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.

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    [Understood. Commencing synthesis. Parasite strain: Subjugator Parasite, neural integration and submission protocol activated. Calculating compatibility]@@@@

    [Processing]

    [Processing]

    [Processing]

    Once everything was finished, the atoms from Reign''s body began to move and shift.

    It was like his energy was pulling the pieces of his being together. Slowly, a vial made of glass-like material appeared in front of him.

    The vial was designed to be simple but effective. It had a sharp tip that, when pressed, would release a hidden needle, injecting the green liquid into the body.

    Once injected, the parasite would start to alter Quill''s DNA, changing him from the inside out.

    Reign stared at it for a moment, feeling satisfied with his work.

    "I''ll take it," he blurted out, knowing that the humans couldn''t afford to lose Reign''s support right now. They were basically dependent on his ability to eliminate devil generals in the most efficient and fastest way possible.

    In fact, Reign was currently the only being with a record of killing one, highlighting just how difficult it was to accomplish.

    "Go on, just stab it into your chest," Reign instructed.

    The hunter paused for a moment. In his mind, the demon in front of him was powerful enough to kill him if it really wanted to, so the idea that this was a tricked seemed highly unlikely.

    Quill''s hand trembled as he brought the vial closer to his chest. The green liquid churned violently. It didn''t help that Reign was grinning from ear to ear, looking like a maniac who''d just found a new toy.

    Finally, he pressed the vial to his skin, and the needle sank deep, delivering the liquid into his veins.

    The cold burn spread instantly, and for a brief moment, everything seemed still. Then the rune on his chest flared to life, its jagged, ancient markings glowing with blinding white intensity.

    It struggled against the green liquid, a reaction even Reign hadn''t anticipated.

    THUD!

    The hunter dropped to his knees, feeling as though his entire body was about to explode .

    "WHAT DID YOU DO TO ME?!" he screamed, his voice hoarse, as his skin began to tear apart.

    "Oh well, charge it to experience," Reign chuckled to himself.

    He didn''t really mind if the hunter exploded, but if Quill somehow managed to survive, that would just be a bonus.

    Quill''s body shook violently as the power surged through him, blood beginning to seep through every orifice.

    His vision blurred, and a burning pain coursed through his veins, making him scream in agony. The power was overwhelming, tearing him apart from the inside out.

    He gasped for air, struggling to remain conscious as the blood pooled beneath him.

    His mind raced, every thought fighting for control.

    Was this the end? Had he made a mistake trusting a demon?