At the same time, the Sky Hammer in his hand seemed to emanate an extraordinary power, as if it were trying to seep into his body.
With his superhumanly powerful mental strength, Dane caught hold of that power. Since its effect was to beguile the mind, Dane, whose mental power was formidable, completely countered it and even analyzed it in reverse.
"So that's it. The power of Fear is at work."
Just like investing in a business, granting Sky Hammers to humans was an investment. The Serpent bestowed a portion of his divine power of Fear upon them, having them harvest fear on his behalf.
Of the harvested power of Fear, one portion was absorbed by the Serpent as dividends, while the other was reinvested into production and operation—that was, into the power that inspired fear in people.
These humans had been forcibly controlled by that power, unable to move. Of course, the shock Sin had given them beforehand had also been indispensable.
All it took was a little intimidation for them to live in constant terror.
"Dane, all the actors are in position!"
"Good. Take me there."
The Bifrost descended once more, carrying Dane away from the place.
Only after the Sky Hammers stopped continuously beguiling them did people gradually dare to raise their heads.
"Are... are we saved?"
The people anxiously tried to confirm the situation. When they discovered that the terrifying woman was truly dead, cries of survival after catastrophe erupted from the crowd.
"It was this bitch... it was her..."
The survivors stepped forward and surrounded Sin's corpse.
Faced with the terrifying woman who had just been standing above them, slaughtering them like ants for amusement, once their fear faded, the anger that grew in its place was equally terrifying.
Without the slightest restraint, everyone vented