Order and Chaos

Counter with a different kind of proposal--a BUSINESS proposal

I didn't want to hear about this guy's flat tax proposal. I didn't even know what he was talking about. What was a "2012" or "GOP"?

"I've got a better idea," I said instead. "How about you come and work for me? I'm sure a pizza party guy like you can really turn my business around."

Mr. Cain suddenly seemed worried.

"I'm sorry, I can't," he said. "I'm not allowed to leave this castle until the Herman Cain in Castle Vendet leaves. Oh, shoot! I'm desynced now! Video's going to be real upset if I don't get back in character..." He paused for a moment. "Nine. Nine. Nine. Simple and brilliant, wouldn't you say?"

I was starting to suspect that something odd was going on here. But what was I going to do about it?

Right to the throne room, ofc

De.

De had taken charge of the gods, from what I had been able to gather. And she was on Mary's side. If I were to see her, surely she could put me under her protection. I'd likely have to go on some form of quest or something in return, but it would be hard for it to be worse than what I'd already been through.

So I ran for the throne room, ready to beg De for mercy. But when I arrived, it wasn't De sitting upon the throne of the gods.

Who was it?