Chapter 222

Icarus frowned, his mind flashing back to the scene on the island earlier that day. He remembered Malcolm's use of talismans to summon lightning—a risky but effective move. Icarus' eyes brightened as the thought of the talisman struck him. The connection between the parasite and the poisoner—how was it sustained? It had to be soul power. If he could sever that link, the controller would lose control over the parasite. What he needed was a severing talisman. Luckily, Icarus had a solid grasp of talisman techniques, and creating this kind of charm was well within his skill set. He asked one of Yvonne's maids to fetch a few materials, then set to work. Ten minutes later, he had crafted two talismans: a severing talisman to cut the connection between the parasite and the poisoner and a Soulseeker talisman to locate the poisoner. These talismans weren't difficult to make for Icarus, but people capable of such craftsmanship were exceedingly rare nowadays. "Let's see where you're hid