Chapter 44: The True Form Is Revealed
Yusuke Torashima still doesn't know exactly what happened. He knew almost nothing about what was going on at the base, except for the fact that he had come to the Messenger Training Center to investigate. Information about both the inner and outer cities is well preserved, with a maximum of a few potential wanted criminals being informed, and a certain amount of propaganda about the dangers of the counter-emissaries. But what is Makino and who is the Eternal Life Society...... He had no idea about these things at all. At this time, he was even more confused when he was led by the spring barren wave. Higuchi walked in the front, the black-pink light in her hand faintly illuminating her surroundings, and the faint sound of spiders crawling around her could make her back tingle.
He wanted to ask something, but Higuchi's cold eyes gave up on asking, and his body was still trembling nervously. In case even Izumi-senpai is lying to himself, he made an appointment with this Higuchi to solve himself here...... But why deal with one of the most non-threatening and vulnerable would-be emissaries? If the ultimate goal is for Canaan......
…… He put his hand on his waist.
"Whatever you do, I have a way to kill you right now anyway." Higuchi's cold voice came. A small spider climbed up his shoulder. Yusuke Torashima had to put his hand down, and then the cold palm was taken again, and Izumi turned his head to him and whispered, "I will protect you, if you are afraid, take it." ”
Yusuke Torashima shook his head vigorously, barely smiling and nodding. It's hard to say whether he's relieved or uneasy.
The two men continued on their way, Higuchi walking in the lead, countless spiders surrounding them, as if to prevent them from going back against each other. Yusuke Torashima and one of them looked at each other, and the spider clicked softly. Soon the space in front of him became wider, and a small table appeared in front of him. Three chairs emerged, and Higuchi sat on the middle one, casually spreading his hands and motioning for them to sit down.
Izumi also sat down on the last empty chair when he saw Yusuke Torashima sit down suspiciously. Higuchi was relieved to see the two of them sit down, and the spider crawled near them, constantly on guard.
“…… The story of the Eternal Life Society began with the first person who could hear the voice of the gods. At that time, Tsuru-sama heard the voice of Kami-sama. And God said, "Go and guide them; So that they will not be lost, the future will be written, and all humanity will be saved. When he woke up, there was nothing left but one thing left, and that was evidence of his existence. ”
"That's it...... Heteromorphism, huh? Izumi asked.
"I thought you didn't know enough." Higuchi shrugged, "That's true, the anomaly is the basis of our existence, and it is also the proof of the existence of the gods. The isomorph retains the human vision, and the isomorph is born from the isomorph and is consistent with life, which is another form of 'we'. ”
“…… However, you can't assume that it has a mind. Biologists have also studied homomorphic seeds. They don't react like life. Yusuke Torashima raised his hand as if he were listening to a teacher's lecture.
"Hah...... So, what do you think about life? Although scientists have indeed proposed the seven main causes of life, in fact, if you think about it carefully, in fact, the homocrystalline particles correspond to them, right? They are able to move, reproduce, and have a normal lifestyle...... "Higuchi snapped his fingers," and in terms of form, they also have behaviors similar to those of humans. In other words, the reason why you think of a life as 'life' is because it has something similar to any kind of living thing on earth, right? But just like in addition to carbon-based life like us, there are other types of life, such as silicon-based life. So you can't rule out that other things that are constructed are also called life. ”
“…… That is to say, in the eyes of your Eternal Life Society, isomorphism is another form of life, isn't it? Yusuke Torashima chewed on this passage and suddenly straightened his back, "Then how do you explain the phenomenon that other inanimate man-made substances have also been assimilated into isomorphs?" ”
"What you usually observe, those are 'heterocrystals from the inside out' after being attached, right?" Higuchi didn't answer, but simply asked a rhetorical question. She unceremoniously crossed her legs, one hand supporting her chin, and the other hand resting casually on the armrest, "Just like these spiders, I don't actually give them special commands, but they will be based on ...... Maybe it's my thoughts, or maybe it's their own thoughts, walking and crawling at will. If you exclude the appearance of isomorphs, they are no different from living things. ”
The same is true of bionic animals, which have become popular in the previous decades. Izumi suddenly thought. Critters like Xiao Tian actually did just that, and even more resembled real creatures in appearance, first appearing as a replacement for some kind of purebred cat that was about to die out - due to the constant crossbreeding experiments of humans in order to obtain more pleasing pets, until the last purebred cat left behind disappeared completely. Of course, they are more lucky, after all, human beings love them, not like those extinct other animals, or even only a verbal "mourning misfortune", and those gradual hybridization and cell culture experiments in order to resurrect the ancient extinct creatures have slowly stopped with the development of science and technology can be replaced, or even directly abandoned.
