Esper Harem in the Apocalypse

Chapter 951  Duty as the Lord

Once again, Rudyʼs demeanor remained unyielding, his body language resolute. He calmly reiterated, ”Doing such a thing would be like playing god.”

George, increasingly agitated by Rudyʼs unwavering stance, could no longer contain his frustration. His face reddened, his fists clenched at his sides, and his voice thundered through the cosmic expanse. ”Iʼm trying to make this world better!” He bellowed. ”Itʼs my dream, and Iʼll do whatever it takes to see it realized. Iʼll make sacrifices, countless sacrifices if I have to, and the generations to come will appreciate what Iʼve done for humanity!”

With a hopeful yet commanding tone, George once again implored Rudy to join him. ”Rudy, with the Lordʼs power, turning my dream into reality would be effortless. Iʼm willing to offer you a generous proposition—youʼll rule alongside me, sharing 50% of this new world. After all, youʼre human, and your loyalty should be to our kind, not those other races.”

His words rang with conviction as George continued, painting a vivid picture of their future. ”Once the human race has achieved perfection, mastering these incredible powers, weʼll be prepared to face any invaders—the other races who might attempt to breach our world. Weʼll not only defend our realm but conquer others, asserting dominance over these alien races. Itʼs a reckoning for humanity, a reclamation of our rightful place.”

Georgeʼs eyes burned with determination as he gazed at Rudy, awaiting his response to this audacious vision of a world reshaped by their hands.

As Rudy spoke, his demeanor was both solemn and resolute. His body language was composed, contrasting Georgeʼs fervor. Rudy shook his head slowly, his eyes reflecting a mix of sadness and determination.

”Your dream, George,” he began, his voice a soft murmur amidst the cosmic expanse, ”itʼs a hopeless one. I am the Lord, yes, but not for humans. The human race was forsaken by those who came before me, and I wonʼt defy that legacy to offer humanity a brighter future.”

As he continued, his voice carried a somber tone, emphasizing the gravity of his words. ”In fact, what humanity has achieved so far… itʼs not deserving.” His words echoed the sentiment that humans, despite their potential, had often misused their powers. ”Consider this, George, everything humanity has ever invented merely echoes creations that have existed for eons. Humans have a habit of reinventing, repackaging the ancient as the new.”

Rudyʼs eyes locked onto Georgeʼs, his gaze unwavering. ”Your desire to grant humans even more dominion over the world, have you not pondered why they were created without powers in the first place?” His words carried a note of skepticism. ”Itʼs a question worth exploring, donʼt you think?”

He paused again, his voice softening with a tinge of melancholy. ”If I do my duty as a Lord earnestly, then I shouldnʼt even be interacting myself with humans, but I am, and therein lies my struggle.” Rudyʼs sense of duty and the burden of his cosmic role weighed heavily upon him. ”But alas... I am indeed a human.” He admitted to his innate connection to humanity. ”There is a bit of humanity left in me, and believe me... I am ready to toss it away when the time comes.”

The sincerity in Rudyʼs voice was undeniable as he spoke of his own dream, one that transcended any single race. ”Our vision for a world where humans hold absolute control is indeed intriguing, one that would make anyone worship you. But I, too, have a dream, George.

I also have a dream world I want to create, but thatʼs not limited to the human world. I canʼt favor one race over the other.” Rudyʼs vision extended beyond the boundaries of any single species. ”I have to treat, judge, and punish everyone equally. My dream world… or rather universe is different from yours… but still somewhat similar.”

In his words and demeanor, Rudy displayed the complexity of his character—a Lord torn between his human origins and the cosmic responsibilities that came with his powers.

 Georgeʼs curiosity spurred him to inquire about Rudyʼs vision for the universe. He was eager to understand what Rudy had in mind and perhaps, in some way, sway the Lordʼs perspective.

”What kind of dream world do you seek to create?” George questioned, a glint of skepticism in his eyes. ”Donʼt tell me youʼre considering some half-baked solution where all the races coexist together. Thatʼs simply impossible; the rifts between them run too deep. Tell me, Rudy, what utopia do you intend to craft, and what advantages will you grant to the humans over the others?”

Rudy, typically reserved, took a moment to ponder Georgeʼs persistence before deciding to reveal a fragment of his intentions. ”Itʼs not a utopia, George,” he confessed quietly, his voice resonating across the cosmic plane.

George, baffled and slightly alarmed, inquired further, ”What do you mean, not a utopia? What are you planning?”

The Lordʼs explanation was concise but enigmatic. ”I aim to create a world that can be seen as a dystopia,” he declared.

This statement sent shivers down Georgeʼs spine. ”A dystopia?” he repeated, a mixture of confusion and apprehension evident on his face. ”What are you talking about?”

Rudy clarified his unconventional vision. ”The human race, as well as the other races, have grown complacent, George. Itʼs time for the Lord to intervene. What theyʼre currently doing is merely ʼliving,ʼ but I intend to return them to a state where theyʼre content with ʼsurviving,ʼ where they realize the true essence of being alive.”

Georgeʼs eyes widened, and he remembered a prophecy from the Book of Prophecy that had mentioned a cataclysmic event. Staring at Rudy in shock, he muttered, ”You want to… bring an apocalypse?”

However, Rudy remained stoic, not confirming or denying the statement.

Georgeʼs realization struck him deeply. ”So the prophecy was true,” he murmured, shaken. ”But why, Rudy? You possess the power to eliminate all evil and create paradise. Why opt for something so... catastrophic?”

”Thatʼs what my duty as the Lord is,” Rudy responded, his voice steady and resolute. It was a solemn acknowledgment of the responsibilities he believed he should bear as the most powerful being in the universe.