Paper Zu Asuka did not know much about the concept of faith. In this era when technology has replaced everything, the status of the word faith is no longer important, but more as a reference material for future generations to understand a little bit about the things of that era. Of course, he had also heard Sayaka say that they would still be in the room at that time, holding the book and holding the bird on her lap, stroking his hair and reciting those imaginary gods. In fact, there is no God, no heaven, no hell, only the overwhelming crystals and the colors of the sky that will never be restored, and the crying and laughter of the people are sealed in a film, which they call a gift by the Eternal Life Society.

The sound of his footsteps echoed through the spiraling down staircase, and the guide beside him, Ido Kawashima, who was the executor, could not say a word, only to see the terrifying scar on his face and his old countenance. He may have been sixty or seventy years old, but even so, his daughter Rika Kawashima looked so young...... No, that's not something he's going to think about. He is an enemy, Rika Kawashima is an undetermined enemy, and the Eternal Society is an enemy. Faith is also a kind of enemy. Can't be shaken by that guy in Makino, absolutely can't ......

"Takeno Uchi-kun, we're here."

…… Now his name is not Paper Ancestor Asuka but Ayumu Takeno, and even his appearance has been replaced by an unfamiliar appearance by the equal projection. The base's technology, which is not open to the public, has an absolute role at this time. He stared at his own reflection in the other's eyes—Takenouchi—and pursed his lips and nodded. Kawashima Ito opened the door for him, made a bowed posture, and closed the door and retreated after the figure of the paper ancestor Asuka did not enter the door. The paper ancestor Asuka cautiously stepped into the room. What greeted me was a room dotted with isomorphs, several silk threads hanging down, and the isomorphs were tied to them instead of assimilating the threads together, but hanging like crystals, gently swaying from the air flow brought by the closed door. The room was almost pitch black, except for two lamps placed on the tables on either side, and the people sitting at the tables on both sides were all dressed in black robes, their isomorphous parts and faces were hidden in shadow.

And sitting in the middle is the godfather he knew before, who they called "Crane", and is also the "Yongdao Man" with the highest title and the most powerful. He looked old, but his face clearly showed a resolute temperament, like the bark of a tree crawling with lines, such characteristics that old people would show. The Adam's apple of the paper ancestor Asuka rolled slightly, and he just wanted to bow, but he saw the old man raise his hand gently: "No need to be polite, Mr. Takenouchi, since you have made up your mind to join us, please abandon the etiquette of the world; After all, we all have to reach the harmony that the gods expect. ”

“…… Thank you so much. "All things are in harmony...... Is there any of his sister's share in this? Thinking hopelessly and almost desperately, the paper ancestor Asuka still looked up and smiled politely and gently, "Yes, thank you very much." I learned where you are through Ouroboros, so I came here through the hands of the Executor, is there anything I can do? These rhetoric was only understood by Otani Fumitsuki when he was introduced to his terminal, and if he was invited to join the Eternal Life Society by the believer, it would be called "learned through the Ouroboros", but if it was directly invited by the executor or the eternal guide, the former would say "under the light of the reverse triangle", and the latter would say "because of the murmur of the gods", and the same could be said in the subsequent exchanges between the believers. These are all conclusions that Fumitsuki Otani has reached with the identity of Hirahiko Tsukino in the Xinxiang class.

"Very straight to the point, very good, the gods will bless children like you. Please sit down and not care about the eyes of others. Tsuru pointed to the cushion in front of his desk that created a height difference between the two, and the paper ancestor Asuka was stunned, and his eyes inadvertently glanced at the person sitting next to him, but found that something was flickering in his skin - at first he thought it was just the isomorphic part of the other party or the reflection of the light, but after a closer look, he noticed that his entire face was isomorphic, and he had maintained the same posture from just now to now, and there was no undulation of breathing.

"Huh...... Why, do you care about that person very much? Tsuru smiled kindly, but there was no warmth in his voice, "This is Mr. Nagai, who came here for an interview last time, and although his faith is not pure, he has a determination to stay here. So I let him stay here. The two people sitting next to him were Miss Ishiyama and Mr. Uchida...... And then sitting on the side was ......"

Paper Ancestor Asuka couldn't help but feel a chill on his back and even straightened up a lot, and Tsuru noticed his movements and smiled even more, putting his hands together and passing his fingers through the fingers.

