As it turned out, even though he couldn't see any organs, ripping out Ian's kidney still worked on him in his current state.
Considering that Ian was a bona fide demigod, Fu Qian had even spent a little Sanity Value.
With that savage blow, not only had Ian's chest burst open, but Fu Qian could also feel the power sustaining his current form beginning to collapse.
Ian could no longer maintain his human appearance. In an instant, he turned into a puddle of sludge.
"I told you. This form means nothing."
Yet Ian's voice still rang out.
His body no longer resembled a human at all. It clung tightly around one of Lily's hands as she lay face-down on the ground, and his voice was eerily frenzied.
"You'll never be able to destroy me. Lily's sacrifice was worthwhile. I'll protect her forever."
Ah!
But before he could finish, a muffled scream rang out.
The arm wrapped around Lily stiffened, then went limp.
"Sorry your lover died. You failed to protect her."
The next moment, Lanaia tossed a massive, bloodied head onto the ground, her voice icy.
"I gave her release."
No wonder she was in charge of the Department of Punishment!
Fu Qian couldn't help but marvel at Lanaia's actions, but he didn't object.
Lily's body and mind had both completely broken down. This outcome wasn't necessarily a bad thing for her.
"It's all right."
Lanaia's actions left Ian silent for several seconds. But when he spoke again, he didn't sound particularly shaken.
"I'm a demigod now. Lily will live on as part of my memories, immortal alongside me."
Professor Ian, that whole string of things you've said is enough to fill a book of scumbag quotes.
Fu Qian clicked his tongue in admiration at the man's shamelessness. Lanaia