Hunter x Hunter: Infinite Growth

This demonstrates that the existence of the soul is beyond doubt.

Getting back to the main point, Jin continued to draw and write on the ground.

“At that moment, you, A, died. According to you, you were hit by a car.” Jin drew a big “X” on A, and then drew an arc-shaped arrow from the top of the head, pointing to the horizontal line.

"At the same time, your soul somehow arrived here, just in time for B to be in the final stages of death. I speculate that it was at the moment when the soul was about to dissipate."

As he spoke, Jin drew a new little figure at the end of the horizontal line, with the outline of B on the outside and A on the inside, representing Kevin now, that is, A's soul occupying B's body.

“A originally couldn’t use Nen, but B can. Nen is the fusion of Qi and intention, so at this moment it is more Qi that is manifested.”

This body has already opened its vital pores, and because you possessed it in time, the body instinctively performed the [Entanglement] technique.

This peculiar process not only gave rise to "Post-Death Nen," but also triggered an even more bizarre phenomenon. "Speaking of which," Jin said, pointing at Kevin, "you're very adept at controlling Nen, aren't you?"

Kevin nodded, extended his finger, and under his control, his spiritual energy transformed into various shapes, just like clay that could be molded at will.

Kim also extended his finger and made the same gesture.

"I can do that too, but it's the result of over a decade of learning and mastering Nen techniques, plus my own extraordinary talent."

I can tell you very clearly that there are no more than ten people in the world with this kind of manipulative ability.

And you, in terms of breath control, have easily reached a level comparable to mine. This can no longer be explained simply by talent; as long as we are human, talent always has its limits.

Upon hearing this, Kevin deeply agreed, as he had already noticed this. His masterful control over Nen had even astonished Bisky, a Nen user with decades of experience.

"Do you remember? The essence of the deceased's thoughts is formed by obsession. But B could not possibly have such a strong obsession; it must have been influenced by external forces that caused the change."

In other words, your arrival was perfectly timed. Just as B's will and soul were about to completely dissipate, your appearance reactivated this body.

Kevin had various speculations about how he traveled through time and why he ended up in this state.

However, he couldn't make such a reasonable deduction as Ging, since his understanding of Nen abilities was far less than Ging's.

Jin made this conjecture based on his full witness to Kevin's time travel process and his own extensive knowledge.

"The dissipated energy was thus able to stabilize again, and a fragment of will and soul remained, thus giving rise to a special afterlife thought."

This kind of afterlife Nen not only retains the effects of the original Nen ability, but is even enhanced, but its side effects are much smaller than those of true afterlife Nen.

You should know that thought is the combination of qi and intention. In this process, some fragments of the soul are absorbed by qi, and your soul enters this body and merges with it.

The process of absorbing memories is actually about taking in the fragments of the soul that remain in the brain and establishing a connection with the fragments of the soul in the body's breath.

This is like merging a part of your will and soul into your qi. Although this part of your will within your qi doesn't entirely belong to you, it's like a part of yourself, thus creating the current situation.

Jin excitedly recounted his speculations, speaking at length and explaining his views in detail.

This was the first time he had ever seen such a situation. He searched for a lot of information and made careful deductions for a long time before arriving at this conclusion, and even then, it wasn't necessarily completely accurate.

“Every aspect of this can be found in other people, but your situation is more special, which has led to these phenomena occurring one after another.”

Kevin couldn't be sure if Kim's speculations were correct, as they were difficult to verify in practice.

He looked at the energy in his palm that he could easily control, and he was certain that, in his view, this energy was indeed easy to control, and his will could be accurately transmitted into it.

Jin seemed to see through his thoughts and said, "It's not difficult to verify. You can try to see if you can make your circle into an irregular shape."

An irregularly shaped circle? Is that really feasible?

In Kevin's understanding, the reason why a circle is called a circle is because it can only expand outward in a circular shape, right?

"Why not give it a try? It only takes a little time and effort to get the answer."

Kevin nodded: "I'll try."

"And your original Nen ability, you can try to adjust its function."

