Scarlett Jennings watched in some surprise at the transformation of Susan.
She vaguely thought of a certain possibility and pressed further, but Stanley, even if half a wing was bitten off, refused to speak.
Scarlett simply cast a Truth Talisman at him.
Unexpectedly, the Truth Talisman hit Stanley but was dispelled by the Phoenix Power just like the Silence Talisman that hit Edith last time.
Scarlett assumed it was because Stanley had absorbed the Phoenix Power, but from her sense of it, the Phoenix Power was clearly actively protecting him.
"Is it because he was originally a spiritual companion?"
Beside her, Samuel Chalmers nodded and said,
"Although the three-headed people are born to guard the phoenix, they are also protected by the Phoenix Power."
Even if he has betrayed the phoenix.
Scarlett couldn’t quite describe the feeling. If standing in Stanley’s position, wanting to break free from the fate of a companion wasn’t wrong in itself.
The fault was in his wish not just to break free, but to replace, even at the cost of harming his kin and absorbing the Phoenix Power that didn’t belong to him.
Yet, in fact, even if he didn’t forcibly absorb it, the Phoenix Power always protected him.
As for why Susan could attack him, it was probably because Susan herself was of the Phoenix Divine Soul.
This also indirectly indicated... even if he betrayed the phoenix, only the phoenix lineage could take action to punish him.
Thinking of this, Scarlett suddenly lost the intention to have Susan force a confession.
Even if they could force an answer out of him, she didn’t want Susan to do such a thing.
Moreover, finding out where the phoenix persecuted by Stanley was, didn’t necessarily have to start with him.
There might be someone else who knows the whereabouts.
Seeing this, Samuel immediately turned around to open the door without her needing to say a word, then signaled,
"Bring Edith here."
Someone outside responded and withdrew immediately. When Samuel turned back, he met Scarlett’s smiling eyes.
Even if her appearance had changed, in his eyes, she was still her.
As the two faced each other, Susan, feeling neglected, was somewhat confused and anxious.
What about the other half of the wing?
Can it be eaten?
...
When Edith was brought over, she was still somewhat uneasy.
Until the door was closed, leaving only the three of them in the room, Edith looked at the two inside. Just as she was about to speak, something hit her forehead.
Before she could figure out what it was, she heard "Lily Phoenix" say,
"Next, I ask and you answer."
Edith instinctively wanted to ask why, but what she actually said was, "Okay."
Scarlett didn’t hesitate and directly asked,
"Where is the real phoenix?"
Edith was irritated, "You’re asking me? Wasn’t the real phoenix devoured by the sorcery you unleashed?!"
Scarlett raised an eyebrow and exchanged a glance with Samuel.
She was sure the Truth Talisman was effective.
Since the Truth Talisman was effective, what Edith said was true.
She genuinely believed that Stanley, who had always protected her, was the real phoenix, and Lily had used sorcery to deceive everyone.
Scarlett wasn’t particularly surprised, as Stanley needed to deceive Edith, a believer, to gain the phoenix’s faith.
Just like those in a cult wouldn’t think they’re worshipping a cult,
They only believe they are worshipping the true god.
Recognizing this, Scarlett didn’t insist on correcting her but changed her line of questioning.
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