The man exploded into a cloud of blood mist.
His body was utterly obliterated, leaving only fragments of flesh drifting in the air.
No one had seen the attack. No one even sensed where it came from.
Shock rippled through the crowd.
"W-What just happened?"
"He's dead?!"
"It must be… Master Riley!"
"Yes! Who else could've done it? That arrogant fool didn't even get a chance to scream!"
While it was actually Ruby who made the move, the crowd, in their awe and reverence, immediately attributed the act to Riley.
After all, who else in the Austere Clan could kill a Spirit Severing powerhouse in an instant?
Another voice spoke, filled with grim amusement, "Yet another fool who died without even realizing why."
The people began shaking their heads, some sighing, others smirking.
In this world, strength ruled, but only a madman would forget whose territory they were in.
