manynovel Chapter 98 Travelers' Conference
Chapter 98 Travelers' Conference
Upon hearing this, Lucia slapped her forehead. After all, Europe was a region ruled by Christianity, and the concept of reincarnation did not apply here.
They believe that time in the world is a straight line, and that after people die, they either go to heaven or hell, or they face the final judgment.
Although some regions believe in reincarnation, it is not quite the same as the Buddhist concept.
But that doesn't matter, as long as Nicole can understand the concept of past lives and reincarnation.
"If... I mean, if you had an enemy in your past life, but in your next life you were reborn as someone close to him, and he treated you very well, how would you view him?"
Rukia has been holding this in for a long time.
She had never been able to find anyone to talk to, and now she finally had the opportunity to share this long-standing pent-up feeling with someone.
Although it was only the first time she had met Nicole, she was indeed the only person she could confide in.
After all, she couldn't very well tell Hohenheim and Yhwach about this, could she?!
Yes, although Rukia has always said that she wants to kill Yhwach, after so many years, she has indeed developed some doubts in her heart.
That is……
Is this world really still the same world she used to live in?
Putting aside the power of potions, which she had never heard of before, was the Frankish Kingdom really that powerful in its original history?
Although Yhwach initially thought she was a fraud and treated her coldly, as time went on, he came to regard her as a companion.
She felt that this Yhwach was completely different from the Yhwach she knew!
Moreover, Yhwach hasn't yet started a war with Soul Society, so if...
If given the chance, could we avoid those two future wars in this world?
Regardless of what Yhwach was like in her original world, at least this world's Yhwach...
Perhaps it can be "saved"?
In the past, whenever such thoughts arose, Rukia would immediately suppress them.
She cursed herself inwardly for being shameless. Rukia, Rukia, have you forgotten what Yhwach did to the Soul Society? He is the culprit who killed countless Shinigami!
He killed Captain-Commander Yamamoto! His older brother and Renji were also severely injured by his subordinates!
How can you have such thoughts just because you've only spent some time with him?
Are you still alone?!
Rukia felt deeply guilty and ashamed for having such thoughts!
So as time went on, Rukia became increasingly frustrated, and today she finally couldn't hold back any longer and went to Nico to confide in her.
Upon hearing this, Nicole seemed to ponder, "That does have a philosophical undertone. Is it about the relationship between your past self and your present self?"
"Actually... it might be a bit more complicated." Rukia sighed, then added, "Because the timeline of the past and future lives has been reversed, although I was reincarnated, I arrived in an earlier time."
"The 'enemy' at this time hasn't even done anything that would harm 'your past self'."
"Hatred is a negative emotion that originates from the level of the mind, but it is based on what the other person has done. So, on a psychological level, the hatred between 'you' and 'your enemy' already exists."
"But objectively speaking, the hatred between 'you' and 'your enemy' has not yet had a chance to develop."
"This kind of thing is complicated. From my perspective as a 'traveler,' 'hatred on a spiritual level' needs to be vented. After venting it once, 'you' might feel much better, and then you can completely let go of this hatred that has not yet occurred, and thus embrace a new life."
Rukia was a little confused by Nico's words and didn't quite understand.
Seeing Rukia's expression, Nico continued, "To give an extreme example, if 'you' feel that hatred is truly unforgettable, even to the point of life and death, then 'you' should kill 'your enemy'!"
"Kill him..."
"Then just revive it," Nicole said. "That way, the past 'you' and the past 'hatred' will be wiped clean, and 'you' can be reborn, no longer bound by the hatred of the past."
Kill them, then resurrect them?
Rukia was stunned. She wanted to ask, "What kind of idea is this?" but then she felt that it made some sense.
only……
Forget it……
Rukia is feeling very confused right now. She knows that other people can only offer suggestions at most. It's hard to really understand the relationships involved unless you experience this kind of life firsthand.
So she thanked Nicole anyway, and Nicole replied, "I'm not a philosopher, and what I say is just my own opinion. It's not something we outsiders can explain."
"You're right." Lucia felt a little relieved. Actually, no matter how Nicole answered, she would feel better just to have said these things.
"Well then, I'll head back now."
Nicole turned around, preparing to leave, but before she did, she seemed to remember something and turned back, saying, "Oh right, I forgot to tell you something."
"Every year on July 17th, we hold a 'Traveler's Conference' on the seventh floor. If you have time on that day, please be sure to come."
"Travelers' Conference?"
"Yes, this is a kind of gathering we've always agreed upon, because there aren't always other people there when we come to the hostel."
Nicole said, "It's rather coincidental that you came to the hostel this time, and it's more likely that no one else was here when you arrived."
"So, in order to give everyone a chance to meet, we agreed to hold a gathering on July 17th, during which we will conduct various transactions."
"Although we can use strings to negotiate with His Majesty the Overlord, it would be too wasteful to use strings for everything. So we can help each other out, and that is the 'Traveler's Meeting'."
"If you need any help, you can say so at the meeting. As long as you are willing to pay the price, someone will help you."
"In addition, we can even conduct various transactions such as exchanging extraordinary items, potion recipes, and information."
Rukia understood, and nodded to Nico again, saying, "Thank you, Nico, I understand."
Nicole then turned around, waved, and left.
After watching Nico leave and close the door, Lucia took a deep breath and left the inn through the exit, returning to her own room.