Power Struggle (Part 1)

"Because now not only have your life forces fully merged, but you are also capable of switching between them at will." King Meron replied. "This gives us hope that in your Abomination form you can resist the slave array as well."

"Hope? As in, you are not sure?"

"That's another of the reasons we've summoned you here." The King said. "To put your Abomination side to the test. If our suspicions are confirmed, then we'll reveal to you the rest of our plan."

"Why me? The Council is full of powerful undead. Heck, now that the Abomination hybrids are probatory members, they are your best candidate. Strength, experience, unparalleled destructive power, they have it all." Lith said.

His words arose no enthusiasm, quite the contrary.