Wizard: Unlimited Profession Slots Chapter 1372 - 541: 3-Dog Bond Synergy

"Since you already have a rough understanding, I would like to discuss a future loyalty agreement with you."

Carlos began to explain the real reason for his surrender:

"First, I need to explain the essential composition of the Time Hound."

The Star Map transformed once again, displaying an abstract diagram of a life form structure:

"All advanced time creatures are composed of two core parts: ’Engine’ and ’Intelligence.’"

The life form in the diagram was divided into two regions.

One emitted strong energy fluctuations, and the other flickered with complex cognitive patterns.

"The ’Engine’ is the Energy Core, storing our Power of Time.

It determines our fundamental ability and duration of existence."

"’Intelligence’ is the independent consciousness, carrying our experience, wisdom, memory, and personality.

It dictates our thinking patterns and behavioral traits."

Carlos pointed to the connection lines in the diagram:

"Forcibly seizing the core will cause the ’Intelligence’ to shatter, leaving only programmable residual fragments.

This is why your projections of Leila and Fenrir, though retaining some abilities, appear so rigid."

This explanation enlightened Ron.

Compared to the projections of Lance, Alexander, Selena, and others summoned by Professor Yutel and the Eye of Observation, which were like real life forms,

his two dogs were stiff and mechanical, not much different from an AI, only capable of following mechanical instructions.

To adapt flexibly, he had to expend additional Spiritual Power to control them himself.

He had always thought this situation arose due to inadequate Skill proficiency or inferior material quality.

Now it seemed the problem lay in the crude absorption method.

Although the Silver Pocket Watch was powerful, its ’prey’ mechanism was more like a shredder, crushing the target into easy-to-digest fragments.

In this process, the most essential ’Intelligence’ part often shattered first.

"But if I surrender voluntarily, the situation will be completely different."

Carlos’ proposal caught everyone’s attention:

"I can proactively strip away my complete ’Consciousness Matrix’ before the core is absorbed."

"This stripped ’Intelligence’ can reside in your Silver Pocket Watch, while not capable of independent action, it retains a complete consciousness and thought process."

The Star Map began to demonstrate this process:

A complete consciousness was separated from the core, drifting like light to the Silver Pocket Watch, finally settling safely on the dial.

"Its role is to become a ’Commander.’

Imagine this—when you summon the projections of Leila and Fenrir, my ’Intelligence’ can ’link consciousness’ with these two mindless projections."

"Thus forming a new, temporary ’Triad Formation’ combat combination:

Brain: My calm analysis and tactical calculation;

Trickery: Leila’s Illusion Technique and Spiritual Attack;

Strength: Fenrir’s Frenzy and Time Manipulation."

This concept made Ron’s eyes light up.

He immediately thought of certain ’Bond Systems’ from card games in his past life.

When specific character combinations appeared, they activated a synergy far exceeding the sum of individual abilities.

Now, there was a ’Tri-Dog Combination’ bond synergy before him.

"You’re not wrong, by choosing to become the core voluntarily, I can activate our team’s ’Triad Formation’ effect."

Carlos seemed to have seen through Ron’s thoughts:

"This ’Triad Formation’ combination will be far more powerful than three independent projections.

They can conduct complex coordinated operations based on the battle situation, becoming a true trump card in your hand."

The Star Map displayed the effect of this coordinated battle:

Leila’s illusions provided cover for Fenrir’s charge;

Fenrir’s time slowing created opportunities for Leila’s Spiritual Attack;

Carlos’ intelligence orchestrated the whole scene, making sure every attack achieved optimal effect.

"It does sound quite tempting."

Aselia pondered:

"But what is the premise of this cooperation? You don’t naively think we would trust a Time Hound unconditionally, right?"

Carlos nodded approvingly:

"That’s right, the prerequisite for this contract is absolute loyalty, or more accurately—absolute control."

His four eyes simultaneously fixed on Ron:

"My ’Intelligence’ needs to be attached to my ’Engine’ to exist, and my ’Engine’ will be fully controlled by your Silver Pocket Watch."

"You hold the source of my life.

As long as you wish, you can cut off the energy supply to ’Intelligence’ at any time, or even detonate the core.

This would completely erase my consciousness, making me disappear from the universe forever."

This description surprised even Nari:

"Doesn’t this mean you have no chance of betrayal at all?"

"Correct."

Carlos’ tone remained calm:

"My existence is entirely reliant on Ron Wizard’s strength.

The stronger he is, the more stable my core becomes, ensuring the safety of my consciousness."

"This forms an unbreakable symbiotic relationship, with him as the dominant force.

The cost of betrayal is self-destruction, an unacceptable choice for any rational being."

Ron carefully weighed the pros and cons of this proposal.

From a benefits perspective, acquiring a complete Carlos consciousness was indeed very tempting.

His computational ability, tactical thinking, and understanding of the Law of Time were invaluable.

Not to mention the combat power boost brought by the ’Triad Formation.’

From a risk perspective, this contract structure indeed put the initiative entirely in his own hands.