The punishment for the three members of the Literature Club had been altered. Nia's tentacles hung their skulls, like they were hooked to three teapots. When Alianna took them back to Naslan and they reappeared, it was clear that the once unruly trio had become much more compliant.
Lyle guessed that Helena, the elder sister of Naslan, had manipulated their souls in some way. When Lyle tried to inquire about it, they didn't answer at first but instead stared at Lyle with a pitying voice.
"Lyle, your future is fraught with misfortune."
The three Liches had been temporarily turned into devices resembling Soul Stones, their souls sealed within their skulls, and not even Mr. Delusion could escape. The three skulls could be grafted onto other creations to replace labor, but they would always feel the helplessness of being controlled. Such malevolent trickery was unacceptable to all living beings.
