In the Hayes clan's forward base, the commander received what could almost be called "good news", a rare blessing in the brutal war against the Endless Abyss. His eyes lit up as he heard the words.
"Well done. Excellent work," he said, and then without hesitation, he threw on his uniform and hurried toward the Brain Eater team's quarters with his adjutant at his side.
When he finally stood before the sealed specimen and laid eyes on it directly, his breath caught. Even hardened by years of command, he could not mask his reaction.
"What a terrifying creature…" he whispered.
Within the layered seals, a four-armed demon glared at every Hayes soldier present, its scarlet eyes burning with the essence of chaos. From its mouth, poisonous whispers spilled forth, twisting through the air like smoke, luring the souls of those nearby.
Even a glance into those eyes made ordinary soldiers sway, their chests tightening as something gnawed at their hearts.
"Little thing… I can feel you…"
