When Trazyn received the news, he hurried to the Punishment King's Tomb World.
As usual, he possessed the body of a Necron Lychguard. After dodging dozens of gauss beams, Trazyn saluted the figure seated upon the Throne.
"Esteemed Punishment King, immortal god of war, I applaud your might."
Seated high upon the Throne, Amarkun looked as displeased as ever.
"Trazyn, where is what I asked for?!"
"Payment on delivery. You understand how it works," Trazyn said.
Zaa's eyes flashed beside him, and a Transdimensional Labyrinth cage rose from the floor. Trapped within it was precisely what Trazyn wanted.
Trazyn hurried over and tried to touch the cage, only to be stopped by the Necron Lychguard.
Looking at Amarkun's hostile expression, Trazyn shrugged.
"All right, all right, I'll give it to you now."
Trazyn waved his Scepter, and a pearl-like object detached from its tip and flew toward Amarkun.
Amarkun caught the key, then tossed it to Zaa beside him.
Scanning beams flashed from Zaa's eyes, followed by a nod.
"Punishment King, this is indeed the activation key for the Dark Throne. Its signature code matches the original in every respect."
Amarkun looked at Trazyn again.
"The deal is done."
"Oh, of course, great Punishment King," Trazyn said, somewhat excited.
This specimen was more valuable than most of the exhibits in his museum. He was already considering which things to order the Canoptek Scarabs to throw out.
"Yes, the deal is done."
Trazyn felt someone pat his shoulder, then completely lost control of his body.
Bona stepped out from behind him and silently regarded Trazyn.
Trazyn was stunned.
His computational core raced before he was finally forced to acknowledge one fact.
Those two bastards played me!
"Punishment King, you actually collaborated with a human!" Trazyn shouted.
"Oh, even if this reaches