Ian remained silent.
He thought of those in his domain who were transformed by artificial souls—the 'intellectually disabled', 'brain-deficient', and 'brain-damaged'.
Indeed, due to the embedding of artificial souls, they possessed normal intellect and thinking patterns.
Ian hadn't imposed the 'Loyal to Myself' Iron Stamp upon them, but if he wished, he could.
Of course, given his status, position, and power, as well as the favor he's done for them, the Soul's Steel Seal wasn't necessary for their complete loyalty to him.
However…
"So, it's a transformation based on the soul system?"
Although Ian didn't believe this was Axel's goal—if it were, Axel had some actions that were inexplicable—Ian continued according to Michael's words: "So it seems that the recent popularization of artificial souls has been the spark guiding your rebellion?"
"The first generation could be accepted."
