The stranger said, excitement evident in his tone, "Yes, of course. But by giving you this power first, because you are the one who deserves it, you will be able to curb the rebellion and restore order to the planet and rule it forever with your wisdom and composure."
Athenos laughed loudly after taking a sip from one of the cups. "Yes, immortality, the dream of all creatures in the universe. And I will be the lucky one who will get it thanks to the hidden power of the crystal. I will become the invincible ruler. And together, we will achieve all our dreams and hopes. But who would have thought that such a power existed in this vast universe, and by a strange irony of fate, it is on my planet."
