Cocoon of Rebirth × Enlightener

"The Cocoon of Rebirth"

Kevin held up the potion in his hand and said this.

"I call this potion the Cocoon of Rebirth."

[Cocoon of Rebirth Potion]

The two looked at the potion in Kevin's hand and murmured to themselves.

Both Melusina and Kite are very familiar with Kevin's naming of potions generally doesn't deviate too much from the names.

Judging from the name, it's clear that this isn't some simple medicinal effect.

Kevin smiled as he looked at the two of them.

"Alright, stop keeping me in suspense."

Melusina, somewhat helpless, reached out and gently tugged at Kevin's cheek, pouting slightly in dissatisfaction.

Compared to Melusina, Kite clearly wanted to take on the challenge and see if she could guess the potion's abilities.

"Based on my understanding of your Nen ability, which are primarily derived from the Queen, it's safe to say that the characteristics of its effects must align with one of the Queen's key traits."

"As the Queen of the Chimeric Ant, her most important ability is to reproduce and increase the Chimeric Ant race."

"The most deadly thing is that once she grows to the size of a human, she can devour humans and incorporate human genes into them. Therefore, for the Queen, using the acquired genes to inlay newborn offspring is her most important and unique basis for survival."

"If nothing unexpected happens, your potion should grant the relevant ability, which matches the name you gave it. However, we can't be sure how the specific effects will manifest."

After her analysis, Kite looked at Kevin, her smile unwavering; he was quite confident in his analysis.

Kevin looked at the other person, smiled, and nodded. "That's right, it seems quite easy to guess."

As he spoke, he began to formally explain the effects of the medicine he held in his hand.

"This potion is derived from the Queen, so its effect is naturally not reproduction. The material I actually obtained is not, in essence, the Queen's reproductive organs, but rather organs used to combine genes and construct new gene samples. This is the essence of her body."

Since he truly did not understand Chimeric Ant, let alone dissect them, he did not know the specific function of the organs when he removed them.

It was only after the harvest that this was discovered through research.

Hearing Kevin's words, Melusina frowned and couldn't help but say, "Is it really that powerful? Able to chimera genes? I feel this has already exceeded the scope of an A-Rank potion."

Melusina had seen Kevin's other A-Rank potions, and although they were all powerful, she never felt they were this exaggerated.

"Of course it's not as powerful as I thought. In fact, in my own opinion, this potion is rather useless."

"It's just that it's suitable for the current situation, after all, the Chimeric Ant Queen isn't a very powerful being."

That's true, it's just that the Chimeric Ant Queen is a bit special.

"The ability the potion grants me is simple: I can integrate my genes into the bodies of other organisms, allowing them to be reborn."

Simply put, it possesses the special abilities of the Queen Chimeric Ant.

Upon hearing this, both of them frowned, trying to understand and analyze the effect of this ability.

"Your own genes—do you mean human genes?" Kite asked.

"That's right. In essence, it's just human genes. When it acts on a human body, there's no difference, and it doesn't bring about any change in so-called talent."

Although Kevin was reluctant to admit it, he didn't actually possess any talent. If he were to transfer his genes to a genius, he might actually diminish that genius.

Melusina understood and pressed further, "So, you can give non-human creatures human intelligence, turning them into beings similar to Demonic Beast?"

Kevin nodded.

"That's right, that's its biggest benefit, and based on my predictions, the more human genes you want to integrate into a organism, the greater the amount of spiritual energy required."

Simply put, the more human-like it is, the more trouble it causes.

Once the two realized this, they knew what Kevin was planning to do.

"Are you planning to use this ability to make these Loyalist Faction Chimeric Ant more human-like?"

"That's right."

Kevin nodded. The day before, he had planned to wipe out all the Chimera Ant, but after spending the day learning more, his mind naturally changed.

"I studied them. They possess human souls and, in essence, human memories. However, just like when a human brain suffers severe damage, some memories are temporarily blocked. As time goes by, these memories will return as their minds grow."

Kevin thought for a moment and then gave a vivid analogy.

