Sashado's greeting

Crimson flames raged through the Forest, leaving a charred, cratered patch on the ground.

The ground had already turned into a glassy state due to the intense heat it had previously endured.

Everywhere there is "Rose poison" invisible to the naked eye.

At that very moment, not far from this dead zone, the airship carrying the war correspondents was being dragged to the ground by an invisible force.

Everyone was filled with terror.

Of course they knew what had happened!

It's that monster!

That monster is still alive; it's dragging them into hell!

"Bang!" "Bang!"...

Several enormous airships crashed heavily to the ground.

Inside the hatch.

There was a deathly silence. The war correspondents were just ordinary people, but they knew what was happening outside.

Even through the thick walls of the airship, one could feel the scorching heat permeating the air.

That's a "Rose Bomb"!

They had all seen the documentaries filmed by their predecessors at great personal risk, and they knew very well the terrible fate that awaited them once they were contaminated by the poison of the Rose.

He died with his entire body covered in sores; his life was worse than death!

Therefore, everyone fell into a terrifying silence.

Inside the airship, a group of Nen users were on high alert, exchanging glances as their hearts pounded wildly.

Pick any one of them.

They are all top-notch fighters who can take down nearly a hundred ordinary people within a minute.

But... when faced with a monster like Sashado, they, who seem incredibly powerful to ordinary people, are like ants.

That's... an insurmountable mountain!

Just when everyone was at a loss and suffering greatly.

"Squeak--"

The doors of the airship were all opened in an instant.

"Hiss--"

In an instant, everyone inside the airship gasped, extremely tense, unsure of what terrible ordeal awaited them.

"I... I can't control my body anymore!"

"Me too!"

"Help me! What happened? My legs won't obey me!"

Just then, the people inside the airship, their bodies moving against their will, stepped out into what they saw as hell.

Their pupils were filled with fear and unease.

The outside world is filled with Rose poison, which they see as no different from volcanic lava. Going out is tantamount to courting death!

But at this moment, they could no longer control their own bodies!

Before long, everyone inside the airship "on their own" way out, including the Nen users, their faces ashen.

In that brief moment, they truly understood what powerlessness meant.

They... had absolutely no chance of defeating that monster!

He couldn't even manage to escape...

The difference in strength between the two sides is like heaven and earth!

They waited until they reached the outside world.

Their gazes all turned to one spot, where a large, bare, black rock stood amidst the scorched earth.

The monster that only appeared in their shots was now sitting quietly cross-legged, its eerie black eyes calmly watching them.

"Mortal, come and greet me..."

Sashado raised his hand and waved to them.

The faces of the people were grim, especially those of the war correspondents who were ordinary people. After stepping into this gas-filled environment, they knew what their fate would be. Their expressions were bitter, and some even looked like they were about to cry.

No one took action.

Sashado didn't say anything, but simply pointed to one of the war correspondents.

"Bang!"

The other person's face froze for a moment, then turned terrified, their face flushed red, and then suddenly burst open like a watermelon!

Crimson blood splattered onto those around them.

This sudden turn of events left everyone present frozen in place!

Only then did they realize...

What kind of terrifying monster stood before them? It had already slaughtered hundreds of thousands of people and wouldn't even consider them a threat.

I don't like to repeat myself.

"Oh, by the way, bring your equipment. I know you came here to record everything that happens here using those instruments."

Even though he knew his fate was death.

But there's a difference between dying early and dying late; nobody wants to end up like that unlucky guy who just died here so pitifully.

Therefore.

The next second, everyone quickly grabbed their filming equipment and approached Sashado.

Being so close to this terrifying, demon-like figure, everyone's legs trembled. They were terrified that if they weren't careful, they would be killed just like the guy they had just met.

Before this world-destroying demon king, they were no different from chickens and ducks waiting to be slaughtered; it was simply a matter of whether the demon king wanted to or not.

"Rest assured, I will spare your lives, mortals..."

"There's no need to be so afraid of me. In my eyes, the people of your time have both admirable and pathetic aspects..."

At this point, he glanced at the war correspondents in front of him and said in a calm tone.

"Those of you who have never grasped true power, even if you survive your lives, will never understand what you need to pursue..."

For some inexplicable reason, he said this to the ordinary reporters in front of him.

After a brief silence, he continued.

"Next, I will have you record this. This is a conversation I initiated. As for the outcome, that's for the guys behind you to judge."

Upon hearing Sashado's words, the group of war correspondents dared not say anything and immediately set up their equipment to photograph Sashado, who was so close at hand, from various angles.

Behind the other side was a sea of fire, and the ground in the distance was scorched by the high temperature, resembling molten lava, and shimmered through the lens.

They were all numb; their fate was sealed.

Right now, they simply didn't want to die at the hands of this monster in front of them, so they did whatever it said.

The Nen users behind them exchanged glances, feeling utterly insignificant and incredibly awkward.

Sashado into the camera and began to speak.

"Kings existing in the modern era, I know you are fearful, terrified of my arrival, and apprehensive about the coming of death..."

"I've already tasted this appetizer; it's cooked quite well."

"I eagerly anticipate even more astonishing methods you will employ in your upcoming actions against me..."

As he said this, he shifted slightly, sitting up on one leg with his arm draped over it in a relaxed manner, a hint of excitement creeping onto his lips.

"A thousand years have passed, and I have returned from the brink of death. It is fate that has ordained me to once again rule this world and become the most powerful king..."

"And you, in the meantime, do your utmost to please me!"

"I believe it won't be long before I set foot in your city, destroy your proud technology, and overthrow your terrible rule."

"So remember, don't surrender too soon, and don't even dream of escaping death's gaze..."

"Modern kings, in the days to come, await... my arrival..."

Sashado stared at the camera, his expression utterly sincere yet brimming with smiles, speaking with unwavering confidence and domineering authority.

The war correspondents who were filming all of this felt a chill run down their spines.

The other party... is not only a monster, but also a madman!

A madman with immense power!

"You may leave..."

"I have removed the toxins from your bodies; at least enough for you to survive and make your way back to those guys."

"Remember to convey my greetings to them."

Upon hearing Sashado's words, the war correspondents were taken aback, unsure whether he was telling the truth.

Clearly, they didn't know.

Sashado had once been hit by a Rose Bomb, so he already had some understanding of the deadly poison of Roses.