It's a curious thing. Someone I know faced off against a "God of Control," manifested by humanity's collective desire for a higher authority to govern their lives. Said god chose us as pawns in a rigged game to determine the fate of the world...

[There's a subtle growl to his words, at odds with the otherwise calm delivery.]

So who is to blame? The deity who sought to use children in its wicked schemes, or the collective will of the people who gave it power?

[Akechi knows where he stands, of course. That damnable cup used him...

But it's a curious question all the same.]