Death… And Me

Chapter 3404: Not Normal

ʼFor now, thatʼs just a possibility,ʼ Roan commented in the passing. ʼWe can come and check it again in the future.ʼ

”And what does it have to do with the migration?” Kentucky asked again.

ʼThatʼs the point,ʼ Roan continued. ʼYou mentioned that the Glacial Overflow does not go from south to north. However, if it connects to the underworld, then perhaps the return happens down there. Once again, this is just a theory. There are many others. For example, there might be some kind of underground tunnel connecting both sides. Or perhaps it is a Dimensional Realm with two different exits. Maybe it is a some teleport method... In any case, the underworld theory is only plausible because of that Decaying Energy. Thatʼs all.ʼ

Rean shrugged in the end. ”Well, we will not go back anytime soon. We are on our way to the Divine Snow Mountain, so letʼs focus on it for now.”

Both Kentucky and Roan agreed, and they continued on their way.

A day later, Kentucky arrived with Rean at Juntiy City, entering it and renting a small estate. For cultivators at their level, it wasnʼt worth even pocket change, especially in a small city like this one. Once in there, Rean made another simple concealing formation, quickly bringing Gram, Duleti, and Farlo out after.

”Here we are, Juntiy City,” Rean smiled while saying. ”Howʼs your training with the puppets going? Can you move them well?”

Gram walked a little, and although it looked a little clumsy, he didnʼt trip anymore. ”Iʼm s-still managing this new bodyʼs movement and spk-speech. The puppet is very sensitive to my inputs, so Ri- I still need some time.”

Duleti wasnʼt much different. She walked around a little and tried to use the Divine Energy in the puppet. ”Qi-Quite hard. Bur-But this is good. Once we get zuse-used to this, we will be able to control then-them in fine detail.”

Farlo was the one having the best time. Rean made him a puppet of the same size as his Spirit Race, and it looked almost identical if you ignored the puppetʼs details. ”Well, my previous body used a different type of energy than you guys, so I guess that helped me with this new body. I can already float and speak without many issues.”

”Sorry,” Rean apologized to Farlo. ”I know your race cultivates with Starlight Energy, but Iʼve never made a puppet that works with Starlight Energy before. You will have to make do with Divine Energy instead.”

”Thatʼs fine,” Farlo didnʼt mind. ”It is not like Iʼm using it to cultivate. Thatʼs just the puppetʼs fuel, so I will get used to it.” After saying that, Farlo floated to the exit. ”In any case, thanks for renting this estate, but I have no intention of staying here. Iʼm confident I can pass by a normal spirit with the small robe you gave me. Iʼm taking my leave.”

Rean didnʼt doubt Farlo could pull it off. ”Thatʼs good. Where are you going? Back to your race in Doromandel Continent?”

”Yes,” Farlo confirmed. There wasnʼt a need to hide that anyway. ”Puppet or no puppet, I have friends there who can give me a hand. In any case, thanks for saving my life back in the Glacial Corridor. Perhaps one day I can pay this favor.”

Rean definitely wouldnʼt stop him. ”Then I wish you good luck. Perhaps you will indeed find a way to restore your body. In fact, it should be slightly easier for you as Spiritsʼ bodies arenʼt as complex as humanoid and demon beast racesʼ bodies.”

”I hope you are right,” Farlo accepted Reanʼs good intentions. ”Well then, farewell, everyone.”

Farlo then left the house, quickly disappearing in the crowd moments later.

Rean and Kentucky remained behind with Gram and Duleti. ”Well, it is like Farlo said. I rented this estate for you to spend your time getting used to your new puppet bodies. The lease is one year. After that, you can re-rent this estate, leave, or do whatever you want. Is there anything you want from me before I leave?”

Gram shook his head. ”Iʼm fine here.”

Duleti didnʼt feel as good, though. ”C-Canʼt you truly show us the method u-you used to rebuild your body?”

”I canʼt,” Rean shook his head. ”Itʼs nothing personal, and even if you donʼt believe me, it is a fact it is useless for anyone else other than me and my companions.” And that was the truth since it also used the system to rebuild oneʼs body.

”I see...” Duleti didnʼt insist anymore. ”Then Iʼm fine as well. But I will do all I can to look for a way to restore my body or to make that cultivating puppet of yours. I will contact you if I get the materials.”

Rean nodded, but before he left, Kentucky mentioned something. ”Well, finding a way to rebuild your bodies might be impossible, but have you considered possession?”

Possession wasnʼt anything rare. However, possessing someone elseʼs body had many drawbacks, especially with the control of oneʼs body. Compatibility was another one, as it might not be able to keep the soul safe like Reanʼs puppets are.

Duleti didnʼt deny it. ”I have... but it is risky. E-ʼeven if I succeed, my degree of control over that body will definitely be much worse than my original body. Someone elseʼs body has, after all, gro-own to accommodate that personʼs soul. It is not a decision to take lightly... not to mention that it is an abhorred approach pretty much everywhere.”

Rean patted Kentuckyʼs shoulder. ”That is not something we can decide for them.” Right after, he looked at Gram and Duleti. ”Still, if you decide to possess someone in the future, I hope you at least find someone who deserves to be replaced instead of taking an innocent life.”

”Thatʼs not something you would hear from a normal cult-ivator...” Gram mentioned, a little surprised.

Rean smiled, though. ”If there is one thing you probably noticed about me, it is that Iʼm not your normal cultivator. Who knows? Perhaps we got this strong exactly because we donʼt follow the common trend.”