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Magic, on the other hand, is the filler, placed within the framework to form magic.
Emotions seemed to have the same effect as magic.
In the process, she discovered that the power of emotions exists not only in wizards, but also in ghosts.
Or rather, the existence of ghosts stems from "obsession."
It refers to a kind of obsessive and persistent emotion.
Therefore, Rowena Ravenclaw arrived at a surprising conjecture.
If a persistent ghost is essentially an emotion plus a soul,
Does that mean that by actively gathering the power of emotions and combining it with the soul, one can achieve immortality?
Most people would yearn for immortality.
Rowena Ravenclaw became engrossed in this research
She even used fragments of her soul and the power of her emotions to create a new spirit to test her theory.
But she soon discovered that there was a problem with this.
That is, newly formed spirits cannot spontaneously generate new emotions.
Human emotions can change with time and environment.
However, a ghost's emotions can only originate from the obsessions it held before becoming a ghost, and they will neither increase nor decrease.
What difference is there between such a being and a dead person?
Rowena then began searching for ways to proactively generate emotional power.
She believed that emotions originated from the body, so she tried to create a physical body for the spirit.
She succeeded and failed.
The created physical body did indeed house her spirit, allowing her to exist as a living person.
However, the newly formed body still cannot generate additional emotions.
In other words, she was merely raising a living ghost.
After that, there was very little research on Rowena Ravenclaw, and her experiments mostly ended in failure.
The entire research is stuck here.
Her last research achievement was a soul storage device. She planned that if she was unable to complete the experiment before she died, she would preserve her soul and the research results separately for future generations.
If someone were to obtain this memory and develop research based on it, then she would have the opportunity to be resurrected using this power.
"It seems that no matter which world it is, mages will consider ways to achieve immortality once they become powerful enough."
After reading the memories, Levin couldn't help but sigh.
In World of Warcraft, Kel'Thuzad allied with the Lich King; in D&D, mages researched immortality spells and Soul Jars to become Liches; and even Voldemort researched Horcruxes—all these efforts were aimed at achieving this goal.
[You have donned the Ravenclaw crown, and the legacy of Ravenclaw has entered your mind. Your understanding of wizardry has increased, your wizarding level has increased by 2, and you have gained the legacy knowledge of Ravenclaw, comprehending the study of emotions and the soul.]
You have acquired the method to create ghosts. You discover that the method for creating ghosts is very similar to the method for creating a certain high-ranking being in your memory. You have comprehended the [Heroic Spirit Creation Ritual]
[Heroic Spirit Creation Ritual: A heroic spirit is created through a ritual. A heroic spirit possesses three essential elements: immense soul magic as its spiritual foundation, the spirit's soul as its core, and the spirit's legend as its framework. When these three are combined, a heroic spirit can be created.]
Wow, it turns out Rowena Ravenclaw's approach actually works!
Levin was startled when he sensed the ritual in his mind.
Think about it too,
Heroic spirits are the beings who became legends after their deaths, and who have become objects of worship for their great achievements.
In other words, both heroic spirits and ghosts are spiritual entities.
Heroic spirits possess power, free and independent thought, and the ability to experience emotions.
But ghosts can't.
A spirit that possesses free and independent thought and can generate emotions—isn't that what Ravenclaws dream of?
On Rowena Ravenclaw's path to spiritual immortality, the Heroic Spirits are undoubtedly a successful example.
But how can heroic spirits achieve true immortality, which distinguishes them from ghosts?
The difference lies in the structural distinction between Heroic Spirits and Ghosts.
That is, heroic spirits rely on legends and beliefs, while ghosts rely on obsessions.
Now that Levin has mastered the [Heroic Spirit Creation Ritual], does it mean that Ravenclaw's long-cherished wish has been fulfilled?
Of course, this is all predicated on finding the location of Ravenclaw's soul.
He already has ideas about this.
Soon, Levin left the Room of Requirement with the crown and continued his normal daily studies and routine.
It's as if all the previous brilliant discoveries never existed.
Until the dead of night.
Levin woke up in bed and, after making sure his roommates were asleep, tiptoed into the common room.
There was no one in the lounge at this time.
Levin quickly took out the crown and tried to put it on the head of the Ravenclaw bust.
When he placed the crown on, Levin was surprised to find that the shape of the crown and the pattern of the statue's hairstyle were a perfect match.
