The Octagram hall was completely silent as the live projection from the spy's orb ended.
The final scene — Feng standing over the tortured heroes, then grabbing the spy by the throat — lingered in the giant orb for a few moments before it faded.
No one spoke for a long time.
Then the reactions began.
Milim Nava was the first to break the silence. She jumped up from her seat, clapping her hands with pure delight.
"Waaah~! That was amazing! He actually fought back even after getting stabbed like that! I told you he was going to survive longer! My bet is still alive!"
Guy Crimson leaned back in his chair, a dark, satisfied smirk on his face.
"Interesting. He didn't die immediately. That surge of power at the end… it was the Evil God's influence, wasn't it? The human has accepted the gift."
Ramiris floated up, eyes wide. "He cut off their legs so easily! And that trident… it cracked the sky! Even I felt that from here!"
Luminus Valentine crossed her arms, her elegant face thoughtful but impressed.
"He is far more resilient than expected. A B-rank managing to wound multiple SS and SSS-rank heroes… that is no small feat."
Dagruel let out a deep laugh. "The boy has spirit. He refused to fall even when his family was taken from him."
Leon Cromwell spoke calmly, "The question now is whether he can finish them or if the Goddess will intervene directly."
Rimuru Tempest rested his chin on his hand, a small, intrigued smile on his lips.
"The bet is still ongoing," he said lightly. "Some of us bet he would die quickly. Others bet he would survive and fight back. After what we just saw… it seems the odds have shifted."
Shion grinned triumphantly and pumped her fist.
"I win this round! I said he would kill the heroes and challenge the Goddess! He's already started! Hahaha!"
Guy Crimson chuckled. "Don't celebrate too early, Shion. The Goddess hasn't moved yet. If she descends or sends more power, the human may still fall."
Milim tilted her head. "But he accepted the Evil God's power! That changes everything, right? He's not the same weak summoned hero anymore!"
Rimuru nodded. "Exactly. The fusion of reincarnation and summoning, plus the Evil God's gift… he is becoming something new. The real question is how far he will go."
The Demon Lords continued chatting among themselves, analyzing every detail of the fight, debating the bet, and speculating on what Feng would do next.
Some believed he would hunt down the remaining heroes immediately.
Others thought he would focus on protecting what was left of his family first.
A few even wondered if he would eventually turn his eyes toward the Goddess herself.
The Octagram's interest in the man called Luo Feng had grown significantly. The once "useless" farmer was now at the center of a conflict that could shake both halves of the world.
And the bet among the Demon Lords was far from over.