Mind Games

"Beast King, become my vassal. If you do, then I will cure your Curse."

The weakened being, who was already on the verge of death, looked at me with surprise.

But, that expression did not last long.

"Why would you want something like that?" His voice was hoarse, and I could tell that he was battling immense pain.

Not only had Serah severely injured him, but the effects of his Mana Overload were beginning to manifest.

I once saw Dom when he was going through such agony, and I knew it was more than enough to drive a person to the edge of insanity.

Despite being hailed as a strong warrior—the strongest at the time—he too couldn't bear the pain.

'I can use this…' My thoughts trailed coldly.

My knowledge of the Beast folk, the Beast King's defeat at the hands of Serah, and his current agonizing situation. Everything added up nicely.

"You aren't questioning my ability to do something like that?"