The plan that Ketis and Professor Benedict had chosen to work upon was not the most optimal solution to the problem.
Patriarch Reginald Cross may be decent in melee combat, but he did not develop this aspect too much.
The powerful expert pilot's true forte was his skilled and aggressive use of integrated ranged weapon modules!
While the Bolvos Rage's firepower was impressive, they did not excel in penetration and overcoming the toughest possible resistance.
The best way to enhance its penetration capabilities was to leverage Ketis' specialty to outfit it with a new cutting implement.
Its axe might be a strong and sturdy weapon, but the Decapitator was actually superior when it came to sharpness!
While it would have been great if Patriarch Reginald and his Bolvos Rage could wield the Decapitator if Venerable Dise and the First Sword weren't strong enough to do the job, there was a big problem with handing over such a powerful weapon.