When the heart, brimming with the Mechanical Father's power, appeared before them, disbelief spread across many faces.
"How is this possible! We've all seen Kaidos's loyalty!"
"Damn it, when did our great Stigmata Order become so thoroughly infiltrated?"
With his heart torn out, Kaidos gradually stopped struggling. His eyes, filled with indignation and anger just moments earlier, were now utterly hollow.
Holding the heart, Yi Da Qi said, "Kaidos, the pontiff has taken into account the illustrious achievements you earned fighting for our great master over the years."
"Your death sentence can be waived, but you must relinquish all command over your subordinates."
"We are willing to believe you accepted this heart because you were in an incredibly difficult situation."
"So you will now be assigned to the most dangerous vanguard assault squad."
"If you can still prove your courage and loyalty in this great holy war, you will ultimately earn redemption."
Kaidos had sunk into complete despair and was quietly awaiting death. At those words, an indescribable light suddenly flared in his hollow eyes.
He looked at Yi Da Qi in disbelief. "You're actually not going to kill me?!"
Yi Da Qi stepped aside and invited Fords forward.
With compassion and calm in his eyes, Fords said, "My child, we all face circumstances that leave us no choice."
"The Stigmata Order's rules and tenets have always upheld reason and knowledge."
"We cannot let one mistake negate everything a person has done."
"Kaidos, I hope you will reflect deeply on your actions."
"And go to the lowest ranks, where the danger is greatest, to prove your courage and loyalty through the trials of life and death."
Hearing this, Kaidos shed tears of overwhelming emotion. He curled up, knelt on the ground, and repeatedly kowtowed as he spoke.
"Thank you for