I guess she didn't tell you all this.
Obviously, she hid a lot from you, which shows she is merely using you.
Murphy, hear me out!
I have a plan that needs your help right now. It seems like you've already won the trust of that little poisonous woman Phemys, that's great! This suggests that the Midnight Mother is favouring us."
He took out a small crystal bottle from his spiritual energy pouch and handed it to Murphy, whispering in the darkness:
"Spike her drinks with it, just a few drops... You're on the verge of reaching the Black Iron rank, I can feel it, you need a prey to complete the power advancement.
I will assist you, Murphy.
Phemys is the perfect prey.
Once you personally execute her, the bloodline of Salokdal will be cut off, and you and I... we will have the real power."
"Real power?"