"Oh? You've evolved."
Richard looked at the Civilization Devourer who suddenly spoke, a trace of surprise flashing in his eyes.
The previous Civilization Devourer would never say such nonsense.
"It's a regression; he's troublesome," the voice of the Civilization Devourer was somewhat stiff, as if unused to this backward way of communication, "but I've still found a way to deal with him.
Although it comes at a cost, once I've killed you, that cost will no longer exist."
From his words, it seemed he had devoured the Curse Meme of the Curse Crown and thoroughly fused with it.
In other words, the possession by the Curse Crown was actually successful, just that the timing was off.
Now the Civilization Devourer is equivalent to Richard, a new personality fused with two souls. However, because the Civilization Devourer's side is too strong, it still appears as though the Civilization Devourer is dominating everything.
