While Max was happily holding meetings about the small details of being a Mecha Pilot, the Rebel Gods were holding a meeting about Max.
"Divine One, that being cannot be allowed to mature any further. Already, it has too much power, and it can defeat our subordinates even when outnumbered." A tiger - bodied God was explaining to the dark cloud that was the body of their leader.
[Then send the Greater Energy Beings, the ones derived directly from one of us being shattered.] The rebel God known as the Divine One scoffed.
"That is what I am saying, he can defeat them, even when they outnumber him. One on one, he farms them for their energy to strengthen himself. I believe that he is evolving in the direction of a god of devouring." The Tiger God explained.