Without alerting anyone, Ivan returned to Shadow Ant Fortress with a few people.
After his examination, Justine and Pearney did not seem to be seriously harmed; with the methods he had taught them, they could transfer the curse's power to the insects they were raising on their own.
Upon arrival at Mongna Ant Land Cottage, Pearney had also learned the magic Blackbeard Crown spell and embarked on the path of raising and controlling insects, and by now, she had achieved a certain level of success.
"The curse mark has indeed become deeper, and it has developed a hierarchical connection with the curse marks on Justine and Pearney."
In the meditation room, when only Ivan was left, he meticulously examined the curse mark on his arm.
The pattern had doubled in size from before, turned a deep cyan, and the lines looked like intertwined venomous snakes, exuding a different kind of hideousness.
The curse mark also gave him an unusual feeling, making him very uncomfortable.
