Before long, the alchemist Josue had addressed as "Mr. Henry" entered the laboratory with a wizard whose eyes were covered by a black blindfold.
Only after the metal door, secured by hundreds of verification procedures, closed behind them did Henry remove the wizard's blindfold.
"Mr. Elebic, it is time to contribute to the American Magical Congress and to the future of the magical world."
Henry spoke softly.
At those words, a hint of fervor appeared on Elebic's face. Having been brainwashed by the American Magical Congress, he had long regarded dedicating himself to the American Magical Congress as the most important thing in his life.
Elebic said eagerly, "Of course, Mr. Henry. What should I do?"
Henry smiled and led Elebic to a metal chair. On a table beside it sat a metal helmet.
Hundreds of wire-like alchemical magic circuits extended from the back of the helmet, connecting respectively to the metal chair and another computer-like alchemical device in the distance.
Henry said softly, "Mr. Elebic, you only need to sit in the chair, put on the 'Consciousness Upload Device,' and refrain from resisting. That is all."
Hearing Henry's words, Elebic sat in the metal chair without hesitation and, following Henry's instructions, put the metal helmet on his head.
At that moment, Josue walked over. Looking at Elebic, who was secured in the metal chair, he asked, "Can we begin?"
Henry nodded slightly.
Josue returned to the control console. He inserted his Wand into a round hole in the console and poured magic power into it.
In the next instant, a radiance brimming with immense magic power blossomed from Elebic's helmet.
Elebic, secured in the metal chair, convulsed wildly as though electrocuted. Beneath the helmet, his features twisted in agony, as if he were being tortured by the Cruciatus Curse.