Carlo is probably mad.
This was Ethan's first reaction. Judging from the human remains on the scene, at least four sect leaders had died at Carlo's hands.
Could it be that the haunted house set up by Old Ba was so terrifying that it scared Carlo into a mental breakdown?
However, after confirming the news with Old Ba, Ethan's doubts were answered.
The writhing tumor in the room wasn't "movie special effects" but rather a grotesque creation made of flesh—a "masterpiece" of Carlo's, only he was so unskilled in the power of flesh that he couldn't transform human remains into aberrant creatures.
This power belonged to Carlo.
The current Pope of the Life Divine Teachings had actually become a follower of Bazatous.
Thus, the cause of death for those unfortunate souls was clear.
"Not everyone fled the Holy Hall immediately; some followed Carlo and accidentally discovered his secret."
Ethan began reasoning, "Seeing his secret exposed, Carlo had no choice but to silence them."
