"Yes, I will offer all the players in Paradise to the great being."
Thrall 9527 answered.
There was no joy at gaining power in his voice, only a profound despair.
The severed hand flicked its fingers, launching itself onto 9527's chest, and slowly merged into his body.
Meanwhile, the Oathbreaker's voice continued:
"After this move of mine, Paradise will react as well. Neither my will nor the elder's will be able to penetrate this place again."
"I will merge this final portion of power into your body. Whatever unexpected developments arise in the plan, it will be enough to turn the situation around."
"Didn't you want my power? Rejoice. This power will be linked to your life. As long as you live, it will belong to you forever..."
The voice gradually faded until it disappeared.
Thrall 9527 stood frozen for a long time before finally bursting into laughter.
At first, he laughed quietly. Then his shoulders began to shake, and eventually he doubled over, laughing uncontrollably.
His laughter grew louder and more frenzied:
"Haha... Power, power... Hahahahaha!"
"My path forward has already been cut off! What use is this power to me?!"
"Oathbreaker... Wayne! Do you think I'll obediently let you control me?"
"You cut off my path forward, and now you're threatening my life?"
"If I can't keep climbing, I might as well throw this life away! I'll get revenge on you! I'll..."
As he spoke, confusion suddenly appeared in 9527's eyes. His mouth opened and closed without a sound, as though his mind had fallen into chaos.
By the time his eyes cleared again, his words had become:
"Revenge! Yes! I'll take revenge on this Paradise! On all the players!"
"Especially that brat who escaped! Even if it costs me my life, I'll destroy you!"
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