told me to wake you too.”

“Are we going to die?”

“He said no.”

“Then can I go back to sleep and you can deal with it?”

“What?” He teased. “Thera ignoring the will of a god? That’s not like you.”

“Ugh, that’s because you’re a bad influence on me,” She said as she finally opened her eyes. “Plus, I think you reaching the third tier might have permanently shaken my faith.”

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“That sounds hurtful.”

“Did reaching that tier make you feel worthy of being worshiped?”

“No, but that’s a trick question, no gods are really worthy of worship. So, are you getting up?”

“Ugh, fine.”

It was nothing in their room at least, nor the living room either. The kitchen was untouched and so was the washroom, with few options left as they looked between each other.

“Can’t your god tell you what we’re supposed to be looking for? This is starting to feel spooky and if I find out we have someone living in our walls or something then I’m going to lose it.”