"Do you know about the Molten Knights?" Edmond interlaced his fingers, his dark green eyes calm and profound.
Molten Knights...
"I saw that entry in the Interastral Astronomical Society's 'Propagation' catalog." Bai Heng stroked the rim of his porcelain cup with a finger and said,
"Molten Knights were weapons created by humans during the Swarm Disaster using the Propagation locusts known as 'Ankineet.' Whoever piloted one would be affected by the Path of Propagation. Their bodily tissues and mental state would be corroded, causing mutation until death."
"There also seemed to be records in Propagation Catalog Seven that Molten Knights were influenced by 'Propagation' to the point of developing independent consciousness and being able to act on their own. But by burning the pilot's life away, their combat power could also be greatly enhanced."
Edmond nodded in satisfaction at Bai Heng's preparation and added,
"The Swarm Disaster and the two Emperor Wars nearly wiped out more than half the universe."
"Molten... That name was given to this weapon when it was deployed in the endless war between humanity and the locusts, in the hope that it would be like sparks from blazing severed metal, extinguishing the countless offspring of Tayzzyronth, the Aeon of 'Propagation.'"
"Unfortunately, after Tayzzyronth, the Aeon of 'Propagation,' fell beneath the heavy hammer of the Amber Lord of 'Preservation,' this technology vanished along with 'Propagation.'"
"Now, Allen Jones has excavated that ancient battlefield from the Swarm Disaster once more. The weapon known as the Molten Knight has appeared before the world again. Unfortunately, these old bones of mine can't go take a look in person, and there are only a few people in the Interastral Astronomical Society who truly put my mind at ease. I can only trouble you to make another trip for me."
Edmond placed