Summoners War: Only I Summoned Divine Beasts

“If I say I want your life in exchange for not siding with the singularity instead of your race, are you willing to give up your life?”

Nathan expected Cthulhu to show a bit of his rage because what he was asking was truly ridiculous. How could he even demand the life of the Old One like him?

However, Nathan knew that Cthulhu wouldn’t kill him. If what he said about his rule earlier, it also meant that Cthulhu would be considered helping him if he killed him. He helped him from the torture he was about to go through. It could be considered a mercy killing.

If Cthulhu showed his rage, he would find out that the matter between the alien race and the singularity hadn’t deteriorated to the point where it was more important than even his life.

Nathan was trying to play a war of words to see Cthulhu’s stance. Yet, to his surprise, Cthulhu didn’t show any reaction.

He replied as though he had prepared the answer all this time. “If my life can end this war, I’d gladly offer it to you.

“Unfortunately, I can’t die, not because I don’t want to offer it to you, but because I will become nothing when I die.

“After all, if I follow your words and die, it’s the same as aiding you. My rules will become invalid and my power will be gone.”

Nathan widened his eyes in shock. He didn’t expect Cthulhu to answer it this way. “Then, what if I tell you I don’t want to do it unless you give me your life? I don’t care whether you are useless or not. I just want you dead.”

“That is indeed something concerning. However, you are rushing to get your point across, human.” Cthulhu shook his head. “If that is all you want, then I will gladly offer my life.

“However, I don’t think me dying will change any of the outcome. Besides, I believe that you are a human of integrity. Once you promise something, you will definitely fulfill that promise. And you have already promised that you will do your best.”

“…” Nathan was a bit speechless.

“Are you wondering why I said all this? The prophecy is not about seeing the future, it’s also about seeing the numerous possibilities. Even after seeing all possibilities, the guide that is sent to your continent will perish at this time.

“You have to ask why? It is not hard to think that you are involved in this. In that case, the next possibility that has to be calculated is whether you reach me or not.

“It turns out you are going to come to this place sooner or later. When we’re searching for the messenger role, a few candidates will lose their lives. However, I am one of the few candidates who don’t die.

“Looking back, I finally understand why they’re dead while I don’t. This is one of the reasons I became the messenger.

“And after knowing you are the cause, we choose someone who can judge whether you are trustworthy or not.

“Since they’re going to die, they want to see whether you will cooperate with our race or not. If you are going to harm the race, Roggoth will recommend that you go to the gate directly. Without my sigil, my race will realize you haven’t met me, meaning you are hostile to our race.

“However, as long as you bear the sigil, it means you are the bearer of hope.”

Nathan was taken aback. The alien race actually prepared this whole scheme? This time, he was the one being outplayed.

“…” Nathan closed his eyes for a moment before chuckling. “It looks like it’s my complete defeat.”

Cthulhu shook his head. “Not at all. If I don’t know about this beforehand, I might be pressured to kill myself. I happen to have more preparations than you.

“However, I have finally understood what you are, human. It appears Roggoth’s assessment is accurate. You are indeed a trustworthy human.”

“Even though I wanted to kill you earlier?” Nathan grinned.

“Killing me? I thought you were testing me.” Cthulhu paused for a moment. “A hero who just follows orders is not a hero. He is a soldier. A hero who destroys everything in his path for the sake of destroying his enemy is not a hero. He is a destroyer.

“You are the chosen one. You don’t follow orders or don’t trust others blindly. That alone is enough for us because we know you won’t be swayed by the singularity.

“You are not someone who kills for no reason. Whether you are evil or good, it doesn’t matter.

“If you need to do something, we want someone who can think, not just scream or complain for no reason. Even a human baby can cry when they are hungry. It’s up to the adults to think about what they need.

“That’s why I choose to believe in you, human. Even if your blade ends up being pointed at us, we know at least you will also point your blade at the singularity.”

Nathan was speechless. It was a complete defeat. This was the first time he didn’t have any words to refute their words.

In the end, he scratched the back of his head and looked away. “I’ve lost.”

Cthulhu didn’t say it, but the biggest reason he could believe in Nathan was the fact he was someone who was willing to admit defeat. Nathan might have his own pride, but that didn’t stop him from admitting his mistake when he was wrong or admitting his defeat when he had lost.

Not everyone could admit such a simple thing, especially geniuses.

Nathan politely lowered his head. “Sorry for testing you.”

“I should also apologize for using my law to test you in the beginning.” Cthulhu also lowered his head.

Although this was the extent of their discussion, Nathan and Cthulhu managed to gain an understanding of each other.

This relationship or this mission might not be based on trust. But at least they knew they had a common goal. In order to accomplish their objective, they were willing to do anything.

“Have you made your decision?”

Nathan nodded. “Yes. Just humor me with one last question. “The portal… What do we need to reach the portal?”