And while you're at it, deal with its side effects. Once you truly master the resentment, it will naturally disappear; after all, you are alive. Your current abilities are far greater than your original self.

Hearing Kim say that, Kevin shook his head helplessly: "I've tried. Although I can control it, and it is indeed my Nen ability, it is almost impossible to change it."

Unexpectedly, Jin shook his head: "I am a relic hunter. I have seen countless post-death spirits and various ancient spirits. I can tell at a glance whether it is a real post-death spirit or what kind of post-death spirit it is."

In ancient times, various sacrificial offerings and bloody massacres were commonplace, far more brutal than in modern times.

The resulting thoughts about the afterlife and the products of various evil rituals often appear in relics. Kim had seen many of these and was familiar with all their forms.

"Don't try to force control, but try to integrate. You should have started to accept yourself as you are now. At least now, you dare to look in the mirror, don't you?"

Kevin fell into deep thought after Kim had hit the nail on the head.

He had to admit that he hadn't actually fully accepted himself as he was before.

If it weren't for the fact that his face gradually changed back to his original self over time, he would really resist looking in the mirror.

Facing an unfamiliar face in the mirror, yet making a familiar expression, feels like a horror story coming to life; even after a while, it still sends chills down your spine.

"Okay, I'll give it a try."

Chapter 46 Conservation Hunter X Shadow Worm

The next morning, when Kevin woke up, Kim had already packed up and left.

The two talked about some topics until very late last night.

"you're awake?"

Outside the tent stood Berger, who had met Kevin twice before.

His attire was no different from before; he still looked like a field soldier, leaning against a jeep and smoking.

"Are you here to see me out? Sorry to keep you waiting." Kevin said, and then began to pack his luggage.

Berger wasn't in a hurry. Watching Kevin pack his things, he slowly asked, "I heard you're interested in unusual plants and animals?"

Kevin didn't mind the casual conversation and replied while washing up, "That's right, I'm really interested in these things. I'd be even more interested in rare beasts, exotic beasts, magical beasts, and mythical beasts."

In fact, Kevin was also thinking that he was not only interested in them, but had also long coveted the special materials on them.

“You’re not a hunter yet, are you?” Berger asked again.

Kevin shook his head: "No, I just submitted my application not long ago."

“Oh, so there are still a few months until the hunter exam,” Berger said, stubbing out his cigarette on the ground. “Would you be interested in apprenticing with me for a while?”

"Intern?" Kevin stopped what he was doing and looked at the other person with a puzzled expression.

Berger nodded: "Let me reintroduce myself. My name is Berger Raghott, a one-star conservation hunter, and also King's apprentice."

A one-star hunter? Or is he Jin's disciple?

By the way, Jin seems to be a two-star hunter. Kevin had browsed the Hunter Association's official website for information, including the Ten Commandments of Hunters, and also learned about the meaning of star-level hunters.

A one-star hunter is a hunter who has made outstanding achievements in a specific field and will be awarded the one-star title; a two-star hunter is promoted based on the one-star hunter and when the successor they have trained achieves star-level honor; a three-star hunter must build on the foundation of a two-star hunter and make immortal contributions in multiple fields.

Kevin remembered that Bisky was also a two-star hunter. Every one-star hunter was undoubtedly a master in their respective field.

As Kevin pondered, Berger continued, "You must have something extraordinary to earn Gold's appreciation, and your strength must be exceptional."

And your interest in unusual plants and animals is even better. I'm currently stationed in this nature reserve, working on the conservation of endangered species, and also exploring and collecting data on new species, which I then catalog and record.

Unexpectedly, the soldier who looked like he had retired from the battlefield was actually working as an animal protector.

“Recently, my team and I received a mission to explore and collect new species in the Lost Mela Wetlands and to carry out conservation efforts for the endangered species there.”

Kevin knew about the Lost Melody Wetlands.

He had looked up some relevant information online and found that it belonged to the same nature reserve as the forest park where Kevin lived, and was right next to the forest park.

When Kevin was researching the forest park, he caught a glimpse of it. It was a dangerous area that was strictly off-limits to visitors. It was said that it was full of dangerous species that could easily endanger human lives.

