"Swish-swish-"
The little octopus monster seemed to sense the chairman's ill intentions. It spat one ink arrow after another from its mouth, shooting them at the tank's glass walls, but the glass did not budge.
This made Chairman Hyodo roar with laughter.
The ink arrows spat out by the little octopus monster did not immediately dissolve in the water. The ink turned into black fish and long snakes that darted around inside the tank, seemingly searching for an opening.
Seeing that there was no danger, the bigwigs of the Black Emperor Society gathered around again, passing judgment.
"So this is a monster? I've never seen one before."
"They call it a monster, but isn't it actually something like a mutant beast?"
The monster's existence truly opened their eyes, but at the thought of eating this hideous creature that looked as though it had come from the deep sea, some of their expressions began to sour.
Even setting aside the psychological hurdle, who knew whether it was poisonous?
"Don't worry. I've already had the 'slaves' taste monster meat. Every one of them is full of vigor, and they said it tasted absolutely delicious."
A cruel expression appeared on Chairman Hyodo's face.
Swinging his cane so many times earlier had been somewhat taxing for an old man like him. Supported by a bodyguard in a black suit, he slowly sat back down in his wheelchair.
"I paid 130 million yen for this octopus monster on the black market! Even you people have never eaten seafood that expensive, have you? Tonight, you're in for a feast."
"I love seafood! Since you're treating us, Chairman, I'll be sure to eat my fill!"
Vice Chairman Hosoda slapped his round belly and laughed heartily.
The other senior members of the Black Emperor Society exchanged glances. Although