Yeah, My Head's Starting to Spin

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In the courtyard, where only a few people stood, the King of Ruin remained there with bloodshot eyes. The black mist rising from its body grew thicker and thicker, dense enough to blanket the surrounding area.

As the black mist poured forth, the Negative Energy and evil aura emanating from the King of Ruin intensified further, causing Ais's expression to turn grave.

From the King of Ruin as it was now, Ais actually sensed a faint threat.

Combined with how the King of Ruin had forced Ais back head-on just moments ago, it was not only Ais—even Finn and Riveria were somewhat surprised.

"...This isn't just Lv.5 anymore, is it?"

Riveria could not help saying it.

Finn felt the same way.

The earlier King of Ruin was one thing, but the power and overwhelming presence it displayed now were no longer something a Lv.5 could possess.

That was only natural.

"Although the King of Ruin itself is only equivalent to Lv.5, it possesses exceptionally outstanding special abilities."

Seeing everyone's surprise, Riezel smiled faintly and began to explain.

"Its attacks carry Negative Energy. If it engages an enemy in close combat and injures them, it will affect their vitality, causing them to lose more stamina and even life force."

"Its attacks also possess mental properties. Without proper defenses, an enemy may fall into a state of confusion or mental fatigue."

"Ais was unaffected probably because the Development Ability 'Abnormal Resistance' blocked both types of attacks."

Of course, that was not why the King of Ruin had been able to force Ais back and make her sense danger.

"The King of Ruin's truly valuable special ability is a skill called Night of Annihilation."

"Once this skill is activated, black mist erupts from the King of Ruin's body and enhances all of