"All for you, Mother," Zaun replied instantly, his voice unwavering as he kept his head low. "All for your greatness. You never have to apologize to a dead one. I am not truly Zaun—I am your child. The name and identity you bestowed upon me is far greater than that of the original rat."
Hearing his absolute devotion, Maddy couldn't help but smile, a wave of quiet pride washing over her. Looking at the five of them gathered at her feet, her gaze shifted.
Through her unique perception, she could see right through the physical illusion. The base forms of these S-rank adventurers were clearly visible to her now. The human features they displayed to the world were nothing more than a clever camouflage. They were literally wearing this human skin over their true, monstrous forms—and those forms belonged completely to her. They were undeniably, entirely her children.
