Countless thoughts raced through Sailesi's mind. Considering his injuries and the fact that his life was in someone else's hands, he immediately devised the best course of action—
No, I don't want to.
He first stated his intentions firmly, and then explained carefully:
"I already possess considerable abilities, and I can still serve the Alliance even without the Holy Remains."
"The implantation of the ' Giant Arms ' was a last resort at the time, and I only used it as a temporary measure."
"If I were given another Holy Remains, I really wouldn't know how to balance its relationship with the ' Giant Arms '..."
"Really?"
The tone of [ the Crown ] carried a hint of doubt:
"But... letting you control the new Holy Remains is indeed the best option right now."
"No, I believe we should select officers qualified to inherit the Holy Remains and quickly replenish our fighting strength to face any subsequent crises."
Sailesi immediately rattled off a string of correct nonsense, brushing off [ the Crown's ] probing.
"So that's what you were thinking..."
[ Crown ] nodded slightly:
"Although somewhat naive and biased, it must be admitted that what was said is quite fair."
It seems that he has passed the test, and the [ Crown ] has reassured Sailesi:
"Don't worry, no matter what, the Skeleton Council will always reserve a seat for you."
Those who are loyal to the Alliance must be rewarded.
"Yes, [ Crown ]... Sir."
Sailesi reluctantly added a suffix that symbolized submission.
The interval between the two words was very short, but he believed [ Crown ] had heard it.
But this was exactly the outcome Sailesi wanted. His inner struggle and submission only had meaning if others could see it; otherwise, what was the point of testing him?
"I have another long-term task for you."
[ The Crown ] suddenly spoke.
"Please give the order."
Sailesi immediately focused intently, while [ The Crown ] glanced at the other person still unconscious on the operating table.
" Hall, no, I should say the [ Thousand Faces ] senator, his resume is truly tainted. Although his life form has changed, he is still capable of betrayal."
"I hope you can keep an eye on him secretly. Report any unusual activity immediately. If we work together, we can guarantee victory."
"Clear."
Sailesi nodded, indicating that he would take on the task.
"Don't be too nervous. With a shortage of manpower, you'll definitely be splitting up."
[ Crown ] said:
"Just do your best in this matter."
The bony palms that had been pressing lightly on either side of Sailesi's head were removed; he seemed to have passed the test.
[ Crown ] strolled towards the other side of the stone chamber:
"I'll go get you a suitable leg bone, please wait a moment."
"OK."
Upon seeing [ the Crown ] leave, Sailesi immediately began his original plan.
The memory confusion caused by the previous implantation of the " Giant Arms " tormented him for several months.
Although [ Crown ] claimed that this body repair was to be done with a leg bone that had no memory of the past, who really knows what the actual situation was?
To ensure he wouldn't be tormented by memory lapses again, Sailesi had already made contingency plans during his flight back.
You can be without goals or ambitions, but you must guarantee one thing: that you are yourself!
" Dream of Rebirth!"
He called out softly in his heart.
Under Sailesi's manipulation, the once vibrant red spider lily became formless and intangible, existing only as pure Psionic Energy.
But Sailesi still felt that plant roots Spread through his body, and whenever this happened, he would think of his past when he was still human.
At that time, by using [ Dream of Rebirth ], he could feel the roots of plants extending within his body.
Not only would it not bring pain, but it would also give him a sense of interdependence with plants, allowing him to relax for a rare moment.
The spider lily in its Psionic Energy form is already budding, quietly awaiting its master's command.
" Dream of Rebirth-- "
Sailesi thought to himself:
"To help maintain self-awareness, I will always be -- Sailesi Richter."
Upon receiving the command, the spider lilies instantly dispersed and vanished into nothingness, merging into every bone of Sailesi.
Within seconds, [ Crown ] had already walked over carrying several complete leg bones.
Let's begin.
Sailesi nodded, and [ The Crown ] came up behind him again, this time truly intending to forcefully hypnotize him.
Skeletons don't have eyelids, so naturally they don't have the feeling of opening or closing their eyes.
Sailesi felt his vision gradually dimming and blurring, like the sun setting and its brightness diminishing.
In the last moment before losing consciousness, a gentle yet firm, ethereal yet clear, tender female voice suddenly echoed in his mind.
The sound was like a sweet spring in summer, or a bonfire in winter, possessing an irresistible natural charm, echoing again and again in a short moment.
Each echo is a repetition, a deepening, a hypnosis, a... Domination.
Sailesi remembered the owner of the voice; it was the King of Domination of the Eternal Domain, the female knight clad in blood-red armor, whom he had seen leave the battlefield with York just a few hours earlier.
When exactly...?
Sailesi suddenly realized that this was the moment when the King of Domination finally succeeded in his escape.
To escape Wens's overwhelming sea of blood, the King of Domination accelerated his speed to the point of lightning speed.
However, instead of breaking through Wens's blood wave in a straight line, she chose to detour into the spatial rift.
And the roundabout route she took was right past him.
At that very moment, Vanessa, the King of Domination, used all her strength to leave a delayed hypnotic Whisper in Sailesi's ear.
If Sailesi remains conscious, the Whisper will never be triggered; since both sides possess similar types of power, neither can influence the other under normal circumstances.
But as soon as he falls into a coma, whether it is voluntary or involuntary, whether it is limb reattachment or fusion, that sound will come the moment he loses consciousness, like a beast that has been waiting for a long time pouncing on its prey.
This was the agreement Vanessa made with Ed so that they could safely leave the battlefield with the spoils of war.
Countless echoes overlapped and merged into one, whispering in Sailesi's ear:
"Everything is for the sake of the Son of God; the Theocracy's Interests Above All!"
A slogan, seemingly insignificant, entered Sailesi's mind at his weakest moment, and then naturally filled the emptiness, confusion, and aimlessness in his heart.
"Who I am?"
Sailesi Richter.
Where am I?
" The Skeleton Alliance."
What can I do?
"For the sake of the Theocracy, strive for more benefits!"
The King of Domination and [ Dream of Rebirth ] transcended time and space to complete a subtle collaboration that would almost never be known to anyone. Every question and answer transformed into a strong "thought stamp," imprinting itself on Sailesi's reason.
Theocracy, Theocracy!
Everything for the Theocracy!