"Are you saying Lisha wasn't actually a victim, but was even the source of that influence?"
Fu Qian easily caught the subtle shift in Cas's tone.
And true to his reputation for having a good grasp of the situation, he blinked and quickly reached a conclusion.
There was a lot packed into Cas's remark, including the real reason Lisha had been put in charge of managing Kalaodola's flesh and blood.
It wasn't merely some sentimental arrangement made because of their connection. They were genuinely taking advantage of that connection.
Professor Lisha's condition wasn't very stable. Fu Qian had known that for a long time.
For instance, she needed the restraint around her neck to maintain her current form for an extended period.
And from what Cas had said, coming into close contact with divine flesh from time to time brought similar benefits.
But even the best-laid plans could go awry. To make that work, Lisha had to stay at the academy long-term.
As a result, something seemed off with the academy's feng shui, leading to the unexpected situation before them.
Fu Qian was confident his reading comprehension was up to par, but if that was really the case, then the situation had taken quite a turn.
"More accurately, it would be a catalyst. Lisha alone wouldn't be enough to bring about something on this scale."
Cas confirmed this in the next moment, though he corrected Fu Qian's choice of words.
"Indeed. Her condition still seems fairly stable."
Fu Qian readily agreed, his gaze settling on Lisha's face.
Even in her sleep, her brow was furrowed with worry. Still, purely in terms of appearance, she looked far better than Cas. She hardly seemed like the source of the disaster.
After all, Old Man was a demigod, and he'd already shown direct