Vegapunk's ideas were very pure, and not even the kind of "mad scientist" mentality—that sacrificing a portion of the population for technological progress is necessary and worthwhile— Vegapunk never felt that he had "sacrificed" anyone.
Instead, they view "struggle" as a way to advance problem-solving and reach a "final solution" as quickly as possible.
Sig believes that Kuma, representing the Revolutionary Army, has already made contact with Vegapunk.
In Vegapunk's mind, however, there was no essential difference between the World Government and the Revolutionary Army.
He simply believed that creating the "ultimate weapon"—a more advanced form of "Pacifista"—could solve all the problems currently visible at sea, including all oppression, all inequality, and all disorder...
As for the war between the World Government and the Revolutionary Army, in his view, there was no question of who would win or lose; it was simply a process to achieve the "final solution."
If the Revolutionary Army can defeat the World Government, Vegapunk is also willing to contribute his strength.
Moreover... "struggle" can indeed accelerate things, just like now, because of the threat from the Revolutionary Army, the World Government and the Navy have allocated more funds to Vegapunk!
Just as Sig believed he could become the "god" in "Deus Ex," Vegapunk also believed that science could lead the external world, and that he could lead science...
Now, the situation in the "struggle" between Siegfried and Vegapunk has reversed somewhat, and Vegapunk is not worried at all, but even secretly excited—this proves that Siegfried is not entirely wrong.
Because of their previous interactions, Vegapunk believed that Siegfried was not such a shallow person as to understand his thoughts—although our struggle had once been a matter of life and death, our common enemy was the world, not each other.
Even if it truly comes down to life or death, it will only bring the problem closer to a "solution".
Vegapunk's matter-of-fact tone made it seem as if Sig's complaint about him almost turning him into a vegetable was petty...
Meanwhile, in Impel Down, the prison officials were in a frenzy due to the mysterious deaths of several high-ranking prisoners, primarily the former Vice Warden Shiryu. Naturally, no one was in charge of the regular morning exercises.
Although the various rare beasts serving as guards in the Impel Down could act as watchmen, there are currently no people to command these rare beasts, so naturally the "sheepdogs" won't Grazing on their own initiative.
However, if you look at the surveillance footage, you'll find that when no one is paying attention to these prisoners, nearly 30% of them actually lined up and ran exercises on their own initiative!
Upon witnessing this scene, more and more prisoners, while cursing under their breath, joined in the exercise, and in the end, the number of people who voluntarily participated reached as high as 60%.
It was at this moment that Sig's portrayal of the "Shepherd" made a sudden leap forward.
The "Shepherd," whose progress was originally tied for second place with the "Priest of Light," flashed briefly in Sig's consciousness...
A skilled Shepherd can enable sheep to Grazing on their own without using any Beyonder Ability or even being present in the shepherd's presence!
"So... now you finally realize that 'I' am the 'final solution'?"
Sig spoke, he stepped out of the nutrient tank and gave Vegapunk Psychological Suggestion —making him feel like he was now dressed!
"That is indeed possible," Vegapunk said calmly, seemingly oblivious to the sarcasm in Sig's tone.
"I think you should have a reason... that can convince me not to just kill you," Sig reminded him.
"Does 'You can't find me' count?" Vegapunk said matter-of-factly.
Sig's pupils contracted as he stared intently at Vegapunk for a few more moments—it was indeed flesh and blood. As Beyonder of the "The Hanged Man Path," Sig couldn't possibly be wrong about that.
But...
Can't a body of flesh and blood be a cloned android? I'm afraid not!
Sig now understood why he couldn't use his mystical abilities to peer into Vegapunk's mind, but directly "reading his face" was completely unhindered...
If what's in front of you isn't a real person, but a controlled android that perfectly mimics Vegapunk's expressions, then it makes sense.
To Sig, the Vegapunk before him was entirely made of flesh and blood, without any mechanical components, and was completely different from the "Pacifista," otherwise he would have noticed it.
But considering Vegapunk's expertise in Lineage Factor, Sig thought it wasn't impossible.
This means that Sig cannot achieve his goal through "hypnosis"!
However, Sig still said, "No, that's not enough. If I want to 'get back at' you, I don't necessarily need you to be in front of me."
"So?" Vegapunk asked directly.
"Continue your 'Pacifista' research, since you want to do it anyway." Sig wanted to maintain the status quo.
"The research on the Pacifista must continue, but if you're still awake, the Pacifista you're powering aren't safe... no, they're definitely in danger! Let's take another gamble." Vegapunk refused Sig.
Clearly, Vegapunk will try his best to eliminate the Sig -contaminated parts of the Pacifista. Whether he succeeds and who will ultimately prevail depends on the clash between science and mystery...
Just like the intellectual battle Sig had with him before.
Vegapunk now believes that Sig did not lose, and perhaps he is the "final solution," but it's only a "perhaps."
Sig then remembered that he had mentioned this to Vegapunk before—"Do you believe in God?"
Vegapunk doesn't believe in anything he hasn't seen or can't deduce, and before Sig truly ascended to Sequence 3, there was no evidence in the world to prove Sequence 3 abilities.
Therefore, Vegapunk could not possibly side with Sig. Or rather, Vegapunk was never on either side. Like Sig, he was always on his own side—firmly believing that once he mastered the technology, all the current problems would be easily solved!
However, since Vegapunk has realized that Sig might be right, he won't hesitate to offer some help...
Indeed, just as Vegapunk said, Sig was able to fully understand Vegapunk's thoughts after waking up—although Vegapunk almost erased Sig's consciousness, Sig's feelings toward Vegapunk were completely different from his feelings toward the World Government, the Celestial Dragons, Kizaru, and so on.
The two did have a fight, but there was no hostility between them.
Since Sig can't kill Vegapunk right now, even if he really wanted to, then...
Thinking back to the ceremony after he finished playing the "Shepherd," Sig finally said, "Alright then... helping me forge a weapon shouldn't be a problem, right?"