Exlor
Basically it's all about how Reginald will explains his plan to his subbordinates. If he's able to make them accept his wish and let him test the Aspect of Transcendance, Ves will be fine no matter the outcome of the test. In fact it may be better for Ves if Reginald was to fail the evolution to Saint. I suspect the Cross Clan without him would be ripe for picking and assimilation into the Larkinson Clan. I still would mention that going to the Smiling Samuel sector will probably increase Ves level or at least his chances to produce better mechs after they come out of it. No need to mention that the System will be somewhat upgraded. After all we don't know if the System need all 5 materials or if it will improve everytime Ves gets one.