[Prestige Points +5, +1, +2...]
Although Colonel Joanna Edwards's words sounded tactful,
they were actually filled with the arrogant condescension and threats typical of American officials.
As if Kong were the exclusive property of Monarch.
But...
Just as humans appeared in Kong's eyes,
to Carl as he was now, these soldiers were just as tiny as ants.
He had actually noticed the Monarch members following behind Kong long ago.
That naturally included Colonel Joanna Edwards and the other two who had secretly infiltrated the underground cave.
But he had not paid any attention to their little schemes.
The reason was simple.
As long as those Monarch members did not deliberately court death, keeping them around would let them contribute a little more Prestige Points to Carl.
It was a snowballing process, and the benefits outweighed the drawbacks for him.
So... why not?!
At least he did not have to be like that model worker, the Hell Lord, who resorted to every possible trick to gather more human souls.
He even used petty tricks like signing "dual contracts."
Compared to that guy, Carl was practically making money without lifting a finger!!
"I'm taking this Kong with me. Tell Monarch's higher-ups not to bother me. Otherwise... they'll bear the consequences themselves!"
Carl could not even be bothered to lower his head for a glance. He directly ordered Kong to swagger off in the direction of the Hercules.
And almost the instant he spoke,
Colonel Joanna Edwards and the other Monarch members felt as though their thoughts had been shackled by some mysterious force.
They could still sense the changes around them, but they could not react at all.
This continued until Carl and Kong had completely vanished into the jungle beyond the valley.
"Ha... ha... ha..."
Like drowning victims who