The atmosphere had become considerably more dreary. This was not only because I had gathered my wings and tails back, but also because Orca had appeared and extended its tentacles immediately. To be exact, they were aimed precisely at the survivors’ foreheads. The hissing sound of the air being pierced was sharp and swift.

“Do not kill them.”

I said that and glanced toward the back of Orca. Basman was in a panic, running away. One of the tentacles that had flown as if to pierce the survivors changed direction towards Basman’s back.

“But, a warning is necessary for the fugitives.”

I said to Orca, but I was looking at the Supreme Priest.

At that moment, Basman’s scream echoed from behind.

“Argh-!”

Basman’s face flashed into my view and disappeared.

Thud!

His body fell from the sky. I could tell a tentacle had pierced one of his shoulders, and in that brief moment, small tentacles were created on his body. The Maruka Contamination had begun.

Basman was frightened, but he couldn’t even think of tearing the tentacles off him. The Supreme Priest, who was a high-ranked wizard, and other survivors, including Einhell, couldn’t afford to pay attention to Basman as they were all in the same situation.

Right in front of their eyes, Orca’s tentacles...