Chapter 138: Chapter 138: The Lazy Goat
Chapter 138: The Lazy Goat
Alexander had used only [Soul Intimidation] on the demons, sparing the humans present from harm.
However, everyone who witnessed the scene was left stunned.
A sea of demons brought to their knees, their souls offered up for judgment!
Could any awakened human truly wield such power?
Could this even be called human anymore?
The ghostly masked man looked more like a demon cloaked in human flesh.
Jack's throat tightened as his awe of Alexander deepened into outright deference—bordering on fear.
Lowering his head, he asked:
"President Alexander, should I transport the demon corpses back to the compound?"
Alexander shook his head.
"No need. Tonight, send someone to deliver them to the research lab."
The demons' bodies had been stripped of all spiritual energy after Alexander extracted their souls.
Without spiritual energy, the corpses were useless for cultivating extraordinary plants. Only Richard might find some use for them in his experiments.
Jack nodded and resumed his place behind Alexander.
Alexander's gaze shifted to the humans on the ground, where he noticed a familiar figure.
Sophia.
Why was she here?
Sophia was a crucial piece in Alexander's strategy to secure control over the Northern Regions, making her presence here particularly significant.
Descending on the glowing lotus of flames, Alexander landed with grace. The flames dissipated, leaving only the faint rustle of his coat in the wind.
Sophia pointed at Arkarin Moja and shouted:
"Sir! That man is a traitor to humanity! Arkarin Moja! He must not be allowed to escape!"
Alexander paused, turning to look at Arkarin, who had crumpled to the ground in terror.
A man from outside the continent?
Alexander held no affection for such people.
Their continual hostility toward the human safe bases made them little more than scavengers, always looking for a weak spot to exploit.
"Stay back! Stay back, you monster!" Arkarin screamed in panic, pointing at the villagers.
"Come here! Stop him!"
The villagers, though desperate, weren't completely foolish.
They fell to their knees, babbling over each other as they listed Arkarin's crimes:
"This outsider is inhuman!"
"He forced us to harm girls from the safe bases!"
"He sent children into the wilderness as offerings to the demons!"
"He fed disobedient women to the monsters—it was horrifying!"
"A few years ago, when a peace officer came to the Northern Regions, he had him torn apart!"
Arkarin glared at the villagers with hatred.
They acted as though all the blame lay with him, but hadn't they been willing participants?
After a moment of thought, Arkarin shouted:
"Oh, great awakened lord!
I am an intelligence operative from outside the continent!
If you spare me, I'll share critical information!"
Alexander walked up to Arkarin, staring down at him with icy calm.
Sensing imminent danger, Arkarin panicked.
"I swear! This information is vital! If I die, no one else will ever know it!"
Alexander extended his hand toward Arkarin.
[Soul Search]!
This was a newly developed ability of his Soul-Soul Fruit, resembling the soul-extracting techniques from ancient myths.
The only difference was that... those subjected to [Soul Search] rarely survived.
A translucent force surged into Arkarin's mind.
It was Alexander's first time using [Soul Search], and Arkarin was his test subject.
Arkarin's mouth gaped wide, his eyes rolling back like a fish gasping for air.
Alexander frowned as sharp pain shot through his mind.
Arkarin's greed, anger, delusions, joy, and sorrow struck Alexander's fragile brain like a storm.
Forcibly extracting another's memories was still too much for him.
Fortunately, the Heavenly Flame of Creation activated immediately.
The soothing, golden fire coursed through Alexander's mind like a clear spring, alleviating the searing discomfort.
The Heavenly Flame of Creation worked its calming effect, allowing Alexander to focus and absorb Arkarin Moja's memories without being overwhelmed.
Arkarin was part of a Demon Reconnaissance Squad from outside the continent, specifically a member of the "Divine Retrieval Unit."
The purpose of this unit was simple yet chilling: to locate powerful demonic creatures, use summoning rituals to bind them, and bring them back for exploitation. Their current mission target was in the Southern Seas.
On their journey, the Divine Retrieval Unit encountered a patrol from the Security Bureau. The squad's awakened operatives were wiped out while defending the group.
In their escape, the unit inadvertently stumbled upon Northern Mang Mountain. However, their target wasn't the human-faced centipede, which was far too weak in comparison to their true quarry.
They were searching for something far more terrifying—The Lazy Goat.
Among nations, the people from outside the continent were unmatched in their understanding of demons. Having long embraced servitude to these creatures, they had cataloged seven extraordinarily rare and powerful demonic entities, each with unique abilities and unparalleled spiritual energy.
These seven entities bore traits that uncannily mirrored the "Seven Deadly Sins" from human lore: Pride, Envy, Wrath, Sloth, Greed, Gluttony, and Lust.
The Lazy Goat was the embodiment of "Sloth," a creature of immense power said to be sleeping near the Four Seas City region.
Arkarin Moja's mission wasn't to bind the Lazy Goat but merely to locate its resting place and relay this information to higher authorities for further action.
By sheer fortune—or misfortune—Arkarin had discovered the goat's whereabouts, confirming it resided somewhere within Northern Mang Mountain. Yet, for years, he had failed to pinpoint its exact location.
Worse still, he was unable to transmit this intelligence back to his handlers. Any attempt to leave the mountain, escaping the centipede's protection, would immediately result in detection by the Security Bureau. Using phones or other communications was equally futile, as the bureau had stringent monitoring systems that intercepted such transmissions.
In a twist of fate, Alexander now possessed all this knowledge.
This information worried him. He resolved to return and issue a mission to explore Northern Mang Mountain.
The Lazy Goat wasn't just an intriguing mystery—it was a potential threat.
The Southern Seas, where it resided, were home to the Hunter's Guild, the heart of Alexander's operations.
To think such a dangerous creature lurked near his stronghold was deeply unsettling.
As the [Soul Search] concluded, Arkarin Moja slumped lifelessly to the ground.
Alexander's gaze shifted to the villagers.
From Arkarin's memories, he had learned of their deeds. His eyes grew cold as he assessed them.
The villagers, sensing his hostility, scrambled to offer praise and excuses.
"People from base countries don't harm one another! You can't hurt us!"
"Thank you, protector of humanity, for killing this traitor!"
"This demon finally got what he deserved! It's a blessing!"
"Justice has been served! Justice has been served!"
Nearby, the blonde woman opened the car door and shouted, pointing angrily at the villagers:
"You're no better than him! You were all his accomplices!"
A burly man glared back and yelled:
"What are you saying?! You were his wife—you're the accomplice!"
Before he could finish, a wisp of green flame ignited on his fingertip.
The man stared at the eerie fire in terror and let out a blood-curdling scream:
"People from base countries don't harm one another! You can't do this to me!"
Alexander paid no attention to his pleas.
Over the past six months, had he not killed enough already?
Wasn't Willard Smith also from the base countries?
He had shown no mercy there.
If it weren't for Sophia's presence, Alexander would have incinerated everyone who had seen him without hesitation.
But with Sophia here, things were different.
She couldn't die—at least, not yet.
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