"Madness!"
This was the sole offensive ability available to a Spectator even after advancing to Sequence 6. The similar ability, Intimidation, could affect more people, but its effects were limited to causing panic or instilling fear deep within their hearts, making them obedient. It could not actually harm them.
Moreover, as her Sequence rose, Audrey could feel this Beyonder ability growing stronger. Perhaps at the Demigod stage, Madness could truly become a "storm" capable of tearing apart another person's psyche and destroying their Mind Body.
As her eyes became vertical pupils resembling a dragon's, their golden irises reflected the man in the top hat before her. His head suddenly jerked backward, and his body froze for a second.
His eyes abruptly turned golden, likewise developing vertical pupils. Only then did he lose some of his reason, filling with madness surging from the depths of his heart.
This Spectator of unknown origins had used Madness at almost exactly the same time!
Their gazes crossed in midair. Audrey had only just begun to feel secretly pleased at gaining an advantage by striking first when violent mental fluctuations struck her, along with countless crazed thoughts flooding her mind.
Roar! Rage! Tear apart everything around you!
Another "Audrey," with bloodshot eyes and bulging veins at her temples, roared within her mind. In reality, streaks of golden light spread over her exposed skin, and scales grew from beneath it, making her resemble an inhuman monster.
No, Audrey, you can't turn into a monster here. You'll get everyone at the ball killed. Calm down... This is just your usual practice. Yes, practice!
She had practiced forming scales on her skin countless times in her bedroom. Drawing on that familiar sensation, she swiftly soothed herself, allowing her nearly uncontrollable spirituality to gradually settle. The scales on her