Chapter 211. Rebuild

The woman's smile widened. "It's me, Ursula."

Everyone was stunned. The giant golem-like robot had transformed into a beautiful woman. In appearance and build, she bore a slight resemblance to Red, but she was much taller.

"But how?" Yasmin asked, her voice tinged with disbelief. "This is sound, impossible. You? Ursula? In this form."

Ursula smiled again, then explained, "Well... this really possible, actually."

"So you survive in the Core?" asked Aelea.

Ursula nodded. "The Core is a machine that releases tremendous energy. I installed a device to calibrate it according to Master Jeremiah's orders. 

"But my body was destroyed in the process. Master Jeremiah had designed a new framework for me, so I created this body to interact physically with ease. 

"My role now is solely to monitor and assist Minerva's leader. I no longer have the authority to interfere with the development of the core," she finished.

No one spoke a word; a