Listening to the advice given by the Dimensional Incarnation, Richard solemnly nodded.
However, he did not leave immediately but instead took something out from the Miracle Dimension.
"Wise elder, your wisdom is profound. Please help me figure out what I should do with this item."
The Dimensional Incarnation halted his actions and suddenly looked at Richard's right hand. In Richard's hand, an egg that seemed to be carved from mutton fat jade was emitting a faint aura.
"This is... an unfinished Civilization Treasure!?"
The Dimensional Incarnation exclaimed in surprise. What Richard took out was none other than the Mayfly Spirit, given to him by the Mayfly Dimensional Avatar back then.
This egg was born due to the successful Galaxy Mayfly war but went unfinished due to the war's failure. After the complete defeat of the Galaxy Mayfly, the aura of this egg began to weaken, only slightly improving once the Truth Council concluded the matters of the Galaxy Mayfly.
"Yes, this is a Civilization Treasure not yet fully nurtured."
Richard looked at the Dimensional Incarnation, speaking with some tension in his voice.
"Tell me, what should I do with this thing?"
"What to do, what to do..."
The Dimensional Incarnation listened to Richard's question and didn't know how to reply for a moment. After pondering for a while, he looked at Richard and asked, "What do you want to do?"
"Naturally, to maximize benefits," Richard replied promptly.
"Maximizing benefits involves bearing risks."
Richard heard this and smiled: "Could any risk be bigger than a Civilization Devourer?"
The Dimensional Incarnation was silent; indeed, compared to a Civilization Devourer, this risk was negligible.
"If you want to maximize benefits, then use the power of the dimension to hatch this thing. It has tremendous potential. Once hatched, it will be a Dominator. If it can absorb enough dimensional power, it can swiftly reach the Breaking Limit Level.
If the civilization it belongs to can thrive, it's not impossible for it to become a Civilization Leader."
"Can't become a leader through absorbing dimensional power?" Richard suddenly asked.
"Of course not," the Dimensional Incarnation glared at Richard, "Do you think anyone or anything can become a leader? The most direct ability of a civilization leader is to mobilize all the power of the Civilization Dimension.
It doesn't even possess a Civilization Dimension, how could it possibly become a leader."
Richard's heart stirred, and he quickly asked again: "So, aside from that, its ability can be comparable to a leader's, right?"
The Dimensional Incarnation looked at Richard and said: "That depends on you.
If it is willing to be your clan, its ability can be comparable to a leader's. But if it's unwilling, then its power is just at the level of a Double Limit Break Dominator."
"What about the risk?"
"The risk is whether this thing is willing to obey you," replied the Dimensional Incarnation, "If it is willing to be your clan, there's no risk.
But if it's unwilling, or feigns submission, then you have to be on guard against it betraying you."
"Feign submission?" Richard raised his eyebrow slightly, "Could it evade the Destiny Contract?"
"My king, do not be deceived by its appearance," said the Dimensional Incarnation softly, "Its essence is a Civilization Treasure, an object.
The Destiny Contract binds living beings. You cannot use a Destiny Contract to bind an object, a Puppet."
Richard was taken aback; indeed, this Mayfly Spirit was not a living being, but a Civilization Treasure, akin to a Puppet.
The premise of the Destiny Contract is that the other party is a living being, with destiny. Objects have no destiny.
"So, do you have any advice for me?" Richard asked sincerely.
However, the Dimensional Incarnation shook his head.
"If I had a solution, it wouldn't be high risk anymore. You are the new king of Titans, and this thing is also a test for you.
A king must not only possess strength, but charm is also essential for a king.
The past king unified all Titan tribes on his own, I believe you can too.
Of course..."
The Dimensional Incarnation paused and a hint of cold light appeared in his eyes.
"If you really have no way, then simply swallow it. Once integrated into the dimension, your dimension will also birth a similar thing, albeit with significantly reduced potential.
Think it over carefully."
Richard gazed at the Mayfly Spirit in his hand, his eyes shifting with various meanings.
Undoubtedly, high-level combat power is always lacking in the Wizard Alliance. Considering the bigger picture, hatching the Mayfly Spirit is a correct choice.
However, what is correct for the Wizard Alliance does not mean it is correct for the Wizards, nor does it mean it is correct for Richard.
After all, the Mayfly Spirit is something of the Galaxy Mayfly. Currently, the Galaxy Mayfly isn't extinct. Adding a Mayfly Spirit would inevitably alter the status of the Galaxy Mayfly.
There is not even one Double Limit Break Dominator in the entire Wizard Alliance.
From the perspective of Wizards, to play it safe, swallowing the Mayfly Spirit and birthing a lower potential but more controllable Mayfly Spirit is evidently more correct.
And from a personal perspective, a more controllable Mayfly Spirit aligns more with Richard's interests.
After all, uncontrolled power is meaningless.
