Chapter 744: I Invite You to See a Beautiful Woman

At the same time Hishiri Adashino was attending Orlocke's funeral, Shinji was discussing the same topic with Lorelei.

However, the focus of their conversations was noticeably different. Hishiri Adashino's side emphasized more on inner reflection, while Shinji's side focused more on the process and methods.

"I see, transferring emotions and personality through transplanting magic crests - this is what Ashborn wanted to desperately conceal - to resurrect the deceased Glannid," said the youngest lord in Clock Tower history as she put down her pen, with a line of text heavily underlined beside it.

"Come to think of it, there have been such cases before. People who received transplants of vital organs like hearts or livers were influenced by the original owners of the organs. Some awakened talents they didn't have before, while others suddenly changed their tastes. Taking this further and introducing memories and emotions, it's theoretically possible to achieve."

"Exactly," Shinji nodded from across the table.

"Magic crests are also a type of organ, one that accumulates experience and mystery, equivalent to a magus's second brain. It's very suitable as a carrier, isn't it? The essence of Ashborn's secret technique is to fill the gaps in magic crests with other magic crests. Although different magic crests would cause rejection, this problem can be well solved through Butterfly Magecraft, which focuses on the complete transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly through pupation. This is also why Ashborn was willing to cooperate with you, because only through you could he collect enough raw materials."

"Not 'you', but 'them'. Don't include me," Lorelei corrected Shinji's wording, glaring at him.

The Department of Policies is the oldest in Clock Tower, burying too many unknown secrets. Even though Lorelei had been the lord for five years, she only grasped a part of it. Many pawns like Ashborn would only be investigated when major problems arose or when they needed to be activated. This was the influence or foundation accumulated over time, and also the biggest enemy of Lorelei's rule and reform.

"Yes, yes, I was wrong, my lady," Shinji surrendered with raised hands. "But this operation doesn't equate to the resurrection of the dead. Even if the memories and emotions of the deceased are completely inherited, it's essentially different from the deceased, because the living person who inherits the crest also has their memories and emotions. That's why Jiroubou Seigen Tokitou, who once received crest repair, displayed a condition similar to schizophrenia or multiple personality disorder."

"The resurrection of the dead is in the realm of magic. Butterfly Magecraft hasn't reached that level yet - it feels a bit like a computer virus," said Lorelei.

Unlike traditional magi who reject technology, members of the Department of Policies are very receptive to new things, and Lorelei is no exception.

"Yes, a computer virus. A virus named Glannid Ashborn invaded an operating system named Jiroubou Seigen Tokitou, sometimes merging, and conflicting."

Jiroubou Seigen Tokitou was indeed an ascetic monk from Japan. Everything he had shown before wasn't a disguise, neither his personality nor his magecraft. The reason he turned into Glannid was entirely because Glannid's crest was mixed with his crest.

In Geryon's private room, Shinji found a notebook recording the information of magi who had received crest repair, including Jiroubou Seigen Tokitou's name.

As for the cause of Glannid's death, Orlocke didn't say, but according to Shinji's memory, it should be the same genetic disease as his mother, which is hereditary.

Geryon went mad not only because of his wife's death but more because of his son's death, which is why he conducted such research. If memory serves, Orlocke even provided help in the research.

But in the end, Orlocke was killed by his lover under the orders of his son because of his research results. It can't be helped but to say it's an ironic thing.

Of course, this was just Shinji's sigh. Lorelei only commented lightly:

"You reap what you sow, he got what he deserved - if it were resurrection or reincarnation of the dead, it would be one thing, but using a magus as a carrier to mix in the consciousness of other magi is a challenge to the rules of the magical world."

It was only at times like this that Shinji would remember that the woman before him was also an anomaly.

Due to the education of the Barthomeloi family, her understanding of emotions had always been distorted and cold. If it weren't for Shinji entering her heart during her teenage years due to various unexpected events and accidents, it wouldn't be possible to chat so easily and equally with her like this.

At least there's still himself, which is better than walking alone in loneliness.

Glancing at his posture of sitting with legs crossed, Shinji firmed his resolve to always support Lorelei while asking,

"How do you plan to deal with Jiroubou Seigen Tokitou?"

"First, separate the crest, and observe for some time. If he can get rid of Glannid's influence, he can be let go. If not, he'll have to be imprisoned for life as a sample. Either way, he's the biggest victim, all thanks to what the previous generation did."

Saying this, Lorelei bit her thumb.

Shinji knew this was a small habit she only had when emotionally agitated. So he picked up a tea cake from the side and held it in front of Lorelei.

"Eat something to calm down, don't rush. You're not even 20 yet, there's plenty of time. I believe you can remove these corrupt rotten flesh bit by bit."

Lorelei casually took the tea cake but didn't put it in her mouth.

"I remember someone is even younger than me. If you believe in me, you should come help me earlier."

"Hahaha, wait a bit more, wait a bit more. Compared to being in the limelight, I prefer to be your 'Dark Hand'. Doesn't that sound cool?"

"Every time we talk about this, you play dumb. I don't know what you're thinking."

Lorelei sighed helplessly, "Forget it, forcing you won't help. Let's continue talking about the Castle Adra - I want to hear your evaluation of Hishiri Adashino."

Shinji didn't hide anything and told the truth: "She's quite capable, quick-witted, not much worse than Waver in terms of insight and analytical ability, and maybe even better in secretly planning and arranging."

"Such a high evaluation?"

Lorelei showed obvious surprise. Shinji highly praised Waver, using him as a comparison object was enough to show Hishiri Adashino's ability.

"Trust me, I'm telling the truth. But I have to warn you, I can't see through this person's attitude. Although she says she tends to be on your side, only she knows what it's really like. You must think carefully about whether to use her or not, can't raise a tiger to invite future calamity."

"I never worry about raising a tiger to invite future calamity, because I'm confident I can subdue a mighty dragon."

Saying this, Lorelei provocatively winked at Shinji, but he ignored it.

"Then at least consider the issue of loyalty."

"Do you have any suggestions?"

"Wait, wait for her to submit her report, compare it with my report, see if she has concealed anything, what she has concealed, this way we can more or less see what kind of person she is."

"Good suggestion, let's do as you say. Oh, by the way, there's one more thing I need to entrust to you."

"More?"

Shinji shuddered, "My lady, I just got back by plane, can't you let me rest a bit?"

"This time it's a good thing."

"A good thing? What good thing?"

Shinji raised a bit of energy, while Lorelei showed a mysterious smile.

"I invite you to see a beautiful woman."

"Huh???"