Bab 1378: The Champions

Mendax thought he would be jumping from joy upon hearing about his rank until he remembered that Hao Xuan did not have anything to compare it to.

He paused midstride to look him in the eye while continuing the explanation.

"I don't think you understand just how great of a privilege it is to be a subject of The Nine. I admit the line separating the Lower Gods and the Higher Gods is vague, yes, but they are nothing compared to the 'Great Old Ones' who have been around since before most of the mortal races existed."

"But the Nine are to the Great Old Ones what Zeus and Odin are to the mortals. Do you understand? Even a mere follower of the Nine is on par with the Champions of the 'Great Old Ones' but you as a Servant will be above them!"

Only when he saw some shocking realization in his eyes did Mendax step away.