[center][img]https://i.ibb.co/FBrdjSk/image.png[/img][h3]Malphas
Second Floor, ???[/h3][@Rune_Alchemist][@Crusader Lord][@Guy0fV4lor][@malmshodes][/center]
Malphas grinned as his spell seemingly worked! While the lack of information from his attempt at using his newly given magic may have seemed disheartening, the appearance of this "status" screen was more than enough to allow him to enact his plan. It wasn't the fact that he couldn't see the statuses of his fellows, but rather, Malphas was taken aback by the curt responses he was given by his allies. A lack of respect will surely be a problem he will face in the beginning, it seems. From what Malphas could understand, he will need to give these primates a reason to respect him... After all, if this Guardian truly was a force to be reckoned with, then they would [i]have[/i] to believe in him, if they wished to succeed. In the end, it seemed he needed to enforce his own will upon them, whether they wished it or not. Before Malphas could give them a chance to transcend, they will learn to know their place!

"[color=lightblue]I'm afraid I cannot help with digging through the garbage. It is not my place to... and besides, it seems that those weapons there were scattered at that particular part of the room for a reason. Feel free to step into danger, but for our safety, I will not abide by such a self-destructive order![/color]" Malphas looked down, crossing his arms as he shook his head. "[color=lightblue]Like I said, if you truly wish to defeat this Guardian, then you will be more than thankful when I put my abilities to the test... Which is why it is imperative you all should be defending me, instead.[/color]"

"[color=lightblue]Unlike all of you, the goddess had been privileged to have given me [i]two[/i] cheat abilities. The first, [b][Humanities Scion][/b], won't be likely to help us here, especially given the mood. The second, my [i]true[/i] gift, and yours as well if you put your faith in me...[/color]

"[color=lightblue][b][God Hand][/b]. Twelve miracles granted to me by the Goddess herself, limited in number, but limitless in power... Only, it can only shine if those who desire them choose to [i]believe[/i]... Your lack of faith in me is obvious, and I'm afraid it will be your downfall... But I shall give you all a second chance, regardless! Rejoice in my first miracle![/color]"

Malphas raised his arms as he focused the mana around him once more. He did not try and do anything complex, nor did he [i]actually[/i] attempt to make a wish. Instead, he commanded the magical energy around him to surround and fill his body, to make it [b]glow[/b] as brightly as it can be.

"[color=lightblue][b]O, Goddess, grant me your first gift... One of obfuscation, to mask the presence of myself, my miracles, and my allies, to hide us from any such heathens that wish us harm![/b][/color]"

Malphas continued to allow himself to glow, spreading his light towards the two who had doubted him, and even focused towards the third person, having recently emerged from their own pod. As much as could be done, he accomplished such, before slowly allowing the light to fade. Anything in his power to ensure his gamble would work. They did not need to believe him right away. All Malphas needed was to sow the seeds of piety, to fill these scared simians with hope. They will soon believe in him when the time comes.

"[color=lightblue]And there you go. I have wasted my first blessing just to keep us all safe. If you don't believe me, have a gander among yourselves. The Goddess had told us all we could [i]see the unseen[/i], yes? You will find that this miracle have mine has obfuscated such a gift among ourselves. If you do not believe me after all this, then all I will do is sit and wait in the safety of these chambers, obscured from whatever Guardian lurks these apocryphal halls.[/color]"

Lowering his head and shaking it once more, Malphas awaited their compliance, or their deaths. Whatever came first.