Azmuth and Ben in “Part 1”

It is only very recently that Ben has strayed from the hero's path.

But I saved...

I know what you have achieved. That is the only reason that I allow you to keep the Omnitrix. My hope is that you'll grow into the role, but the full power cannot be entrusted to you. Do not tamper with the Omnitrix, Ben Tennyson. You are not ready.