A cacophony erupted. A moment ago, the gamblers thought the dealer was about to default and were sighing in sympathy for the mysterious guest. But in the next moment, they witnessed the King, who had sat on the throne of the City of Eternal Night for decades, have his head burst open, becoming a headless corpse right before their eyes.
Shiayar looked at the headless corpse that had slumped to the ground, his expression still calm.
Just moments ago, he had sensed a faint, almost imperceptible consciousness from the Spirit Realm prying at him. From that prying consciousness, Shiayar detected a familiar corrupting aura. It's likely related to the Abyss, he deduced, perhaps it's Viscount Lori's trump card.
So, deciding to test this, Shiayar equipped the 'Blasphemer' title and, as an afterthought, activated the Crimson 'Blood of Filth' and 'Dark Descendant' Skills.
