"Since you've made your decision, I'll arrange it," Ulysses said, his voice returning to normal. "This is an opportunity, and if the Abyss Infected is strong enough, perhaps we can take the chance to accomplish legendary feats as well."
Richard nodded slightly and asked, "After this transformation begins, how long will it take for the infected to fully awaken?"
"That depends not on him, but on the World Master of the Mechanical Court," Ulysses shook his head. "Unless there is an accident, it will only be a few days before the Mechanical God King steps down from his throne.
A sudden doubling of the blessing, only a fool would not feel it."
"Then it seems we don't have much time left."
Richard's voice carried a lethal seriousness. After decades of peace, he was back on the battlefield.
This time, he had finally transformed from a chess piece on the board to the player manipulating the pieces.
"How is your cultivation coming along?" Ulysses asked.
