The so-called punishment did not refer solely to physical punishment.
In truth, once she realized Jonas's true identity, Afanisi had completely lost the will to resist. But the impression he had left on her before was so profound that she could not change her attitude overnight.
Anyone would need a long time to adjust when an enemy suddenly became their superior.
In that respect, Afanisi had done reasonably well. At least she had not acted as though she could not accept reality, which spared Jonas considerable trouble.
"In light of your previous conduct, you will be on probation for quite some time. Until you complete my assessment tasks, your status as the Void Realm Church Saintess is temporarily revoked."
Jonas spoke unhurriedly. Looking at Afanisi beside him, her head lowered like a bullied child, not daring to make a sound, he could not help finding her a little amusing.
The contrast between her earlier attitude and her current one was so stark that he felt an urge to tease her.
At a time like this, no matter how he humiliated her, she would probably swallow it without daring to resist. But Jonas did not have such twisted tastes. With absolute superiority on his side, the art of humiliation no longer lay in using power to force her to bow her head.
That would be far too dull. Besides, sheer coercion would never be enough to turn her into someone he found satisfactory.
In contrast to Jonas, Afanisi was currently suffering in both body and mind.
Not knowing what Jonas meant by "punishment," Afanisi had to fear what might happen to her next while also worrying about the trouble her earlier actions might have caused the Lord of the Void Realm.
For a long time, Afanisi had received no divine oracle