Chapter 242

Chapter 242

Olivia withdrew the look from her eyes, her tone unusually calm, "Let's wait a bit longer. When he comes out of Christopher's body, that's when I'll take back the Fire Element Blood Ruby."

It's just that by then, facing off against Parker after he's absorbed the Fire Element Blood Ruby would be quite tricky.

Clearly Renata and Royal had thought of this too, both their faces clouded with worry, "This Parker is so cunning, he actually dared to trick us right in front of our faces. No wonder I kept feeling something was off about Christopher just now—turns out it really wasn't him!"

At this moment, Royal only hated that he wasn't sharp enough to notice that Christopher had already been taken over by Parker.

"There's no point talking about this now. What matters most is figuring out who Parker is targeting."

Renata pressed her lips tightly together, worrying, "But if he's looking for someone to possess, there aren't many who are stronger than Christopher. Would he really give up Christopher?"

In other words, could Parker really let go of Christopher?

This was exactly what worried Olivia too.

She absolutely couldn't leave Christopher in danger. Her eyes sharpened, "You two stay at Sacred Flame Village. I'll go find him."

"Sacred Flame Village doesn't have what they want anymore. Why don't Royal and I come with you? That way if something happens, we can watch each other's backs."

Olivia looked at Renata's sincere expression and nodded seriously, "Alright, then come with me."

After saying this, she had Hank tell Hayes and the others to leave the altar, stay home tonight and not go out. Then she set up a barrier outside the village, sealing off the area.

Unless someone's power exceeded hers, this barrier wouldn't be easy to break through.

After finishing all this, Olivia summoned the Four Elements Blood Ruby, sensing the location of the Fire Element Blood Ruby. The spirit stone guided them westward.

But the further they went, the more obvious it became—this was the direction toward Purgatory.

The group exchanged glances, looking doubtful.

Royal said in disbelief, "Don't tell me this Parker has set his sights on Philly? Is he planning to switch genders and become a woman?"

Olivia's expression grew even more serious as she sped up toward Purgatory.

Meanwhile, in Purgatory.

As soon as Philly returned, she noticed something was wrong—Hestia, who she'd sent to release Parker, was missing.

She was usually the most careful and cautious. If nothing had happened, she would never leave the group without permission. Something must have happened.

Philly gritted her teeth, her face turning extremely ugly. A powerful, overwhelming gloom descended over Purgatory, the pressure instantly bearing down, forcing everyone to bow their heads.

After a moment, Philly closed her eyes, her voice carrying intense anger, "Dead or alive, go find Hestia for me."

Hestia had been by her side for so many years, her most useful right-hand person. But unfortunately tonight, she might have fallen at Sacred Flame Village.

But who killed her?

Was it Parker, or Christopher?

Between these two, Philly couldn't guess yet.

Just as she was resting with her eyes closed, the people sent out to search were beaten back, lying sprawled before Philly. The disturbance in the hall made Philly open her eyes.

As soon as she opened them, she saw Parker standing before her, laughing wildly and arrogantly. Her gaze was piercing. Thinking of the Fire Element Blood Ruby, her voice grew excited, "You got the Fire Element Blood Ruby?"

"Got it."

Parker showed off the already-absorbed Fire Element Blood Ruby, taking it out from his body and suspending it in his palm. As if demonstrating to Philly, he said lazily, "It's just a Fire Element Blood Ruby. If I want it, what can't I get?"

Such arrogant words made Philly physically uncomfortable. She frowned and reached out, "Give me the Fire Element Blood Ruby."

At this moment, she had no mind to worry about Parker injuring her people. Her entire focus was on the Fire Element Blood Ruby.

As long as she got the Fire Element Blood Ruby, she could report to Master Fuhrman.

Suddenly, Parker burst into laughter, his laugh strange and shifting, "What makes you think I'd just hand over something I worked so hard to get to you?"

Philly's expression changed instantly.

She stared at him hard, asking word by word, "What do you mean? Are you planning to betray me and Master Fuhrman?"

Parker was deeply displeased that she presumed to include him in their camp. He sneered, "Get this straight—I was never on the same side as you worthless people."

Hearing this, Philly's chest heaved, clearly furious. She said emphatically, "Parker, don't forget who saved you from the abyss. Without Fuhrman, you wouldn't be standing here!"

Parker was dissatisfied with her words. The look he gave her carried heavy killing intent. He scoffed, "Without you worthless people, I would have found a way out of the abyss myself. You should feel honored to have helped me. How dare you push your luck and expect me to work for you?"

By now, Philly understood Parker's meaning perfectly—he'd probably already put her and Fuhrman on his death list long ago.

Her expression changed as she clenched her fists and asked, "You killed Hestia?"

"You're not completely stupid."

Parker barely spared her a glance, shrugging lazily, "I didn't really want to kill her. She was just worthless anyway. But she had the nerve to try to send you a message. She ruined my plans, so I had to kill her."

"You—"

Philly was so angry she coughed up blood. She was already seriously injured by Olivia, and now Parker's few words made her blood surge and her head feel like it would fall off.

Parker didn't care about her condition. Like a ghost, he closed in on her, gripping her neck and forcing her to look up, "Now I'm giving you a chance to compensate me. Do you want it?"

With her lifeline in his grasp, Philly stared at him wide-eyed. A bad feeling rose from her heart as she squeezed out a few words with difficulty, "What do you want?"

"Your life."

Before the words finished falling, Philly's head tilted to the side. Deep finger marks were visible on her neck—clearly killed in one strike.

Before she could revive, Parker shed Christopher's body and possessed Philly's.

Upon first entering the body, he raised his hand and sniffed with disgust.

An unpleasant smell, nowhere near as nice as Christopher's scent. But right now, she was his best option. Even if he had to be a woman temporarily, he'd endure it.

As he left Christopher, Christopher fell to the ground. Parker walked forward, circling around him, "You're lucky that Olivia cares about you. Otherwise, you'd be my perfect host."

He knew full well that if he possessed Christopher's body, Olivia couldn't kill him, but she'd definitely pursue him relentlessly—a trouble he couldn't shake off.

Now that he'd possessed Philly's body, as long as he didn't give Olivia a chance to catch him, he could do whatever he wanted.