At the time of the Phantom Troupe's formation.

In the Spider, I am the head and you all are the limbs. The fundamental rule is that the limbs move faithfully according to the head's instructions.

But that is a matter of function, not a matter of life and death.

For instance, if the head dies, someone else just needs to take over. Depending on the situation, the legs might be more important than the head.

Do not confuse the essence.

He stood in the same spot as before. He remained there as if lost in thought, then turned around and noticed that Guest was still there.

Guest.

He approaches Guest.

You haven't left yet, Guest.

I'll let you know in advance. In the Spider, everyone will be assigned a number. One number per member...

Since I am the head, I am number 0, and you are number 1.

The Spider is a creature with twelve legs. There is a head, twelve legs, and... a body. If I am the head, you represent the body. The other members represent the legs.

Your role is to connect the head and the legs. So, in a way, your role might be even more important than the head's. And being number 1 doesn't just mean that. It means you are my priority. To me, you are always number one.

In other words, I want you to be the Vice Captain of the Troupe, Guest. This is the proof and evidence that I trust you most. If anything happens to me, you must take over and ensure the Spider continues.