An organization had been annihilated.
Even though it was a newborn organization established merely two years ago, it was no insignificant force, having amassed its power greatly in such a short span of time.
Its influence was so formidable that it had shaken the city in various places.
Its tremendous potential and growth rate had caught the attention of other organizations and Solvers alike.
The犯罪 organization, known as a rising star, had come to an end overnight.
“Kheu…!”
The building was in absolute disarray, devastated beyond repair.
The underlings were dead.
The Boss, clutching his wounds, panted for breath.
He could not comprehend the nightmarish scene unfolding before his eyes.
Just yesterday, the organization had triumphed in a battle against another organization, and mere hours ago, they had celebrated their victory.
But why?!
The wounded Boss coughed, blood spilling from his lips.
It was truly an awe-inspiring opponent.
At the hands of a single individual, the numerous organization members had been slaughtered.
Effortlessly, mercilessly, disposing of the underlings like a Grim Reaper reaping lives.
Who in the world could this be?
Someone was walking through the broken debris.
Emitting a faint, ominous dark energy.
Heavy footsteps resounded, and chilling coldness enveloped the dying body.
The Boss choked, swallowing hard.
Even with blurred vision, he could clearly discern the identity of the intruder.
The invader was armed with a massive suit of armor, a helmet, and a skull mask.
Standing over two meters tall, with a colossal build, the creature resembled a demon from scriptures, as if the embodiment of death and fear had descended into this world.
The traits that the people of the city knew all too well.
He was aware of the rumors.
One of the “Four Great Organizations,” standing at the apex of the crime world: The Grim Reaper.
An organization consisting solely of one person, yet called the strongest monster.
The most dangerous and the most avoided presence.
“Hahaha… Thus we were destined to fail. Tell me, where am I heading to last? Why did you attack us? We didn’t infringe on your territory. Yet, why… Kech, kech!”
The purpose of the Grim Reaper was known to none.
Unlike other organizations, it did not seek to expand its influence.
It would appear and vanish without warning. The problem was that calamity followed wherever the Grim Reaper appeared, leaving behind massive destruction.
Why had such an entity targeted him?
At the very least, he wished to know the reason before dying.
“Haa, haa…”
Two flickering blue pupils, like will-o’-the-wisps, gazed down at the Boss, making his breathing even more erratic.
The overwhelming pressure was immense.
Death was standing before him.
Swoosh, swoosh.
The Grim Reaper began writing on the ground with his sword.
[…k…e…]
“…What?”
The Boss momentarily wondered if his eyes were deceiving him. There was no other explanation for such an incongruous word coming from someone with such an appearance.
[Cake.]
The Grim Reaper pointed to the letters he had written with his sword.
The Boss, with a vacant stare, looked up at the Grim Reaper.
[You ruined my chance to eat the cake I wanted. This is my way of venting that anger.]
“….”
The Boss’ mind went blank with shock.
The gears in his mind, as if broken machinery, slowly hardened one by one.
Was the organization wiped out for something as trivial as this?!
He wanted to spout obscenities, to curse at this nonsense, but his lips wouldn’t budge.
He could only remain motionless like a scared child.
His gaze remained fixed on the Grim Reaper.
As if his business was finished, the Grim Reaper turned and walked away.
The Boss who was dying passed away without being able to hurl any reproach toward the Grim Reaper.
This rumor of the Grim Reaper wiping out yet another organization rapidly spread.
One of the other Four Great Organizations found it absurd.
“That crazy bastard. Can’t he behave decently just once?”
The mayor of the city was driven frantic.
“Hurry! Hurry up! Compile the data and report it to all departments quickly.”
The Solvers trembled with both fear and curiosity.
“Seriously? The Grim Reaper made another move this time too?”
“Whenever he moves, death seems to follow.”
The entire city was in turmoil.
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Large and small broken debris lay scattered, creating a messy scene.
Among them, there was a relatively intact building, though it too bore cracks.
Inside the building, broken and old materials resembling nothing more than trash were neatly arranged.
And within this space stood the Grim Reaper.
The armor, helmet, and mask that the Grim Reaper had worn dispersed into mist and disappeared.
And there, revealed, was a small white-haired smiling girl, barely reaching half the height and build of the Grim Reaper.
‘Finally, I feel better. If they want to fight, they should fight among themselves. Why mess with an innocent cake shop and ruin my chance to eat cake?’
The young girl, who looked like she should be happily chatting in an elementary school classroom or maybe studying, continued her thoughts.
‘It would be great if everyone followed my example and behaved.’
This is the true identity of the Grim Reaper shaking the world.