Every year, disobedient explorers enter the area, only to be found dead.

This piqued Kevin's interest.

"What exactly would I be doing during my internship?"

"There aren't many people who can use Nen, and those who are masters of Nen are even rarer."

Most of my team members are ordinary people, even those who are practically defenseless. You can temporarily act as their bodyguard. Of course, you will also be assigned some relatively dangerous tasks, but the danger I'm referring to is in terms of ordinary people.

We have a research base there, fully equipped with living facilities and various experimental sites. As for compensation… I heard you're interested in some precious and rare materials from plants and animals?

To be honest, Kevin was tempted.

After all, there were only two or three months left before the hunter exam, and most of the places he wanted to go were restricted areas, and the information he could gather online was extremely limited.

Only by obtaining a hunter's license can they acquire more intelligence and enter those forbidden areas. Moreover, Berger is King's disciple, and based on this relationship, there is a natural trust between the two.

Kevin thought for a moment and then nodded.

After getting ready, he got into the jeep.

"Can you tell me about this Lost Melody Wetlands?" Kevin had only gathered limited information beforehand, and all he knew was that it was extremely dangerous.

Berger, who was driving, nodded: "The Shimero Wetlands are also known as the 'Trickster's Nest.' Most of the plants and animals there hunt by deception, and the entire ecosystem is built around 'deception.'"

Kevin found it incredible just from hearing the introduction. What kind of environment could have nurtured such a unique ecosystem?

"It is precisely because of this special ecosystem that many species of the Shimeile Wetland exist almost exclusively in this wetland, and there are a large number of unique organisms."

Such a unique environment has resulted in countless endangered species here.

The two chatted as they drove, and soon arrived at their destination.

It was a building located next to a simple road, which at first glance looked like a warehouse, and there were many shacks of various sizes around it.

Perhaps due to the inconvenient transportation, a small airship was parked in the spacious square.

At first glance, the conditions here were better than Kevin had expected.

Berger parked the car in the square and led Kevin inside.

Stepping into the main building, the largest building in the complex, Kevin found it much more crowded than he had imagined.

The research lab was filled with all sorts of equipment that Kevin couldn't understand. The individual cubicles were divided up, each containing various greenhouses and potted plants.

There weren't many researchers moving around inside. Kevin took a quick look around and estimated there were only about a dozen or twenty people.

“Hey, boss, you’re back.” A woman wearing glasses and simple protective clothing greeted Berger. The woman had a healthy, dark complexion.

Berger put on the simple protective suit that was on hand and went inside, and Kevin followed suit.

"How's the research going, Moagu?"

Moagu nodded: "That's about it. Everything that needed to be recorded has been organized and filed. Except for the necessary individuals that we'll keep for continued observation, the others have been released."

Kevin observed quietly from the side.

Against the wall in this single room is a breeding nest made entirely of transparent glass, which simulates the external natural environment with soil and plants.

Kevin observed for a while before finally spotting something that was moving.

It was a long, black, soft insect, only about ten centimeters long.

If it hadn't just moved slightly, Kevin wouldn't have noticed it at all, hidden in the shadow of the grass. In a way, it was like a moving shadow.

Berger glanced through the file briefly and then handed it to Kevin.

Kevin looked at it curiously; it read:

【Name: Phanerochaete】

[Number: K - B - 112]

[Related Legend: The Shadow That Came Back to Life]

[Individual composition: Semi-material nematode colony]

【Activity Area: Simeira Wetlands—C-12-5—Acid Pool Surrounding Area】

[Description: This creature parasitizes damp, shadowy environments and can manipulate its shadow to perform independent movements. When humans follow these "living shadows" in an attempt to find a way out, they are actually being lured into pools of highly corrosive acid. Its true form always remains hidden in the blind spot of its victims.]

Chapter Forty-Seven: Lost Beauty X A Land of Deception

"What a strange creature." Kevin was immediately captivated and began to study the report carefully.

Seeing Kevin's focused expression, Berger didn't disturb him. He simply whispered a few words to Moagu and then left alone.

Kevin reluctantly closed the file after going through it all.

"Isn't this creature interesting?"