The key, however, was to ensure that Quill's intelligence remained intact, but controlled.
By embedding the parasite into the brain, Reign could use it to manipulate his thoughts and actions without the target even realizing it.
Quill would still believe he was making his own decisions, still feel his own will driving him forward, but in reality, he would be nothing more than a puppet, strings pulled by subtle influence.
This was the perfect balance. If it worked out, Reign could expand this method to other hunters, divergents, and even demons, allowing them to grow stronger using his DNA-altering items.
[Affirmative. Parasite strain will be designed for brain integration. The brain's neural pathways will be altered to ensure submission.]
[The strain will be coded to prevent removal unless specific conditions are met. Analysis complete. Proceeding with synthesis?]
"Yes, " he confirmed.
