The Fusion of Theology and Science (update)

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In the riverside workshop, inside Singed's laboratory.

The spacious lab was filled with the bubbling sounds of alchemical solutions and the heavy, labored breathing of Vander.

It sounded like a massive bellows, exhaling hot, ragged breaths.

As Singed led Link and Janna into the lab, Janna immediately noticed Vander, suspended in mid-air. Her eyes widened, and she flew over to him, perching near his face to examine the monstrous figure.

Her eyes filled with pity as she exhaled a gentle breeze.

"Poor child—"

The breeze circled Vander, causing his face to twitch, but his breathing became noticeably easier.

Seeing this, Link exchanged a glance with Singed, who nodded in understanding.

It seemed that human experimentation would have to be reconsidered, lest it incur the displeasure—or even wrath—of this goddess.

"Doctor, what about the cure for the tree?"

Link raised his voice, and Singed hurried to retrieve the newly concocted potion, handing it to Link.

"This is the cure I prepared based on the leaf sample you provided."

Link held the vial up to the light, examining it.

The potion was a clear, deep blue-purple, free of impurities, like liquid gemstone trapped in glass.

"Can you explain how it works?" Link shook the vial gently.

Singed nodded. "The sample you gave me wasn't just suffering from environmental erosion. It was more that the organism couldn't withstand external stimuli, leading to internal damage."

"To be honest, I've seen this kind of erosion before." Singed picked up a preserved leaf specimen. "The structural changes caused by the erosion are identical to what I've observed in the past."

Link raised an eyebrow, recalling the sample Viktor had shown Singed in the original storyline.

"Nature has given us an instinct to reject mutations," Singed continued, placing the specimen back. "But fortunately, I have the power to alter that instinct, even enhance it."

"So, the potion forces the tree to evolve under the erosion?" Link asked, surprised.

Singed nodded. "You could say that. More accurately, it enhances the tree's ability to adapt to its environment."

"All living beings strive to overcome unfavorable conditions and evolve accordingly."

"The potion simply accelerates that process."

"I see." Link nodded, then asked, "Is one vial enough?"

"Yes, just inject it into the roots." Singed handed over a specially designed syringe. "Use this."

"Got it." Link stored both the potion and the syringe in the attachment system.

Singed watched in amazement as the items seemingly vanished into thin air.

Link gestured subtly toward Janna, and Singed immediately assumed it was some divine blessing from the goddess.

"Doctor, what's your plan for restoring Vander's humanity?"

Link walked over to Vander, who was now calmer, his tense expression softening as Janna perched on his head, humming an ancient melody.

The song seemed to have a soothing effect, easing Vander's agitation.

"What is this—"

Singed didn't answer Link's question. Instead, he stared at Vander in confusion.

"My goddess, what have you done?" Singed asked Janna, who huffed in response.

"I'm just using an ancient song to stabilize his fractured psyche."

"You can stabilize his mind?" Link was genuinely surprised.

Janna puffed up her feathers indignantly. "Hey, even though I've lost most of my power, I'm still a goddess, you know!"

"I may not have my old strength, but the knowledge and experience I've accumulated over countless years aren't just for show."

"Can you wake him up?" Link's voice trembled with hope.

Janna nodded. "Of course, but his mind is severely fractured. It will take time to fully restore him."

"How long?"

Janna thought for a moment. "About five to seven days. His bestial nature is too strong and too wild. I'll need to suppress it step by step to awaken his humanity."

"Five to seven days!"

Link pondered this, then turned to Singed. "Doctor, what's your approach to solving Vander's problem?"

"I can't restore Vander's mind directly like the goddess can. In fact, current scientific methods don't allow us to delve into the mental realm of living beings." Singed's expression was complex. "My idea is simple. Vander has become a beast, with his animal instincts completely overpowering his humanity."

"Since his bestial nature dominates, we can suppress it to free his humanity."

"How?"

"By taming him with sheer force." Singed's gaze shifted to Link. "Like how humans domesticated the first dogs. We'll use physical dominance to make him submit."

"Once his bestial nature is subdued, we can use external stimuli to awaken his humanity."

"So, your method and Janna's are similar in principle," Link mused, crossing his arms. "The difference is that Janna works on the mental level, while you focus on the physical."

"Hmm—" Link's eyes lit up. "Maybe we can combine the two. Use force to tame and suppress Vander's bestial nature, then use Janna's power to awaken his humanity."

"That sounds feasible, but Goddess Janna—" Singed hesitated.

Janna lifted her head proudly. "I won't abandon the children of Zaun, especially when I've heard this one's cries for help."

She gently patted Vander's head with her wing.

Link clapped his hands. "Then it's settled. We'll combine theology and science to heal Vander."

"If all goes well—"

Singed cut in, "We could see results within a day."

"But can your exoskeleton handle it?" Singed looked at Link questioningly.

Link smiled. "I've already developed the clockwork electric engine. Upgrading the exoskeleton is just a matter of time."

"Besides, with the current exoskeleton as a framework, the upgrades won't take long—maybe a day and a half to two days at most."

"But in the meantime—" Link turned to Janna with a serious expression. "I need you to keep an eye on the Twin Cities and gather as much information as possible. We've finally stabilized the situation. We can't let things spiral out of control again."