Chapter 443

Chapter 443

Amidst the tension of the moment, Cecilia's thoughts wandered briefly, recalling Renato Lopes and his formidable power. In her mind, she revisited the scene where Renato, with a graceful move, brandished his swords, resulting in countless fallen adversaries.

The irony was that, if Will knew of the comparison between his strength and Renato's in Cecilia's thoughts, his pride might be deeply wounded...

Snapping out of such reflections, Will summoned his special ability: a direct attack on Nicolas's psyche.

Nicolas's anguished scream shattered the silence, echoing for seemingly endless minutes until, at last, Will halted his assault.

Nicolas, with his sanity clearly shaken, laughed disjointedly. "Fools! All of you, fools! Idiots... Hahaha." He uttered with empty eyes, wandering aimlessly.

Will, with a stern look and an icy tone, remarked, "He's broken, lost his mind."

Observing Nicolas's pitiful state, Cecilia felt a mix of satisfaction and relief. "He got what he deserved," she stated, her determined tone hiding any trace of pity.

Will nodded, "Yes, my dear, he reaped what he sowed. But our work isn't over yet. There are others who need to face justice."

With renewed resolve, Cecilia replied, "I'm ready, Grandpa." Hovering in the vast sky, Renato Lopes let out a heavy sigh, laden with conflicting emotions.

Only a few days had passed since the shocking revelation came to light. His beloved, whom he thought had betrayed his heart, was, in fact, a victim.

A serial killer, having acquired supernatural abilities from a mysterious Origin that could manipulate minds as if under forced mind control; using this sinister power, he coerced Renato's fiancée into committing acts she would never dream of doing, culminating in the final act of taking her own life.

With fiery determination, Renato retaliated, dismembering the villain piece by piece, watching him plead for a swift release from pain.

Catharina was momentarily surprised to see Elias in such a resolute mode. She touched her lips in reflection and, without commenting on the incident, returned to her game, keeping her viewers oblivious to the turmoil.

Meanwhile, Elias identified that Renato Lopes, a known hunter of disturbed beings, was patrolling nearby.

Since Renato had discovered the cruel reality behind the fate of his former fiancée, he became obsessed with tracking and eradicating such creatures, often disregarding the need for rest, even against the persistent recommendations of Elias and others.

After a brief investigation and intervention, Renato contacted Elias, reporting his assessment of the situation.

Hearing the confirmation, Catharina murmured, somewhat shaken, "So it was true after all..."

Elias, trying to manage the situation, instructed Renato: "Since the girl's grandfather is there and appears to be a commanding figure, you can withdraw. I'll handle the rest."

Renato's response was brief, just a "Understood." But even across the distance of the call, the profound complexity of his emotions resonated, making it hard to discern his true feelings.

Elias always carried a weight in his heart for what happened to Renato. The painful revelation about Renato's former fiancée, manipulated by a serial killer armed with a hypnotic Origin power, had deeply shocked all who knew the story.

To know she had been forced to betray Renato and then had her fate sealed by such cruel hands was a bitter pill to swallow. The anguish and helplessness that accompanied the discovery were almost unbearable.

"Are you sure you can handle this on your own?" Luan inquired, concern evident in his voice.

Elias responded with a determined expression. "It's just another mission. I know how to deal with it."

With years of experience in the army, Elias had faced and overcome countless challenges. He had learned a particular, albeit controversial, method to deal with situations like this: infusing a deceased body with the blood of a frenzied creature could induce transformations in the corpse, even if it did not revive it.

Even though the ethics of this approach could be questioned, it was, in many cases, the most effective means to address certain problems. Armed with this knowledge and accompanied by members of the Elite Troop, Elias headed to the designated location.