Chapter 149 Secret & Not a Good Person...

Container? Jiang Lai raised his eyebrows slightly. This word has a specific meaning in the world of sorcery. It can be understood that in addition to the original owner, there is another soul placed in the body.

In fact, he had previously guessed about the life, death and whereabouts of the star plasma body, but it was not until he heard it from Shen'er that he was able to confirm it.

As expected, it has something to do with the regulatory agency.

"Why do they need stellar plasma as a container?" Jiang Lai directly asked the most crucial question.

"Before answering this question, I need to explain the situation of that organization."

Fushiguro Shiji nodded slightly and said, "In addition to the volunteers who know nothing about the Iris Organization, there are also some core members hiding behind the scenes. These core members are the true face of the Supervisory Committee."

"This group of core members is quite special. They are essentially... immortal. In other words, they can be resurrected after death and will never be truly killed."

Jiang Lai listened quietly, with no special expression on his face. He already knew this part - the core members with the sunflower totem on their foreheads can be resurrected after death.

What he didn't know was the specific reason behind this.

Therefore, Jiang Lai did not say much, but continued to listen to the rest.

However, Fushiguro Shigeki was not in a hurry to reveal the reasons behind this. Instead, he turned his head and looked at Jiang Lai with his eyes half-raised, with an inexplicable smile on his face:

"Why, are you a little moved?"

"What?" Jiang Lai felt a little confused. He didn't react for a while and didn't know what Shi Er was asking.

"Immortality, eternal life, etc., aren't these what ordinary people pursue?" Mr. Drifting Ghost said, spreading his hands slightly, "Aren't you tempted by this? - To be honest, with your ability, you should be able to join them."

Fushiguro Shiji's voice is naturally hoarse, and there is always some teasing in his lazy words. His words just now seemed to encourage Jiang Lai to join in.

"I have no interest in immortality... Actually, as I told you before, I am somewhat special. So immortality is something I once had."

Jiang Lai tilted his head slightly and replied calmly, "But I threw it away and never regretted it."

Fushiguro Shige's eyebrows slightly raised, his expression was between surprise and understanding, but he did not show any doubt.

"In a sense, immortality is not a blessing, but a curse." Jiang Lai paused for a moment, then blinked, "--I think you should be the most touched. After all, your current posture can be regarded as a curse of immortality."

Mr. Ghost chuckled softly, and then he raised his head: "Oh, of course!"

He shrugged and said self-deprecatingly, "This is probably part of the curse. If I go to hell, I guess I'll have to go through all the punishments - but it seems quite interesting. Right?"

Fushiguro Shigeki pulled up the corners of his scarred lips and smiled. Although Jiang Lai didn't notice the funny point, he didn't object to it.

Jiang Lai knew that this part of the content was probably the reason why Shen Er had kept it secret from him in the beginning.

——Few people can resist the temptation of immortality. The arrogant Rokugan was the only person who I believed could resist the temptation of immortality. Now I am one of them.

Mr. Ghost gradually stopped laughing. His eyes fell on the moonlight seeping through the gaps in the window curtains. He continued, "Okay, let's continue with the topic just now - about immortality, about astral plasma, and about containers."

"The core members of the Regulatory Commission are naturally not born immortal. The secret of their resurrection from the dead lies in the return of their souls and their rebirth."

Fushiguro Shiori said lazily, "The character who controls the power of soul reincarnation has its own characteristics that are difficult to control, so it is much more convenient to put it in a container."

Jiang Lai frowned slightly, and he thought of the answer in his mind: The one who can reincarnate the soul and master the ability to regenerate is [rebirth], right? Could it be that the regulatory agency uses the star plasma as a container for [rebirth]? ?

"That character seems to have fallen into a deep sleep a long time ago due to the use of his power. However, probably due to some agreement, someone in the core of the Regulatory Commission can borrow his ability... but the borrowed energy is very limited."

Fushiguro said slowly.

"But with a stellar plasma with a strong carrying capacity, we only need to move it into the interior of the stellar plasma, and the stellar plasma itself will be equivalent to carrying part of that power, so it can be used to a greater extent."

...As expected! He really used Riko-chan as a vessel for his [birth]!

"Humans all have weaknesses. Astral plasma itself is easier to control than those possessors of unspeakable power."

Fushiguro Shiori spread his hands slightly and said, "I still remember the name of that star plasma body, Tenuchi Riko - there was also a woman in maid costume beside her, right? When I took on the mission, I took them all with me."

Kuroi Misato is the one who has taken care of Amauchi Riko since she was a child. Although they are not related by blood, they value each other like a real family.