"Sure enough, the secret was hidden here."
The moment he put down his crown, something strange happened.
The crown, as if it had been re-rusted and electroplated, was instantly restored to its true appearance.
It was an intricately crafted golden crown, its forehead adorned with the design of a soaring eagle, its wings composed of countless sparkling diamonds. A large, deep blue gemstone was set in the eagle's belly, its facets refracting dazzling light. Inscribed at the base of the crown was Ravenclaw's famous motto—"Passing."
Human wisdom is the greatest wealth of humankind.
The attributes of the entire crown have also changed.
[Ravenclaw's Crown: A legendary artifact, Ravenclaw's life's work. This intricately crafted silver crown has revealed its true power, granting the wearer a +6 bonus to Intelligence, Perception, and Charisma, a +3 spellcasting level, and allowing the wearer to see through all illusions, as if using the [True Knowledge] spell.]
At the same time, Levin noticed that there were two more identical sapphires below the center of the crown, one perfectly round and the other shaped like a teardrop.
At the same time, the magical aura that Levin had previously sensed inside the statue vanished.
All those radiant lights seemed to be concentrated in these two gems.
When Levin touched the orb, he was finally able to confirm it.
The teardrop-shaped gemstone resembles an energy storage device, containing a power of emotion.
Calm, loving, curious, melancholic, joyful…
It seems to have mixed up all of a person's thoughts and crammed them into this.
Helena's description of the loving feeling she experienced while looking at the statue seems to have originated from this.
The round gem was a magical item similar to a Soul Stone.
It contains the very soul of Ravenclaw himself.
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Just as Levin touched the Soul Stone, a somewhat cold voice rang out from not far away.
"Hello, Levin Green."
Levin looked in the direction of the sound.
Not far away, on the sofa in the lounge, sat a semi-transparent, very beautiful figure. She had a stunning face, a tall and voluptuous figure, and black hair that cascaded down her back like a waterfall. Her features were especially delicate, but what was most striking were her captivating eyes.
That all-seeing gaze, shining like the sharpest sword, was beautiful in a way that was somewhat intimidating.
Levin recognized her immediately as Rowena Ravenclaw.
Because she looks very similar to the bust next to her.
But compared to the statue, her spirit form showed no signs of aging and possessed a much more dignified aura.
“Finally, a greedy raven has obtained my relics,” Rowena Ravenclaw murmured in a poetic, ethereal voice. “A thousand years have passed since I fell into silence.”
Levin understood the meaning behind her words.
Ravenclaw literally translates to "raven's claw," but the implied meaning in the name is "greedy predator."
"I'm sorry, my predecessors were not very promising. And decades ago, your crown suffered the fate of being turned into a Horcrux, so your awakening has been delayed until today."
Levin bowed slightly to Rowena Ravenclaw as a sign of respect.
Whether it's because of his strength, his status as the founder of the academy, or his attractiveness as a member of the opposite sex, Levin has a strong liking for Ravenclaw.
"Having discovered the secret within the crown, I think you are qualified to call me Dean, or—Royna—if you wish."
Rowena Ravenclaw didn't continue, but instead made a point of correcting how he addressed himself.
“Of course, Rowena.”
Levin immediately seized the opportunity.
Then he discovered that when he called out its name, the spirit in front of him actually showed a hint of a smile in its eyes.
It seems that although the dean's spirit appears dignified and indifferent, it actually yearns for closeness and friendship.
Combining the memories of the Rowena experiment obtained from the crown,
Recalling Rowena's behavior from his memory, Levin suddenly realized that this seemingly aloof dean was actually just an academic nerd.
Such people may appear indifferent, aloof, and distant, but they possess a rich inner world and can endure and even enjoy solitude.
But in reality, they also crave a relationship like a home invasion robbery.
This analysis is certainly supported by evidence:
The most typical evidence is the friendship between Rowena Ravenclaw and Helga Hufflepuff.
If Rowena is the typical socially awkward, academically reclusive girl, then Hufflepuff is the typical socially savvy, sunny girl. She is enthusiastic about everyone, including Rowena, and Rowena is precisely attracted to this kind of unreasonable and irrational kindness.
Based on his memories of Hufflepuff's occasional appearances, Levin could even imagine Hufflepuff dragging the all-night Ravenclaw, who was engrossed in experiments, out of the tower and forcing her to go to sleep without a word.