It was as if thunder had exploded in Mai Shiranui's mind!
Although she had hoped for it, when Loren truly said he would personally grant her this precious and powerful spoil of war,
overwhelming joy and unbelievable excitement still engulfed her in an instant.
Her cheeks flushed crimson from extreme excitement, and her eyes widened.
They instantly filled with sparkling tears, a sign of joy and gratitude reaching their peak.
"M-Master...!" Her voice choked up, and for a moment, she could not form a complete sentence.
She immediately dropped to one knee and lowered her head in an unprecedented, almost devout posture.
"How could I possibly deserve this! For such immense grace... Mai swears upon her life and soul.
For all my days, I shall obey only Master's commands! I will surely bring this power to its utmost potential and never disappoint my lord!"
Her body trembled slightly with excitement. It was not merely because she had gained powerful strength.
More importantly, it was because this reward represented Loren's recognition and trust.
To her, that acknowledgment was more precious than the power itself.
"Rise."
Loren's tone remained calm, though those familiar with him might have caught a nearly imperceptible softening.
"Granting you this power is an investment in your past performance and future potential. Do not disappoint me."
"Yes!!" Mai Shiranui answered loudly as she rose to her feet, still unable to hide her excitement.
"However," Loren changed the subject, "direct fusion carries too much risk. The laboratory will prepare a customized plan for you.
Wanda will use Chaos Magic to establish a soul-protection foundation, while 2B and A2 will oversee the entire process and regulate the data.
The fusion process may be exceptionally painful. You need to prepare yourself mentally."
"No matter how painful it is, I can endure