Prince Carter's heart was undoubtedly filled with conflict.
On one hand, his reason remained intact, and he had already sensed the hostility Marquis Henry was giving off.
But on the other hand, under the influence of the [Rose Bewitchment State], he had developed a deep obsession with staying in Lentax Great City, as though possessed.
The [Rose Mark] rooted in his heart possessed an extremely powerful controlling effect.
Its rank was also very high, making it impossible to remove with conventional Dispel Magic.
Moreover, this control was not forced. Rather, it was a subtle, gradual alteration.
This was because Prince Carter's condition was highly unstable during this period.
At times he was rational, and at times absurd.
It was possible for someone with a strong will to resist this bewitching effect.
But Prince Carter clearly did not possess such firm resolve.
However, Zong Shen noticed that every time Prince Carter mentioned Penny, he instantly lost his mind, as if his lovesick brain had suddenly flared up.
After all, Prince Carter had previously been wary of Marquis Henry and had specifically asked Zong Shen and Little Blackie about the closure of Lentax Great City's teleportation nodes.
At that time, the prince had still displayed a certain degree of rationality.
The problem had arisen when he sent a message to Jonathan.
Whenever Penny was mentioned, this fellow's reason immediately vanished.
Although Kaji Mizte later cast [Holy Light Dispel] to no effect, Zong Shen knew that neither Jonathan nor Kaji Mizte himself had set aside their doubts.
Prince Carter's behavior before and after had contrasted sharply. Anyone with eyes could tell that something was wrong.
Thus, Jonathan had likely realized the severity of the matter and decided to have a talk with Marquis Henry.
Only children stubbornly stuck to their guns; adults cared