Seeing the disgusting insect in Silas's hand, Elaina frowned and said, "It's a Brainless Worm."
Brainless Worm, a lower-class independent kin, requires a Spirit Vision of 18 to be seen.
Since Brainless Worms themselves are not aggressive and have no malicious intent, they can parasitize humans by ignoring the "ignorant are fearless" principle.
This kind of kin was first discovered about fifteen hundred years ago. Its appearance is similar to a mealworm, with a surface covered in numerous bristle-like tentacles.
It primarily lives by parasitism but can also survive in nature by gnawing on leaves and through photosynthesis.
It possesses no offensive capabilities itself. After reaching the required Spirit Vision, ordinary people can easily crush it to death.
The parasitic method of the Brainless Worm is very convenient and strange. Its tentacles have a special effect; after contacting human skin, they can easily integrate into it, penetrating the body without damaging human tissue.
After entering the body, its tentacles begin to lengthen rapidly, connecting to the motor and reflex nerves throughout the human body. At the same time, the worm will gradually crawl upwards, eventually reaching the creature's brain and eating it clean.
It is hermaphroditic. After obtaining sufficient nutrients from the creature's brain, it will reproduce, capable of producing ten to twenty eggs at a time.
Humans parasitized by it can temporarily gain some physical enhancements and gradually awaken the most primitive human ferocity and bestiality. They will completely go mad about five hours after being parasitized.
Because the nerves are controlled by the Brainless Worm, the body has no weaknesses, so it can continue to move regardless of any attack.
"Fortunately, this thing parasitizes from the feet, so it crawls relatively slowly. It has only just crawled to the chest now," Silas said, not intending to crush it, but observing it carefully.
Elaina responded, "It's estimated that some nurses have already had their brains eaten by this thing and started laying eggs, but it's not a big problem. I've already burned those corpses to ashes; the worms and eggs are undoubtedly dead."
Helles, hearing this, asked curiously, "What is your ability? Fire?"
Elaina shook her head. "No, my talent is scorching. By using spiritual energy, I can directly make some combustible objects burn violently. I myself cannot produce or release fire."
"Scorching Demoness, hmm, this name really suits you," Silas said, holding the insect and standing up.
"How is it!?"
At this moment, under the protection of Jimmy and Virginia, Vanas quickly walked over.
Today, Vanas had changed into a pure white long dress, looking fresh, refined, dignified, and noble.
Virginia, beside her, had also changed her clothes. Her heavy armor was taken off, and she wore a set of silver-grey tight-fitting light armor specially prepared for her by Vanas. Under the light armor was a full-body tight suit, and she wore gloves on her hands, achieving an effect similar to her previous armor.
She already knew the general situation. She heard that a total of two doctors and three nurses had gone mad. Four had already been burned to death by Elaina, and one was still at large.
When she saw Silas standing aside, Vanas breathed a sigh of relief, walked over, and asked, "How is the situation?"
Elaina explained, "Yes, Silas solved it. It wasn't the nurses' problem; they were parasitized by Brainless Worms."
"Brainless Worm!" Vanas was shocked upon hearing this. She turned to look at the constantly wriggling insect in Silas's hand, her face somewhat pale.
Although she was not in the mystical circle, she still knew some basic information about kin and was therefore very clear about the terror and disgust of this thing.
"Mr. Sotos, please be careful. These things can even penetrate your skin through clothes and armor," Vanas said hurriedly.
At this moment, it could be seen that this insect was struggling violently, its tentacles constantly probing and trying to pierce Silas's fingers.
But unfortunately, its previously infallible penetration method was useless against this black leather glove.
Elaina stared carefully at Silas's glove. "This glove feels… a bit strange. Where did you get it?"
Silas smiled. "A gift from someone."
After thinking for a moment, he added, "My most trustworthy partner."
While everyone was talking, Mir, still wearing that blue pajama, walked over in a flurry. When he saw the Brainless Worm in Silas's hand, his face became grave. "The thing I worried about has happened."
Silas nodded in agreement and then said, "Can you find something to preserve this? I'll first purify the souls of these dead people and see if I can get any clues."
Hearing this, Elaina and the others immediately looked curious. They had never seen a priest who could communicate with deceased souls.
Mir fumbled under his pajama and casually took out a metal hip flask. "Let's use this for now."
"Is this thing okay? The Brainless Worm's penetration ability is still very strong," Silas reminded.
"Don't worry, no matter how strong the penetration ability, it can't withstand alcohol. Once it's in, it'll get drunk and won't be able to move," Mir said, unscrewing the cap and letting Silas put it in.
After dealing with the insect and shaking off the bloodstains on his glove, Silas looked around. "Ordinary people should leave now."
Hearing this, Vanas immediately said, "Jimmy, you all go down first."
"But…" Jimmy wanted to object.
"Go down," Vanas's tone carried an undeniable pressure.
Jimmy gritted his teeth, then supported the female soldier from before and retreated.
After everyone left, Silas half-knelt on the ground, released his spiritual energy, gently touched the female nurse's body with his left hand, and recited his original prayer in a low voice.
"The distant bell sound echoes from the mist, guiding the lost souls. My Lord's radiance blooms in the abyss, breaking despair, sowing hope. The storm-like warship wanders in the mist, expelling terrifying monsters. Entrusted to my Lord's radiance, executing justice, eliminating prejudice, protecting the people, illuminating the world."
"We are believers of the Lord of Storms and Death, the only true God of the Secluded Valley and the Abyss, the Ruler of Dreams, the Dominator of Death, the Master of the Mist. My Lord will guide your soul to the other shore, to enjoy eternal peace and quiet in the Evening Bell."
Regarding these people, Silas didn't intend to deliberately hide anything; after all, these were all potential believers.
Therefore, Silas's voice at this moment was neither loud nor soft, just enough for these people to hear the prayer.
After listening to the prayer, Vanas's eyes flickered with an almost irrepressible fanaticism. Faced with such a great and devout prayer, she had an urge to kneel down and recite it along.
Elaina, hearing these prayers, muttered in a low voice, "This guy really is a double agent hidden in the Holy Blood Church."
Silas did not have the special aura of the Holy Blood Church; she had always been somewhat suspicious of Silas's identity as a bishop.
Now, after hearing this prayer, she was relieved.
Because this prayer had no relation whatsoever to the prayers of the Three Moon Church!