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Chapter 965: Discussing Science with a Magician?
Chapter 965: Discussing Science with a Magician?
Stil Inverse, closely observing the wounds on Index's body, breathed a sigh of relief as he witnessed her injuries healing at a visible rate.
As he relaxed, Stil made another startling discovery. His magic power, which had been completely exhausted, was now recovering at an astonishing speed within the magic array.
Not only that, but the fatigue from the battle was also gradually fading from his body!
"Is this some kind of divine-class healing magic? Who exactly are you? Are you even human, or are you some kind of angel or divine messenger?"
The magic that could heal Shinra Kyoko and Index's injuries within a few dozen seconds was, in their eyes, already a "Papal-class" healing spell.
But the healing magic used by Ye Cheng went beyond that; it not only healed the group but also restored their magic power and stamina. This was clearly not something that could be achieved with just "Papal-class" magic.
To be blunt, even the highest bishop in their "Necessarius" church would be incapable of casting a spell of this caliber.
"Who I am is not important right now. What matters is, who are you?
From the concern you showed for the white-haired nun earlier, it seems you are not her enemies but rather significant to her, am I right?"
Upon hearing Ye Cheng's words, Touma Kamijou's expression turned to one of shock, as if he couldn't quite grasp Ye Cheng's meaning.
Ye Cheng shook his head and said to him, "Boy, don't you understand?
With the power they've demonstrated, if they truly wanted to kill you, do you think you could have survived until now with just your right hand's ability to nullify magic and a loli nun who's only good at being cute and has no combat ability?"
Touma fell silent at Ye Cheng's words. Putting Stil aside, even with the "Imagine Breaker," Shinra's speed was such that he wouldn't have been able to react in time.
Since they hadn't tried to kill them, it seemed that Ye Cheng was right—they never intended to endanger their lives from the start.
"Index is also affiliated with the 0th Holy Seat of the British Orthodox Church, Necessarius. She is both our comrade and our dear friend.
We didn't want to pursue and kill Index, but because she possesses the ability to remember everything she reads, eighty-five percent of her brain capacity is already occupied by storing over ten thousand and three hundred grimoires.
The remaining fifteen percent of her brain capacity is insufficient to accommodate Index's daily needs with her eidetic memory.
If her memories aren't cleared periodically, her brain will become overloaded, leading to death. That's why Index's memories are erased every year.
It's because she loses her original memories that Index forgets us and mistakenly considers us enemies who covet the grimoires in her mind."
Upon hearing Shinra and Stil's explanation, Touma was stunned. He hadn't expected that beneath the seemingly cheerful and lively girl's exterior lay such a heavy burden.
Having her memories erased annually, betraying and forgetting those who were important to her—this was an incredibly painful experience for a girl barely fourteen or fifteen years old.
As the group felt a sense of heaviness in their hearts due to the weight of Index's mission, an untimely laugh suddenly echoed from the side.
In the world of magic and mystery, a peculiar scene unfolds as several individuals find themselves in a perplexing situation. They witness a sudden burst of laughter from an unexpected source—Ye Cheng, who stands beside them. Touma Kamijou can't help but feel bewildered by this, while Shinra Kyoko and Stil Inverse glare at Ye Cheng with intense scrutiny.
Within the "Necessary Evil Church," anyone who has partnered with Index has been touched by her selfless dedication and kindness. Although they couldn't change her fate, they always considered her someone worth protecting.
However, Ye Cheng's unexpected laughter grates on Stil's and Shinra's nerves, especially at this moment.
Even Stil, consumed by anger, momentarily forgets the vast power gap between himself and Ye Cheng. He raises his fist and strikes out at Ye Cheng without hesitation.
Despite his impressive height of nearly two meters, Stil's combat abilities are meager. His anger-fueled punch is effortlessly caught by Ye Cheng.
"My apologies, my apologies. I didn't mean to mock this child's self-sacrificing dedication.
It's just that the existence she's devoted herself to doesn't seem worthy of her commitment."
Hearing Ye Cheng's insinuation, Shinra signals for Stil to remain calm. She then turns to Ye Cheng and asks, "May I ask, sir..."
"Just call me Ye Cheng."
"Well then, Mr. Ye Cheng, could you please explain what you meant by that statement?"
Ye Cheng first looks at Index, who lies on the ground, her injuries healed but still unconscious. He then glances at the perplexed Shinra and lets out a deep sigh. "It may seem odd for a magician to talk about science, but you should at least have some common knowledge. It's true that someone with a perfect memory is somewhat special compared to ordinary people, but I've never heard of a person's brain running out of storage capacity.
I consider myself an ordinary person with some medical and scientific knowledge. As far as I know, the human brain can never be overloaded.
The human brain can store up to 140 years' worth of memories, and different types of memories are stored in various regions of the brain.
Even if you don't understand these theoretical concepts, let me ask you this: If fifteen percent of the brain's capacity holds one year's worth of memories for the white-haired nun, wouldn't her brain overload every seven years, even without those ten thousand three hundred grimoires?
People with perfect memory are indeed unique, but they are not the only ones in this world. Have you ever heard of anyone with perfect memory dying from brain overload?"
Ye Cheng's words leave Shinra and Stil dumbfounded.
As magicians, they have limited knowledge of scientific matters, but they are not fools. They quickly grasp the implications of Ye Cheng's statement.
"But if what you're saying is true, why does Index suffer every year at this time, and the Supreme Bishop clearly said..." Shinra trails off, realizing the meaning behind Ye Cheng's earlier statement, "Index's dedication is not worth it."
(End of Chapter)
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