The Cult Leader in the Clergy Academy

Chapter 185 (Teaser)

Crackle!

Marinette's flames flickered on my palm. For some reason, the shape of the fire was beautiful. I could control the temperature of the flames summoned through Marinette's power, create contradicting embers that froze everything they touched, or create hellish flames to incinerate everything in its vicinity.

However, if the flames were too cold, then it wouldn’t soothe the hearts of the Voodoo Cult members unjustly killed in The Starless Night, and if it were too hot, he would die before I could inflict pain on him. I adjusted the temperature of the flames to a moderate level, similar to that of boiling water. It was the most suitable temperature for inflicting pain and instilling fear.

"...Y-you had a talent like that? You should have joined the circus instead of F.A. Then we wouldn't have met," Yu-Hyun taunted, his voice laid-back.

However, I knew he was only pretending to be relaxed and was actually trembling with fear. He couldn't hide the fear emanating from his trembling voice. Just like everyone else, he shrunk in the face of pain.

"No... I'm actually glad I met you."

I brought the fire to his bound hands. Yu-Hyun twitched, instinctively trying his best to avoid the fire. I chased after him and brought fire to his hands again. Yu-Hyun writhed, desperately trying to escape the fire, and I pursued after him yet again.

"Don't be scared. I don't intend to kill you..."

My heart raced. I couldn't tell if it was because I was looking at the fire or because I was reminded of the tragedies of The Starless Night.

A laugh escaped my lips. I felt joyful and exhilarated. Was it because I found the scared Yu-Hyun amusing? Was it because the tables had turned, and I was now the hunter rather than the hunted? I couldn't tell. Ah, if I could just...