CHAPTER 889: CHAPTER 478 MAIN STAR PRIEST_2

As the words fell, everyone felt a chill rising from behind.

Rod, standing nearby, was even more startled.

If one could change a person like this, then where did the original self go?

More importantly, would I, at some point, also undergo such a change and no longer be myself?

Everyone had similar associations, and unconsciously, they all moved a little away from Mephit, creating a circle of space around her, making Rod in the corner stand out.

Mephit’s gaze rested on him for just a moment, and like a dragonfly skimming the water, she withdrew it without anyone noticing.

"I interfered with his spirit, helping his main consciousness regain control of his body."

The surroundings fell silent, and Jelaba was quiet for a moment before asking, "Why can you control him so easily?"

"His spirit was in internal conflict and offered no resistance. The other part of his consciousness was no match for me. It had exhausted its energy in its violent attempts to control the body."

Olivia asked coldly, "Mephit, what proof do you have that what you said isn’t fabricated?"

Mephit did not answer.

Many people’s expressions changed abruptly, and Rod felt a jolt in his heart, knowing that if they followed Olivia’s speculation, Mephit would become the mastermind behind everything.

Fortunately, Jelaba timely came to her rescue.

"Mephit’s spiritual interference is different. I can trace back to the source through subtle spiritual energy manipulation."

Olivia snorted coldly and said no more. Rod knew she hated Mephit deeply, but the reason was unclear. Perhaps it had something to do with Mephit having once caused significant loss to the Royal City.

Luo Weiya asked in a deep voice, "Can the source of all this be found?"

Jelaba shook his head, "It’s hard to trace, but I’m almost certain it’s the Descender Sect. Maybe after we return, we could re-interrogate the detained suspects to obtain new clues."

Luo Weiya’s gaze on him was extremely serious.

"How do we handle Mephit?"

"Handle?" Jelaba was momentarily stunned.

Luo Weiya stated directly, "Her spiritual interference is an unstable factor in the team. Without extremely strong willpower, it’s extremely difficult to resist. Often, she can unconsciously influence you. Although we currently have no evidence, we cannot fall into complacency."

"Moreover, I remember that spiritual interference is a forbidden characteristic. She has blatantly violated the prohibition, unsealing the forbidden characteristic on her own. You should be well aware of the consequences for such actions."

He glanced at Mephit.

"I really don’t understand why the Silver Oath would send her, and why the King would agree to this matter."

Jelaba fell silent, his rough face showing a rare look of conflict.

Mephit appeared calm, her expression showing neither sadness nor joy, as if she had long been accustomed to such matters.

Rod frowned and raised his voice, saying, "It was I who asked her to use it. As the captain of the Black Battle Group, I have the authority to command the warriors in the group to use the power inherent to them."

Luo Weiya nodded, "That’s your merit, and we will remember it."

Rod hurriedly said, "It’s not mine, it’s hers."

Luo Weiya only shook his head, "Rod, you still don’t understand..."

"No."

Jelaba suddenly spoke.

"Mephit is our comrade. She just helped us avoid a terrible disaster. I believe the best choice is for her to continue fighting as our ally. Since the King has allowed her to join the Starry Sky City battle, there’s no need to fear her identity as a forbidden one."

He turned around and said solemnly.

"Mephit, I, as Fire Son, inform you that you can remove all restraints, seals, limitations, and curses and fight with all your might, whether or not it is forbidden. The Royal City will not penalize you; the merits you achieve will be treated equally."

For the first time, Mephit showed surprise in her expression. She softly asked, "Mr. Jelaba, are you sure you want to do this?"

"I’m sure, Fire Son never lies."

Mephit’s eyes flashed with divine light, and she said nothing more.

Luo Weiya gave her a glance, "Since Jelaba has said so, let’s do as he said. But be careful; I will keep a close watch on you. If you make any movement, the Curse Fire will burn you to ashes."

Mephit did not reply, nor was she affected by his words. She was always like this, like an ice sculpture, without emotion.

Rod breathed a sigh of relief. Although there were some twists and turns, the matter was finally perfectly resolved.

Afterwards, everyone quickly cleaned up the battlefield, drank potions, and dealt with their injuries simply, ready to hit the road again.

Liszt informed them that the latter half of the Starry Sky Avenue held little threat anymore, as the main threat, the Great Demon God, had already been slain.

It could be said that this time they might not have encountered a disaster and perhaps even gained something beneficial from it.

Moreover, they eliminated an unstable factor. Another consciousness of the Archbishop Horus must have noticed they were about to succeed, so it acted desperately, trying to stop them.

Judging by its deep hatred for Rod, perhaps it was someone Rod once knew—someone who, influenced by him, suffered a great misfortune like a worm.

With this clue, their investigation upon returning to the Royal City would have direction, and they might soon uncover a large batch of traitors.

The most joyous news was that Horus quickly awakened.

His spirit was normal, and his consciousness was undisturbed. Apart from exhaustion, he had no particularly severe injuries.