Endless Evolution: Last Star

Chapter 817 817: Three in One

Adamʼs delighted exclamation made Moira flinch and put Lone Blaze in a daze. His emotion and joy were genuine since he didnʼt see Moira as a living being, in his eyes she was the Crimson Monarchʼs gift to him.

Was Moira satisfied with this treatment?

She, herself, had no answer to that question. She didnʼt plan on becoming enemies with Adam, it was already too late to take the other side, and that part of their history was over at Kyrosʼs death.

But, she certainly wouldnʼt want Adam to try to build the same kind of bond she had with the Crimson Monarch.

It wasnʼt that Adam killed her partner, no, she as a creature from the monster world took it smoothly.

Adam was stronger and defeated the Crimson Monarch in a fair fight, leaving only a slight smile on his face, not hatred or anger. For that, Moira was grateful.

However, if Adam tried to be Kyrosʼs replacement for her, she would feel nothing but rejection towards him. He wasnʼt Kyros, and he could never be, no one needed that.

To strengthen their bond, they had to forge their own path, unique to the two of them. It took time and a series of events.

So... consumed by mixed feelings Moira, could only stand and watch Adamʼs frantic gaze.

After a while, the glow in his eyes faded, Adam slowly came to his senses.

”Hah, whatʼs gotten into me?”

Shaking his head, he took a deep breath directing his gaze towards Moira.

”Letʼs get started right now, my time is running out. Iʼll need to get back to the fortress soon, the fighters will be arriving in short order.”

Moira nodded slightly, pointing at Lone Blaze with some reluctance.

”I hate to admit it, but sheʼs right. We should work together and get a place in your Initial Gene, now thatʼs allowed. Release her.”

Then, Adam waved his hand. He didnʼt say anything, but the gesture was enough to make Lone Blaze feel free. In fact, she was released on her own.

Step. Step. Step.

Clenching her fists tightly, Lone Blaze walked over to Adam and stood in front of Moira.

Moira glanced at Lone Blaze, scrutinizing her from bottom to top.

”And, Iʼd like to add one more thing to our agreement,” she pointed arrogantly at Lone Blaze, ”Make my status higher than hers. I donʼt want to feel threatened every time sheʼs unhappy about something.”

Lone Blazeʼs veins on her face puffed up, with a ghastly grimace she clenched her fists tightly as cruel flames rushed from her in all directions.

Moira rolled her eyes demonstratively, indicating she was right.

”You see? Sheʼs insane! Tell her to obey me.”

”No.”

The cold refusal made Moira wince.

Adamʼs eyes grew deeper as he looked around, he lingered his gaze on the bright light in the distance.

Then, he turned and pointed downward.

”There arenʼt many ʼcreaturesʼ here, but you should understand the hierarchy. I go first, for this is my space, then the Evolution Tree, followed by Silvana if she can get into my inner space.”

With a short pause, increasing the tension, Adam continued:

”And only after that goes both of you. Given that youʼve both already agreed to work with me, your opinion on the power dynamic is irrelevant.”

In a heartbeat, his voice grew harsher:

”I donʼt care who is in charge between the two of you, that is not my concern. However, you must never forget who the ruler of this place is.”

At Adamʼs last words, Moiraʼs eyes grew wider for a moment.

She looked at Lone Blaze, who took Adamʼs speech with complete seriousness. If need be, she would kneel right now.

”I get it...” Moira muttered grudgingly, her cheeks puffed up like a child, yet she didnʼt argue.

Adam glanced at Lone Blaze.

”What do I have to do?”

”Nothing much, just give us access to your energy. Then, weʼll end up in your Initial Gene. However, neither Moira nor I know the exact changes that will happen to your power.”

She wanted to continue, but was suddenly interrupted by the majestic voice of the Evolution Tree:

[Adam... They will both take a place in your Initial Gene, now itʼs become possible, but...]

”Hm?” Adam turned around.

[Your Initial Order will most likely be cut down... I donʼt know how much... but itʼs impossible to fit the two of them into your Initial Gene without some sacrifices.]

Moira and Lone Blaze exchanged a glance. For once, they werenʼt trying to fight with each other, sharing a common concern.

”Thatʼs fine.”

Adam replied calmly, drawing their attention to him.

”I donʼt know how long it takes me to easily control a hundred threads. If I lose some to get something unique from Moira and Lone Blaze, it canʼt be a bad deal.”

Then, he added:

”After all, Iʼve accepted them. Thereʼs no going back.”

[Hehehe... I wish I could say youʼll regret this, but... I donʼt know anything myself... Well, in that case, letʼs get started.]

Without Adamʼs control, a dense energy came out of him. White streams ran along his arm, stopping in front of him.

Moira and Lone Blaze reacted immediately, quickly touching his energy. They did so as if they were trying to overtake each other.

As soon as the connection between the three of them was established, Moira and Lone Blaze turned into clots of energy, two stars, purple and red.

The stars swirled around Adam, passing before his eyes before heading towards his Initial Gene.

They moved quickly, eager to get into a favorable spot. After all, even after all the changes, each of them would only be able to get a small portion of Adamʼs Initial Gene.

Unlike the Star Seal ray that faced resistance from the Initial Gene, Moira, and Lone Blaze found themselves at the very center of Adamʼs power with no obstacles.

Only the Evolution Tree flinched slightly, feeling something like a strong thud.

Adam watched as the bright light in his Initial Gene diminished slightly, instead the left side filled in purple mist and the right side with violent flames, leaving most of the sphere for the main light.