The Root of Sacred Numbers of the Star Crystal People...
In other words, the race to which Cardinal Galatea belonged.
The Atlanteans rejected the fate of "returning their souls to the Dream Realm after death, using them as raw materials to create new souls"—instead, they stored the souls of their deceased people in special crystals, then implanted them into replaceable constructs.
In a sense, the extinction of the Atlanteans was also related to this technology.
They only wanted birth, while rejecting death. As a result, they occupied the resources of other races materially, and from the perspective of creating souls, they only took without giving—using the souls returned by other races after death as materials to create new individuals of their own race. Their destruction was inevitable.
"Just like the Star Crystal People, Mist Demons can also serve as companion races to humanity."
Iver nodded at Isabel, then turned back to Sherlock and said, "Mist Demons can only be transformed from transcendents of the Path of Love. They must also possess compatibility with the Dedication Path, which is already exceedingly rare. They won't divert the soul cycle of an entire race like the Star Crystal People do. With these immortal, gentle assistants, our efficiency will undoubtedly increase significantly."
"This isn't a crisis at all. It's an opportunity, Sherlock."
Iver stared at Sherlock for a while, then extended a finger and lightly tapped the tabletop. "Did you discover something? Why are you so nervous? This isn't like you."
Upon hearing Iver's words, Sherlock nodded slightly. He reached out and patted a book on the table, indicating that Iver should take a look.
Iver picked up the book with the brown cover.
It was written in Elven Language, and the handwriting was clearly Lady Hypatia's.
"...'Ten Sacred Numbers Theory'?"
Iver murmured.
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