Oddly, Iblis seemed more confident in his powers of persuasion than in any weapon. This woman is vital to the continuing revolution. Think of the pain she has suffered. You and I are not enemies. We must band together to overthrow the --
 
While Iblis's voice resonated as if he were delivering a speech, Vor swung up the long knife he had taken, holding it up in a threat. Once I may have been your enemy, but no longer. I am Vorian Atreides.
 
Iblis looked uncertain. Atreides? The son of Agamemnon?
 
Vorian's face became stormy, but the blade in his hand did not waver. That burden I must bear. To redeem myself, I will make certain Serena is safe. Omnius will bring in reinforcements soon, even if they come from other Synchronized Worlds. Don't let a few days of giddy success blind you to what the thinking machines can do. Your revolt here is doomed.
 
In a flurry of words, Iblis explained what he had in mind, how he wanted Serena to inspire an ever-widening revolt that would crush Omnius on Earth. You can make our movement much stronger. Serena Butler and the memory of her slain child will rally others. Think of what you could accomplish!
 
At any other time, Serena might have felt the calling and given herself over to the welfare of so many suffering people. It was part of her character, the core of her personality. But the murder of innocent Manion had doused her flames of justice and passion, killing not only her baby but a portion of her heart! But such powers cannot be used from an attitude that prestates aims and purposes?