If the regulatory agency gets hold of Kuroi Misato, then it is certain that they can order Amanouchi Riko, who carries the power of [Rebirth], to do something.

Jiang Lai's mind was in a mess and he curled his fingers slightly.

From what Fushiguro Shiori said, [Rebirth] is in a sleeping state. The eldest sister (eldest brother) in the sense of the family must have used too much power in the early stage and had to enter a sleeping state.

But [Incarnation] is not foolish. Before falling into deep sleep, He only left a small amount of power to His "cooperators" for trading.

It’s just that [Birth] may not have thought that the world gate also has concepts such as containers and astral plasma.

In fact, [Existence] cannot interfere with the world's gate at will. It was because of this that my divinity was damaged and my power faded.

The core members of the Resurrection and Regeneration Regulatory Commission are naturally non-objective, so [Rebirth]...

While Era's thoughts were processing, Fushiguro Shigeki continued speaking in his usual tone:

"However, this power of soul transfer and regeneration does not seem to be unlimited. In fact, this world has always adhered to the principle of equal exchange. There is no reincarnation without a price."

"But the cost can be transferred." Mr. Ghost crossed his arms over his chest and raised his eyelids. "In order to prevent this power from being worn away by the cost, the Regulatory Commission used some means... While searching for some energy fragments with special powers, it also transferred the cost to other people called 'feed'."

The transfer price... must be Gojo Kyuugyouin's [Transformation] technique! Jiang Lai's heart sank.

Those who are missing in society and taken away by regulators are fed as feed into the abyss of cost.

——Their immortality is a theft of other people’s lives.

But on the surface, they still use high-sounding reasons, saying that they want to use "useless people to pave the way for useful people."

But in reality, they are not qualified to judge and judge other people's lives at will.

At this point, Jiang Lai had completely understood most of the situation on the Regulator's side. Although there were still some details that had not been resolved, such as why the scattered fragments suddenly gained power.

——But at least the most critical point is clear.

In summary, it is:

[Birth] in the Supervisory Committee; the eldest sister (eldest brother) in the sense of the family is currently unconscious; the Supervisory Committee uses the power of [birth] by utilizing the special properties of the astral plasma; [existence] The cost of non-objective interference with the world gate is transferred to those who are missing.

The air was quiet for a moment.

Fushiguro Shigeu seemed to have finished what he wanted to say. He floated to the side, staring at the calm face of the black-haired young man in front of him.

Jiang Lai blinked slowly, raised his eyelids slightly, and looked into Fushiguro's eyes.

He did not ask further about what Shier had just said, but asked, "Why do you know so much?"

If Fushiguro Jyouji was just an executor of the astral plasma mission, a bounty hunter who simply accepted the mission, he would not have been exposed to so many internal affairs.

Although he knew that the content was incomplete and some of it was probably his own speculation.

But in any case, these secrets are not accessible to ordinary people.

In fact, through the conversations just now, Jiang Lai already had some guesses in his heart, but he still asked in the end.

Fushiguro Shier, who was floating in the air, turned his head and pulled up the corners of his mouth, revealing an ambiguous expression:

"That's the question... So, do you think I'm a good person?"

Jiang Lai's eyes were calm, and he replied: "It depends on what your definition of a "good person" is. But I think that you definitely don't think of yourself as a "good person", otherwise you wouldn't have said the judgment that you would go to hell later."

Jiang Lai is indeed a friend of Fushiguro Shiji now, and they trust each other and work together, but this does not mean that Jiang Lai will ignore Shiji's personality and actions.

He clearly understood that the other party was a bounty hunter who killed decisively and did things for money. He was definitely not a good person.

He will not think too highly of others because of the filters of his friends.

Fushiguro Shiori laughed heartily. His translucent figure floated a little closer. He raised his head slightly, his eyebrows and eyes flying. "Of course, I don't pursue being a good person. I only pursue living a happy life."

He glanced at her and said, "You seem to be quite clear-headed and objective. If that's the case, you should be able to guess why I know so many secrets."

"You once joined them and were a core member of their group." Jiang Lai and Fuhei Shier looked at each other. "You have participated in these things, so you know so much."

"——You are not a good person, so you don't care about the life and death of others. Although this does not mean that you agree with their point of view, after all, you only care about their welfare."

The corners of Mr. Ghost's scarred lips curled up as he tacitly accepted the judgment.

"I think something unexpected must have happened, causing the soul to transfer and regenerate without benefiting you. Instead, it simply bound your soul."

Jiang Lai paused for half a second and nodded.

"But I think maybe it wasn't an accident, but you were deceived - and you knew it, so you hated it so much."