You've Already Found It

"Ah?"

Light Rain, who had been watching the boss's entrance cutscene, was suddenly called out and left completely baffled.

What the hell did this have to do with me? How did I suddenly become a heretic?

I'm playing an Energy Mech, not a Curse Master!

Light Rain hurriedly turned his attention to the other party's information panel, skipping over everything else to focus on the description.

[Blood Mech Co-Prosperity · Bedavan]

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[Description: In Bedavan's eyes, flesh and curse-pattern machinery each had their own strengths and weaknesses. Only through complete fusion could they move toward glory... For that reason, he could understand Gergada's philosophy and humbly seek guidance from his teacher, Xiuli. But there was one thing he could never accept... an alternative interpretation outside those two.]

An alternative interpretation?!

So Bedavan considered the players—Energy Mechs among the Candle Spirits—to be an "alternative interpretation" originating from the Spirit Candle?

It was like a centrist watching radicals and conservatives argue. Naturally, he could understand both sides.

But when he turned around and saw it... damn it! What the hell was an apple pie? Wasn't that just pure heresy?!

No wonder he was so angry.

Light Rain somewhat understood his thinking, but he did not like the man's attitude.

Mayfly's eyes flickered as well, contemplating the meaning behind Bedavan's words.

And what Bedavan said next proved Light Rain's guess.

"Flesh breeds primal desire, while curse-pattern machinery brings absolute reason... Yet you are nothing more than a Parasitic Worm. Even the shell you parasitize is a crude imitation! You have neither ideals nor dreams! You are the greatest insult to us!"

As he spoke, the crimson mist dispersed, revealing Bedavan's true form.

Surprisingly, his body was wrapped in steel and curse-pattern machinery, while the chair beneath him possessed a thick, fleshy