The proposition hung in the air, a pivotal moment that would shape the course of their journey. Lobias, faced with the gravity of the decision before him, knew that his own fate and that of Lita now rested in his hands. The cavernous chamber, once a place of horror and confrontation, had become a battleground of choices and alliances, where the pursuit of truth and the struggle for survival converged.
As Lobias, his voice laced with a sense of urgency and desperation, divulged the address of the Mangeur D'os Tribe's location, Sin's eyes remained fixed upon him. The promise of freedom hung in the air, a tantalizing glimmer of hope amidst the darkness that had enveloped their world. The knowledge they sought was now within reach, and Lobias's cooperation was the key to unlocking the path forward.
With the address of the tribe in his possession, Sin knew that they had made a significant stride toward their goal of rescuing Lita and unraveling the mysteries of the grotesque entities and their alliance with the otherworldly beings known as devils. However, Sin's strategic mind recognized the importance of ensuring that Lobias would uphold his end of the bargain.
In a calculated move, Sin activated the power of genjutsu, a formidable technique that allowed him to manipulate the perceptions and experiences of others through illusions. It was a skill that Sin had honed over hours of training, a tool of both deception and persuasion.
Lobias, caught in the grip of Sin's genjutsu, experienced a nightmarish vision that would forever haunt his consciousness. In this illusion, he witnessed a gruesome and unsettling tableau—a macabre feast where his own flesh was devoured by the five comrades of his own group who had been rendered lifeless by Sin's swift and decisive actions moments ago.
The illusion played out before Lobias's eyes with horrifying clarity. He could almost taste the horror and despair that washed over him as he watched the nightmarish scene unfold. The relentless torment of seeing his own body torn apart and consumed by ravenous beings was a punishment that transcended the physical realm, leaving an indelible mark on his psyche.
Meanwhile, in reality, a sinister transformation was occurring. Sin's formidable wood style, a manifestation of his mastery over nature and life force manipulation, began to exert its influence over Lobias. The wooden branches that had ensnared him now began to absorb his life force, siphoning away his vitality and strength with chilling efficiency.
The two parallel worlds—the illusion of torment and the silent absorption of life force—converged in a chilling symphony of deception and retribution. Lobias's screams of agony echoed through the cavern as his body withered and weakened under the relentless assault of Sin's wood style.
As the illusion persisted, Lobias's perception of reality became increasingly blurred, his senses overwhelmed by the vivid and horrifying vision. He could no longer distinguish between the torment of the illusion and the relentless drain on his life force in the physical world.
As Lobias's life force was inexorably drained by the relentless grip of Sin's wood style, a profound transformation overcame him. The once defiant and fear-stricken figure had now become a mere shell of his former self. His body withered, his strength diminished, and his life force dwindled until it reached its inevitable conclusion.
In the final moments of Lobias's existence, the chamber bore witness to a palpable shift—a transition from torment to silence, from agony to stillness. His anguished cries were silenced, replaced by a haunting and eerie calm that seemed to settle over the lifeless form that had once been a living, breathing being.
With Lobias's death came a sense of finality, a chilling reminder of the unforgiving nature of their world. Sin's actions, while calculated and necessary for the pursuit of their mission, had exacted a toll on both their adversaries and their own mental health. The chamber, now devoid of the torment that had filled its air just moments earlier, remained a chilling tableau of six lifeless bodies encircling Sin, their expressions forever frozen in the throes of death.
It was a gruesome scene, one that spoke of the harsh realities of their quest and the sacrifices that had been made along the way. Sin, ever pragmatic and focused on their mission, knew that the consequences of his actions would not be without scrutiny. He anticipated the criticism that would come, particularly from Sia, whose moral compass often diverged from his own.
With a sense of resignation and an understanding of what lay ahead, Sin acted swiftly. He dismantled the wooden barrier that had separated Sia and others from the chamber's gruesome contents, allowing them to bear witness to the cruel tableau that had unfolded within. He knew that the sight would be jarring and unsettling, and it was a moment that demanded their collective strength and resolves.
Sia, her eyes wide with a mix of horror and disbelief, finally beheld the grim scene. The sight of six lifeless men, their forms frozen in the aftermath of Sin's actions, was a stark reminder of the brutality that had unfolded within the chamber. She had known Sin's methods, and his unwavering commitment to their mission, but the reality of death and its aftermath still carried a profound weight.
Sin, ever mindful of the potential for criticism and disagreement, wasted no time in addressing the pressing matter at hand. With a tone that carried a sense of urgency, he passed by Sia, casting a brief glance in her direction, and directed his eyes toward Fatty Jack. He told him that, he had already found the next clue about LIta. And asked him to follow him if he wanted to save his fiancee.
Sin's decision to incapacitate and ultimately eliminate Lobias was not one made lightly, but it was borne out of a calculated assessment of the situation. As Lobias had divulged the address of the Mangeur D'os Tribe, a sense of urgency had taken hold of Sin. He recognized that time was of the essence in their quest to rescue Lita and uncover the secrets that shrouded the grotesque entities and their alliance with the enigmatic devils.
However, as Lobias's words flowed, a disquieting revelation had taken root in Sin's mind. Through the power of genjutsu, he had glimpsed into the depths of Lobias's intentions, uncovering a sinister plot that threatened to jeopardize their mission. It became evident that Lobias, driven by self-preservation and an allegiance to his tribe, harbored intentions to betray Sin and his companions as soon as they neared the tribe's location.