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Chapter 153 - Soul Control Process and Announcement

After dinner with the group, Serkyrio, Remuel, Arlesk, Draxus, and Harold went to the laboratory. This is because Draxus has to undergo various tests of soul control before allowing him to move around freely once more.

Arlesk was given permission to use his divinity to get Draxus enter a state of dreaming. The concept was taken from Magna's [Nightmare Fantasia], a separate world where people can make tests without being seen by anything at all. Before Arlesk activated his divinity assist. "[Cyber Divinity Systems Online] [Divinity Control Assist Active] [Magic Systems Regulated] [Ready for Action]." With a short transformation sequence of a mix between biological and mechanical pieces, Arlesk was quickly covered in his [Cybernetic Divinity]. "Again, this is some major drip Arlesk got himself with." Draxus was inspecting Arlesk's armor with great interest. "A semi-biologic arm that allows absorption of magic, divinity, and energy... Creation of the ultimate defense that will take in attacks from enemies that aren't from weapons made for melee combat, and then a cyber-metallic arm that changes form into whatever the user wants to use in the situation... From the battle records, you used a nuclear cannon... Wait a second... Nuclear?!??!!?!" Draxus shouted in major surprise as he realized what Arlesk could become capable of using. "Well, I'll use it responsibly unlike a certain person inspecting my equipment right now." Arlesk simply hurled out insults towards Draxus indicating his destructiveness in recent battles. "Guh..." Draxus could only look away in shame as he remembered how much trouble he made by distorting time in one case, and nearly destroyed the entire continent just recently. "Yeah yeah, just don't cause a Chernobyl in this world Arlesk. Anyways we shouldn't waste our time, Remuel and Harold are already prepared with the testing facilities." After Serkyrio stopped them, both of them got completely sterilized to prevent any contamination of magic to come into the laboratory's testing zone. Draxus entered one of the hybernation capsules and attached the necessary parts to keep him from dying in the laboratory. "[Soul Control] is in entry phase." Remuel took charge of any tests that occur in the laboratory when it comes to divinity and souls. This is because it was his main field about magic where he completely learns and understands the concept through experimentation. "[We got an audience, Remuel, Arlesk, Harold, do your job well.]" Serkyrio's voice came from the communicator as he remained outside the the zone to keep watch. Most of the researchers were interested on what will be done for the day, but it was simply to ensure Draxus's soul doesn't enter into a rampage again. "Arlesk, I'm supplying you atmospheric mana through [Deal with the Devil], prepare to bring your [Cyber Space] in the laboratory." Remuel and Harold continued to monitor the readings as Draxus closed his eyes and entered into a deep sleep immediately. "[Soul Control] is in pre-first phase, beginning shift to phase one." Arlesk glanced over to Remuel who made a nod with his head. That was his signal to activate a function as [God of Cyberspace]. "[Extend, Cyber Space]." Arlesk raised his right arm to activate the Cyber Space. "Everybody, please find a comfortable seat, it will be bad if you flopped on the floor here since your consciousness will be sent to [Cyber Space], counting down." Remuel began a slow countdown which urged everyone who wished to watch get a seat quickly.

