Her Graceful War Song (Carissa Sinclair) novel Chapter 471

Sebastian pulled out a sheet of paper, listing various drugs and poisons, along with their effects and side effects. He showed it to them briefly before explaining each one in turn.

The first was called Hellfire. It caused hallucinations, magnifying a person's deepest obsessions and thereby granting them greater strength. However, it required an antidote. The woman, after killing her family, had attempted to chase down the neighbors. But when the officials arrived, she had calmed down. So, Hellfire was not the cause.

The second was called Shadecap. This was a type of fungus that could induce hallucinations and madness, potentially leading to self-harm or violence. Before such effects occurred, the person would display symptoms like crying or laughing uncontrollably and moving erratically. Shadecap wouldn't give someone enough strength to kill twelve people.

The third was Soulgrip Threadworm. Also known as a parasitic worm, the parasite would enter the brain and allow another person to control their actions, although the controlled individual would retain memories of the event.

Sebastian continued, "The most crucial point is that a Soulgrip Threadworm causes hallucinations and can elicit tremendous and frenzied strength. During the period of control, the person would appear as though they had transformed, with their body and limbs under the controller's command. If the controller is a skilled martial artist, then the person would exhibit similar strength and martial prowess."

After hearing Sebastian's explanation, Patrick and the two deputy ministers exchanged glances, their brows furrowing in contemplation.

"But how did a Soulgrip Threadworm enter her head?" Patrick asked.

Sebastian replied, "Through food or medicine. The worms might have been inside her brain for a long time, as they grow slowly. It usually takes six months to a year for them to mature and become effective."

Patrick said, "Just because such a thing exists, doesn't mean she was infected with them."

"I'm here just to clarify a few things. This case still has its mysteries, doesn't it? For example, why was she able to kill twelve people—her own family members, no less—so easily? The most plausible explanation seems to be the Soulgrip Threadworm."

Rafael asked the most crucial question, "If it is indeed a Soulgrip Threadworm, do you have the confidence to remove it from the woman's body?"

"No need for me. My apprentice, Ivy, can handle it. She is deeply knowledgeable about parasitic toxins and is very familiar with them," Sebastian replied.

Rafael nodded. "Thank you, Sebastian."

Then, Rafael turned to Matthew and said, "Please have someone escort Sebastian back."