Suddenly, the Shiba Inu erupted with a deafening proclamation.
Silence followed.
Atop the city's defenses, all the Giant Beasts looked at one another, completely befuddled.
Is the dog barking?
Even though it was indeed a bark, did you abruptly jump up and, without any heed to consequences, start yelling at everyone just to curse at them?
Could it be that you're seeking revenge on the world because you've been single for too long?
Not only were those atop the battlements bewildered, but even the Shiba Inu himself was stunned midair. Then, an icy chill pierced his heart.
He couldn't make a sound anymore.
He turned to look at Huai Shi crouching on the ground, mouth wide open towards the sky, trying to catch a piece of meat.
Despair filled his heart.
「.」
Among the Lizard Men, Crystal Lizard Jonathan had already realized what was happening. It was as clear as a mirror. But he was also chilled to the bone by the eerie power Fu Yi demonstrated.
Which Creator is controlling the situation from behind the scenes?
Why does such exaggerated power exist?
Considering Fu Yi's tiny stature, it dawned on him even more.
Biological limits exist. Such radical skill allocation means she has to rely on her allies; otherwise, any simple pounce by anyone present could instantly send her packing, right?
Now, Huai Shi must be ready to protect Fu Yi from other attackers.
Probably members of the Astronomical Society have already reacted.
After all, anyone with a cursory glance at the map would...
He looked down at the map in the plugin and froze. Then, for the first time, he discovered that lizards could also break out in a cold sweat.
Cold sweat!
"What the hell?"
Jonathan gasped.
He couldn't see Fu Yi's name anymore.
She had disappeared from the Astronomical Society's map...
Since when?
He hadn't noticed at all! He could see it clearly just this morning.
No, if I look carefully, there seems to be a faint layer of translucent writing, but it's overlapping with Huai Shi's name... They're too close to each other!
The map's size was limited. This cheating plugin couldn't possibly be convenient enough to adjust the scale at will. As a result, when Fu Yi's translucent name overlapped with Huai Shi's, no one could imagine that the somewhat blurry pattern beneath actually represented another Explorer.
But what does this mean?
White names represented ordinary Explorers, light green names represented members of the Astronomical Society, dark green names represented core Scholars and Explorers granted cheating privileges, and black names represented the deceased.
But what about the translucent ones?
He was plunged into confusion, completely ignoring the distant cries of the Shiba Inu.
「.」
As the Wolf Beast clamped down with its iron teeth, the Shiba Inu was instantly drenched in blood. Finding strength from who knows where, it broke free from the carnage wrought by Huai Shi's three or four rows of sharp teeth. But both its hind legs and tail were completely severed, presenting a pitiful sight. It couldn't help but cry out bitterly, "Despicable!"
"Someone who copies even emoticons has no right to say that!"
Huai Shi spat, ejecting chewed remnants and molten iron droplets forward like a celestial maiden scattering flowers. "So shameless! I will punish you on behalf of the Department of Justice!"
The Great Sword swept across.
A flash of metallic light, fleeting.
Perhaps it was the good people of the Department of Justice bestowing justice from on high, for the Shiba Inu immediately bit the dust. Its death was undeniable.
Immediately after, Huai Shi suddenly felt an indescribable itch originating from his throat, as if millions of feathers were sweeping back and forth inside, making him desperately want to claw them out.
He couldn't help it and sneezed.
BOOM.
A burst of flame mixed with sparks erupted, carrying the stench of a long-unbrushed mouth. It spread outwards, vaguely forming a silhouette in mid-air.
Hmm, it kind of looks like a lion, quite convincing, ablaze as if ignited, and it even screamed...
Holy shit, it's real!
Huai Shi was startled. He didn't understand why his sneeze could produce a lion. Damn! Could it be I've turned into a Namekian, giving birth by vomiting?
Next, the lion's eyes stopped concealing their ferocity, and it pounced towards Huai Shi.
It had been staying invisible up to this point, planning to let the Giant Wolf and the Shiba Inu wear each other out so it could reap the benefits. Instead, by a twist of fate, it was revealed by Huai Shi's fiery sneeze.
But now that it had entered its attack range, in the moment Huai Shi was taken aback, it suddenly opened its mouth wide. A phantom of a gaping maw appeared mid-air, swooping down on Huai Shi.