The monster had been blasting dark power in all directions as if it had been gripped by a fit of frenzy. Then, suddenly, it trembled before stopping in its place. Eugene knew that something must’ve happened to the monster, but at the same time, he was taken aback when it suddenly stopped. Molon quickly turned towards Eugene while catching his breath, waiting for instructions on whether to continue his attack.0

"Wait,” said Eugene.0

The monster's pause was an opportunity. Yet, something was off. The monster had been behaving oddly for a while, but now, Eugene felt strange. It was somehow related to the pounding of the monster’s heart.0

"Vermouth,” Eugene muttered without realizing it.0

Whoosh! 0

As if responding to the call, the monster's belly split open. Dark power and color poured out like blood, and the monster’s countless legs flailed before their joints buckled.0

Woooo…!0

A scream erupted from the monster's gaping mouth. However, the cascade of dark power and swirling color didn't pool or spread but vanished where it fell. To be precise, it turned to ash. Within the dense waterfall of dark power and color was a distinct flame and light. And at the center of the burning light and flame shone a golden hue.0

"Vermouth!" Sienna exclaimed in surprise.0

Molon did not wait for Eugene’s command this time. He...0