Once people possessed power beyond the ordinary and mundane, they always changed—becoming confident, arrogant, and full of themselves. Commonly known as getting swollen with pride.
Because they truly could stand at new heights, look down on others, and control their fates. Some even gradually began to feel that the laws and morals of the world could no longer restrain them, which was why they enjoyed committing crimes.
Bred's words undoubtedly pierced everyone's pride deeply. He spared no effort in mocking them all publicly: "I'm not targeting anyone. Everyone here is trash." In an instant, he maxed out their hatred.
"Bastard!!!"
"Too arrogant!"
"Just wait, I'll **** you, you little runt, a hundred times! **** you to death!"
"Enough nonsense! Kill him!"
"..."
All kinds of furious curses and shouts erupted in chaotic fashion. The royal city of the Mafia Federation Kingdom instantly became as lively as a marketplace.
"Whoosh!"
"Pfft~~~"
A dull sound of a sharp weapon piercing flesh.
The noise stopped abruptly.
Bred stood before Owl, while "Gluttony" had pierced through Owl's heart. Like a greedy monster, it devoured Owl's life energy until not a single drop remained.
Watching Owl's shriveled corpse collapse, shatter on the ground, and vanish completely with a light breeze, everyone froze like ducks with their throats gripped. Their bones turned cold and their hair stood on end.
"His heart!"
"So fast!"
"N-no, don't be afraid! Everyone, attack together!!!"
"..."
Clearly, Bred's lightning strike that killed the leader of the Ten Shadow Beasts—Owl, who was also commanding the enemy side—had struck at both body and spirit. It worked brilliantly.
The enemy was afraid.
"Awooo~~~"
A wolf's howl rang out.
A burly young man's appearance changed drastically. In an instant, his body swelled, coarse bluish-gray fur covered him, and his original form was replaced by a