I'm a villain, not a devil

The statue moved a little like a person.

Although it was a dead object, his subtle movements seemed lifelike, as if the person opposite him was really the emperor sitting on the throne.

However, this action is not very majestic - moving the buttocks always has some comedian-like temperament in it.

There was a flash of surprise in Sean's eyes. No wonder he didn't notice it when he came to Kaizhi to check the situation before.

The movement is so slight that it can only be observed at the closest point.

As for the children who approached the statue, they thought they were worshipping the greatest man in the empire, but in fact, the black nematodes had already drilled into their bodies.

How can a person whose etheric body is being eroded notice what is happening nearby?

A seed was planted in the hearts of the children, who had not yet fully awakened. This seed made them fear the emperor as if he were a god. In order to avoid accidents that might cause some people to not be infected by the black nematodes, the emperor would even send out his own spies among the crowd...

This also explains another point - why those who are stronger, have higher social status and are richer are rarely infected.

These people do not need the empire's free compulsory education, nor do they need to send their children to enlightenment schools.

Moreover, Sean had reason to believe that with such a large-scale indiscriminate infection, this thing was not a panacea.

After the erosion was completed, there were almost no people who could detect the black nematodes - to be precise, it seemed that he was the only one who had noticed the existence of the black nematodes. This was because of the feedback from the Heart of Deception. The black nematodes naturally had resistance to the Heart of Deception.

But it is worth noting that at the beginning of the erosion stage, Sean clearly noticed the presence of black nematodes.

In other words, there is a certain probability that other powerful people will notice it.

No wonder it was placed in a place like Kaizhi Institute... Sean glanced at the statue of the emperor.

After raising its butt slightly, it returned to its original shape without any unusual movements.

The tiny nematode naturally had no effect on Sean, and the statue apparently didn't notice it either.

This is normal. In a large-scale erosion behavior, it is impossible to come up with an extra "feedback mechanism". The emperor must have allowed some fish to slip through the net.

However, the statue in front of him should only be a carrier or an outlet. The number of children taken in by the Kaizhi Institute over the years is countless, not only those near the slums, but also nearly a hundred Kaizhi Institutes in the imperial capital. It is impossible to store so many black nematodes with just one statue.

Sean turned his gaze to the base of the statue.

In other words, the statue should be connected to somewhere.

After thinking for a moment, Sean turned and walked towards the basement.

Let’s go check on that big weasel first.

The smell of gunpowder and sulfur became stronger as they approached the door, but Sean, who was wrapped in an illusion, was not affected at all.

Entering the basement quietly, Sean looked around.

There was no sign of the big weasel...

It's weird, this place is not big, and that thing almost takes up one third of it...

As I was thinking, suddenly, the smell of fishy air became stronger between my nostrils.

Discovered?

Sean's figure was exposed in mid-air, and a sharp claw swept over, about to dig out his heart.

Then, a fox tail appeared silently in front of Sean, and the tail gently grasped the claw, and the thunder strike was actually frozen in place.

After absorbing the two tree hearts, not only was the pollution removed and the proliferation dissipated, but Sean also gained some unexpected abilities.

No, to be precise, this is an ability that every Crimson has the opportunity to possess, but most people probably don't want to see this scene.

Crazy beast.

The transformation into a crazy beast is to multiply one's own body and energy, and eventually transform into the appearance of a crazy beast whose blood is integrated into one's body.

At this time, the Crimson Warrior can retain some of his sanity, and the power of humans and crazy beasts is superimposed on each other, which can madly increase the strength. More importantly, the crazy beast transformation will allow the user to transform into a beast, which will provide an important ability - defense.

The biggest disadvantage of humans when facing crazy beasts is their own weak bodies. Except for some enhanced Vetoes and specially modified weaklings, the defense of most strong people has not evolved to a heaven-defying level after being promoted to Crimson.

