After Lailei left, Ybur began researching the brain rat.
The Serpent Maid had not brought a living specimen but rather a specially treated one, and although it was unclear how long exactly this brain rat had been dead, at first glance, it was strikingly lifelike.
The most vital part of this creature was naturally its brain—whether it was the Thought Barrier, Mind Perception, or Soul-sucking Ability, they all originated from the brain rat's uniquely evolved and mutated brain. This meant, if Ybur performed a Flesh-sculpting Ritual to transplant the brain structure of the brain rat into himself, he would acquire not just one, but three new abilities.
"...But isn't transplanting a brain into myself a bit too weird?"
Sherry spoke faintly, "Are you lacking a brain?"
Sherry paused for a second, "Seems like you are, a bit."
Ybur flew into a rage, "What did you say? What did you say? Are you insulting me!!"
"Did I?" Sherry replied in a surprised and innocent tone, "I didn't!"