Kolon Novo felt that he had the worst luck imaginable.
He had been captured by He-El and tortured in the He-El Universe, then released again.
"Grace Search Ship, activate the Hyperthought Engine. Return to the Monitor Domain." He-El released Kolon Novo back into the New Krypton Universe. Kolon Novo wiped away his tears, feeling both relieved and bitter, his face twisted like dried bitter melon.
"Kolon Novo, restore your previous demeanor. Do not let anyone else in the Monitor Domain notice anything unusual about you." A segment of Kolon Novo's genes, the one responsible for completing his genetic structure, had become He-El. Through genetic transmission, He-El warned Kolon Novo.
"I will, Lord He-El. We are one now. You have become part of my genes. I don't want to die. I will cooperate." Kolon Novo's face was filled with fear and bitterness. In both body and mind, he was entirely willing to obey He-El's orders.
He had suffered inhuman torture in the He-El Universe.
To ensure that Kolon Novo would obey in the shortest possible time, Doctor Manhattan had subjected him to unprecedented torture.
Originally, the plan had been to implant a Thought Imprint in Kolon Novo and make him loyal to He-El.
But He-El felt that it was still somewhat risky, so he had not used the Thought Imprint.
The Monitors' level of technological advancement still made He-El wary.
"Kolon Novo, perhaps you should look at it from another angle. Once this matter is over, wouldn't becoming one of my subordinates offer a broader future than being a mid-level second-rank leader among the Monitors?" After giving Kolon Novo a stick, He-El was still willing to offer him a carrot.
If Kolon Novo performed well, He-El would not mind giving him a position under his command.
"A subordinate of a Source