Chapter 96: Chapter 96: Merging With Naga Species

Aengus's tone softened slightly as he reassured the two Nagas. "Don't worry, I won't mistreat you. And one day, if I am pleased by your loyalty, I will grant you the freedom to choose whether to serve me or not. You can decide then."

With that, he turned away, heading toward one of the dead bodies, leaving Sienna and her father, Sanka, to exchange a heavy glance.

Sanka sighed deeply, his voice filled with remorse. "Daughter, it's all my fault for dragging you into this mess. I am such a failure."

Sienna tried to comfort him, forcing a cheerful tone. "I'm fine, Father. This was all written in our fate. And who knows? Our fortune might turn for the better by following him."

"But what about your mother and brother?" Sanka asked, his worry clear. "Will he let us meet them? If I don't return in time, won't they be left alone and at the mercy of those cruel people?"

"We'll have to ask him about that," Sienna replied, her gaze shifting to Aengus, who was now deeply focused on the dead body. "I'm sure he won't be that unreasonable, especially after what he promised us."

Just then, a voice interrupted their thoughts. "Hello, new ones!"

Sienna and Sanka turned to see one of Aengus's subordinates approaching with a friendly smile. Sienna quickly responded, "Y-Yes, hello!" while her father simply nodded, still in pain.

The man introduced himself with a grin. "My name is Yu Elvedaro. I'm Lord Aengus's local butler, in charge of his personal needs."

"So, his name is Aengus?" Sienna mused, finding the name both strange and powerful.

"Yes, you may call him Lord Aengus from now on," Butler Yu replied, his tone turning serious.

Sienna and Sanka nodded, though Sienna couldn't help but mentally nickname him 'Cold-faced Demon,' a name she found quite fitting given the situation. A mischievous smile played on her lips, but it quickly faded when Aengus's stern voice called out to them.

"Hey, stop talking. Come here."

Butler Yu nudged Sanka forward, offering him a helping hand as Sienna followed, her curiosity piqued.

When they reached him, Aengus looked at them intently. "I am going to merge with this one. Guard me, all of you. And don't even think of betraying me—I can kill you with just a thought."

His threat was clear, but Sienna and Sanka were more confused by his statement than intimidated. "Merge?" Sienna thought, her skepticism growing. "How is he going to merge with a Naga? Is that even possible?"

She sneered inwardly, finding the idea incomprehensible. But as she glanced at the other subordinates, all of whom wore expressions of nonchalance as if this were routine, she began to doubt her own understanding.

Physical Stats:

[ Strength: 240 ]

[ Agility: 259 ]

[ Defense: 245 ]

[ Mana: 18,352 /35,352 ]

[ Nether Energy: 5,000 /35,352 ]

[ Attribute points: 0 ]

Skills:

- [ Active: Doombringer Fortification -3 (C) Hellfire Dive (C), Earth Manipulation-12(D), Azure Ghost Blade (D), Venomous Ripper -2 (D)]

- [ Passive: Blazing Purge -2 (D), Predator's Instinct -25 (E), Health Regeneration -10 (E) ]

[ Special skills: Monster Breeding (Level-2) ]

[ Demonic Abilities:

- Basic: Darkness Pulse, Darkness Veil, Darkness Haki, Blood Regeneration, Hellfire Control, Poisonous Miasma Control, Body Duplication, Armoured Black Scales, Naganian Transformation

- Intermediate: Gluttony of Darkness

- Peak: Heart of Darkness.

[ Unique Skills: Appraisal (Basic), Skill Absorption (Mythic), Universal Synthesis (Ultimate) ]

[ Equipment: None ]

As he reviewed the data, Aengus felt a surge of satisfaction. This power was exactly what he needed to push forward in his quest for dominance.