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And what is that? What is it about using many living beings in compression that lets a Codex expand their essence?
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You are making connections where none exist. It is the compression that forms a pseudo-Codex, but pseudo-Codex can exist in other ways; you are far too acquainted with that fact, I am sure. It is the destruction of pseudo-Codex that allows Codex to become stronger.