The Fiery Axe did not look happy with the Dark Apostle's surprisingly weak statement.
"We want independence." She openly said in the presence of humans. "We are not their beasts of burden. We are not organic mechs. We are greater than them. Our pride demands dignity that befits our transcended status. If you do not feed into this desire, then the men and women under you will grow unhappy. While I will do my best to keep them in line, I can only treat the symptoms, not the cause. The more radical among our kind will not stay put for long."
She voiced a valid concern. The Ascended Giants not only grew in size, but also in ego. They had a natural tendency to regard themselves as gods, and did not take it kindly if mortal beings treated them as if they were on the same level.
Fortunately, Ves had done a lot of thinking on this problem. He had the distinct advantage of retaining his humanity while possessing a sort-of first-hand perspective on phase lord development.