"Phase one, wake up Drax." Draxus immediately woke up from Remuel's words as he felt himself floating over space. "First, bring out [Wandering Abomination]. And try to control the power over it." Draxus nodded and brought out his tarot card from [Interdimensional Storage]. "[Fortune Card XVIII - The Moon] [Moonlit Memory], [Wandering Abomination]." Calmly activating the card, Draxus's form changed quickly. The cerulean and brown mix of colors were something Serkyrio witnessed for the first time. "Phase one complete, proceed to phase two." Draxus immediately brought out the two weapons that made up Zero. But memories surfaced and he was immediately filled with wrath. Harold quickly reported that and asked Remuel what to do next. "Negative energy is piling, next action may be required soon." Remuel raised his thumb up towards Harold telling him that it will be fine. "Kill them. Kill those apostles! The [God of Dominion]...? Where is he...?!" Draxus was starting to change back into Zero as the personality takes over. "First dose." Remuel calmly issued an order as Harold manipulated a tube to attach behind Draxus and administer an emotion suppressor. "Can you hear me Drax?" There was a slight pain coming from Draxus, but he was able to listen and quickly stop himself from making sudden movements. "Yeah... It's still a little tough." Remuel then quickly gave orders to Draxus on what to do next. "Convince the soul or make him submit." Draxus found it a little difficult, but he should at least try it. "Huh...? So I'm only part of a soul? As expected I guess, what do you want host?" "I know what you want, you want that god to die." "Hmm... What you want to ask though... I can read it anyways so forget it." "We are both a part of something stronger, so I know the end goal is the same." "Fine, use my power however you like. But you're currently too weak to handle it completely. Wait... A god's seal...? I see now, your potential is limitless despite being a mere human. I should technically take control since I'm a higher ranked race, but for your potential, you can only use me whenever you fully unlock that seal, even if its temporary. Just that, remember that the memories each one of us gather, will become a part of what we will merge into the future. We are the [Prime Existence] together, so when the time comes, I will fight along that power to end the [God of Dominion]." A complete silence took over for a couple of minutes, before a gem that's covered with both cerulean and brown colors appeared on Draxus's chest. It had a shape of a portal with roman numeric symbols engraved in it like a clock. "What does this mean?" Draxus calmly asked a question while baffled on what just happened. "It seems the soul has fully merged into you." Remuel answered while remaining slightly confused on what just happened. "How about proceeding to [Stardust Destroyer] next?" Draxus nodded to Remuel's suggestion and quickly brought out the [Stardust Destroyer]. "[Come], [Cold Comet]." A semi-cybernetic weapon with a single edge was brought out. When held by Draxus, he could already feel how much danger could lie in this weapon. Memories flooded of things that have been done by the [Stardust Destroyer]. His work as a destroyer meant that he was out destroying various worlds. The weapon he held in his very hands was used to slice an entire planet in half a couple of times. It was then the soul finally began to begin its rampage. The cause of it was because while he was away to do his task to destroy a broken world, the world he housed in was attacked by the [God of Dominion]. The friends that he gained in that world become puppets that were manipulated by them, his lover was seen violated and one of her friends was on top of her which managed to accept the [God of Dominion]'s terms to betray his comrades was given that gift. "This world..." Draxus raised his left arm and began charging a [Supernova]. "Second dose." After further instructions, Harold injected another dose of emotion suppressor which allowed Draxus to take temporary control. "Host is in control now huh...? Then state what you want." "What do you know about the [God of Dominion]?" "As expected, he's a god that's positioned just beyond my race. [Creators] and [Destroyers] were created by gods to create worlds and destroy broken worlds. The [God of Dominion has five soul essences of us in him, that includes me as well." "Forget five, he has seven except for me." "Then you stand no chance." "All the negative energy of souls have merged into me. Thus I have all eight despite most of them being in complete negative energy." "So you want me to remain obedient and allow you to use my power?" A silence brushed through the cyber space as the onlookers were completely nervous. "Fine. You seem to have more emotion control than me, so I'm sure you'd do a better job at killing him." "Thanks." "But I want you to be aware, that god can use anything in his dominion, even erasing existences that are inferior to him." After Reito gave that kind of information, a star-shaped silver gemstone appeared latching on Draxus's chest. "A success, then let us end the process here. Arlesk."

Serkyrio continued to watch as Draxus finally began facing the danger of his power. But since he was listening to the conversations, he felt slightly troubled on the ability the [God of Dominion] managed to obtain. "Erasure of existence huh...?"

After the testing, Serkyrio summoned all the Preeliance officials to listen to his announcement in the throne hall. "You guys will be getting paid vacation, excluding the Archons. However, some will get their vacation later than others. So do avail your vacation time and schedule it. Not more than three members here can go at once as the workload for the others would be too much. Draxus, your [Sentinels] will be given a free vacation on the condition that they will respond to any summon immediately. Basically, they can do whatever they want unless there's a mission. Arlesk, Remuel, your groups will only get extended day-offs. From two days to three days per employee, balance the workload well. Less paperwork will also come so feel free to do whatever when you're done." After Serkyrio's announcement, the room was filled with cheers of happiness as they finally get a long break since they founded the country.