Symphony of Manipulation (Part 2)

"Nahh"

I grabbed her neck, jumped high, and slammed her down.

Everyone's eyes seemed like they were going to pop out, shocked by the loud impact, still unable to believe what had just happened.

I clapped my hands, cleaning off the remaining particles from the woman's neck in front of me, because who would want to touch trash?

"Do you think I would be tempted?" I grinned, thinking about it. "Don't you see the two people behind? Sarah and Sheila, who are much prettier and, of course, younger? I prefer experienced women, not demon-human hybrids."

The queen gritted her teeth, looking so angry. "How do you know?"

"Oh, come on. Do you think just because I'm a man, your charm can work on me? Maybe that trick works on the kings you've conquered. But am I on the same level as them?" I approached, kneeling before her, saying, "No, I'm far better than that."

"Y-you..."

My smile widened, and with a strong force, I slammed the floor after shouting,

"JUMP!"

Electricity flowed from there, spreading rapidly and electrocuting them all until the room was illuminated by bluish light.

Yet, I intentionally held back from using full power because I only wanted to weaken them, not kill.

This is not the end.

I can't finish this too quickly without a climax.

It wouldn't be a good performance without a heart-touching climax that brings tears to the eyes.

Each Ranger fell, devoid of energy in their bodies.

Not a single Mech moved, with white smoke rising from them. I hope the pilots are okay, or they'll miss the ending.

I turned around, walking towards the window, observing how the ship pierced through the clouds while asking myself, "I wonder if this ship can withstand the waves?"

Sheila hurriedly moved to the side, surprised by what I had just said, "You want- what?"

"Oh, nothing, just wanted to test how strong their ship is."

"My ship."

"Okay, your ship."

"Do you want to drop it into the water?" Sheila asked again. She looked ahead, observing the vast expanse of green land below. "But we're far from the sea, and it's impossible..."

Her eyes widened as she realized what I intended to do.

She looked at me, shaking her head slowly. "No, you wouldn't do it."

"Why not?"

"Are you crazy!?"

"Since when have I been sane?"

I created lifebuoys for them, just in case they couldn't swim. And the moment their faces turned anxious, I stretched out my hand, conjuring the biggest wave ever seen in this world.

A wide grin adorned my face.

They screamed, the strong wind pushing the clouds, providing us with a breathtaking view from the best seats.

The massive ship now appeared tiny before the gigantic wave, still moving forward with no intention of stopping.

Of course, that's because I hadn't forgotten to destroy the control panel, so no one could control it.

"Isn't this amazing!?" I shouted as I watched the wave slowly approaching, accompanied by the terrifying sound of water clashing.

"YOU'RE INSANE!!" Sheila shouted, "BUT I LOVE IT!"

I shook my head slightly upon hearing that. "You always find a chance," I replied softly, using the wind to speed up the ship and end this event quickly.

I turned the music up loud, feeling every thump of the bass shaking the air. Not forgetting to create spotlights and steam machines inside the ship to enhance their excitement, which now also made my heart beat faster.

The final touch, undoubtedly a dance.

Any event would always be concluded with a dance! And that's what I'll give them!

I increased the volume of the subwoofer even more.

I didn't care if the music could be heard by other kingdoms; what I wanted to do now was to have fun!

What Zent didn't expect was that, at the same time, not only Elecya but also the Angel and Demon kingdoms witnessed the gigantic wave now moving slowly on the northern side of the continent.

They wondered, what kind of creature could wield such tremendous power to create waves that reached ten thousand feet high and hundreds of kilometers wide.

They could also hear unfamiliar thumps. Strangely, those thumps didn't make them feel uneasy; instead, their bodies moved on their own, following the rhythm of the music.

Who would have thought that Zent not only created a massive subwoofer up in the sky, but also placed one every fifteen meters, allowing the entire continent to hear what they were hearing.

And since that day, Zent's music would be regarded as a death bell.

Why?

Of course, because great destruction always followed whenever the music started to play.

Up there, Zent laughed loudly as he watched the waves approaching closer and closer. He could feel the pressure exerted by gallons of water ahead, as if facing death.

Death for them, but not for him.

"HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!! COME!!"

The waves crashed, hitting the ship, shaking it fiercely as if struck by a colossal sledgehammer.

They were tossed and turned inside it, no longer having control over the ship, which was now under the mercy of the raging waves, like being caught in a massive storm at the apocalypse.

When the waves finally subsided, and the water dispersed rapidly, Zent raised his hand, dissipating all the water that had sapped some of his energy.

How did we manage to survive you asked.

Because just before the waves hit, we were already inside a jet and escaped from there.

I don't want to die, you know?

Even though I have Glory, I have no idea what could have saved us from those waves. Just imagine being hit by an ordinary wave, the pressure alone would be so heavy.

What about wave of that size?

I'm sure they would no longer have any shape.

"Wow! How can this ship fly so fast!?" exclaimed Sheila, who had been ecstatic since the jet appeared in front of her.

"Sheila, in my world, it's called an airplane," I replied while sipping champagne.

"What are you drinking?" William asked curiously, observing the golden-colored liquid in the glass.

I lifted it, bringing the glass close to the window, letting the morning sun shine through the champagne, making it appear radiant and beautifully sparkling. "This is called champagne, my friend. A drink that can only be enjoyed by the wealthy and is only brought out on important occasions like this."

"Is this an important occasion?" Sarah asked, appearing by the side of the sofa, lowering her body just to wrap her arms around my neck and rest her head on my shoulder.

I could feel her warm breath on my cheek. She did it intentionally while giving me a meaningful smile.

I cleared my throat a few times, trying to compose myself, especially in front of William. I couldn't appear nervous in front of a new member, right?

"Of course, William. This is the beginning of all of us, Scattered Brains."

"Scattered Brains?"

I nodded in agreement. "A group of insane people who constantly challenge death. Isn't that all of us?"

I tapped Sarah's arm a few times, asking her to release the embrace so that I could stand up and grab the glasses available not far from the control room door. After handing it to them, I knocked on the door.

"I'm currently piloting the airplane, Captain!"

"Just switch to autopilot mode, we should celebrate this together."

The door opened, revealing a humanoid robot with bright blue eyes. They were astonished to see it, captivated by those hypnotic eyes.

"This is my creation, I'll call him... Hmm, what do you want to be named?" I asked.

"Anything you feel is suitable for me, Captain," the robot replied gracefully, like a palace butler.

William raised his hand with sparkling eyes. "I know! How about Sky?"

"Sky?" I repeated.

"Because his eye color reminds me of the beautiful blue sky, and he is the one who controls the airplane!" he answered cheerfully.

I remained silent for a moment before nodding in agreement, "Sky, William, Heather, Armon, and Alyssa! Welcome to the Scattered Brains crew."

Sky nodded, showing respect as he tipped his white hat down, then stood tall and turned to me, "So, what are we going to do now, Captain?"

"What else? We're going to toast!" I lifted the glass in front of me after pouring champagne for them. They exchanged glances, following suit, and unintentionally clinked their glasses, creating a 'cling' sound that made my smile widen.

"Scattered Brains! Party All The Time!"

"Seriously? Party all the time?" Sheila's smile broadened as she heard it. "I love it."

And at that moment, we raised our glasses higher, toasting with some of the contents spilled onto our hands, making us laugh together before simultaneously shouting,

"SCATTERED BRAINS! PARTY ALL THE TIME!"

Ah, tears welled up in my eyes.

Truly, it was a perfect ending.

A MASTERPIECE!