Chapter 2607 - 1135: Lingering Ties (End of Volume)
The Hands of Slaughter have indeed awakened their sentience, but this sentience is clearly quite limited.
The first two items were mentioned immediately because they were not his own thoughts but rather Gaven’s pre-established development plan for the Undead Slaughter Territory.
As for the third item, it couldn’t continue because Gaven had not made any further arrangements.
Whether he successfully rescues the Goddess of Wealth, Woken or not, he must find a way to return to the Material Plane, without investing more effort here.
Thus, as Gaven formulates plans, the Hands of Slaughter naturally accept them, almost as if it was their own intention.
In doing so, Gaven suddenly feels more assured, his mind starting to become more active.
Since all plans are crafted by himself, how is this different from directly controlling the Undead Slaughter Territory?
The Hands of Slaughter are merely executors with independent thinking ability, not blindly obedient, but rather treating Gaven’s plan as their own to implement.
Of course, this premise is built entirely around the benefit for the Hands of Slaughter.
To put it another way, Gaven essentially sets development plans for himself in the Bottomless Abyss; why wouldn’t he be diligent? Why would he harbor malicious intentions?
The stronger the Hands of Slaughter become, the more advantageous it is for Gaven, equating to holding a trump card of the highest level.
Thinking further, if one day he falls back to the Bottomless Abyss, will he merge again with the Hands of Slaughter, and would they refuse?
Once the relationship is sorted out, certain issues become easier to resolve, such as the Skeleton Slayer trailing behind Gaven like a wronged spouse.
Gaven subtly suggested again: "The Skeleton Slayer has contributed without fault, deserving reward rather than punishment. Since you intend to use his body, you should provide him fitting compensation."
"Hmm?" This time the Hands of Slaughter did not blindly follow Gaven’s words, turned their large head towards the Skeleton Slayer, coldly asking, "Do you have objections to me using your body?"
A terrifying pressure came down on the Skeleton Slayer, feeling as if his throat was being strangled and yanked out of his own body.
"None." The Skeleton Slayer, resembling a giant tadpole, shook his head like a rattle, "Having my body chosen by the Hands of Slaughter, no, by the master, to become the vessel for the Undead Slaughter Divine Power is the greatest honor. No objections, absolutely none!"
As the sole witness of this special meeting, he could easily discern the underlying nuances.
Their relationship seemed tense, as if severed without mercy, yet distinctly connected.
He was indeed the outsider, his life entirely subject to their whims.
Or perhaps the Hands of Slaughter has always shown mercy, otherwise, he would have been reduced to ashes, not here voicing complaints.
"You are wise enough." The Hands of Slaughter echoed familiar words to the Skeleton Slayer, "I am a fair person, rewards for merit, punishment for fault. Since borrowing your body, I will give you enough compensation, from now on, you are my deity, Slaughter Skull, sharing the glory of Undying Slaughter."
As they spoke, overwhelming Undead Slaughter Divine Power continuously poured into the Skeleton Slayer’s body.
The Skeleton Slayer, now reduced to only a head and a spine, began to inflate like a balloon, simply enlarging, without sprouting a new body.
In an instant, he reached a super giant level, now appearing exceedingly strange yet fittingly compared to the Hands of Slaughter, who entered Godhood Form nearby.
Compared to the start, the height of the Hands of Slaughter reduced by at least ten meters.
This indicated he shared his Undead Slaughter Divine Power with the renamed Slaughter Skull, allowing him to restore to demigod standards with his current form.
"Thank you, master, for your grace. I surely will not disappoint you." The formerly aggrieved Slaughter Skull immediately straightened his spine, head held high, completely restored in spirit.
Being the person involved, he knew well.
He was nowhere near merely restoring to Slaughter Demigod; the divine body used by the Hands of Slaughter was fundamentally his, creating a mystical connection between them.
As long as his Slaughter Body persists, he becomes indestructible, able to borrow powers far beyond his capabilities when necessary.
At this moment, he suddenly comprehends Gaven a bit more, both of them sharing similar fates.
"From now on, your task is to follow closely beside Lord... Lord Gaven, acting as my emissary, guarding Lord Gaven’s safety, while relaying information for us." The Hands of Slaughter evidently have plans for Slaughter Skull.
"The master can rest assured, I promise to fulfill the mission." Slaughter Skull couldn’t help but move his spine, but stopped shortly.
Because he felt the movement resembled that of a dog.
"Are you okay with this?" The large hand of the Hands of Slaughter turned towards Gaven.
"This preparation is very thorough," Gaven affirmed, "After returning to the Material Plane, our connection may be isolated by the Plane Barrier, indeed a communication channel is needed, except to bring him back to the Material Plane with me, it won’t be easy, since I was forcefully dragged back before."