"Isha, is this the deputy leader?"
From a distance, Nightmare Venom Scorpion greeted Isha first. Merlin glanced at her. She seemed quite ordinary, and nowhere near as frightening as Isha had described.
But this was the Combat Division, which had all sorts of people. Naturally, Merlin would not judge anyone by appearances.
Isha forced a smile. "Yes. The leader just instructed me to show the deputy leader around the Combat Division."
"Really? Even the leader showed himself. It seems our deputy leader truly has something special about him. What a pity that our Tolman isn't favored by the leader, nor has he won the director's approval. He couldn't become deputy leader..."
Nightmare Venom Scorpion's tone abruptly changed, turning so sinister that it sent a chill through those listening.
"Hmm?"
Merlin frowned slightly. Nightmare Venom Scorpion really was mercurial. A moment ago, she had looked perfectly calm, but now her expression had changed completely.
"Deputy leader, don't be nervous. We only want to get to know you."
Nightmare Venom Scorpion extended her pale hand and lightly patted Merlin.
Buzz.
Merlin immediately felt an almost imperceptible powder settle on him. It swiftly burrowed into his body, making his blood flow sluggish.
"You're courting death!"
Fury surged through Merlin. He had never expected Nightmare Venom Scorpion to dare attack him inside the Combat Division. Without further hesitation, he unleashed his Fourth Beastification Form and swept his tail straight at her.
Bang.
Beside her, Tolman roared and unleashed his Fourth Beastification Form as well. He became a giant elephant, another strength-oriented beast. But compared with Merlin's high-rank giant beast bloodline, his was naturally far inferior. A single sweep from Merlin sent him flying, blood spraying from his mouth.
Nightmare Venom Scorpion had not expected Merlin to be so terrifying either. She waved her hand,