Kevin clearly saw the mockery in Mustache's eyes beneath his exaggerated expression and gestures.
The man was obviously deliberately toying with him.
He had clearly followed the man's orders and worked for him, yet once everything was over, he was kicked out of the company like a temp who had made a mistake.
Kevin clenched his fists, feeling as though he had been discarded after serving his purpose.
But he could sense the terrifying power hidden within Mustache. The man simply had no regard for an ordinary human like him, and Kevin posed no threat to him whatsoever.
So he could only endure it.
"Alright, I understand. I'll head home first." Kevin hid the anger in his heart, nodded sullenly, and turned to leave.
"Wait!"
Mustache's smile remained unchanged as he called out to Kevin. Kevin turned back in confusion, wondering what else there was. Had the man changed his mind and decided to stand up for him?
Mustache walked over to Kevin and placed a hand on his shoulder.
"I already said the company's reward was your freedom. Naturally, you shouldn't take these demonic powers in your body with you."
"This kind of power isn't suitable for the living to use. It will contaminate the soul."
"Considering you were once an employee of our company, and the first to receive such a special reward, I'll remove them for you first."
As Mustache spoke, a heart-wrenching pain that spread through his entire body erupted from Kevin.
He felt as though all the blood in his body was being drained away.
Something strange flowed out from every inch of his skin, pouring from his body into the palm Mustache had placed on his shoulder.
Kevin was instantly overwhelmed by extreme weakness.
It was as though a young man had suddenly become