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(3rd POV)

Zamasu averted his gaze between the Grand Priest and Zeno. He had to say something, but what? He knelt before two of the strongest beings, one looking with contempt and the other morbid curiosity.

Convincing Zeno was going to be the equivalent of talking to a child, He was just so...utterly naive that it would be impossible to have an intellectual debate. Zeno had a simple mind ...hopefully the Minister wasn't as simplistic.

"Well Grand Priest ...It's a rather complicated story…"

The eldest angel lowered his eyebrows, irritation hanging on his voice."Do I look like a joke to you? Give me a reason why I shouldn't demand your erasure? Do you truly think it's wise to keep testing me and avoid my demands?"

"I do not take kindly to being threatened, so I guess we're both at an impasse." That his mental deterioration and uncontrolled emotions talking. He wasn't exactly the most sane individual in the room.

Silence consumed the room as shock entered the faces of everyone. Except the kai, far too damaged emotionally to understand fear in that moment.

The Minister cocked an eyebrow."...Oh, Oh… I see how it is…"

He had to admit, this had never occurred before in his entire one had the gall to be disrespectful and bold. It was actually impressive, a Kai of all beings was actually standing up to him. Either he was ignorant or foolish, either way it was a ...strange move to put it mildly.

Even the Guards looked visibly shocked by Zamasu's nerve. Zeno looked slightly interested if his attention wasn't captured. It wasn't everyday a random bloodied murderer stood up to the Grand Priest of all people without a trace of fear.

"See how what is?" Zamasu snarled, far from interested in this deadly conversation. Normally he'd be more polite but his mental state was far from fantastic at the moment.

The Minster waltzed back and forth, looking down at Zamasu, intrigued."See how...bold and utterly foolish you are of course. Nobody has ever talked to me in such a disrespectful manner, especially given your position as of now. Such conviction is naive, yet admirable to a degree."

"Minister, I care little for your admiration in a time like this. What you think of me does not matter in the grand scheme of things such as the catastrophe that has unfolded."

"Do you have a clue who you are talking to? Such disrespect is unwise for someone in your position. I'd advise you silence that attitude of yours, unless you want a far harsher fate than planned."

"I-"

"Silence." The Minister put his boot under Zamasu's chin, nudging him upwards. With such a high position, it was a demand to be looked into the eyes. Zamasu's gaze was filled with contempt and bitterness, how disrespectful for a murderous kai.

Then again, should he expect any manners from someone as unstable as him? After he attempted to force his way to his greatness within their walls?'

"Listen…You."

"It's Zamasu..." He snarled.

"Ah...Zamasu, your reputation amongst the kais precedes you. Funny to think all those praises and alluring descriptions of you were nothing but a facade. I see none of what they speak of, I see an unstable murderous killer."

"I did no such thing! I didn't kill anyone!"

"The blood on your uniform says otherwise. You aren't presenting a good case, Zamasu. So unless you have anything truthful to say, Lord Zeno and I will be discussing what we will do with you."

Zamasu scoffed, the one he killed wasn't deserving of mourning anyway."This blood isn't worthy of being acknowledged in mourning."

"Sounds like something a remorseless murderer trying to clear himself would say. It probably belongs to the kais you've slain."

"No it doesn't'. It belongs to my other self, who I killed justifiably so."

"Oh my, I feel like we're jumping into lunacy territory."

"It's not lunacy. The proof of such a feat is right on my hand." He waved the time ring up for all to see.

The Grand Priest snatched it off of him and examined it. He narrowed his eyes, it was a credible one, not a fake."It's real...Where did you get this from? Surely you stole it didn't you?" He asked judgmentally.

"By stole, you mean return to its rightful owner? I'm Supreme Kai due to...dreary circumstances. Besides, Black killed everyone of the other kais and pillaged planets. I doubt anyone is going to miss his absence."

"How do I know you aren't making this up?"

Zamasu blinked, he was listening perhaps. Hard to read an angel's face, especially with someone as complicated and emotionally withdrawn as the Grand Priest. Maybe he could turn things around.

"My other self had a radical idea to design the Multiverse into something he could warp his image onto. To prevent any interference from the deities he killed their kai life-links and obliterated all those who stood in the way. I feigned loyalty to his cause and wished for immortality…and then I...I…"

The words couldn't come out of his mouth. It was painful as it didn't happen too long ago.

"You killed him?"

Zamasu's voice cracked as his eyes turned glassy. His voice became faster and choppy with words."I had to...If I hadn't, he would have ruined more lives. Just like mine, my friends are dead, my destroyer is dead, my angel is deactivated and Gowasu is ..."

The Minister blanked in expression as Zamasu began screaming in hysterics. His eyes widened slightly as he witnessed the kai shrill voice screech echo throughout the palace walls.

A tear came out, before an ocean of water poured cries were absolutely heart wrenching and overflowing with genuine grief and sadness. Zeno himself watched silently in awe, such a display of emotion was never seen before.

The Minister felt a part of him question Zamasu's genuine intent, but he couldn't help but look at kai with pity. He wasn't used to feeling emotions himself, but he was excellent at reading others like books. He could tell when others lied or when they weren't. When emotions were genuine or not.

To see such a pious and excellent student become a crumpled mess wasn't something that could be feigned. Not like this. Granted, Zamasu was capable of being an actor, but tears like those and such emotional reactions were...something that would be near impossible to replicate this well.

"Certainly an interesting story. However for proof, I shall rewind time to see if your story is true." The Grand Priest summoned his staff and projected the view for all to see. Zeno looked intrigued as he watched the entire event play out.

The Grand Priest narrowed his eyes as he witnessed Black committed his treacherous deeds from the beginning, to the end where Zamasu had impaled him before taking the time ring off his body.

The Minister nodded."Well Zamasu, it seems you were telling the truth. We apologize for our….hostility towards you. You must be severely traumatized after this experience."

Zamasu narrowed his eyes through his tears, before reluctantly rising. The Guards allowed the kai to his feet."Thanks for the apology, it's the least I'm owed..." He replied dryly.

"Of course..but now with that out of the way, can I ask something of you? It's not too much to ask is it?"

"It wouldn't be. What is your question?"

"How much damage did your alternate self cause exactly?"