The body transformed into a crazy beast can perfectly solve this problem. The most powerful aspect of the crazy beast is its huge vitality and endless will to kill.

Although the crazy beast transformation is extremely powerful, the price is also extremely high - no Crimson strongman is willing to move closer to his own multiplied appearance, even though this is a part that almost everyone will encounter.

However, Brutal Transformation greatly increases this speed, and it is not uncommon for a Brutal Transformation to lead to a complete loss of control.

Only Sean is different.

When Apat's nine fox tails changed color, Sean didn't notice it at first, but later he found that he could use the crazy beast transformation without any side effects.

His purifying power always existed, and coupled with Apat's own special features, there were no bad consequences even after his mad beast transformation.

Just like now.

The fox's tail lightly caught the claws of the weasel-shaped crazy beast. The latter roared but could not move. The fox's tail not only entangled it, but also had an inexplicable force on it, trapping it firmly like a deep and thick swamp.

Apate's illusory beautiful face appeared beside Sean. She laughed softly, "I didn't expect to appear in the real world again in this way. Master, although you tricked me, I think I still made a profit?"

Sean sneered: "Are you proud of me?"

"Master, thank you very much."

Sean's transformation into a beast was not complete, he did it on purpose - not because he was worried that after the complete transformation, Apat would find an opportunity, but after the complete transformation, Sean became Apat.

Although Apat is genderless and is a conceptual beast that touches the origin, and is even a bit like a special species of beast, Sean is still not very happy about the fact that he has turned into a creature with the appearance of a female fox.

Apat's shadow smiled charmingly, but when he looked at the big weasel, he uttered "Huh?"

"Do you know this thing?" Sean asked.

Apate gave an affirmative answer: "Yes, Master - no wonder it can see through your and my fox magic. It's not that the magic has a flaw, but that you have entered its territory."

"Field?" Sean had never heard of this word.

Another fox tail came out and tightly tied up the weasel, which still had some strength to struggle.

Looking at the flame pot embedded in the weasel's skin, Apat tilted his head and said, "It's not some kind of ability that can be learned, but a talent that this crazy beast has. I remember it, it's near the imperial capital. I saw it before I entered the Poison City."

"This guy's concealment ability is extremely strong. It can walk in the void and blend into the silent night. After stopping, it can create a domain for itself. In the domain, it will be extremely sensitive. The fox magic is an uninvited guest in the domain, so it will naturally be discovered."

"It's just that..." Apat looked puzzled.

Sean asked, "Hold on your foxy side and ask all your questions at once."

"My master is becoming increasingly impatient with me." Apate said aggrievedly, but immediately followed up with the previous sentence, "Powerful abilities also have certain limitations and conditions. Its original size was that of a normal weasel, and it was extremely fast, and was used to sneak attacks and assassinations."

"Although its offensive capability is slightly inferior to that of the Mad Beast of the same level, its current strength and speed... are only at the lower level of Crimson."

Sean narrowed his eyes. “It wasn’t originally the Crimson Lower Layer.”

"Master is indeed perceptive." Apate flattered him. "If I remember correctly, it was originally a crimson upper class, absolutely a creature at the top of the food chain. Moreover, even if its strength is not as strong as those of the strongest crazy beasts of the same level, it is not much weaker. What's more, its natural ability to hide and assassinate makes it almost impossible to capture."

"Also, I remember clearly that there were no cans behind it originally, and it didn't have a metal body."

After hearing what Apat said, Sean turned his gaze to the jar behind the big weasel. It was that thing that caused the fire and left traces - but it turned out not to be original?

Its strength has dropped significantly, and it has an additional metal body part.

This is... modified by someone?

Sean and Apat thought of this at the same time. The latter was surprised and said, "A transformation at the cost of a significant drop in strength? This is an effect that can only be achieved by combining prosthetics and rituals, and it must require the help of some mysterious props. The person who transformed this weasel must be very capable."

Combination of prosthetics and rituals...

