Ashok first explained the power of Soul Possession possessed by the Witch of Rogues to the three in the room.
The Duke's disbelief was clear, his words sharp, as if he couldn't quite fathom the truth of what Ashok had just revealed. "Can such power truly exist?"
The Duke's tone was incredulous, as though the very idea of soul possession, let alone being able to inherit the memories of a body and then swap among bodies, was beyond comprehension.
"You are questioning the authenticity behind the power of witches? If you doubt my words, then perhaps you should consider the actions of your own wife.
How can you explain how your wife, weakened as she was, managed to protect her honor from the hands of the Two Ascended, whose heads are lying beneath your feet?" asked Ashok.
"..." The Duke was silent at first, unable to answer the question, but suddenly he asked, "Wait! What do you mean by 'weakened'?"
