The Shadow of Silence Power was the primary energy flowing within Abyss Demons.

This power was far stronger and more terrifying than magic, battle aura, or even the holy power used by the Church.

It was the very source of the Abyss Demons’ overwhelming strength.

However—

This power possessed a massive flaw.

Any being wielding it would become extraordinarily violent. If the recipient lacked sufficient strength, they could easily descend into a berserk, uncontrollable state.

That was why most Abyss Demons were irrational, bloodthirsty monsters.

At the same time, this power also stimulated the deepest instincts and desires hidden within living beings...

The purple crystal Yumo had summoned was a condensed form of Shadow of Silence Power personally crafted by her own hands.

The moment Akat touched the crystal, pale violet Shadow of Silence Power continuously poured into his body, transforming the marquis’s son from the inside out.

(From now on I’ll just call her Yumo. Too lazy to keep typing “Fan” every time.)

It granted him overwhelming power.

At the same time, the side effects of the Shadow of Silence Power awakened the hidden desire buried within his heart.

Greed.

If Akat had been able to suppress that greed, he undoubtedly could have succeeded and become a terrifying being capable of wielding the Shadow of Silence Power.

Unfortunately—

Reality had no “what if.”

Consumed by greed, Akat sought even greater power, hoping to step into the seventh tier—the realm of Saint Mage.

But his body lacked the capacity to endure such power.

In the end, the violently rampaging Shadow of Silence Power literally tore him apart from within.

He exploded on the spot.

What remained was only shattered flesh and blood scattered across the floor...

“Ah... failed again.”

The crimson sphere—the aggregate consciousness of Yumo—let out a helpless sigh.

Then, after receiving Yumo’s permission, the Abyss Demons that had been watching hungrily from across the lake immediately surged into the palace.

They greedily devoured the flesh on the ground while absorbing the residual Shadow of Silence Power lingering in the air.

No matter what—

It would be wasteful otherwise, right?

Besides, Yumo did not enjoy having disgusting chunks of flesh scattered throughout her body—the palace itself.

While the Abyss Demons happily feasted upon their master’s gift, the purple crystal slowly floated back before Yumo.

Looking at the crystal she had painstakingly created,

the crimson glow surrounding Yumo gradually dimmed, as though expressing disappointment.

After all, she had already failed who knew how many times.

“Sigh... I’ll have to improve it somehow.”

Yumo muttered to herself in frustration.

And just as she fell into thought—

A massive white figure slowly walked into the great hall from the entrance corridor.

It was a gigantic snow-white wolf overflowing with dense Shadow of Silence Power.

If Akat were still alive, he would have instantly recognized it as the very Abyss Demon that had relentlessly hunted and toyed with him.

And the reason he had found the Hall of Ten Thousand Demons had never been luck in the first place...

The enormous wolf, radiating savage violence, slowly stepped into the hall.

With a single casual step, it crushed Akat’s severed head into pulp.

Brains splattered everywhere.

At that point, the pile of mangled flesh had truly become unrecognizable.

Seeing the wolf return home, Yumo shifted her attention away from the crystal.

A gentle voice drifted toward the beast.

“You’re back, Limo.”

At Yumo’s words, the giant wolf’s tail wagged excitedly.

Then—

A terrifying burst of white Shadow of Silence Power exploded from the wolf’s body, forming a massive vortex of energy around it.

As the energy swirled and magic formations emerged—

The wolf’s enormous body rapidly shrank before the naked eye, gradually taking on a human form.

After white light rippled outward—

The energy vortex dissipated.

And standing before Yumo now was a completely naked young woman with a graceful figure.

Her skin was delicate and snow-white.

Long white hair tinged faintly red cascaded over her shoulders.

Her exquisitely beautiful features were enough to drive people mad, while the fluffy beast ears and large tail made her appear lively and adorable.

However—

The moment the girl opened her crimson blood-red eyes—

The violence and bloodlust within them completely transformed the atmosphere.

Sharp canine fangs emerged from her lips.

The killing intent surrounding her intensified instantly, making her resemble a ferocious beast preparing to pounce upon prey.

An icy aura poured from her body without restraint, causing the temperature inside the hall to plummet.

The five or six Abyss Demons still happily gnawing on Akat’s remains immediately began trembling violently upon sensing the pressure.

That oppressive aura from a higher-ranked existence was not something they could resist.

Once they felt the terrifying gaze lock onto them—

Those Abyss Demons that ordinary people feared beyond reason all released pitiful whimpers in unison.

Then they fled the hall at top speed, disappearing back into the forest.

In the blink of an eye,

the vast Hall of Ten Thousand Demons became empty once more.

Only the floating crimson sphere, the surrounding blood-red butterflies, and the beast-eared girl overflowing with killing intent remained.

However—

After seeing that the Abyss Demons had tactfully retreated, the beast-eared girl—Limo—finally withdrew her hostile aura.

The cold murderous look on her face instantly vanished, replaced by an exceptionally bright smile.

“Mother!! I’m back!!”

Under Yumo’s helpless gaze,

Limo happily skipped toward her.

“Mother, Mother!! I brought back the exiled people you wanted!!”

Before she even finished speaking, the girl casually waved her hand.

White Shadow of Silence Power burst from her body and transformed into two white energy chains.

Under her control, the chains shot °• N 𝑜 v 𝑒 l i g h t •° outside the palace and dragged two unconscious men into the hall.

They were thrown directly before Yumo.

Then Limo waved both hands excitedly at her mother like a child seeking praise.

“Look, look! These two!!”

Looking at the two battered men lying on the floor—bloody, half-dead, and even missing limbs—Yumo could not help feeling a trace of helplessness.

These two fifth-tier men had clearly attempted to fight back against Limo earlier.

Otherwise, they would not have ended up in such miserable condition.

Sigh...

This child really had no sense of restraint when attacking...

Enmm...

Well, forget it.

At least this was better than before.

Back then, whenever Limo went out to capture someone, she used to return carrying nothing but a pile of minced meat.

Thinking about that, Yumo slowly calmed down.

The scolding she originally wanted to give Limo was forcibly swallowed back down.

Crimson Shadow of Silence Power slowly spread around the sphere and formed the shape of a hand, gently patting the beast-eared girl’s head.

“Good girl, good girl~ Limo’s amazing~”

“Hehe~~”

In response, Limo revealed a sweet, delighted smile.

Her beast ears twitched excitedly while her tail wagged nonstop.

To her, nothing in the world made her happier than receiving praise from Mother.

However—

The very next moment—

Yumo’s tone abruptly changed.

“But Limo! How many times have I told you already?! After transforming into a human, you need to wear clothes!! You silly girl!! Did you completely ignore my words again?!”

Limo: “Myaowu?!!”