Sean knew who helped the eldest prince transform this weasel.

The rituals of the Id Cult are extremely strange. In addition, they have multiple special proliferation devices, so it is indeed possible for them to transform the crazy beasts of the upper crimson layer.

In addition, no wonder this thing can sneak into the imperial capital freely - Bai Youming has not been here recently, and even if this thing fell to the lower level of the Crimson, it is very good at hiding, so no one has discovered it.

This thing completely meets Bai Zhan's needs...

I just don't know if this thing is related to the hibernation of those black nematodes?

After looking at the weasel that seemed to be still roaring for a while, Sean suddenly chuckled.

According to his personality, the best option is to let this thing go and wait for the situation to develop. He will watch and understand everything from behind.

But this time, Sean suddenly didn't want to let it go.

To be precise, Sean was not going to return this thing to Bai Zhan.

After all, he is a Crimson Lower Class, and one with extremely special abilities...

"Apat, this guy is controlled by someone." Sean said.

Apate immediately understood what Sean meant: "Master, you want to ask... No, do you want to test me on how to take back control?"

This fox is becoming more and more flattering.

Seeing Sean's mouth slightly raised, Apate immediately said: "Even after transformation, the nature of the Mad Beast will not change. It is still crazy and still thirsty for flesh and blood..."

Sean interrupted her: "Why haven't I seen your needs?"

Apate bowed gently and said, "After all, I am close to the source. My madness and will to kill are suppressed by my wisdom. In addition, your purification effect also helped me. Thank you, Master."

"Well, not bad, keep going."

Apate got straight to the point: "I think the means of control is some kind of feed. Considering the original characteristics of this creature, I think something was used to absorb its power during the transformation, and that thing is most likely still in its body. It needs to keep eating some kind of feed to ensure that it is not continued to be devoured. The instinct of life is the only factor that can suppress the madness and killing of high-level crazy beasts."

Sean pondered, "Some kind of creature? Some kind of mechanical device?"

"I prefer biological creatures, and..." Apate stretched out his fox tail again and turned the controlled weasel over, "I have found the location of that little cutie."

After turning it over, a human-like face appeared in the middle of the weasel's soft red and white belly. The human-like mouth opened and closed, as if it was gnawing on something under the skin.

Every time it nibbles, the weasel's body trembles.

"So, we need to relieve the thing inside regularly - this should only be a temporary hiding place. After a while, it will most likely not be able to bear it anymore, and will go back to the fixed place to find someone who can help it relieve it..." Sean said aloud after taking a closer look.

"Master, don't ask me to explain too much. No one can understand you better than anyone else." Apat said with a smile.

Sean narrowed his eyes: "I just don't know, is it something that my ego taught Bai Zhan, or is it something that Bai Zhan came up with himself..."

"There is another possibility, which is related to the black nematode." Apat added.

Sean nodded, then rolled up his fox tail and wrapped the weasel tightly inside.

"Apat, try to see if you can control this big rat."

"Yes, Master, I am happy to serve you."

The fox's tail disappeared along with the weasel, but in fact, it didn't exist, it was just tied up in the illusion.

After solving the problem of playing with the weasel, Sean returned to the statue and looked up at the nearly three-meter-tall Emperor.

"Noah."

"Master Saint III, I am here."

"Can you trace the source of the thing that just invaded my etheric layer?"

"Detecting... An etheric node has been detected. Do you want to reversely detect the real node?"

"Detect, but be careful, only the coordinates are needed, and there should be no possibility of alerting the other party's nodes."

"Okay, generating coordinates..."

Sean looked at the statue again. He was sure that if he removed the base, he would most likely find a special passage.

However, Sean was very sure that the failure of black nematodes to erode was not a rare problem, but it was a different situation when the base of the statue was opened.

After passing through the passage, there is a high probability that a scary person will be waiting for you.

But if you want me not to watch it, that's impossible.

Then, do the opposite...