"No, as long as you are firm enough, we will accept people like you. Of course, if you want to leave here now, then the gods will also wish you all good health and usher in our end equally. ”

"But as you said, I've already come here and thrown away all the so-called earthly things in your mouth, so how can I give up this opportunity so easily?" As if realizing his gaffe, Paper Ancestor Asuka spread out his hand and put on his usual smile, even if this smile would be distorted into the appearance of other people under the projection, "Then I'll just say it, what kind of test do you want to give me, and how can I officially join you?" ”

"It seems that you don't trust our teachings very much, but I'm curious, why do you want to join even so?"

“……”

Paper Ancestor Asuka frowned and withdrew his outstretched hand, hanging uncomfortably at his sides, his fingers fiddling with the edge of the cushion. His mind slowly conjured up Makino's inconspicuous expression hidden in his robes and the way he sneered and stood in front of him. Ability form unknown, able to stop the flow with his bare hands, attack Bethel...... It would not be a problem for such a guy to attack the base headquarters directly, but he chose to join the Eternal Life Society and devote himself to the almost impossible situation, and even made a semi-forced invitation to himself. What exactly is he trying to do? And, what does the phrase "can resurrect your sister" mean?

He wanted to know this, and he wanted to know what the purpose of the Eternal Life Society, which he had been fighting against.

That's why—

"I want to know your purpose."

Hearing this, Tsuru put away the smile on his face slightly, while Paper Ancestor Asuka raised his eyes and continued to say calmly: "I want to know what your side is going to do as a savior, and what you plan to do to achieve your goal." I've only heard that you are ready to bring the whole world down by God's grace and become what They want it to be, so that humanity can be saved......"

"Haha, how could that kind of thing be told to you directly? If this kind of secrecy could be said casually, the Eternal Life Society wouldn't last that long, right? But our purpose is indeed that right, so we need a lot of power to enjoy the power of people and ignorant lambs. You know, the gods don't sit idly by, but they won't understand what we need until we call him, if I use an analogy......" He held out his dry hand, and the paper ancestor bird noticed the congealed fragments of isomorphs on the tips of his fingers, which quickly coalesced into the form of worms. And the living insect is rarely seen after the new calendar, so he can only guess that it is a beetle. The beetles were in a clump with a circle in between, "If you see such bugs coming together, you're curious about what they want to do, especially if they can communicate with you, right?" Ah, depending on your age, I don't even know how insects move...... In short, is it understandable that they are creatures with a hard shell, but they are less developed than our brains, and they are even lower than artificial dogs and the like? ”

“…… yes, so you mean, we're these bugs? ”

"It would be nice if you understood what I meant. Our gods are our Lords, He created us, but we are not His work, we grow old, we die, we become nothing, and it is inevitably frustrating for any Creator. That's why He created the Messengers, the leading worms, who will change us to an eternal state, and that's possible: but one thing to be aware of is that we are all dull worms, not all of them will be enlightened, and there will always be some worms who will rebel, and they are afraid of eternity...... Hehe, that's just a contempt for life. Tsuru's eyes became compassionate, a true sense of compassion, and he must have looked at all those who resisted him with such eyes, "so we had to take forceful measures...... It's all for all of humanity. Even if our power is now only in Japan, once the brothers of the whole world are united, then true salvation will be achieved! ”

"So, what do you mean by resurrecting the dead?"

"Once all mankind is blessed by the anomorph, then it will become eternal, and we, as messengers, will also reach eternity. Mr. Takenouchi, are you a very important person? You seem to care a lot about that. ”

"I ......" Paper Ancestor Asuka paused, and finally nodded in resignation, "There used to be." ”

"As emissaries, we are far worse than normal humans, don't you think?" The crane crushed the insects and put his hand back, the paper ancestor bird was not far from him, but the unique smell that only an old man would emit seemed to disappear from him, "Our body will be blessed by isomorphism to be stronger than ordinary people, isn't this proof?" If your significant other can be blessed, it may be possible to slowly return to your life and return to eternity with you. ”

“…… Do you think so? But what do you think...... I can't help but feel a little inconsistent. Since we are all going to return to nothingness in the end, why should we reawaken important people? ”

"So, does Takeno Uchi-kun feel that after he returns to nothingness, or just returns to his daily life, will he be able to see that person again?"

Paper Ancestor Bird's eyes widened unconsciously.

The people in the logistics department pressed aside, there were pink crystals between his fingernails, and on his face were tears that were colder than death.

He had only lost Sayaka once, but it seemed to have been lost countless times, every time by his side, in every moment when his faith and mind became blank.

Then, with his eyes down, he shook his head.