Now that he was certain the experiments involved Malevolent Phantoms, Felix wanted no delays. Though unsure of this Phantom's importance, he would not let the Westorio Order reclaim it.

While playing the flute, he watched the old man freeze, clutching his head in agony. Within ten seconds, he collapsed motionless. Elliott stared in disbelief at how easily Felix had handled it.

After putting away the flute, Felix rushed out with Elliott. The old man had clearly been a C-tier Malevolent Phantom. The flute alone would not have worked otherwise, without even needing the memorial coins.

Later, Elliott explained in the Cadillac, "The Order imprisoned me at Crimson Oak to force my participation in their experiments. When I refused, they waited. They knew I couldn't escape anyway.

"I learned much about their work. That old man, who was the Phantom you mentioned, was their test subject. Only a week ago did they achieve what you saw; he could control the monster to attack, though still u