At the same time that Kanono Hishiri was burying Orlok, Shinji was also talking about the same topic with Lorelea.
However, the focus of the conversation between the two sides was obviously different. Kanono Hishiri focused more on the inner confession, while Shinji focused more on the process and techniques.
"I see. Transplanting emotions and personality by transplanting magic seals is what Ashburn is trying to hide—in order to revive the dead Guranid."
The youngest Lord in the history of the Clock Tower put down the pen in his hand, and a line of words next to the pen was highlighted.
"There have been cases where people who have had important organs transplanted, such as a heart or liver, have been influenced by the original owner of the organ. Some have awakened talents they didn't have before, while others have suddenly changed their tastes. It is theoretically possible to take this a step further and import memories and emotions."
"That's right."
Shinji, who was sitting opposite him, nodded.
"Magic imprints are also an organ, and an organ that accumulates experience and mysteries. They are equivalent to another brain of the magician. They are very suitable as a carrier, right? The essence of Ashburn's secret method is to use other magic imprints to fill the gaps in magic imprints. Although different magic imprints will cause rejection, this problem can be solved well through "butterfly magic", focusing on the caterpillar's transformation from a pupa to a butterfly, completely transforming its form of existence. This is also the reason why Ashburn is willing to cooperate with you, because only through you can we collect enough raw materials."
"It's not you, it's them, don't include me."
Lorelea corrected Shinji's wording and glared at him.
The Law and Politics Department is the oldest department in the Clock Tower, and it hides too many unknown secrets. Even though Lorelea has been the Lord for five years, she has only mastered a part of it. Many pawns like Ashburn will not investigate until a big problem occurs or they need to be activated. This is the influence or foundation accumulated over time, and it is also the biggest enemy of Lorelea's rule and reform.
"Yes, yes, I was wrong, Your Majesty." Shinji raised his hands in surrender, "But this operation does not mean the resurrection of the dead. Even if the memories and emotions of the dead are completely inherited, they are essentially different from the dead, because the living who inherited the seal also have their own memories and emotions. Therefore, Jirobo Seigen, who had undergone seal repair, showed a condition similar to schizophrenia or dual personality."
"Resurrection of the dead is the realm of magic, 'butterfly magic'; it hasn't reached that level yet - it feels a bit like a computer virus."
Unlike traditional magicians who reject technology, members of the Law and Politics Department are very receptive to new things, and Lorelea is no exception.
"Yes, a computer virus named Gunidra invaded the operating system named Qingxuan. The two sometimes merged and sometimes fought."
At that time, Jirobo Seigen was indeed a monk from Japan, and everything he had shown before was not a disguise, whether it was his personality or magic. The reason why he became Guranid was entirely because Guranid's seal was mixed into his own seal.
In Grivin's private room, Shinji found a notebook containing information about magicians who had undergone seal repair, including Qingxuan's name.
As for Gunidra's cause of death, Orlok did not say, but according to Shinji's memory, it should be the same genetic disease as his mother, and this disease can be inherited.
Griffin went mad not only because of the death of his wife, but also because of the death of his son, so he conducted such research. If I remember correctly, Orlok also provided help in the research.
But in the end, Orlok was ordered by his own son to kill his lover because of his research results. It has to be said that this is an ironic thing.
Of course, this was just Shinji's sigh. Lorelea simply commented:
"You reap what you sow, and you get what you deserve. If it was the resurrection or reincarnation of the dead, it would be fine, but using a magician as a carrier to blend into the consciousness of other magicians is a provocation to the rules of the magic world."
Only at this time did Shinji remember that the woman in front of him was also an alien.
Because of the education she received from the Barthelmero family, her understanding of emotions has always been distorted and cold. If Shinji had not entered her heart due to various emergencies and accidents during her teenage years, it would have been impossible for him to chat with her in such an easy and equal manner.
At least I still have myself, which is better than walking alone.
Glancing at himself sitting with his legs crossed, Shinji asked as he reaffirmed his determination to always support Lorelea.
"What are you going to do with Qingxuan?"
"First, peel off the mark and observe for a while. If he can get rid of Gunidra's influence, we can let him go. If not, he will be imprisoned for life as a specimen. No matter which one, he is the biggest victim. It's all the fault of the previous generation."
Having said that, Lorelei bit her thumb.
Shinji knew that was a little habit she would have when she was emotional, so he picked up a tea cake from the side and handed it to Lorelaia.
"Eat something to calm down. Don't be anxious. You are not yet 20 years old. There is plenty of time. I believe you can remove these rotten meats bit by bit."
Loreleija took the tea cake but did not put it in her mouth.
"I remember someone younger than me who really believed in me and came to help me earlier."
"Ahahaha, wait a minute, wait a minute. I prefer to be your 'Hand of Darkness' rather than being in the spotlight. It sounds so cool."
"Every time I talk about this, you act dumb. I really don't know what you're thinking." Lorelia sighed helplessly, "Forget it, it's useless to force you. Let's continue talking about the stripping city - I want to hear your evaluation of Kanono Hisiri."
Shinji did not hide anything and told the truth: "He is quite capable and has a quick mind. His insight and analytical abilities are not much worse than Waver's, and his ability to secretly plan and deploy may even be better."
"Such a high evaluation?" Lorelea showed obvious surprise. Shinji highly respected Waver, and using him as an analogy was enough to illustrate Kanono Hishiri's ability.
"Believe me, I'm telling the truth. But I want to remind you that I can't see through this person's attitude. Although she said she leans towards you, only she knows the truth. You must think carefully about whether to use you or not. Don't let a tiger become a threat to you."
"I never worry about raising tigers, because I have the confidence to tame all tigers."
As she said this, Her Majesty the Queen winked at Shinji provocatively, but the boy ignored her.
"Then the question of loyalty must be considered."
"What do you suggest?"
"Wait, wait for her to hand in her report, and compare it with mine to see if she has hidden anything, and what she has hidden. This way, we can get a better idea of what kind of person she is."
"That's good advice. I'll do as you say. Oh, by the way, I have one more thing to give you."
"More?" Shinji was trembling at the time, "Miss, I just got back from the plane, can't you give me some time?"
"This time it's a good thing."
"Good things? What good things?"
Shinji raised his spirits a little, and Her Majesty the Queen smiled mysteriously.
"Please look at the beauty."
"Clam???"
PS: I still recommend you to read the original work "The Second Generation Case Files". Because Jian Shao didn't want to drag it out too much, he skipped a lot of exciting reasoning and plots.
PS2: This volume may disappoint some readers - why didn't we get to the Fifth War again? Don't worry, this is the foreshadowing of the Fifth War. Many of the characters that appear here are related to the Fifth War or directly participated in it, such as Waver, Gray, and Luvia. Compared to the familiar Rin, Sakura, and Illya, I am more willing to spend some time on this aspect, so that you won't be confused when you read the Fifth War, and have questions like "Oh my god, who is this? Oh my god, who is this again? Where did this person come from? Why is he a silly face again?"