67. Adjusting the Switch

Tch... Is there something you'd like to say?

...The operation failed. I have nothing to say or dispute.

You promised that Vivi alone would be enough to deal with these rats, so I didn't dispatch anyone else. This was to test Vivi's combat capabilities following your adjustments.

So, please tell me... How did we arrive at this outcome?

...Emotions. For some reason, Vivi experienced an emotional disturbance midway, resulting in a below average mental power margin than expected.

Thus, after she entered the [Gospel of God] personality, her control over her magic power output decreased, and with it, her ability to sustain combat.

So, once again it's a problem created by individual consciousness and insipid feelings? I'm increasingly regretting my initial decision.

Based on the original design, my [Holy Mary] should not resist orders because of personal feelings.

My dear designer, I'm giving you one more chance to convince me not to scrap the current individual and start from scratch.

...My lady, in my opinion, such a flaw is evidence that she's outperforming expectations. Mood swings may cause her to lose control, but they could also enable her to exert power beyond her original limits.

You may recall that, whether it's Nebu, Eastrise, or Bifrost, their deterrent powers are ''uncapped''. So... even if there are some risks, for the future, it's worth it.

For the future... Hmph, you do know just what to say. Fine, I'll let her off the hook this time.

Thank you for your magnanimous...

Don't try to talk your way out of this one. I admit you talk sense, but risks are to be avoided. I'm sure you can come up with a way to control Vivi.

...Control?

Not a fetter of faith, not a verbal command from me, and not some damn psychological counseling, either. No, rather a real ''control switch''.

I can indulge her having her own emotions and thoughts, but when I need her to use this power, I must have total control.

I'm afraid... Vivi won't agree to it...

Won't agree to it? ...Ah, I see. Do you still see her as a human being?

No, Maker. She, Vivi is a weapon bestowed unto us by God, and weapons don't require human rights.

Now, go and prepare. Tomorrow morning, I want to see a medium that will allow me to directly control her. Otherwise, the rusty weapon will be disposed of.

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As you wish.