"The human may be the key we've been looking for," the parasites discussed excitedly. "If he can perfect this system, perhaps he really can stand against the creator of the Concept Virus."
But as time passed, they discovered a problem: although the Void Ark was powerful, it lacked a crucial component—a vessel capable of carrying conceptual power across universes.
Until Lin Ye appeared.
"Multiple Constellation Marks... cross-universe conceptual fusion... this is the vessel we've been searching for." At last, the parasites saw hope. "If he can successfully fuse them, he will be able to carry enough power to fight the source of the Concept Virus."
Scobio realized in shock that the parasites' true purpose in approaching Lin Ye was not to infect him, but to protect him. They feared that if Lin Ye fused the Marks without knowing the truth, he would be exploited by the creator of the Concept Virus.
"Augustus concealed too much of the truth," the parasites' collective consciousness said to Scobio. "He knew that the Void Ark's design philosophy originated from the Concept Virus, yet he never told anyone."
"More dangerously, he does not know that the creator of the Concept Virus has been watching this universe all along. Once Lin Ye begins the fusion, the creator will intervene."
Scobio felt the parasites' sincere fear. They had endured too many failures and watched too many universes' hopes crumble. Lin Ye might be their final chance, and they would never allow it to be wasted.
"What do you want me to do?" Scobio asked.
"Stop the fusion, or at least stop it from happening while he remains unaware," the parasites replied. "Lin Ye must know that the creator of the Concept Virus exists. He must prepare for the real battle."
Scobio's message of truth tore through the