The World of Beasts: She's Got Their Hearts novel Chapter 78

"Indeed, it is I, Ophir. I didn't expect a nameless nobody like you to recognize me."

Following the voice, Analise turned her gaze and saw a swirling black ring glowing behind Sean.

It resembled Echo, only differing in color—Echo was pure white, whereas Ophir was pitch black.

The two systems seemed to be visible only to Analise and Sean.

Everyone had tense expressions as they stared at Sean. Only Analise carried a hint of concern in her gaze.

At that moment, Sean's face was pale as a sheet, and his lips were drained of color.

Scott frowned. He'd seen Sean in this kind of situation before—so weak and out of sorts.

But hadn't his illness already been cured?

It was then that he remembered—Sean did seem to have these episodes periodically, though nothing ever showed up in his checkups.

And every time this happened, something terrible would follow.

"Scotty…"

Perhaps thanks to Echo's suppression, Ophir was starting to lose control over Sean's soul.

Scott froze.

That tone… It was unmistakable.

How long had it been since he'd heard Sean call him that?

Analise pressed her lips tightly together. Without any hesitation, she drew her Purification Bow and aimed it at Sean.

Seeing Analise draw her bow, Ophir panicked and yelled, "Sean! Do you really want to die? Without me, your soul will be cast out from this body! You won't survive!"

At the moment, it had yet to find a suitable host. It couldn't afford to have its plans disrupted like this.

"I never agreed to this anyway," Sean replied as he struggled to his feet.

"Hmph. You have no say in this!" Ophir retorted.

In a flash, Ophir shot right into Sean's body.

When Sean opened his eyes, there was a black halo around his irises.