Is it better to choose high reward, high risk, or low reward, low risk?
Chaotic thoughts endlessly entangled in Richard's mind, making it difficult for him to make a decision. The Dimensional Incarnation beside him did not rush him; this was Richard's own matter, and the decision he made was not important to him.
"This decision is rather difficult," Richard suddenly spoke, "I need to communicate with those Mayflies."
The Dimensional Incarnation said nothing more, merely bowed slightly.
"May your path be illuminated by the Fire of the Furnace."
...
The territory of the Galaxy Mayfly remains within the original Galaxy Mayfly Civilization, though it is much smaller now compared to the past.
Under the leadership of the Swarm Dominator, the customs and practices of the Galaxy Mayfly from the past have all changed.
Amusingly, after defeat, the Great Mayfly thought unexpectedly became the mainstream ideology among the Galaxy Mayflies.
Because the Wizards, whether they are two-winged or four-winged, red-tailed or black-tailed, all are collectively referred to as Galaxy Mayflies, and all receive the same treatment as the Galaxy Mayflies.
Moreover, the Swarm Dominator also intentionally allows those stubborn races to perish.
The Galaxy Mayfly has already failed; now they cannot even afford to lose the qualification to be used.
Following the Dimension Gate, Richard arrived at the mother world of the Galaxy Mayflies.
"You've finally come."
Richard passed through the Dimension Gate, and the first words he heard upon entering were these.
"Finally come?" Richard countered.
The Swarm Dominator's avatar stood before Richard, looking like a gigantic worm.
They were now inside a massive Insect Nest, the walls around them covered with vein-like patterns resembling blood vessels.
"I know that thing is in your possession." The Swarm Dominator produced a low, rumbling sound from its mouth, "I thought you had already consumed it, but seeing you approaching me today, it seems like you haven't touched it yet."
Richard raised an eyebrow: "Looks like I don't need to mince words. What suggestions do you have?"
The Swarm Dominator wriggled its body, producing a continuous "gurgle" from within, as though some liquid was surging inside.
Moments later, it suddenly opened its mouth, and a pure white insect egg emerged from its mouth.
"The suggestion is to fuse that thing with this insect egg. In doing so, it can be bound by the Destiny Contract."
Richard looked at the insect egg, a hint of surprise crossing his face.
"This can work? Why do I feel this isn't so simple?"
"Of course, it's not that simple." The Swarm Dominator's rumble was still deep, "This is a transaction. The Galaxy Mayflies need a king, and you need a subordinate.
You are the destined one; you will inevitably become the leader of the Wizard Civilization.
It can serve as your subordinate, assisting you in ascending to that throne."
The Swarm Dominator is an old Dominator, somewhat knowledgeable about the leader level. To become a leader, one must naturally become the undisputed king of a civilization.
Yet Richard's current situation is not very favorable.
Richard is too young, lacks foundation, and his only ally is the Curse School. Furthermore, the Crown Throne of the Curse School is an inherited Dominator position, its actual combat strength far inferior to a normal Dominator.
Although Abyss Civilization can be counted as Richard's force, introducing external forces for power struggle is always a last resort.
But now, the Swarm Dominator has given Richard a new direction.
The Galaxy Mayflies hold a seat in the Wizard Alliance, yet they are essentially part of the Wizard Civilization, a clan.
They are qualified to participate in the internal struggle of the Wizard Civilization.
Once the Mayfly Spirit hatches, Richard will have a Dual Breaking Limit Sovereign as a subordinate. This greatly enhances Richard's power within the Wizard Civilization.
And the Galaxy Mayflies can thereby acquire a king, riding the coattails of victory.
After the war concludes, the Galaxy Mayflies can certainly return to their homeland based on these merits.
This is a win-win setup.
"Seems you've been prepared all along." Richard, intrigued, eyed the Swarm Dominator, "If your intentions are revealed, the Galaxy Mayflies will surely be purged after the war."
Wizards requiring clans to participate in the fight is one thing, but clans voluntarily engaging and attempting to influence the conflict is entirely different.
If the former triumphs, the clan shares in the glory. But if the latter runs into issues, the clan faces inevitable internal purging and external conflicts.
"Yet we won't be purged." The Swarm Dominator replied in Wizard Language, "Because you will ascend to the throne."
Richard said nothing more, merely tossing the insect egg into the Miracle Dimension.
"Sign the contract, swarm." Richard crafted a Destiny Contract using his soul, "Once the contract is sealed, we shall be allies."
The Swarm Dominator transformed into a smooth humanoid creature, decisively leaving its soul imprint on the contract.
Then the contract ignited, an invisible chain linking the two together.
The Swarm Dominator slightly bowed to Richard.
"May your path be blessed by the Mayfly Spirit."
Richard turned, a Rune Gate appearing before him.
"Wrong, you should say 'May the path of the Galaxy Mayflies be blessed by me.'
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