But in the end, the only thing that humans will love and protect is the creatures that are beneficial to them. Is it true or not, as long as the trend is up, how many people will care?
“…… Anyway, I don't want you to think anything, because this is the doctrine of the Eternal Life Society, and you are all mortals that we need to save. Higuchi's tone was filled with a bit of arrogance, "In short, since living beings have achieved isocrystallization, then they will achieve immortality, no matter what way it is, in the end, no matter who or what they are, they are just shining crystals." Rather, this is the most perfect form of humanity, humanity has been repeating selfish behavior for too long, and it is time to accept the oracle! …… So, that's what we're going to do. ”
"That's why you want to isomorphize all of humanity...... No, it should be said that it is all Canaan. Izumi sat upright, and suddenly tilted his head as if he thought of something, "But even then you need the power of God, because you can't do it with your own power to isomorphize all of humanity. You are God's messengers, but you can't do it all for God. ”
"Senpai ...... Izumi?" Yusuke Torashima looked a little incredulous, as if he was completely disapproving of his behavior that was completely in line with Higuchi's words.
Higuchi sighed, "If you can accept it frankly, then we can do it on our own." However, you were only mortals and could not listen to the voice of the gods, so Tsuru-sama heard the voices of the gods again...... That is, He is going to do it himself. ”
"The voice you said is something that only cranes can hear?"
"Otherwise, he would not be called our eternal guide."
“…… So, what Makino wants me to know is just that. Izumi pulled the corners of his lips, "Since all the notices are over, then I think we can go." You also made a promise with Makino that you wouldn't hurt me, so if you make a move, it's also disrespectful to your identity. I'm relieved. ”
"It doesn't matter if you want to go this way, it's just that Lord Makino has worked hard to entrust a god son who can speak, don't you have anything you want to respond to?"
“…… Get up, Tiger Island, and we'll go back. ”
Izumi closed his eyes and laughed softly. Yusuke Torashima stood up crampedly, following him step by step back to the path he had taken. On the way to the narrow passage, Izumi Huangbo suddenly turned around and said lightly:
"Tell him: I won't forgive him, and I won't forgive myself."
I don't know how long it took for them to return to the pit where they came, and it wasn't long before they left here, so Izumi was able to take Yusuke Torashima to bow and explain that they had gone after the traces of the rebels, but they were lost, so they found nothing. However, when they returned to the base, Mendelchel still complained, "Even if this is the case, there will be no signal, you guy, you should pay attention to me, if I lose Mr. Araba again, I will have to live alone in the men's dormitory," leaned over and rubbed his head.
Izumi Huangbo barely held his head to save his skull: "I'm not that fragile yet. Also, it's not just you, Tiger Island will follow. ”
"Tiger Island?" Mendecchel poked out a head and looked at him for a long time, "But Mr. Yusuke's words, isn't it a quasi-envoy?" I thought I would be living in the dormitory at the training base. ”
"Actually...... The base already has plans to turn me into a regular. Yusuke Torashima scratched the back of his head a little embarrassedly, "But there is still training in all aspects, so I will have to find time to go to Mr. Yanagida's side for training after that, and I will also go on patrol a little to practice my actual combat ability." This time Izumi-senpai went to ...... I've gained a lot of experience, but even then I'm not capable enough, I know that. ”
"It's not a good thing to be too modest, oh Mr. Yusuke?".
"I didn't...... Hmm, please don't touch my head......! Speaking of which, the paper ancestor ...... before"
He was about to speak, but found that Izumi had disappeared for some time, and Mendevilel shook his head, put his finger against his lower lip, and sighed helplessly. For a moment he seemed to suddenly understand something, but subconsciously covered his mouth. And in the next second, their terminals rang at the same time. The display is from Izumiaraha. A video was prominently displayed in front of them - Higuchi's eloquent appearance came into view, Yusuke Torashima finally couldn't hold back his exclamation, and Izumi Araha's message was the opposite of him, typing flatly: "I sent this to the Investigation Department." ”