"I… that's right, I found… the signpost guiding me!"
"We can't win against the Matou family with normal methods. They have already turned the entire bloodline into something like a swarm of insects… The technology of driving insects has reached a state of completion, extremely beautiful… However, magecraft should be something to be used, so my goal is to coexist with it. That is a more advanced and natural form than parasitism…"
"That's right, have you ever thought about how many bacteria live inside the human body? Humans have always been a kind of intelligent life form formed by more than hundreds of kinds of bacteria and human cells together, and the number of human cells is only half of the number of bacteria. This is something worth looking forward to and researching!"
Even in a brainwashed state, Yuukaku Kuruoka's expression was still dazed, and he gesticulated excitedly during the narration.
Even without the interference of suggestion, he would undoubtedly be full of passion for this matter, even betting the entire meaning of his life on it.
And Yuukaku Kuruoka's appearance with his eyes shining with fiery enthusiasm made Ciel feel a chill down her spine.
"…So, I implanted microorganisms that have been magically processed and created into Tsubaki's magic circuits to coexist with them. Although I miscalculated the result, causing Tsubaki's brain to be eroded, Tsubaki's magic circuits have undergone obvious and huge changes within one generation. Do you understand how valuable this is in terms of magecraft?!"
The magic circuits of a magus cannot be increased.
This is something that is fixed from the beginning of birth.
Even if external organs are added through acquired means, they are only external organs, not the magic circuits themselves.
This method is extremely rare in the magical world.
Basically, they are regarded as treasures by every magical family, such as the Matou family's Crest Worms.
Magic circuits are really difficult to add.
This leads many magical families to attach great importance to their descendants.
The most reasonable and stable way to increase magic circuits is to cultivate offspring in an artificial way.
No humanity is needed in this process.
It is purely for the purpose of producing offspring.
"Not only has the number of magic circuits increased, but the quality and flow rate have also changed. The microorganisms I created can automatically awaken the magic circuits and use them in the most efficient form. This is because they want to make their homes more comfortable."
It is common practice in magical families to carry out physiological modifications on descendants from an early age.
As early as when Tsubaki was still in the womb, the Kuruoka couple had modified her while she was still a fetus.
"That grace allows Tsubaki to circulate magical power throughout her body more efficiently, and surpasses those with a similar number of circuits to her."
"Those activated magic circuits will make Tsubaki an excellent mother in the future. Perhaps in the next generation, the number of magic circuits itself will increase significantly."
"Tsubaki is infected with the latest type of bacteria, which must be implanted during the infant stage before the internal organs are fully developed in order to stably fuse. The adjustment is really hard. I was so anxious when she lost consciousness. I was relieved after the doctor said that the function of leaving offspring was safe and sound… Hmm… No, Tsubaki has now woken up… This result is the best. Offspring don't matter at all… That's right, Tsubaki herself is a finished product…"
Yuukaku Kuruoka had an expression of emotion and relief.
However, it gave people an extremely strange feeling.
It was as if he was talking about not his own daughter, but a white mouse in a petri dish.
As a result, Ciel's expression was stern.
She knew that most magi had no humanity, and she knew how they would treat their descendants.
However, personally hearing Yuukaku Kuruoka narrate this made Ciel couldn't help but feel angry.
Especially seeing Tsubaki's smiling face in that room, and the joyful smile she showed when she welcomed herself earlier…
Then, the blood-colored scene of the Night of Wallachia flashed back in her mind, making her feel dizzy.
A nameless fire rose in Ciel's heart…
She originally wanted to save Tsubaki.
But she never thought that Tsubaki had been in hell since the moment she was conceived in the womb.
"What exactly… do you take Tsubaki for…!"
Ciel glared at Yuukaku Kuruoka.
Even in the face of Ciel, who was releasing such terrifying power, Yuukaku Kuruoka just kept a straight face and said seriously:
"What do we take her for? Tsubaki is of course our daughter to whom we have high hopes. Rather, it is because Tsubaki has such qualifications that we have such high hopes…"
There was not a single bit of avoidance.
This is the truth in Yuukaku Kuruoka's heart.
Although he said that he had high hopes, it is difficult to say whether this hope is the same as that of ordinary people.
After all, a magus's high hopes are not a good thing.
"…"
Ciel ignited with killing intent.
Just like in the past when she wanted to subjugate heretics.
However, seeing Tsubaki busy in the residence, she suppressed this thought again.
Although it was just a dream world that was nothing more than false, it was still centered on Tsubaki.
Tsubaki did not harbor anger or hatred towards the Kuruoka couple.
If she directly killed the Kuruoka couple in front of Tsubaki, it would only make the situation worse.
Can only strike after leaving this dream?
Ciel looked at Yuukaku Kuruoka, who was walking back to the residence.
Her heart was inexplicably unhappy and anxious.
If Moran were here, what method would he use to deal with this kind of thing?
He would definitely do better than me, right?
Ciel couldn't help but feel a bit bitter.
She quickly took a deep breath and adjusted her state, returning to that unwavering and determined look.
No matter how troublesome the current situation was.
What she had to do remained unchanged.
She couldn't always rely on Moran's power; she wanted to become someone who could help Moran.
Therefore, she would definitely rescue Tsubaki Kuruoka.
She would never ignore this situation.