After securing the Dark Apostle's cooperation, Ves was eager to move to the next step of the preparations.
As a sign of goodwill, the collies had unlocked the shackles and removed the chains.
That did not mean that they had disappeared. A pair of mechs continued to carry them around as they shadowed the human phase lord.
The message was clear. If the Dark Apostle acted out in any way, he would get locked up before he could escape.
In any case, despite his awful attitude, the Dark Apostle was not stupid enough to test his limits.
So far, he remained civilized and tolerant to the humans around him. The fact of the matter was that he needed to rely on their help if he wanted to have any chance of success in the leadership challenge. Their tech, materials and other support could make a massive difference in the upcoming duels.
Ves still utilized Blinky's manifestation as a vehicle. It put a bit of a strain on him to maintain this particular form, but it was better than nothing.
