To these people, John was their trump card.
Regardless of whether they could ultimately eliminate the Shelby Family and seize their wealth, John's sudden appearance was undoubtedly an indispensable and crucial part of the entire plan.
He absolutely couldn't die easily.
"Korus, you're right."
Under his subordinates' persuasion, Prosecutor William gritted his teeth and nodded, gradually suppressing the surging rage in his heart. His gaze at John flashed with gloom.
"Of course, sir."
"We won't let him off easily either."
To curry favor with his superior, Korus paused meaningfully, then pointed his gun at what John valued most, his fawning smile revealing a trace of sinister intent.
"John Shelby."
"Now, get on the ground and lick the Prosecutor's shoes clean. Otherwise, I'll make you regret it for life..."
Believing he had John's lifeline firmly in hand, he squeezed out waves of smug laughter from deep in his chest.
Especially when his peripheral vision caught Prosecutor William's equally satisfied look, Korus's smile deepened.
As if he could already see his own meteoric rise and wealth after this...
Nearly insane humiliation and rage constantly battered John's mind. Facing Agony's teeth-grinding roar, John shook his head sympathetically.
"Trust me, move the gun."
"We can still talk. Otherwise you'll regret it."
In fact, if no one had seen his movements tonight, John could've killed these scum long ago.
Even without Agony's existence, he could rely on his own speed to carry out assassinations one by one before dawn.
However, the existence of numerous witnesses meant these newly arrived London outsiders had to survive at least tonight.
So John still held some reservations.
But these reservations, under Agony's emotional assault, were disappearing at a visible rate...
"Get on the ground, right now!"
An impatient shout rang out.
His future was at stake.
Korus completely ignored the deeper meaning in John's words, his finger lightly touching the trigger, ready to shoot at any moment.
Only blood could prove loyalty.
"Fine, we'll do it your way." John sighed helplessly and simply let go of his restraint.
"Get down!"
Before anyone could show confusion, a purple spike suddenly shot from John's body, piercing straight into Korus's vital parts. A piercing scream rang out from the figure collapsing to the ground.
Immediately, John's pupils contracted sharply.
Deep purple viscous liquid instantly covered his body. A monster nearly two meters tall took shape. Savage, terrifying fangs and white eyes appeared. Wild, insane shrieks spread out.
"Wailing Module, activated!"
Bizarre, grotesque tentacles writhed from behind his head, as if venting endless pain and rage at everything around.
"What the hell is that thing!!!"
"Shoot! Shoot now!"
"Get the rocket launcher!"
"My God, am I seeing a demon!"
"Kill it! Kill it now!"
Accompanied by bone-chilling screams, fierce flashes and gunfire erupted wildly inside the villa. Urgent footsteps and terrifying roars wove together.
Prosecutor William's pupils dilated instantly, his eyes overflowing with disbelief and extreme panic. He pulled the trigger almost out of control, even after the magazine was long empty.
Facing the rain of bullets, Agony's massive body displayed incredible agility.
Between flashing lightning, savage afterimages flickered. Sparks flew from walls and floor. Ricocheting bullets even struck several people down. The rocket's whistle stopped abruptly.
Sharp claws crushed the shell directly.
In the violent explosion's firelight, it seemed like a nightmare from hell, its smile sinister and terrifying.
[My God, what speed is this?]
John exclaimed in disbelief.
In his vision, bullets shooting from the firelight were slowly floating in midair, moving at an almost turtle-like trajectory.
This scene, as if defying time itself, was far more astonishing than his earlier speed roaming Surrey.
[This is the Wailing Module.]
[Speed pushed to the limit, but attack power correspondingly reduced to the minimum. Of course...]
[The pain doubles!]
Agony's savage laughter was wild and demonic, like a queen wielding a barbed whip.
Even at minimum, a symbiote's attack power was lethal to humans...
"No no no..."
"Are all the Shelbys monsters like this!"
"Damn it, I must be insane!"
The screams inside the villa were sharp and trembling.
Like a group of prey trapped in a desperate situation, desperately calling for rescue, but only receiving deeper pain and oppression.
"Attack! Attack! Kill this monster!"
In the deafening gunfire, Prosecutor William commanded his men with a pale face.
However, each time lightning flashed, a subordinate crashed down, clutching bleeding wounds and screaming. The pain from the wounds seemed to penetrate bone marrow, unbearable.
Taking advantage of his men's assault, Prosecutor William tried to quietly escape the villa.
But just as he was about to exit the door, Agony's figure instantly vanished in the explosion's firelight.
Wildly flashing lightning was like a phantom in the dark.
Meat-grinder fangs suddenly appeared above Prosecutor William's head. Warm breath hit his face, but instantly plunged the person facing it into an ice pit.
Prosecutor William's eyes widened in terror. His violently trembling body was drenched in cold sweat. He didn't dare move.
"What... what are you..."
The deep purple savage face lifted halfway, revealing John's cynical smile. Fangs and thin lips curved slightly.
"We are Agony..."
The instant the words fell, Prosecutor William flew backward, heavily smashing into the heavy machine gun and its operator. Blood spread from his chest. Hoarse, desperate wails rang out simultaneously.
As if his soul had been torn apart.
Prosecutor William rolled on the cold ground, his agonized expression twisted to the extreme.
[Agony...]
[This is where your name comes from...]
In the wildly flashing lightning, gunfire stopped abruptly. John looked at the people wailing on the ground, their pain beyond description, and felt a flash of realization and appreciation.
This ability to infinitely multiply pain—no one suited this name better.
"Do you want to kill them yourself?"
"I can return control of your body."
Agony twisted its neck slightly. The dreadlock-like tentacles behind its head slowly retracted. Its cool, elegant voice was eerie yet graceful.
Like a queen finishing her warm-up, gracefully stretching, still unsatisfied yet somewhat proud.
It knew John's concerns.
So it gave John the choice.
"Agony."
"Is this the limit of pain?"
John didn't take back control. His thoughtful question carried anticipation and coldness.
With Agony here, the family had no more concerns...
"Of course... not..."
Sensing John's thoughts, Agony's demon-like fangs curved high. The tentacles behind its head rose like Medusa's snake hair, pointing at the figures rolling and wailing on the ground.
"You can call this..."
"Agony Module."
Deep purple spikes suddenly erupted, pinning Prosecutor William and the others' vital parts. Piercing, agonized screams rose again.
Satisfied sighs echoed from John and Agony's throats. Pale, vicious eyes narrowed slightly, showing enjoyment.
Pain could kill too.
Dawn gradually rose.
The villa was deathly silent. John walked out with hands in pockets, his steps lazy. Looking at the pale light on the horizon, the eerie duet spoke in unison:
"I'm starting to appreciate you, Agony."
"I'm starting to appreciate you, John."
"Uh, wait..."
"Who was this guy's fiancée anyway?"
"Shut up, John!" (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻
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