"Document Level Relic: Charles II's Beheading Curse. A mortal king from the previous era who ruled through tyranny was beheaded on the guillotine by his subjects during a coup. His furious and ugly soul, influenced by the strange evil god he worshipped in life, turned into a parasite's curse. The relic's main body is a parasite. Once afflicted by its curse, one gains the ability to safely remove one's head from one's neck. At first, it is merely head separation; later, the head gains powerful abilities such as flight, invisibility, and breathing fire. These infected creatures feed on the brains of intelligent lifeforms."
Mr. Madison explained:
"But don't worry. This lady was directly parasitized by the curse; we were only infected. Each time this relic appears, it must continuously grow from its larval form before it can wield its full power. The 'parasite' is still in its juvenile state. Cursing ordinary people is manageable, but parasitizing the four of us Ring Arcanists consumed too much energy and left it malnourished, so she cannot move either."
Shade and Doctor Schneider both breathed sighs of relief, while Princess Margaret, disguised as "Miss Mary," looked somewhat puzzled:
"According to the containment records provided by the Academy, even a juvenile parasite would need to infect multiple High-Ring Arcanists before becoming malnourished to this extent. How did it become so weak after infecting just the four of us?"
Shade and Doctor Schneider were both startled, each assuming it was because of himself.
"Malnourished?"
the doctor immediately asked.
"Yes. After all, it is only Document Level. Acting on instinct, the parasite curse wants to infect the strongest individuals possible. Fortunately, there are no ordinary people here. Otherwise, not only would they certainly be infected and die instantly, but the parasite might even reproduce and become two,