My Cell Prison-Chapter 1170 - 1169: Doctorate

Being called "special" by Pope surely meant genuine uniqueness.

Moreover, up to now, Pope still couldn’t confirm whether Swollen Doctor belonged to any known type of demon, perhaps a hybrid, but the "brainwave intensity" Pope sensed from the doctor’s brain was far superior to that of peers.

Of course.

Since the misunderstanding had been resolved.

Han Dong also immediately deactivated the alert.

However, Black Night Priest was quite surprised when he heard about the two ’special guests’ who sought Han Dong.

Especially with the abnormal focus on [Pope].

This young demon, known as the "Book of Wisdom," was not only special due to being a Second Element, but he also held considerable significance in himself.

The Priest even brought a message for Han Dong:

"Although it’s unlikely for London City to face major danger,

there’s a small possibility of special incidents occurring, should that happen, ensure [Pope]’s safety at all costs and keep us informed as much as possible."

As for the reason, the Priest didn’t explain.

Han Dong guessed it might be related to Pope’s traits—a tendency to ’attract trouble’.

...

[Gorin Hotel]

As a landmark hotel in the original London City, it had been preserved even after the demon takeover, and it also counted among the most luxurious hotels in the current London City.

Han Dong didn’t even need to show his bishop identity.

Due to his special status, Pope could enjoy the finest treatments in any city; he merely showed a key-shaped badge and immediately received a personal reception from the hotel manager, who arranged the highest-quality suite for them.

"Would you like to try some recipes left by the original humans?"

"Not bad, let’s give it a try... also, I’d prefer not to be disturbed unless necessary."

"We will use short-range teleportation to serve the food, and during this time, we will use ’Night Seal-II’ to fully secure the suite."

"Yes, that sounds good."

The ensuing conversation would involve many sensitive topics.

Thus, while waiting for the food to be served.

Pope gently snapped his fingers.

The collision of his fingertips released particles akin to stardust, and when the particle concentration in the suite reached a certain threshold... Whoosh!

The suite was isolated, forming a temporary independent space.

Such a method was new to Han Dong, and his respect for Pope rose sharply... such a spatial technique was far superior to setting up a barrier.

"Human food does taste quite good, no wonder [Gray] often chooses to live among humans in his incarnate state."

Pope had a point when he said this at the dining table.

Han Dong politely responded, "If you have the chance, come visit the Holy City, and I’ll treat you to authentic human cuisine."

"Great! But, we need to settle some matters before going.

In your human cities as far as I know, there have been beings as powerful as a lower-class Old King. It would be dangerous if they treated me as an enemy.

Back to the point, I’m curious how Nicholas formed a connection with [Void]?

Even if you possess Gray’s ’mimicry,’ there must have been a Void Creature providing the ’template,’ right?"

Han Dong didn’t deny it, "As you said, I obtained the Void Ability through ’mimicry,’ and the template is not a demon but a lifeform from the Fate Space."

"Ah? I see, I thought I couldn’t sense any connection with the Void in you... With the worldwide calamity filling the gaps in the world membrane, quite a few Void lifeforms were also drawn into alternate dimensions.

It appears Fate has also grasped [Void]’s powers through this... By the way, was the template provider a demon?"

Han Dong sequentially described some traits of Dean Richard: "Almost, essentially a Fate lifeform, but it can manifest tentacles, Void and even summon higher lifeforms through sacrifices."

"This shows that Fate’s research on ’demons’ has reached significant depths."

"It really is an unpleasant topic... let’s not delve deeper into it."

"Since you have made indirect contact with the Void in such a way, I hope you can make time to visit the ’Void’ in the future, it will be of great benefit to you."

"I believe your teacher will guide you, and if I am available, I can also show you around."

"Thank you."

Next, Pope shifted the conversation and looked at Swollen Doctor sitting next to Han Dong, whose brain was continuously swelling and shrinking because of the tension.

"What is the origin of this doctor?

The exposed features of his brain resemble that of a higher brain-class Demon-Migo, but the other characteristics do not match... In my senses, the intensity of this doctor’s brainwaves exceeds the average of his peers by more than tenfold."

Han Dong answered preemptively, "Swollen Doctor was brought from Stuart Manor in Gain Forest, a small land deed under the direction of [M.O.]"

"Hmm? A small land deed corresponding to the Ghoul King... Is it a Lord?"

"Not exactly, it belonged to the chief scientist under the original lord who was responsible for coordinating the breeding of ghouls. After I took over the manor, the doctor followed me."

"That’s strange... Such a lowly ghoul couldn’t possibly give birth to such a brain-class demon, even if infected with the [M.O.] viral mechanism to this extent.

If I am not mistaken, this doctor’s rate of advancement must have been quite rapid, right?"

At this moment,

Pope, completely unconcerned about his own Elemental identity, stood up and shook hands with Swollen Doctor.

Now, this friendly handshake had another purpose—to ascertain the doctor’s essence through physical contact.

As they shook hands,

Doctor eased from the nervousness of first contact with an Elemental, adapting to the current situation.

However,

after the handshake, Pope’s brow furrowed, seeming to have more questions:

"So, the core brain is indeed closely related to [Migo], but the flesh seems to be a hybrid of a high-class ghoul and some other creature... If I may ask, are you an ’exile’ from some hybrid city? Yet I see no Exile Mark on you."

Han Dong did not interfere with the questioning here.

Because, Han Dong himself was also curious about the doctor’s origin, especially given the doctor’s amazing scientific talent, which did not match with the identity of a ghoul.

The now-relaxed doctor answered for himself:

"Returning to the primal matter, sir, I have also been pursuing the question of ’hometown’ on my own.

By the time my consciousness formed, I already existed on the outskirts of Gain Forest - Stuart Manor, initially just a newborn brain, picked up by the manor’s estate manager.

Right,

By the time I realized my own existence, there were some shattered glass containers scattered around the lawn."

"Gain Forest... shattered containers.

In that case, your origin is probably a ’Hybrid Embryo’ circulated in the [Black Market], raided by some organization and accidentally dropped while passing through Gain Forest during a pursuit.

Your principal body is just the brain.

Your physical body must have been later equipped for you by the lord of the manor.

The ’Hybrid Embryo’ with Migo properties is quite expensive, even priceless, and you seem to possess some unknown special traits... It’s a miracle that you have survived until now.

You should know, had your brain properties been exposed at that time, it certainly would have attracted numerous Ancestor Return creatures to attack your manor."

At this point,

Pope, with a smile, continued: "Nicholas, your Sub-city is essentially at the final stages... I wonder if I could ’buy’ the doctor for a high price to serve as my assistant, as I can also help him in terms of brain matters.

If selling is not an option, perhaps renting him for a while could work too."

As soon as these words were spoken,

Han Dong pulled Swollen Doctor into his arms, the ganbling tentacles on the surface of the brain rubbing back and forth against his face.

"Doctor is my ’beloved’, and never part of a Master-Servant Relationship... Mr. Pope, you mustn’t take someone else’s love."