Adam's hand moved instinctively to his brow, the Crown of the Hollow Glutton materializing in a pulse of dark, hungry light. But the moment it manifested, a sharp, searing pain lanced through his soul.
[Warning! Crown influence detected. Host soul integrity is destabilizing.]
[Prolonged use of Gluttony's authority will accelerate soul degradation. Current damage: 12%.]
[Recommendation: Cease Crown activation immediately.]
Adam's hand dropped, the Crown fading from his brow. His voice came out tight, strained.
"Tch. So it's still not safe to use."
Adam's gaze swept the sixteen Trench Wyrms moving through the acid mist. His hands were empty, and the Crown was still too dangerous to use. He'd have to do this the old-fashioned way.
"Alice! Toss me my blade!"
Alice's form flickered as she dodged a sweeping tentacle, her voice coming out sharp and breathless.
"Got it!"
