Hitomi POV

‘Then why do you say that.’ (Hitomi)

‘First of all Hitomi, from her original memories that Sayuri showed me Rika pities you and Ling Yue’s love life. She’s actually ok if it developed the same way because that way she can predict it. Thus she was ok with choosing your race. What she didn’t account for is Ferris who wanted you to go similar to the original timeline until you fake your death. Rika doesn’t care if you survive your fight with Luna after you escape.

Ferris actually does care. Rather that’s why she brought you back here. To be under Luna’s radar at the same time make sure you’re not on the same side as Rika. That way you're not in the crossfire of two abnormal goddesses. Rika may play the role of a playgirl with women but she only does so to cover up from the ghosts and Luna. The truth is she has a very bad habit and as a sadistic streak she likes going between couples who have a soulmate. But in a real relationship she’s actually a masochist.

Thus to cover up she always makes break just before it gets to physically involved. That’s also why Sayuri doesn’t want you too involved or trusting of Rika. That person is…. what’s the human words…a heartbreaker.’ (Lu)

Basically her dating relationships don’t last aside from Kana’s mother. I kinda get why Ferris gave me that funny look when she saw me. Rather I frown when I remember her face. Why the hell was she freaking wearing a mask on her face if her bare face was a blurry filter for all lower races than her own as an Overseer. Now that I remembered her mask was odd.

‘I did borrow your sight but we gods and goddesses can only see her face for a few seconds then forget what we saw. But I do remember her eyes. It’s a beautiful sight. Humans don’t have flaming eyes like that with rainbow irises. Honestly it isn’t possible. It’s like a soul flame I heard in myths. But Phoenixes proved that soul flames do not exist. That was an very interesting mask indeed. I’ve never seen such a butterfly that can fuse to the skin so perfectly without movement. It’s like an unknown species that hasn’t been found.

Which reminds me it wasn’t so bad that all you saw was her third eye to kinda identify a part of her race. I’ll just outright say seeing her whole face means dying for real. Be happy it’s something she allows us to remember because it’s unimportant for her. Yet I kinda want to ask what species was that thing she wore.’ (Lu)

I rolled my eyes at Lu. Especially so when we both know that lady was basically a freaking glow stick in the sunlight. Still was in my own room. Yet her words of how Rika didn’t completely care about me hurt. What does she mean by interfering with my own choice.

‘Are you really that naive Hitomi? You really don’t know about Rika at all do you. Her passive skill even without access to the status system is that means she can persuade you subtly without you being aware. I can’t outright say it with her having Eris watching you like a hawk now can I?

Plus you’re not exactly the best actress either. Her passive skill can allow her to brainwash you subtly without you being aware. Once you’re aware it’s too late. What can I say or do since I’m not the one who’s brought you up or linked your soul like her. We had no prior connection than this alliance to get rid of the past me. There’s also the thing. You have to avoid Rika's: mind reading. But the thing is the higher the level means she can read your mind easily. That’s just how our world works. Oh wait you trust her so damn easily you don’t notice but she doesn’t have access to the system or the soul system.

She can’t see your status either. So why worry. Just that you're an open book with your expression she doesn’t need to mindread. Be happy Ferris purposely shielded you here from Rika’s interference. She also removed all the small issues for you. Be glad she owes Mayu.’ (Lu)

I grabbed my book from the drawer behind me and ignored her. I wanted to find out what the thing that sent those living undead out was.

‘Easy. The wills of those who were unwilling to accept they passed on too early. They created a conscious hive mind of all other races aside from humans.’

‘Then why didn’t I see others aside from those few that came for Saya.’ (Hitomi)

‘Because they were underground.’ (Lu)

But if my guess is right that I'm Ayame's daughter that means Ayame’s also after my life.

‘Of course she hates Mayu after all she’ll come for you even if you don’t realize this. Thus Ferris has no choice but be round bout about it without making Eris or Rika aware. Rika would’ve one offed you then and there. Because she doesn’t want such a dangerous time bomb.’ (Lu)

‘I thought you don’t hate her.’ (Hitomi)

‘Yea I don’t hate her but it's also why I’m aware. That her brain is abnormal, she doesn’t want any abnormal factors. That’s why she’s worst that Luna in your timeline. They don’t know so they leave you alone. You’re an old soul that survived the 1st timeline once these 2 find out you’re life is forfeit. That’s why Ferris sent you here and gave you such reward to be access later. Plus your former mother’s race of yours is hidden from the status screen before.

Now you’re aware it means things are more dangerous than you think. That’s why Ferris also interfered. Her existence and her existence are on the verge of extinction so she has to. And your tied down to your previous life debts thus she has to tell you it.’ (Lu)

Hearing all that while trying to read to calm down wasn’t helping. Rather I rather not know it all. Rika would’ve left me alone.

‘Try convince yourself that. She’s using a former soul memory gem that has a collection of former souls from 1st timeline as catalyst for her reversing spell to also erase her. She probably won’t let you go either.’ (Lu)