Boom!
Zombozo's powerful punch, filled with terrifying energy, sent the massive Wildmutt flying through the air. It crashed down onto the puppy's wooden hut, smashing it to pieces beneath its weight.
The little black dog whimpered softly, scurrying over on its short legs to the fallen Wildmutt, gently licking its fur.
Seeing this, Zombozo smirked smugly and spread his hands. "That little mutt managed to beat all three of you like this?"
"This..." Frightwig looked stunned, unable to respond. That big yellow dog had been so ferocious before—how did it suddenly turn into a harmless puppy the moment the boss showed up?
Zombozo slid one hand into his pocket, patted Thumbskull's shoulder, and said coldly, "Go on. Kill it."
"Boss... I can't." Thumbskull lowered his head, shaking it repeatedly.
"Useless fool!" Zombozo snarled, stepping toward the wrecked kennel. "I've already absorbed half the audience's happiness and was wondering how to use it. Perfect—I'll use it to slaughter this big dumb dog."
He had been on stage, performing and stealing joy from the crowd, when Frightwig suddenly called to say the three of them were in trouble and needed help...
"Woof woof!"
As the clown approached, the little black dog bared its teeth and barked fiercely, fur bristling as it tried to appear threatening.
To it, even Thumbskull seemed scarier than this creepy clown.
Wildmutt struggled to its feet. Its sharp thermal vision clearly picked up every expression on the clown's face.
All its confidence drained away. Its body trembled as it instinctively backed up, step by step.
Watching it retreat, Zombozo grinned with amusement. "Big dumb dog, let me send you to the afterlife."
"I don't think so. You won't get the chance."
A lazy voice suddenly echoed from nearby, carrying a tone of casual disdain.
Everyone froze and turned toward the source.
A tall, lean figure stood atop the courtyard wall. Bathed in moonlight, his handsome face and slightly messy black hair were revealed. His entire presence radiated a cold, quiet intensity as he gazed indifferently at the scene below.
It was Lucian.
Sensing his arrival, Wildmutt let out an excited roar, as if recognizing its savior.
Then, the Omnitrix on its arm began to flash. Wildmutt quickly ran to the back of the house and reverted to its original form.
"I hate being interrupted," Zombozo said irritably, pointing at Lucian. "Get him! Beat him senseless! I'll make him my personal entertainment slave!"
The trio nodded and charged forward.
They couldn't handle the big yellow beast—but surely they could take down an ordinary human.
[Ding~ Alien Hacker Mission Triggered]
[Defeat the Circus Trio]
[Successfully completing this grants a random enhancement effect]
A string of mechanical notifications echoed through Lucian's mind.
Lucian's lips curved slightly. He pressed the Omnitrix, switching to the Four Arms holographic projection, and slammed his hand down.
Thud!
A burst of brilliant green light erupted, so bright it forced the charging trio to halt.
When their vision cleared, their eyes widened in disbelief.
The handsome young man had vanished—replaced by a towering, four-armed, four-eyed giant. His blood-red skin was covered in rippling muscles that radiated explosive power, like a primordial beast awakening from ancient times.
Zombozo narrowed his eyes. "Interesting. Looks like today's a good day—all kinds of freaks are coming out to play."
He turned to deal with the big yellow dog first—but froze.
It was gone.
Only the wreckage of the wooden kennel remained, and the puppy still tied to the wooden post. Aside from the empty collar, there was nothing else.
Zombozo looked around but saw no trace of them, as if they had vanished into thin air.
Eventually, he gave up searching and focused on the battle ahead.
...
Meanwhile, Ben held the frightened black puppy tightly, hiding behind a tall building.
The pup licked Ben's arm with its tongue, its dark, glossy eyes full of curiosity. It could still smell the big dog's scent on him and wondered how it had changed.
Feeling the ticklish sensation on his arm, Ben sighed softly, covering the little dog's snout with his hand. Then, he cautiously peeked out to watch the fight unfold.
In the courtyard, Four Arms opened his glowing yellow eyes, flexing his fists until his knuckles cracked.
He stepped forward, his towering frame casting a shadow over the three villains.
"You three... come at me together."