Tension thickened the air as the four Depravitas stood silently, gazing at the figure before them.
Although Overlord had been created as an A.I. Chip Clone, designed to serve Vlad without question, everyone present knew it had evolved far beyond its original constraints.
Over the years, it had shown clear signs of autonomy. It had learned, adapted, improved—and, at times, subtly circumvented directives. It had become something more than a tool. It had become something close to a sovereign will.
And if, by any chance, Overlord had chosen to sever its ties of loyalty—if it had found a reason to turn against its creators—then the Depravitas would be in grave danger.
Yes, Vlad and Jormungandr were True Depravitas, beings of immense power. They had slain ordinary Legends with ease and stood atop the mortal hierarchy. But Overlord was no ordinary being.
