"Vivi, tell me one thing?" I asked.
"Yeah," she replied.
"Who has more control over Vaythos—you or me?"
For a moment Vivi paused. Only the faint ripples of violet essence moved across the surface of her feathers, tilting her head with clear curiosity.
"But I am Vaythos," she replied simply.
I smiled at that answer.
Through the Sovereign Link I could clearly feel the connection between us. My essence resonated with hers, and through that link the entire planet responded faintly to my presence. The bond that allowed me to control the world core still existed, only now that power had a small phoenix-shaped form.
Which meant that if I had control over Vivi… I still had control over Vaythos.
"Alright, Vivi," I said finally. "Let me go visit my grandmother and take care of a few other things. Once I'm done, I'll come back. Then we will go find some world cores for you to devour."
Her wings flared excitedly.
"Really?"
"Yes."
