310 Monster (1/2)

All this had yet to happen, and Hanson would naturally not know that Lin Yun had learnt everything from a book.

Hanson was truly terrified… A young High Mage from the Merlin Family actually knew the deepest secret of the Charlotte Family. This was truly disastrous for them. 'No, I can't let him leave this place alive! I have to silence him before the Merlin Family learns of this…'

As he panicked, Hanson no longer cared about the Star Gem.

What was the Star Gem compared to the survival of the Charlotte Family?

”Mafa Merlin, you forced my hand!” Hanson held his staff firmly and chanted a prayer that sounded like an offering. His entire body became twisted as black smoke started pervading his body, reeking of blood and sulfur.

Amidst the black smoke, Hanson Charlotte let out a bestial roar, a roar mixed with pain and elation, with some traces of a screeching noise, as if something had been torn open. The scariest part was that even Ross, who was dozens of meters away, could feel a sinister and frightening aura rising.

Finally, the black smoke completely dispersed.

”Heavens…” Ross couldn't help holding his breath as he saw what was happening.

No, it wasn't just Ross...

Even the 5th Rank High Mage accompanying Hanson was terrified as he saw that happening.

The magic staff in his hand hit the ground. He became deathly pale as he slowly staggered back while mumbling nonsensical words.

”Monster, monster, monster…”

Yes, what came out of the black smoke was a monster.

It was covered in numerous black scales, had a long tail swaying behind it, and two curved horns could be seen on its sinister head. It didn't look human at all.

”Trash!” With a low roar, the monster's tail coiled around the 5th Rank High Mage and dragged the struggling mage closer. The monster extended a hand covered in black scales... It gently twisted, and the High Mage's neck was snapped.

”The Charlotte Family doesn't need the kind of trash that runs during a battle…” After snapping the neck of that 5th Rank High Mage, the monster casually tossed the body away before looking over to Lin Yun with a savage and bloodthirsty gaze. ”Hehehehe, Mafa Merlin, I'll give you one last chance… Hand over the Star Gem…”

”Your acting skills are terrible…” Lin Yun displayed a helpless smile.

Lin Yun really wanted to take out a mirror to let Hanson Charlotte see his demonic appearance. He even killed someone on his own side, so how could he let them off if they gave up the Star Gem? Not even a child would be tricked by this.

”Hahaha, hahaha, Mafa Merlin, you are smarter than I thought.” Hearing Lin Yun's answer, the monster stopped being long-winded and let out a low roar before pouncing at Lin Yun.

The speed and power Hanson showed in that split second wasn't the least bit inferior to that of a Sword Saint. The smell of sulfur and blood reached Lin Yun in an instant, followed by snapping sound as the long tail lashed out. That tail covered in black scales looked like a black python as it coiled around Lin Yun, leaving afterimages behind.

”Shit,” Ross suddenly cursed. After Hanson turned into a monster, his strength had increased almost ten times.

Not to mention, he wasn't just reeking of blood and sulfur, he also emitted enormous mana fluctuations.

These mana fluctuations far surpassed the power of a 9th Rank High Mage.

Ross could feel that Hanson's power most likely was in the Archmage realm too.

This was a monster who was both an Archmage and a Sword Saint.

Ross had seen hope, before it got extinguished by Hanson Charlotte's transformation.