Titus heard every word of the exchange, but he had more pressing matters at hand. He would question Absolom and Caine later.<br/><br/>'A poor choice of words,' hissed the Speaker. 'I do not berate you. I commend you. When they wake, the world shall once again be clean, and the ultimate race of Man will rule. It is as it should be. Your end must be embraced.'<br/><br/>Titus drew his blade and took another step towards the creature. '"Embraced"? You want us to welcome the apocalypse?'<br/><br/>'Yes,' it said bluntly. 'I, like you, serve a greater power. I know my place, as must you. The world must end. It is the will of the gods. It is destiny.'<br/><br/>Titus spat. 'Destiny is the excuse of the weak. We make our own destiny. To hell with your gods--we will stop your apocalypse, one way or another.'<br/><br/>'No, Euphotic. You will not. For you and your comrades shall be its catalysts. A man of faith, to break and shape. A hellish husk, to shatter and unleash. An aether-wound to silence the world. Just as I Spoke, so shall you Act. It is destiny, and it shall be fulfilled, one way or another.' The Speaker faded, its image dissolving into nothingness, along with the walls of the Last Church. Slowly, they were replaced by the stone of the tunnels from before, and Titus once again stood at the bloodied amphitheater. 'Remember that R'lyeh does not permit departure so easily. In time, its waves will claim all who see them. I shall wait, and it will be I who welcomes you to the currents of fate.'<br/><br/>The paladin shook his head and sheathed his sword. The Legion had to know. Nay, the continent had to know. He had the word of twelve other soldiers to support his testimony. The evidence would be undeniable. 'Legio Mortis, prepare to march. We have work to do. Aulus, carry Absolom. Caine, get some rest and take his place in formation. I get the feeling we'll have a long march ahead.' He took another look at the wall-carvings and shuddered. He would make sure to question the priests of the Old Faith when this was all said and done. If the Speaker was correct, then they and the Goddess would have much to answer for.