Chapter 88 Steps, Awakening, Such a coincidence, after much thought, Fu Ze...
After the plane landed, Fu Ze had more or less sorted out the current situation.
First, through the previous conversation at the world's border, he obtained a lot of information from Sparrow Feather:
Firstly, Sparrow Feather's [Key] ability suddenly appeared a few months ago.
The reason why Que Ling was able to discover that she had the [Key] ability was because of an accident that happened on the filming set.
As he fell from the sky, the prop below hit his face, and then the sharp corner of the prop grazed his left cheek and bridge of his nose.
The huge gash nearly disfigured him.
For a celebrity who relies on his looks, this is almost a devastating blow to his career.
Que Ling himself is not obsessed with becoming a star, but he cares a lot about "Que Ling", so he does not want "star Que Ling" to be ruined.
Driven by this strong desire, the wound on his face miraculously "healed" on its own before the staff arrived to rescue him.
Despite being extremely shocked, Que Ling did not show it on set, but instead calmly completed the filming.
He then conducted several more experiments on himself and other parts of his body, and finally confirmed that his ability was to "revert to his own state within a unit of time".
Although Que Ling did not undergo further testing, in Fu Ze's view, this [Key] ability was practically saying: as long as you're not dead, it's OK.
Secondly, although those who possess the [key] do not influence or attract each other, they will have a special sense when the other activates their ability.
This is consistent with Fu Ze's situation.
Thanks to the nature of his profession, Sparrow Feather has come into contact with a great many people and has naturally encountered opportunities for these people to activate the [Key] ability.
In terms of profession, these people include urban white-collar workers, students, intercontinental sailors, and individual farmers.
In terms of characteristics, they come in all shapes and sizes, regardless of height, weight, or age.
At least in his summary, there was no discernible pattern among the people who possessed the "key".
Thirdly, the relative term "key" was passed down orally and eventually became the standard, and it is impossible to know who first came up with this code name.
Furthermore, because the Kangming Group had been hunting down anyone who dared to inquire about the [Key] for some time, many groups formed because of the [Key] fell apart. Consequently, those who recently acquired the power of the [Key] may not have known that this power was collectively referred to as the [Key].
All of the above relates to the origins of the [key].
It was as if Pandora's box had been opened; with the appearance of the "key," the whole world began to enter a state of emergency.
Fortunately, compared to the total number of people, the number of people who possess the [key] is still very small.
Because of their small population, they still need to rely on the society built and operated by ordinary people for survival.
At the same time, thanks to the previous crackdown by the Kangming Group, many groups formed around the [key] died before they could form any "living force".
In addition, the [Key] ability itself has not yet developed into a superpower similar to the world-destroying abilities found in many urban fantasy novels, so the executive officer can still fight it with firearms and ammunition.
All signs indicate that the situation is becoming serious, and Fu Ze doesn't have much time left to search for the [key] at a relatively leisurely pace.
In addition, after switching into Que Ling's body, Fu Ze made new discoveries.
Based on the fact that this experience was different from the previous "death and rebirth" process, he could confirm that the power of the [Key] he obtained from the snake eye was incompatible with the power of the [Key] within the sparrow feather's body.
And without a doubt, the former is clearly more suitable for him.
Or to put it more appropriately—
It belongs to oneself.
Therefore, Fu Ze's current objective is quite clear—
Reclaim your own key.
This action objective needs to be divided into two action steps:
First, find out who holds your [key].
Second, retrieve your key.
It is known that the remaining power of the [Key] on Snake Eyes comes from the [Key] belonging to Fu Ze.
The only connection between Snake Eyes and the Key was that Rhinoceros Horn made an exception and allowed the researcher to touch the Key before handing it over to him at the research institute.
It is also known that on the same day, Snake Eyes witnessed the entire "Charon Crossing" event, which was not visible to other ordinary residents.
In conclusion, it can be deduced that the key brought by the rhinoceros horn, touched by the snake's eye, and ultimately causing Charon's transgression, belongs to Fu Ze.
At the same time, Fu Ze also keenly noticed that Que Ling did not mention in his narration that he had come into contact with any "pebbles-like" or "light, warm, round and bright" objects.
