Arriving at Bountiful Star

"Uh... right..."

William wore a stunned expression and spoke with a slight stammer.

He had never imagined that all it took was a hint from him for Halsey to guess the plot of Halo 2.

His wife definitely had a bit of...

A cheat-like quality.

After composing himself, William continued, "For now, we still don't know whether the Confidentiality Agreement will affect the Elites.

Even if it does, getting the entire Elite race to sign the Confidentiality Agreement is unrealistic. After all, the Elites number in the billions.

So I need an opportunity. I need to speak with the Elites captured by Angelos and the others, and make them realize that the 'pilgrimage' the Prophets speak of is actually an act of suicide.

I also need them to understand that humanity isn't a blasphemous presence that has desecrated the Forerunners. Rather, we're the Galactic Overlord that succeeded the Forerunners.

Since they believe the Forerunners were gods, the Ancient Humans who existed during the same era as the Forerunners should also be godlike beings to them.

As it happens, Athena is very likely a descendant of the Ancient Humans.

So once we reach Bountiful Star, I'll have her show those Elites what a true 'god' looks like, completely shaking their faith."

"I know what you're planning now..." Halsey picked up the thread.

"According to the video footage, the Elite wearing the bronze-and-gold armor seems to be the commander of that Covenant Fleet. He's very likely a general, colonel, or someone of similar rank within the Covenant's hierarchy.

If we make him realize that the so-called pilgrimage is a suicide mission, introduce him to the existence of the Ancient Humans, and have him sign the Confidentiality Agreement...

Then, once we send him back to the Covenant, it will definitely stir up public