Carrier Fusion
This was a rare occurrence even among Malice. It referred to merging two literary mediums of the same type together through some method.
This usually happened when one Malice devoured another,
Cases like William's were exceedingly rare: when the two sides were not too far apart in strength, they merged their mediums as equals. Of course, in the end, only one existence would remain to control the medium.
"Phew! I finally feel much better... The lethal effect is truly terrifying!
Just being exposed to lethal Malice made it feel as though every cell in my body was dying, every protein breaking apart, and every strand of DNA coming undone.
But my theater is in such terrible shape~ Just merging the mediums damaged it this badly."
Under the protection of the dilapidated theater, everyone was temporarily safe from the lethal effects of the Fourth Calamity. However, the entire theater was visibly deteriorating, with chunks of stone falling from the roof at any moment.
Just then,
A slick Octopus Tentacle emerged from beneath the seats and swiftly climbed up William's body. "Things are worse than expected... We're at a clear disadvantage in the fusion of the mediums."
The tip of the Octopus Tentacle bloomed, and Catherine soon emerged from it, wearing black-and-white thigh-high stockings and twin ponytails. She wrapped both arms around William's neck,
One of her eyes looked at William, while the other focused on Lainey beside him.
"Our opponent is the Primal Video Tape. It's the Fourth Calamity. Isn't it normal for us to be at a disadvantage? Catherine, I'll leave the theater's maintenance to you. We're getting ready to set off! I can hardly wait."
Catherine deliberately pressed herself closer to him. "I want to go too."
"To go and get yourself killed? Don't... The opponent might