"Master, the intelligence you requested."
A low hum came from behind him. Garnet did not turn around, merely saying flatly, "Read it."
"The evil god Ex appeared on an island in the western region of the Dark Continent twenty-five years ago. Because its body resembles that of a giant python, observers also call it the God of Curses—Giant Python Ex. Its rating exceeds SSS, though its exact strength remains unknown. Its roar once destroyed ten observation vessels. The western islands have now become an area forbidden to humans. According to the records, they have become a forbidden land among forbidden lands."
"According to survivor reports, its entire body is crimson, its scales are as hard as steel, and it exceeds fifty meters in length. But..."
The subordinate paused before continuing, sounding both puzzled and relieved. "It has no eyes. Where its eyes should be are two pitch-black hollows. It possesses no vision whatsoever and most likely relies on Nen to lock onto its enemies. Because of that, its attacks always deviate somewhat. With enough luck, survival is possible."
No eyes.
In essence, that was nothing particularly unusual for a god.
There were always other senses to replace so-called vision.
But this "evil god" was different. Its eyes seemed immensely important.
Garnet fingered the prayer beads in his hand, his eyes narrowing slightly.
He recalled the first time he had met Coleman.
At the time, that elegant madman had gone berserk because Illumi was injured.
Crimson eyes darted wildly within their sockets, their pupils narrowed into slits.
Like the eyes of a cold-blooded animal.
His fingers paused slightly as Garnet murmured to himself, "No eyes... How could it have no eyes?"
Weren't the eyes with Coleman?
Those unforgettable eyes, seared into the hearts of all who gazed upon them.
Crimson, dazzling,