"You need not be indignant." The Lord of Order's ancient voice was devoid of surprise, sorrow, or joy. "Using and being used are commonplace.
"In the beginning, to glimpse the mysteries of Magic, I became Thoth's most devout servant in my youth.
"When I became a Great Mage, Thoth was warring with other divine beings. I earned His respect through my power and wisdom, and we even became equals.
"By the time I stood shoulder to shoulder with the Divine Spirits, He had unfortunately fallen. I first used His legacy to ascend to the pinnacle as the Magic God, then resurrected Him after I became the Lord of Order.
"Since then, He has been my Subordinate God, my Archangel, ruling over the Divine System worshipped by the Desert People.
"Of course, as my dearest friend, He is a special existence. All members of the Divine System bear His name and follow His commands. I do not interfere much."