"Just like newborns, whose brains are not fully developed and whose many functions are limited, including memory."

"And the same is true for these newly born Chimeric Ant. After all, they are crushed and eaten, and then conceived and reborn. This is a process of rebirth. Although their bodies are not restricted, their spirit and will always need to grow slowly. Although it has far exceeded the growth rate of humans, it still needs time."

Compared to our battle with them a month ago, haven't you noticed they've become more human a month later?

"I overheard their conversation and discovered that their memories were returning at an alarming rate, and this rate was accelerating as the Queen's control over them weakened."

"By giving them more human genes, making them more human, their human memories will become more apparent, until they fully possess their past."

"Moreover, wouldn't this better eliminate their sense of alienation from humanity?"

Of course, this ability will only be granted to those Chimera Ant who have passed Kevin's test.

His Fist of Good and Evil will naturally make a simple distinction among these Chimera Ant.

Otherwise, if a few inhumane elements were mixed in, that would truly be his fault.

After all, these seemingly kind-looking Loyalist Faction may have awakened memories that happen to be those from the kind times of humankind.

After all, there's always a reason why someone goes bad.

It's good to awaken only a portion of your memories, but it becomes bad when you awaken all of them.

"They possess more human genes—but wouldn't that also eliminate the talents they gained from their chimeric Beasts genes?"

Kite thought for a moment and then said.

After all, the reason these Chimera Ant are so powerful is that, in addition to human genes, they also possess various unique wild animal genes.

These complementary traits enabled them to possess abilities far exceeding those of humans.

"There always has to be something to pay for, doesn't there?"

"Moreover, I also had my own selfish motives. After going through so many layers of selection, the person I finally chose was naturally the right candidate."

"But they are not human after all. Even if they consider themselves human, there is still a natural barrier between them. And my choice is to accept that I am human."

"These barriers prevent them from fully integrating into human society, and I can offer them direction, so why not?"

Kite understood immediately.

It turns out Kevin was preparing to select people.

If Kevin filters in this way, at least half of the filtered individuals will definitely accept Kevin's advice, if not all of them.

Join his team and explore the Dark Continent.

Otherwise, if they remained in human society, they could only exist as Demonic Beast.

The problem is that those chosen are beings who identify as human. Making them accept their identity as Demonic Beast, yet unable to fully integrate into the human community, is a form of torture.

Why not join your own Hunter x Hunter's group and head to the "New Continent"?

At least in this respect, the Hunter x Hunter group really didn't care at all.

"That's good. At least it gives those innocent people a choice, preventing them from suffering even greater misery."

Melusina nodded, fully approving of the plan.

The fact that some of the better ones among these Chimeric Ant is already tragic enough.

They were eaten for no reason, and after being reborn, they became accomplices in a gang, only to be hunted down and killed by their former kind.

They have absolutely no choice of their own and are forced to endure a tragic cycle of suffering.

Kevin at least left a path for the good among them to return.

"Alright, my curiosity has been satisfied. It's time to clean up those criminals."

Kite stood up and said.

Melusina also left, and they had to begin hunting with Men Qi and the others.

Kevin turned and went back to his temporary lodgings.

Late at night.

The Penguin Chimera Ant, carrying a book, arrived at Kevin's resting place.

Kevin was wearing a vest, sitting cross-legged on the ground, meditating with his eyes closed.

The Penguin Chimera Ant stood silently at the doorway, waiting.

After a long while, Kevin finally opened his eyes.

A chilling aura instantly pressed down on the Penguin Chimera Ant, then vanished just as quickly.

Is there something you need?

--

Kevin looked at the Chimera Ant in front of him and asked.

Would you mind chatting?

"Oh? Hehe, no problem."

Kevin smiled.

The Penguin Chimera Ant walked in and opened the book it was holding.

Looking at Kevin in front of her, she formally introduced herself, "My name is Peggy, Anti-drug Hunter born in the NGL Autonomous Region."

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This self-introduction caused Kevin to put away his expression and look at the Penguin in front of him with a serious expression.

