"The mark's resistance actually proves your purity."
"If you had already been infected by a parasite, the mark would have been completely controlled by now."
Just then, Vergo's projection began to flicker. Clearly, he was processing a vast amount of data.
"The situation is more urgent than we anticipated," he reported.
"According to the latest monitoring data, abnormal energy fluctuations have appeared in the Void Empire's core region."
"Those Concept Parasites are using the Chaotic Void samples they collected to prepare for their final 'concept rewriting' operation."
"Once it succeeds, the effects will be irreversible."
Lin Ye tightened his grip on the Genesis Star Sword. All eight constellation marks glowed faintly at once, as though responding to the threat.
"How much time do we have?" he asked.
"Six hours at most," Vergo replied.
"If the concept rewriting device activates in six hours, we will no longer be able to stop the process."
"Also, Pisces, who is trapped in the Void Empire's core, may be our only chance of getting close to Scopio."
"The Pisces Mark's empathy ability may be able to penetrate the parasites' mental barrier."
Sagitta immediately began calculating their travel time. "Even at full speed, it will take four hours to reach the Void Empire's core from here."
"That leaves us only two hours to act."
Artemis's voice grew firm. "Then there's no time to hesitate."
"We must leave immediately and work out a detailed action plan on the way."
"The consciousnesses of the First-Generation Guardians will give you their full support."
"But the final battle will still depend on the strength of your new generation."
Lin Ye surveyed the battlefield around him and made his final decision.
"Astria, rendezvous with us immediately."
"All units, prepare for the second spacetime jump."
"Target: the Void Empire's core fortress."
"Rescue