This episode takes place in 1580 and 1995.
Renard is shown to have bitterness held within for his body failing him despite living a righteous life with a strong moral code. Feeling it unjust fate rewarded him that way.
The fact Renard chose to magically put his soul in a golem suggest even he thinks that cybernetically enhancing his body would destroy his very integrity.
The whole Cybernetics Devour the Soul thing.
The whole Cybernetics Devour the Soul thing.