"We have observed conclusive evidence of the Three-Layer Soul Theory for the first time, and have thoroughly verified the Volkanova Hypothesis—that life force is indeed part of the soul. Our experimental results clearly divide the soul into three layers: 'life force—mental force—the soul's essence.' Life force serves as the link between the intangible soul and the physical body, allowing thoughts to control the body. Mental force is responsible for thought, memory, and emotion, and is influenced by the body's organs through the bidirectional link provided by life force (for example, hormones and nerve signals)..."
"The soul's essence, meanwhile, is currently the least understood part. Almost no magical means can affect it, while Horcrux magic is too limited to provide the diverse samples needed for research. At present, we can only confirm that the soul's essence is the true 'self' of an intelligent being, and the source of self-awareness... This is also where this paper falls short. We hope those who come after us will fill in the gaps in this area of research..."
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Avada stared at the article before him in silence.
What was with all this academic language? Could this really have been written by a mad, deranged dark wizard? Weren't their manuscripts supposed to be full of twisted scribbles and lunatic ravings?
Suppressing the urge to complain, he continued reading.
"Ever since Morgana, a witch from Merlin's era, proposed the hypothesis that the soul had distinct layers, discussion of the soul's structure has continued uninterrupted to this day, occupying a highly advanced and important position in the history of magic..."
"Since the 'Herpo Two-Layer Hypothesis' and the 'Volkanova Three-Layer Hypothesis' were proposed in turn, each supported by reproducible experimental results, only two points of contention remain in the debate over the soul's structure: whether life force is