章 1018: Outrageous Phone Plan

A while later, Cekt brought out the Nexus and handed it directly to Jake.

"There are no procedures required for it to recognize your authority," the small alien clarified, under the envious gaze of the others, including Saros' hologram. "It's not bound to you, but as a sentient being, you only need to communicate your commands to get it to obey. My contract will take care of the rest."

"Okay, got it," Jake agreed, accepting the enormous prismatic gem, which was surprisingly warm to his touch, setting it apart from an ordinary jewel apart from its size and propensity for levitating above the ground.

To test the waters, Jake mentally reached out and touched the dormant consciousness of the Nexus. The comatose spirit of the Dungeon Digestor was immediately stirred and spoke in a surprisingly childish voice,

'Master.'