-1554- [ Curse ]

"Buzz!"

Amidst the buzzing sound, the power and jutsuryoku rising from Leysritt's hand intertwined, transforming into Collapse Force.

Not only that, the Collapse Force that rose up suddenly turned into a pitch-black, ominous phosphorescence, flickering in Leysritt's hand.

"What is this...?"

Seeing this phenomenon, which he had never witnessed before, even Rozen couldn't help but be slightly stunned.

Noticing his reaction, Leysritt blinked.

"Big brother wouldn't happen to be unaware of the existence of 'Curses,' right?"

———Curse.

This was certainly not the kind of curse Rozen was familiar with.

Rozen stared at the phosphorescence in Leysritt's hand, recalling what Emilie had once told him.

"Humanoid Armored Beetles usually have two main assets: one is the ability to manifest a jutsuryoku weapon, and the other is a unique ability that only Humanoid Armored Beetles can use. With these two assets, even if they lack mana and can't form Collapse Force, Humanoid Armored Beetles are typically stronger than human Sky Wizards."

That's what Emilie had said.

She mentioned that Humanoid Armored Beetles have two primary assets—jutsuryoku weapons and another ability that only they could use.

That ability...

"Is that ability this so called 'Curse'?"

Rozen murmured.

Leysritt, naturally not knowing what Rozen was thinking, still answered kindly.

"The so-called 'Curse' refers to the power that only Humanoid Armored Beetles can wield, a jutsuryoku wish tool strong enough to overpower all kinds of interference to achieve their own desires."

Depending on the individual Humanoid Armored Beetle and their innermost desires, each of their Curses would be different, and the abilities would also vary.

But these were undoubtedly overwhelming powers that only Humanoid Armored Beetles were qualified to possess, powers that emerged to fulfill their heart's desires.

In simple terms, it was the ability to realize their inner world.

Emilie had said that jutsuryoku weapons and the power of Curses were the primary assets of Humanoid Armored Beetles. But in reality, the jutsuryoku weapon was nothing special—just a weapon formed by jutsuryoku, and the weapon itself wasn't particularly unique or strong.

Many Humanoid Armored Beetles even scoffed at the idea of forming their own jutsuryoku weapons, and some, who weren't proficient with weapons, simply abandoned them altogether.

Leysritt was one of them, not having her own jutsuryoku weapon.

However, as long as one was a Humanoid Armored Beetle, they would definitely regard their Curse as their trump card.

A Curse was what a Humanoid Armored Beetle truly relied on.

This applied just as much to those who wielded Collapse Force.

The two trump cards for those with Collapse Force were Collapse Force itself and their Curse.

By combining the two, Humanoid Armored Beetles possessed strength that transcended everything else in the world.

Including Leysritt. Though still young, by using Collapse Force to activate and employ her Curse, she was just as terrifyingly powerful.

"My Curse allows me to strengthen and control all beings with a will. Though it's a form of mental manipulation, as long as I control it well, I can enhance creatures beyond their limits, and I can even infuse Collapse Force into them, making them extremely powerful."

Leysritt raised the black phosphorescence in her hand.

"Like this!"

As she spoke, Leysritt detonated the black phosphorescence in her hand.

The phosphorescence instantly streaked out like a meteor shower, shooting in all directions and embedding itself into the bodies of the Asmod.

"Roar!"

"Roar!"

The Asmod roared in madness.

Soon, their tough hides began to protrude, and their muscles swelled, growing stronger and more fearsome.

At that moment, the Asmod collectively evolved.

"Their name is now — Behemoth."

Leysritt smiled happily, as if introducing her friends.

"This is my Curse — The Chaotic Resurrection."

With this power, Leysritt could command legions and make them overwhelmingly powerful.

Because of this, Leysritt held the title — The Master of Servants.

This was Leysritt's true nature.

"Boom!"

Suddenly, a stronger Collapse Force surged from Leysritt's body.

That Collapse Force gathered into black phosphorescence and was injected into the bodies of the variants Kakushuku [1], Kako [2], and Sanshuku [7].

"Roar!"

"Roar!"

"Roar!"

The three variants roared just like the Asmod earlier, their bodies swelling, becoming larger, stronger, and more savage.

Earlier, Leysritt had used this very method to enhance the three mid-sized variants Brocken, Orm, and Livia, allowing them to not only use Collapse Force but to evolve once again, becoming more terrifying than large-sized variants.

Now, Lizelitte once again employed her Curse to push Kakushuku [1], Kako [2], Sanshuku [7] to their limits, injecting them with the maximum amount of Collapse Force.

Thus, Leysritt gained an army that was several times, even tens of times, stronger than before.

This was also Leysritt's confidence in facing Rozen.

"Go!"

Leysritt commanded immediately.

"Turn Big Brother into my pet!"

As her voice fell...

"Roar!"

The Sanshuku [7] variant let out a roar, opening its mouth and releasing a massive swarm of Armored Beetles.

These were bee-like small variants, formed a massive black horde, their numbers astonishing.

"Roar!"

"Roar!"

The monsters newly named Behemoths also roared in unison, charging toward Rozen alongside the horde of Armored Beetles.

Countless enemies surged toward Rozen, resembling a tidal wave.

Rozen narrowed his eyes.

"Boom!"

High-grade mana ignited on his body.

In an instant, countless Armored Beetles swallowed Rozen's figure.

But unbeknownst to them, they had already stepped into hell.

"————————"

A deep chant echoed through the air.

"————————"

Solemn, sacred, and low, the chanting of a powerful mantra resounded throughout the world.

"Boom!"

The next second, the crimson flames surged forth.

All the countless Armored Beetles that had engulfed Rozen's figure were swept up in the red lotus flames, turning to ash without even time for a scream.

Rozen's figure appeared amidst the ashes of the Armored Beetles.

"————————"

Like a fire god, Rozen clasped his hands together, continuously chanting the mantra of the Fudo Myo-ou's Fire Realm Incantation, causing flames capable of burning through the Three Thousand Realms and incinerating endless armies to ignite, surging forward.

At that moment, the true flames of the Fudo Myo-ou transformed into his eight major vassals, charging out.

At that moment, the temperature of the world soared to its peak, as if in the belly of a volcano.

The flames surged out like waves, devouring countless Armored Beetles and Behemoths.

"———"

The bee-like small variants and each of the Behemoths finally let out incomplete screams as they were burned to nothingness.