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Oh, come on, I can just summon myself back, that’s all.
Ignoring the part about banishment, Merel returned to the parasite.
“And how many of these do you have?” the astrologer’s mind was filled with questions. “Do you bring them, or have they adapted to the local conditions and reproduce here? And how long do they live, including inside a human body? What if he suddenly dies while inside and somehow harms the person, or eats his brain while he’s still alive, or something?” Merel continued. “I know I’m asking too many questions, but I can’t help myself.”