>>5173147>>5173163>>5173168"Does it really matter if God exists or not? We are still responsible to bring good into the world, with or without divine entities. The living also need to be just, regardless of their role model." Not wanting to go through the whole ordeal of explaining what a GodHand, much less to give a lecture on Behelits, Apostles and enemies, you opt to play as devil's advocate as an agnostic. You don't know if god exists either, but you do know that some of those demons can mascarade as good entities, manipulating several groups of the physical realm.
"The holy scriptures aren't inherently evil. It's all about how we interpret it, much like all life's lessons. I don't think going to the swamp significantly changed who I am. I still see myself as your son, Jacopo is still my father, much like Sivir, Hedwyn and Merlina are also part of my extended family. A bit crowded, but it compensates for me being an only child, I figure."
Relating your family life to the nature of the Holy Scripture seems to have given her some room for thought, and made her smile to boot. Life is still full of mysteries, but it's best to focus on the puzzles you can solve than lose sleep on all encompassing life decisions with no proper context.
You finally arive at the small lot next to the river. A few people there are checking the seeds, planting what they can, and removing the unborn roots from the soil.
"If that is the case, maybe you would have been destined to be a good man, regardless of whoever decided to raise you. Like these plants, all we can do is choose where to place them. Wether they will grow and bear fruit depends on several outside factors beyond our control. It's an interesting balance of having plenty of options to chose, but also being mistaken by our illusion of choice, seeing as even if we want to have a full harvest, we don't have the proper resources to do so."
The people there seem to be dumping all sorts of mixtures on the soil, and even with Michelle's guidance, they are lucky to get a fruit salad done on the next week. That doesn't stop them from trying, much like a group of ants leading food back to their hill, they all work in unison towards a common objective. A practice engrained even in other animals.
>I should get ready for the fight.>Is there anything I could do to help your crops? 