This contradicts Snake Eyes' original account.
However, neither of them was lying.
After all, Hara Kensei was present when Snake Eyes recounted the whole story of the "key" on the rooftop of the Fengyue Building.
Given Yuan Jianxing's bug-level ability to determine the truthfulness of words, he would definitely be able to tell immediately if Snake Eyes was lying.
Que Ling, on the other hand, came to cooperate with him.
Once he completes the "death in place of life" maneuver, he will no longer be able to control Fu Ze's actions and choices, which will affect the subsequent course of events. Therefore, concealing information will not benefit him at all.
Unable to find a solution, Fu Ze temporarily set aside this concern and focused on solving the problem of "finding who holds his [key]".
In the past, he might have been troubled and had a headache over this, but now that the Adjudication Bureau has initiated an investigation into the [Key], many things have come to him effortlessly.
That was Fu Ze's initial thought, until he learned that the person in charge of the current [Key] related incident was Yuan Jianxing.
...
That's it, the original plan to bribe insiders to steal information is now completely ruined.
After much deliberation, Fu Ze decided to take charge himself.
Here we must once again mention his second most important life motto—it's better to rely on yourself than on others; only you can take responsibility for and care about your own affairs.
As Fu Ze received the documents from the two executives, he was still thinking about how to extract more information from Yuan Jianxing's office without revealing his true intentions.
The fact that Hara Mihoshi was in a resting state was a completely coincidental stroke of luck.
Seeing the resume with the changed name was an unexpected delight.
Although his emotions fluctuated, Fu Ze did not forget his original intention.
He quickly gathered up all the documents he had brought and the files that had fallen to the ground, then logged into the internal system using the original Jianxing account he had learned when he was a trainee executive, and browsed the relevant information.
Confirmed abilities of the [Key] include [High-Speed Running], [Invisibility], and [Anti-Gravity Walking], among others.
At first glance, the content and format seem quite rich and serious.
Of course, some of them are quite bizarre, such as [turning into an animal in a short time], [causing others to lose their sense of direction], and [creating an incredibly smooth surface].
If the creation of the [key] was the work of some unknown force, then that force is rather wicked.
Because Yuan Jianxing was right next to him and could wake up at any moment, Fu Ze was extremely focused as he was on edge.
He quickly found information about the person who actually possessed the [Transposition] ability in the database.
Perhaps out of fear, or for some other reason, the holder of this [Transfer] ability actually moved from City L to City V.
Judging from the other person's profession and daily life trajectory, this person's actions are actually quite low-key, and there are few opportunities to use the [Key] ability.
I don't know how Yuan Jianxing managed to dig this person out.
But for Fu Ze, the process is not important; only the result matters.
Moreover, this content was personally processed by Hara Mihoshi, so it is naturally correct.
That is trust.
After noting down the name, contact information, and current address of the current holder of the [Transfer] ability, Fu Ze logged out of the Trial Bureau's intranet and deleted the browsing history of his original Jianxing account.
Finally, after lingering for a while gazing at Yuan Jianxing's sleeping face, he quietly left Yuan Jianxing's office.
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Shortly after Fu Ze left, Yuan Jianxing suddenly woke up from his dream.
Using the armrest of the chair to prop himself up, he was panting heavily, trying to memorize every detail of his dream.
Ever since seeing Fu Ze lying in a pool of blood, Yuan Jianxing has been reuniting with Fu Ze almost every time she falls asleep.
In that boundless place where the smooth, mirror-like water beneath your feet can capture the entire blue sky and white clouds above.
The time the two spent together varied in length.
It was long enough for him to give Fu Ze a progress report on the investigation into the [key].
For a short time, it might just be a fleeting glimpse.
In these dreams, Fu Ze wholeheartedly plays the role of a "little yellow duck" listener.
Ke Yuanxing knew that Fu Ze was silent because he couldn't imagine the other person's answer.
This subtle detail, which is almost negligible to others, often plunges him into greater pain after this brief moment of satisfaction.
The pain caused by this overly clear understanding will be reflected in reality as Yuan Jianxing awakens.