When did you begin to awaken your memories? And to what extent have you awakened them?

Peggy looked at Kevin and spoke calmly.

"From the very beginning, from the very moment I was born, my memories have been constantly resurfacing, and most of them had already been resurfacing before you attacked the lair."

"Of course, I also have to thank Neferpitou for starting to teach me Nen ability, which reminded me of my identity as Hunter x Hunter."

"So you awakened very early, and you've come here at this time to say something?"

Kevin looked at Peggy in front of him and asked.

A Hunter x Hunter.

A Hunter x Hunter born in NGL.

Those who could become strategists must have been among the first humans to be eaten.

In other words, the other party has been here for at least several months, and might even be the first Nen user to be eaten.

Judging from its current appearance, even when it was still human, its strength was definitely not strong.

"Let me start by talking about myself. I don't expect someone as important as you to have heard of me."

Although both are Professional Hunter, he is not a particularly famous figure.

"I am an Anti-drug Hunter. NGL is a major drug exporter, although it operates in the shadows."

"This is my hometown, so a long time ago, I infiltrated back to my hometown. I needed to gather enough evidence, contact enough powerful people outside, and finally be able to take down this place."

"I was the one who leaked some of NGL's hidden information. I just never imagined that the drug-making empire I was so dedicated to destroying would turn into this mess after my death, and actually succeed in doing so."

As they spoke, they couldn't discern any expression on the Penguin's face.

At most, one can only see a trace of melancholy and helplessness.

"I know you want to ask why I still follow the Chimera Ant and aid the wicked—because I understand very well that when I become like this, I will no longer be human."

"And my family, whom I once cared about—though they may not remember, they are now like Chimera Ant. That is my earliest awakened memory, so I cannot abandon them, nor do I have the strong will to break free from the Queen's control."

After listening to the other person's story and introduction, Kevin didn't offer any further comment, simply nodding slightly.

From the other party's perspective, this is not a problem.

Because essentially, the other party first became the victim, and then was helplessly forced to become the perpetrator.

"Hmm, I understand. So what? What do you want from me that you came here?"

Peggy didn't answer immediately, but continued speaking.

"But ever since that day you removed the Queen's organs, the control has begun to weaken, how should I put it."

Simply put, my memory has almost completely returned, so I made my choice.

As he spoke, he looked intently at Kevin.

"I know you. You're famous among Hunter x Hunter, and so are your potions."

"I've studied your potions and can deduce your Nen ability. Removing the Queen's organ doesn't seem like a way to eliminate future threats, because that would be pointless. So, that organ was part of the pharmaceutical process, right?"

Kevin looked at the other person with amusement; he was somewhat surprised that the other person could analyze so much.

"That's my Nen ability. It allows me to analyze the overall picture and try not to miss any details."

"So, do you guess what I might be able to help you with through this potion?" Kevin asked.

The Penguin shook its head.

"No, I'm just inferring from your past experiences and deeds that you're not the kind of person who would exterminate everyone. So I implore you, I implore you to give those innocent Chimera Ant a way to live."

This means that the other party has, in effect, betrayed the Queen.

As she spoke, Peggy knelt down directly in front of him.

Kevin looked at him expressionlessly and said coldly.

"No one is innocent, no matter how human."

These words seemed to have touched a nerve with Peggy, making him somewhat agitated.

"No, weren't they originally part of the victims? Although they were reborn and became part of the harm again, back then they were just weapons."

"They lack individual consciousness; they are manipulated puppets. As they awaken and begin to develop autonomous consciousness, they start to avoid it."

"At that time, I had already done my best to deploy and assign them, making them primarily responsible for slaughtering those former drug lords."

Simply put

The reborn Chimera Ant were indeed all bloodthirsty.

But he did his best to ensure that those who were struggling and suffering only killed those who were full of sin.

Even in the dark side of NGL, these kinds of things are not lacking.

"Hmm—I'll remember what you said, but," Kevin's tone shifted, his sharp gaze sweeping towards the shadows, "Did you bring any friends?"

"What?!"