Ling Liang frowned. "If that Black Star really was one of the Grysk Hegemony's upper echelon, they probably won't let this go. Are you sure they won't come back for revenge?"
Tang Xiao shook his head. "The Grysk Hegemony's organizational structure is different from what we imagined. We originally believed they had formed some terrifying entity on their homeworld, something like a unified consciousness. But after fighting Black Star, I discovered they had not evolved in that direction. The Grysk Hegemony's primary political system resembles an oligarchy, but their oligarchs are each top-tier figures—the Supreme Ones."
"So... Black Star was one of them?" Ling Liang asked.
"That's right." Tang Xiao nodded. "In fact, some of the information about the Grysk Hegemony was uncovered by the Dark Templar Sola-A and Oola-Khan. They found Relics suspected to be the origin of the Grysk, but Black Star attacked them there and nearly controlled them. Fortunately, at the final moment, they fled into the Void, temporarily preventing Black Star from controlling their minds. Later, when I found Black Star and fought him, the two Dark Templar used their last strength to break free from the Void and assist me."
He continued, "As a result, part of the Dark Archon's power merged with me. I'm still not sure what state my body is in now, but I need some time to meditate and understand it."
"Your current state is better than ever... my lord." Adele-Ulan bowed.
"You have not been consumed by the Dark Side's frenzy. That is good news for both you and the Duchy of Dawn," the Priestess participating remotely said.
But Tang Xiao impatiently waved a hand and snorted. "Hmph! Nonsense!! I have never been controlled by the Dark Side! My mind has always remained clear, except for the time when I