As much as Vanaac didn't want to change his vessel, the current situation left him with no other choice.
Once Alex and Fran died, the barrier would disappear. It went without saying that he'd next contend with the Elves, who would definitely kill him without a second thought.
To avoid that scenario, he made up his mind to possess Alex's body and infiltrate the human kingdoms.
The Gaia Rings also captured his interest, for it enabled the two pesky insects to survive so long inside the Shadow Forest.
It didn't matter even if he had to wait for several years to regain his full strength. His patience could endure that much, and his new vessel was still young.
Besides, he had plenty of time to look for his next host. Once a suitable one appeared, he could simply switch and prolong his life.
"Surrender and offer your body to me willingly," Vanaac said calmly as he walked toward Alex's soul, bound by his chains. "Consider it as the greatest honor of your life."
