The Seer replied with quiet composure,"Lord Seiichi, since I have appeared before you, it is only natural that I have come to assist you."
Seiichi gave a faint nod."It has been several centuries since a Seer has appeared in this world."
"I've heard that Seers only emerge at critical turning points—moments that decide the fate of the world."
Kanzaki Rei followed his line of thought seamlessly."That is correct. I have foreseen a terrifying future."
"In a future that is not far from now, I saw everything collapse—the descent of the gods, and the world consumed by war and catastrophe."
"We need a true powerhouse. Someone strong enough to lead us away from disaster… someone capable of bringing peace back to this world."
The Seer lowered his gaze slightly."After much thought, I arrived at one conclusion—you."
Seiichi paused for a moment before replying calmly,"Oh? Why me?"
"If we're speaking of candidates, wouldn't the one who stole Reincarnation from me be more valuable?"
The Seer shook his head."No. He lacks your depth of experience, and his intentions are impure. He is unfit to bear such responsibility."
"Besides… losing Reincarnation may not be a bad thing."
"In truth, the inheritance of Reincarnation is not singular. There exists a Second Reincarnation—one that can only be obtained after losing the First."
"This Reincarnation is born from death… and rebirth."
"This inheritance will only reveal itself after you have lost your mark of Reincarnation."
Seiichi narrowed his eyes slightly."You're saying… this dungeon exists specifically for me?"
The Seer smiled faintly."Is that not obvious? Otherwise, how would you explain the sudden appearance of a dungeon bearing Reincarnation inheritance, emerging out of nowhere at such a precise moment?"
Seiichi stroked his chin, deep in thought.
He was not someone who trusted others easily.Yet everything the Seer had said… gave him pause.
A Seventh-Tier dungeon appearing out of thin air—Without any precedent or cause—it was strange.
The Seer spoke again.
"Lord Seiichi, do you remember… in your third life, there was a young woman who shared a deep bond with you?"
"Yet at the height of your love… she suddenly disappeared."
"Do you know why she left?"
At those words, something stirred within Seiichi.
Memories long buried resurfaced.
After a brief silence, he chuckled lightly."Heh… ancient history. I barely remember it."
But the Seer continued.
"She left because she knew… that you could live endlessly, reincarnating life after life."
"But she could not walk that path with you."
"So she chose to leave. She chose to search for another path to reincarnation…"
"So that she could one day stand beside you… until the end of the world."
Seiichi said nothing.
Yet everything Kanzaki Rei said… aligned perfectly with his past.
This was something only he himself knew.
Before she left, she had written him a letter—Saying she could not bear to simply live out a single lifetime with him.
That she would search for a way to achieve immortality…Or find another method to reincarnate endlessly.
She had even made him a promise—If reincarnation truly existed, then they would be together, life after life.
These memories…He had never truly forgotten.
And yet now, a stranger had spoken them aloud.
It seemed this Seer truly knew far more than he should.
Kanzaki Rei paused briefly.
"Would you like to know… how her story ended?"
Seiichi's heart trembled ever so slightly.
After a long breath, he said quietly,"Tell me."
"She found it."
"She truly found a second path to reincarnation."
"And the method to obtain it… is simple."
"You must first lose Reincarnation."
"Every bearer of the Reincarnation Mark, upon losing it, will face the trial of the Second Reincarnation."
"If they succeed, they gain an eternal Reincarnation—one that can never be taken away."
"If they fail… they are doomed beyond redemption. Absolute annihilation."
"So the true trial only begins after Reincarnation is lost."
"That… is the real test of Reincarnation."
"And she chose not to tell you… because she did not want to take your Reincarnation from you."
"She also feared that if you pursued the Second Reincarnation… you might fall in the attempt."
The Seer spoke each word slowly, deliberately.
Seiichi let out a long sigh.
"…I have been a Reincarnator for so long, and yet I've never heard of such a thing."
Of course you haven't.Because I made it all up.
As for the story of your lover from your third life…You told me that yourself.
By now, Kanzaki Rei had rehearsed this entire act three times.
He had extracted three different versions of the story from Seiichi in prior encounters.Each time, he had spoken with him at length, carefully learning the details of every life he had lived.
Only after gathering enough information did Kanzaki Rei recreate this narrative in reality—Making it seem like he had foreseen it through prophetic power.
In truth… he had glimpsed fragments of Seiichi's fate.
But a Level 2 Seer's ability was far from omnipotent.
At best, it served as support.
Compared to true high-level diviners, it was still lacking.
However, with careful pre-planning, layered deception, and a touch of genuine foresight—He could reconstruct the truth with near-perfect accuracy.
Add in enhanced luck…
And the result was flawless.
In Seiichi's eyes, Kanzaki Rei was shrouded in mystery.
His aura was unfathomable.His strength—completely unknowable.
Even with every detection method at his disposal, Seiichi saw nothing but an endless enigma.
He couldn't determine Kanzaki Rei's true identity—
But one thing was certain.
His power was bottomless.
An existence that could not be measured…
It even made Seiichi suspect—
That Kanzaki Rei might be an Eighth-Tier Ascended.
…
Kanzaki Rei continued calmly,
"The key to the Second Reincarnation… lies in whether you can let go."
"If you can abandon all external power and embrace Reincarnation with your true self—"
"Then, as long as you possess the heart of a true powerhouse, you can reclaim it."
"And once regained… it can never be taken from you again."
"But if you are unprepared—"
"If you lose that unwavering will—"
"Then once lost, it is lost forever."
"And you… will fall beyond redemption."
"This is a path of unimaginable difficulty."
Kanzaki Rei stopped there.
He closed his eyes and waited in silence.
Seiichi thought for a long time before finally nodding.
