Second Rise of the Elwood Family [VII] {The Stars Seek Compensation}

"Champion or not, working above the means of your Rena is a crime. A toll must be paid," the... thing in front of Lucius boomed, its voice identical to his as well.

To say the least, Lucius was completely caught in a daze, unable to process what was going on.

"The punishment for this crime would normally be your life. But yours is one of greater destiny. As my champion, I cannot snuff you out before you carry out my will," the thing continued.

"God... you're a god?" Lucius stuttered, more to himself than to the entity in front of him.

"No gods exist," the thing replied dismissively before walking around Lucius, assessing his body with great scrutiny.

It felt uncanny to have something so eerily similar to him inspect him. However, their mannerisms and presence couldn't be worlds apart, so the illusion was somewhat incomplete.