Just a tiny bit stronger...
William didn't quite know how to explain to Lucien.
It has been said that below the high-ranking god-kings, all are mere ants.
This must refer to combat power.
But in terms of combat power, in William's view, even Absolute Deities are just somewhat peculiar ants.
As for high-ranking god-kings?
They're just slightly stronger ants.
This is precisely why, in William's eyes, all beings are equal.
"Why ask so many questions? Just tell me if you want to leave or not!" William didn't bother explaining too much, as it didn't seem to matter much.
Just like the obsession William expelled from his body, that entity wanted William to personally kill Lucien, and then it could be reborn.
But even if it were reborn, what could it do?
Whether it's extinguished or not also lies within a single thought of William.