"…Understood."
Kanzaki Rei inclined his head slightly.
"Once you pass this trial, we can discuss the future. Otherwise… everything is meaningless."
Seiichi gave a faint nod.
Kanzaki Rei stood, took two steps away—
And vanished.
Seiichi stared at the spot where he disappeared.
A faint trace of magic lingered in the air.
…Spatial Origin Magic.
So the Seer's strength truly was extraordinary.
To have comprehended the origin of space itself—
Just what level had he reached?
And what kind of future had he seen?
If everything he said was true…
Then perhaps—
He truly bore the burden of saving the world.
—
Shing—
After parting ways with Seiichi, Kanzaki Rei teleported far away.
Using flesh-shaping magic, he altered his appearance multiple times while blending into crowds.
After shifting locations and identities over a dozen times—
He finally sat down in an unremarkable restaurant.
—
"Everything you asked for has been taken care of."
A girl's voice rang out as she hung upside down from the doorframe.
Kanzaki Rei said flatly,"Don't be so conspicuous."
"They can't see me anyway."
The assassin dropped lightly to the ground.
This was Reika Kuroyuki, currently suppressing her presence to near nonexistence—a stealth technique that erased her very sense of being.
Taking advantage of being an assassin to act like a ghost, huh?
Who knows what she usually gets up to when she's invisible…
Though—
If he had that ability…
Kanzaki Rei could already imagine what he'd do with it.
"Are you sure you weren't detected?" he asked.
"Hmph. Do you really think those mechanical idiots could spot me?" she replied, clearly annoyed.
"…That's not what I meant."
"Anyway, it's done. I injected the liquid you gave me into that container."
At noon, Seiichi had inspected a chamber—
The Mechanical Body Research Facility of the Reincarnation Church.
It was also where his original body was stored.
One evolutionary path for a Mechanist was to transform their body into a fusion of flesh and machine—
To better understand the principles of machinery.
And Reika had followed Kanzaki Rei's instructions—
Injecting the liquid into the container holding Seiichi's original body.
"…But what exactly is that stuff?" she asked curiously.
"If it's some kind of poison, won't he notice once he switches back to his original body?"
Kanzaki Rei replied calmly,"He probably won't."
"This agent only works when combined with another toxin."
"Without that second component… it's just a nutrient solution."
"I've also modified the official nutrient formula list. Even if he suspects something, it will still appear normal."
Reika clicked her tongue.
"…Seriously. I feel like you should've become the assassin."
How was it that after learning from her for just a single day—
He was already better at killing than she was?
…
Seiichi paced slowly, lost in thought.
Whether he believed it or not—
Kanzaki Rei's words had planted a seed in his mind.
Over the past few days, Kanzaki Rei had come to understand him well.
Seiichi was a gambler at heart.
And in this world—
Almost every powerhouse was.
To rise above all others—
They had to fight, to seize, to gamble for that one slim chance at transcendence.
Even prodigies—
Even those born ahead of countless others—
Still had to struggle again and again.
Without risk—
They would fade into mediocrity.
So based on Kanzaki Rei's judgment—
Seiichi would take the gamble.
…
Late at night.
Seiichi finally arrived at the entrance of the Seventh-Tier dungeon.
Leaders from various religious factions immediately stepped forward, bowing in respect.
At his current status—
Seiichi was akin to a walking god among mortals.
The High Priest of the Holy Light Church approached him.
"I've heard."
"You intend to monopolize this dungeon."
"But this matter involves—"
Seiichi said nothing.
He simply tossed over a storage pouch.
The High Priest scanned its contents.
Inside were numerous Seventh-Tier monster materials—Along with rare ores and medicinal resources.
Its value… exceeded what they would normally gain from exploring the dungeon themselves.
"…Is this sufficient?"
The High Priest remained composed."…Yes. It is."
With that, he turned and withdrew without further argument.
The other High Priests quickly gathered as well.
Seiichi shook his head slightly.
A pack of greedy wolves.
Securing control of this dungeon truly required a heavy price.
But this matter was too important.
He couldn't afford to be stingy.
With a wave of his hand, several more storage containers flew out—
Landing in the hands of the various factions.
Only after receiving their share did they step aside—
Ordering their clergy to withdraw.
From this moment on—
The dungeon belonged to the Reincarnation Order.
Whatever happened next…
Was no longer their concern.
Unless the Order was completely annihilated.
…
March 27.
Seiichi entered the Seventh-Tier dungeon.
He found it—
A silent, mysterious hall.
Wrapped in layers of incomprehensible barriers—
Impossible to analyze, impossible to trace.
Even his Black and White Envoys were barred from entry.
Only he could pass through.
…So it really was a place meant only for those who had lost Reincarnation?
At the entrance, another barrier stood.
Inscribed upon it were the words:
"Cast aside the burdens of this life, and you shall attain Reincarnation anew."
Exactly as the Seer had said.
Exactly as the diviners had foretold.
Seeing it with his own eyes—
Seiichi believed a little more.
"So… if I abandon all external power, and trust in my own strength… I can reclaim Reincarnation?"
"And this time… it will be eternal."
So this was it.
The true inheritance.
What he had before—
Was only half.
"Destruction before rebirth… Yes. That is the essence of Reincarnation."
"One success is not enough."
"Only through repeated failure and refinement can one achieve perfection."
"That… is Reincarnation."
"…Do I possess the heart of a true powerhouse?"
He chuckled.
"Of course I do."
…
Late night, March 27.
Seiichi returned to his Order.
He removed his mechanical body—
And reclaimed his original flesh.
Early morning, March 28—
Without bringing his two Envoys—
Alone—
He set out once more for the dungeon.
For the sanctuary within—
The Second Reincarnation Shrine.