Chapter 997: 16.43 First Red Star - Don't run, You punk!

Archbishop Mayonaka Yoru had fallen under the spell of the two Cardinals, unbeknownst to the others. That was a forcefully imposed spell that now controls Mayonaka Yoru's body like a Marionette is a dark type control spell. Mayonaka Yoru now appears disoriented, like a soulless doll. He was expressionless as he stood in front of the two cardinals.

Cardinal Lemuel stated, "I told you it will work. Things in the Pope's chamber are all treasures!"

"Hah~ that scared me. I thought it would fail. I never expected it would immediately take effect after throwing it at the target." Cardinal Darius Rueden said.

Cardinal Lemuel Elon said, "We can't leave him like this or others will notice. If Esther Dawn learned we touched him, that brat would destroy our group by touching this brat."