Iron Pillar looked at Su Yi with excitement and longing. Su Yi could clearly sense the hurt and yearning Iron Pillar had been too embarrassed to show all these years.
After a moment of silence, Su Yi stepped forward, patted Iron Pillar on the shoulder, and said, "You've worked hard."
Iron Pillar took a deep breath and fought back the urge to cry. "It was nothing!"
"I only have the position I do today because you helped me every step of the way, Godfather."
"All I've ever wanted was to do my part well and earn your approval."
Su Yi smiled and nodded. "You have my approval! You earned it long ago!"
With that, a regular dodecahedron covered in patterns of bones and blades appeared in his palm.
The others present were instantly captivated by it.
Everyone could feel the indescribably terrifying killing intent it radiated, along with a Divine Authority that could extinguish all life.
"Iron Pillar, ever since Rhode Star, you and 108 have always fought in the most direct and forceful way."
"You've fought beside me all this time. Charging into battle is your habit, slaughter is your friend, blood is your shadow, and skulls are your medals!"
"Your courage and killing intent have long since fused into your true Talent."
"Iron Pillar, will you bind yourself to me in the truest sense, starting today?"
"Will you accept the Slaughter Authority from my hand and take on the duty of upholding order in the universe and slaying every enemy of mine?"
At those words, Iron Pillar's spirits soared, and emotion surged through him.
He thumped his chest hard and shouted, "I will, Godfather!"
"From this day on, I'll be the blade in your hand, the cleaver that slays your enemies, and the spearpoint that nothing can stop!"