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"By the Soul Sucker."

Standing amid the terrifying scene formed from Rivers of Blood, Kaius, covered head to toe in blood, muttered to himself.

"By xx" was something religious believers often said. Depending on their faith, they could replace "xx" with anything they wished.

After joining the Holy Light Church's army, Kaius had gradually begun using "By the Holy Light" as a convenient catchphrase as well, both from constant exposure and the need to fit in. Most of the time, though, he only said it in his heart and rarely let it slip aloud.

But now, having slaughtered to his heart's content as though he had released all the pressure accumulated within him, he sincerely said:

"By the Soul Sucker."

Why the Soul Sucker? Why not the Four Kings of New Londo on the upper level, or the even higher-ranking Manus?

Because Gong Qiying had never specifically told him about those figures. Kaius knew nothing about them, so he could only simply and crudely replace the one being invoked with the Soul Sucker.

It was an extremely plain and unadorned act, but it perfectly reflected how he felt right now—utterly exhilarated!

His profession could, for the time being, still be considered that of a hero.

Even though he was participating in this war as a mercenary of the Holy Light Church, his identity as a hero made him instinctively hold back during battle. He could not bring himself to go all out against the human soldiers before him—except when fighting Hewei.

Everyone knew that suppressing oneself for too long could mess with one's head. Even if it had not reached that serious point yet, it would still leave a person feeling constantly stifled and uncomfortable, while the pressure piling up became unbearable.

But now, through the slaughter in the Painted