Hearing Cyril's answer, the Sun, Derrick, turned his gaze toward the Hanged Man beside him and Justice and the others across the long table.
Before he could speak, the Hanged Man took the initiative.
"We need more information, in greater detail. That includes what has happened in the City of Silver recently."
"Only after considering the whole picture can we make the most thorough judgment."
Justice, Audrey, suspected the Hanged Man was just using the opportunity to fish for information. Still, knowing more would certainly help her analyze the situation, and she was interested in what had happened in the City of Silver, so she didn't interrupt.
Derrick nodded slightly, then spoke of another recent incident in the City of Silver that had been weighing on him.
"The exploration team led by Elder Lovia, the Shepherd, returned. They've finished exploring the half-ruined temple of the True Creator."
"Several of the team members were people I knew, so I went to the isolated plaza to meet them. I found... found that their personalities had changed to some extent."
Cyril furrowed his brow, then said with complete certainty, "They've all been corrupted by the True Creator."
After discussing the Light of the Soul with Adam, he had gained a clearer understanding of this kind of corruption from a higher level.
The mind was the easiest part of a person to alter through corruption, and it changed the fastest.
Physical changes and loss of control needed time to take root, or required exposure to more corruption.
...But corruption from the True Creator was probably different. He wielded the authority of "mutation," so the changes to the mind and body might well occur simultaneously.
Derrick pressed his lips together, wanting to ask if Cyril was sure. But an instinctive memory surfaced: the chilling smile