During the day, he could build a dam called "numbness" with his work; but when night fell, that dam would break, and the emptiness and regret that felt like the sky was falling would always push him back into his dreams to drink this poison that could temporarily relieve his thirst but hid even more intense pain.
The cycle repeats endlessly, seemingly without end.
However, the dream I just had was different.
Fu Ze, who had been very quiet all along, actually spoke up.
His lips twitched slightly to the sides, forming an awkward yet genuine curve.
The tip of her tongue, behind her two rows of white teeth, receded slightly, revealing glints of moisture on it.
"black……"
This change came so suddenly that Yuan Jianxing didn't even realize for a moment that the other party was actually speaking to him.
"The dark sky hung low..."
It wasn't until Fu Ze finished humming a whole line of lyrics that Yuan Jianxing's seemingly crashed brain suddenly restarted and began to hastily process the mountain of sensory information.
Fu Ze...is he singing?
What are they singing?
Was the faint, almost imperceptible, sobbing pause in his singing just my imagination?
By trying hard to recall and analyze, Yuan Jianxing finally caught the words corresponding to the other party's faint murmur.
It sounds like a children's song...
Fu Ze's subsequent words corroborated Yuan Jianxing's judgment.
"Followed by bright stars..."
Yes, that's right, it's that song "The Little Insects Fly".
"The insects fly, the insects fly..."
Unbeknownst to anyone, Fu Ze had already stood up and silently encroached upon Yuan Jianxing's safe distance.
He finally stopped just inches away, within arm's reach.
The warm breath exhaled with each word almost brushed against the tip of Yuan Jianxing's nose.
Who are you missing?
His greyish-purple eyes reflected a rare moment of bewilderment in Yuan Jianxing, like a drunken night in a bar.
Yuan Jianxing originally wanted to answer, "It's you."
But when Fu Ze stood alive in front of him, staring at him with such eyes and asking him in such a probing voice, those two simple, even meaningless words were stuck deep in his throat, heavy as a thousand pounds, impossible to utter.
In that instant when my heart was pounding like a drum, the familiar feeling of weightlessness returned.
The world turned upside down once again, and Yuan Jianxing, as always, fell away under the influence of gravity.
However, the question "Who are you missing?" was not drowned out by the howling wind; instead, it struck Yuan Jianxing's eardrums with increasing clarity, and even after he woke up, it still faintly echoed in his ears.
In the blink of an eye, Yuan Jianxing discovered that the documents in his hand had vanished.
He glanced to the side and found that the documents, along with the files he had requested earlier, had been placed on a table in a very suitable spot for him to read.
Yuan Jianxing narrowed his eyes slightly.
Knowing the two executives' somewhat careless and sloppy work habits, he knew it was unlikely that they would place the documents so neatly in the most suitable position for him to look through.
On the contrary, Fu Ze, who usually seems unreliable, pays considerable attention to such details.
Thinking of this, Yuan Jianxing shook his head violently, then rubbed his temples with his fingers.
She had clearly made up her mind not to be distracted by thoughts about Fu Ze in real life until she resolved the [Key] incident.
However, if he hadn't actually sensed some of Fu Ze's traits in Que Ling today, he wouldn't have made such an association and developed such empathy.
Returning to the table, Yuan Jianxing picked up the documents he hadn't finished reading before.
As expected, the order of the files was disrupted.
The three items prominently displayed at the top belonged to: Bogdan, a trainee executive; Wan Chuanqiu, a minor internet celebrity; and Kazama Yagaku, the person in charge of the red-light district.
"Isn't this a case of enemies meeting on a narrow road?" Yuan Jianxing thought silently. "You kill me and I kill him, and in the end, we've all become a thin piece of paper lying here."
Since the order is already messed up, let's just go through it from the beginning and skip over anything we remember.
When he scanned down to the details of one of the files, Hara Kensei's page-turning motion suddenly froze.
The deceased's mother's occupation: self-employed business owner - tarot reading.
Tarot reading.
A very rare profession, yet one that Yuan Jianxing is quite familiar with.
"My mother was a spiritual medium when she was young. She used her ability to read people and her bit of talent for tarot to interpret their fates on the street and online."
...Could there really be such a coincidence in the world?
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Author's note: Oh my, oh my! [eating melon seeds emoji]
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