"A serious question: now that the ice seal is lifted, if Mister Patriot orders Reunion Movement to stop, will they still listen...?" The Doctor asked, stroking his chin.
"It would be difficult, wouldn't it? After all, if you didn't see it with your own eyes, you wouldn't believe that this Aegislash is Patriot..." ACE complained from the side, holding up his shield.
"Unless Brozkarst's status is so high that no matter what he becomes, other Infected will unconditionally accept his orders. Otherwise, with his current appearance, it will be very difficult to control the people outside. No, it should be said that not only will it fail to control the people outside, but it will also cause even greater panic..." Suddenly, a female voice rang out from the side. Several people turned their heads and saw that it was Ascalon.
Although SWEEP had been following around since Kal'tsit left, the people inside were not the type who enjoyed crowds, so many times everyone would subconsciously ignore them.
It wasn't until Ascalon spoke that the others realized she was still in the car.
"Make a decision quickly. The front line outside is about to collapse. If the fighting continues, the team members outside won't be able to hold back, and it will inevitably lead to significant casualties." Seeing the hesitation, Ascalon reported on the situation outside.
At this moment, Patriot's consciousness also returned.
Although he had transformed into a strange appearance, he did not feel any dullness because of it.
Years of extensive body crystallization had already made him accustomed to a rigid body, so after transforming into his current form, he felt quite comfortable. It was a smooth feeling completely free from the effects of oripathy.
"Frostnova, you don't have oripathy anymore either?" Noticing that he had completely escaped the influence of oripathy, a weathered face appeared on the strange sword-and-shield, and his deep voice rang out again as he spoke.
"Yes, Old Fogey, I am indeed no longer affected by oripathy. Even with continuous use of arts, I can clearly feel that there is no worsening of oripathy infection within my body."
Frostnova pushed off with her four legs, leaping onto Aegislash's body to carefully observe Patriot's condition.
However, no matter how she looked, what was before her was merely a strange-looking shield and sword made of pure metal, fused into one weapon.
"Don't worry, my current situation is very good. Although I have transformed into steel, it does not affect my actions."
As she said this, she looked up in the Doctor's direction, and when she saw Amiya, she suddenly froze.
For some reason, he had a premonition that the petite girl before him contained immense energy. He seemed to see a new king rising before him.
"You, a king? No, you are the Demon King!" Patriot's body suddenly trembled violently, causing Frostnova to fall off him.
Kanna, standing nearby, immediately thought, 'This isn't good.' How could she forget that Aegislash, as a royal sword Pokémon, is set to be able to discern whether the person in front of him has the potential to become a king? Amiya just so happens to have inherited Theresa's abilities, possessing the potential to be a king.
Coupled with the prophecy, 'The last pure-blooded Wendigo will die by the hand of the Demon King,' Patriot naturally viewed Amiya as the Demon King from that ancient prophecy.
The next moment, Aegislash transformed into a giant longsword, tearing through space and mercilessly slashing towards Amiya's position.
"Bang!" With a dull thud, the Doctor, who had reflexively pulled Amiya into his embrace for protection, found himself unharmed.
He looked up to see Kanna's small body standing in front of him, having parried Patriot's sudden killing blow with just one hand.
"Patriot, sir, could you listen to me for a moment...?" Kanna held the giant sword, which Patriot had transformed into, firmly with one hand. She couldn't help but inwardly marvel at how high the compatibility between Aegislash and Patriot truly was, as he had learned the move Sacred Sword in such a short time.
Patriot swayed his body, finding himself clamped tightly by Kanna.
"I can cooperate with Rhodes Island, but the Demon King cannot!"
After Kanna heard the first half of his sentence and withdrew her hand, Patriot retreated, watching Kanna warily.
"I see cities, scarred. I see oripathy, covering the land. I see you, crowned in black, turning millions of lives into memories. I see the Demon King, enslaving all races." Patriot gazed intently at Amiya, who looked bewildered, not understanding why the tension had suddenly risen again, and chanted the ancient prophecy passed down from the Wendigo.
"The ancient prophecy passed down from the Sarkaz cannot be wrong. The girl behind you will become the Demon King who will destroy Terra!" Patriot's tone was very firm.
"Tsk! Frostnova was right; you really are an Old Fogey. First of all, no matter what happens later, at least for now, Amiya isn't the Demon King, is she? You're going to attack the leader of Rhodes Island for a vague prophecy? That makes things very difficult for me. Besides, if a kind and beautiful little bunny like Amiya truly becomes the Demon King, it can only mean one thing: Terra is beyond saving, and it might as well be destroyed."
Kanna spoke while standing between Patriot and Amiya.
"Hurry up! They can't hold on outside!" At this moment, Ascalon's voice came through.
Kanna nodded and walked towards Patriot.
"I know one line in that prophecy says the last pure-blooded Wendigo will die by the hand of the Demon King. But since Amiya entered, she hasn't attacked you, has she? So even if you are the last pure-blooded Wendigo, it still wouldn't count as dying by her hand.
Besides, aren't you perfectly fine now? How about we make a deal, a deal that would definitely benefit you and Reunion Movement outside?"
After walking in front of Patriot, Kanna extended her hand.
"How do you wish to deal?"
"Your current concerns are nothing more than two things: one is the future of Reunion Movement outside, and the other is about Amiya potentially walking the path of the Demon King. Am I wrong?"
Hearing Kanna's words, Patriot nodded.
"How about you join Rhodes Island and become Amiya's guardian! I believe it's unfair to attack and harm Amiya for something that might happen. If you have doubts, why don't you stay by her side and witness it firsthand? Isn't it better for you to confirm whether she becomes the Demon King yourself?
As for Reunion Movement outside, as long as you are willing to cooperate, Rhodes Island has a way to accommodate everyone."
Kanna pointed at Amiya, then at the battlefield outside, and said to Patriot.
"I can agree, but I may not be able to command Reunion Movement now." After a brief thought, Patriot chose to accept Kanna's proposal.
The reason was simple: circumstances were beyond his control.
With Kanna blocking the way, he knew he couldn't inflict even a scratch on Amiya.
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