The dark side of human nature.
Put simply, it was something that existed at the deepest level of one's essence. In order to survive within social circles, people hid it away, unwilling to admit that such a nature existed within them.
But Han Dong was different.
Back in the Chaos Abyss, he had already come to understand his True Self. This liquid that exposed the dark side of human nature had little effect on him.
Because he had never deliberately disguised himself. He could express his True Self at any time.
The injection into the back of his neck merely sent a chill through his entire body, putting him into a performance state where he wanted to "express his true nature."
As he watched the surrounding audience members reveal their dark sides one after another and show their true selves, coupled with Baggins's emotional release—
Han Dong officially regarded this place as his stage.
From the deepest part of his body, from beneath that abyss, came the truest and most frenzied laughter.
Hahahahahaha!
Han Dong's laughter instantly drowned out every other sound in the venue.
Even the laughter of those assimilated by Baggins, and even Baggins's own laughter, was overwhelmed... or rather, completely assimilated.
"What kind of laughter is this!? It's dangerous."
Baggins sensed a hidden danger within it. Even the effects of the drug he had injected into his body weakened considerably, leaving him slightly more clear-headed.
At the same time.
He realized one thing: this young man's laughter surpassed his own in both quality and level... Therefore, Baggins made a temporary decision.
He dug both hands into the skin of his right cheek.
He tore off the entire right side of his face, which represented "joy," and temporarily tucked it into the inner pocket of his suit.
Then,