Afterlife Department

Chapter 550 - Society

"'dawn' should means 'to start'." Wu Yi spoke. "As for 'light', why should they start the light…" he said.

"They think that this world is dark." Bai Liu spoke and looked at Yi Bing who nodded. This was what Yi Bing said earlier.

"Is it because they are persecuted that's why they think this world is dark?" Jiu Ye asked.

"That's right!" Bai Wu exclaimed when he realized it.

Since Bai Wu realized it, naturally, the four adults have already thought about it since earlier. (A/N: RIP Bai Wu XD)

"So, they want to retaliate?" Bai Liu asked, pointing the crux of the matter. Being ostracized was never a good thing be it in the past or present, or in any other world.

Neither of them answered. Usually, they wouldn't interfere with these matters regarding about life. But, if this would involve the souls…

"The souls…" Huo Ling muttered as his pupils shrank when he realized something.

Yi Bing looked at him.

"The souls… no. Ghosts!" Huo Ling exclaimed as he abruptly rose from his seat.

"What's the matter?" Bai Liu and the others asked.

But, Yi Bing remained staring at Huo Ling. He knew that Huo Ling must have found something.

"Think! What are the exorcists for?" Huo Ling asked.

"To exorcise ghosts." They answered.

"If the exorcists can exorcise ghosts, then they should be able to see, hear and even touch them. Since they are also able to exorcise them." Huo Ling said.

They all nodded.

"Since they can see, hear and touch them, then, why can't they also talk to them?" Huo Ling asked.

They stared at him.

"… just like us with Hao Baiyun?" Bai Wu asked.

"Yes." Huo Ling nodded. "Since the exorcists can talk to the ghosts, then, don't you think – " his voice lowered. " – they can 'befriend' them and… make the ghosts work for them?" he asked as he looked at them.

They blankly froze for a second before their eyes slowly widened when they also realized it.

"That's right… we befriended Hao Baiyun and he is working for us – " Wu Yi spoke. " – though it was unintentional on our part." He added.

"If the exorcists can do this, then, would this be… really bad?" Bai Liu grimaced.

Their expressions sank as they realize the consequences.

"This world will fall into chaos." Yi Bing spoke. "Worse, it will be due to the ghosts." He frowned.

Their expressions turned grim.

"But, something's not right." Huo Ling spoke.

"What's not right?" they asked him.

"If the exorcists want to retaliate against the society… to the world by using ghosts, then shouldn't they have not made the ordinary humans be aware of the ghosts' existence?" Huo Ling asked.

"… oh." They muttered when they realized it.

"You're right… ghosts are scarier if their existence is not known." Wu Yi spoke.

Bai Liu nodded in agreement. "And it's because of the fear of the unknown." He added.

"Then… who made the ordinary humans be aware of the ghosts' existence?" Jiu Ye asked.

Bai Wu scratched his head since he doesn't understand anything again.

"Lin Weng…" Huo Ling muttered.

They turned to him.

"Lin Weng… is he really with the Dawn of Light?" Huo Ling asked. "Hao Baiyun said he didn't hear anything about him… of course, it could be that Lin Weng is hidden deeply within the Dawn of Light if he is really with them…" he muttered when his voice trailed off.

"Huh?" they muttered, didn't catch what Huo Ling said.

"Hiding." Huo Ling said.

"What?" they asked. What is he on about now?

"Since the beginning, You Ri's soul and Lin Weng's whereabouts were hidden." Huo Ling looked at them. "It was even hidden from us." he added.

"That's right." They nodded in confirmation.

"Then, if it is hidden from us, can it be also hidden from… the other exorcists?" Huo Ling asked.

Silence fell.

"Huo Ling." Yi Bing called. "Do you meant that Lin Weng should be not with the Dawn of Light?" he asked.

"That's right." Huo Ling nodded. "Look. No matter how much we find Lin Weng, we can't find him. If he is with the Dawn of Light, then he must have a high rank within them thus even Hao Baiyun's 'friend' didn't hear of him." He said. "But, if Lin Weng is not with the Dawn of Light, and he is a real exorcist, then – " he looked at them. " – could it be he is hiding from them?" he asked.

Their eyes widened in shock. "This is highly possible!" they said.

Huo Ling rubbed his chin as he contemplated. "But, there is still some things left for us to find out." He spoke. "We have already found You Ri's soul, and even also the matter of her resentment separating form her and that she had her memories. But, why is her soul's location still isn't appearing on the Death Note?" he asked. "There's also Lin Weng's situation. We still can't locate him." He told them. "There's also the matter of how Lin Weng interrupted You Ri's direct reincarnation." He added.

"Yes… so many problems…" they heaved a sigh. Which one should they solve first? They thought and scratched their heads in frustration.

"Let's investigate the more severe case first." Huo Ling spoke. "Senior Bai. Senior Wu. I think you should investigate the Dawn of Light first." He told them.

"Why is that?" Yi Bing asked.

Huo Ling turned to face him. "If we can find the truth about the Dawn of Light, Lin Weng's matter should be easier to deal with." He answered.

Lin Weng is an exorcist and the Dawn of Light is their society.

"Who knows, maybe his case would also be brought to light after we deal with the Dawn of Light." Hhuo Ling added.

Yi Bing nodded in understanding.

"Then, we'll continue to investigate the Dawn of Light." Bai Liu decided.

"Yes." Wu Yi nodded in agreement.

"Are you going to take Jiu Ye and Bai Wu with you?" Bai Liu asked. Huo Ling and Yi Bing naturally would go after You Ri's soul since she is their task.

"Bring them to Hao Baiyun." Yi Bing answered.

"Huh? Why?" this surprised them. Are the juniors going to be reduce to conversation partners for Hao Baiyun?

"Hao Baiyun should be with Gu Xingfeng." Yi Bing answered.

"Oh!" Huo Ling realized it. Who they are sending Jiu Ye and Bai Wu to is not Hao Baiyun but Gu Xingfeng! They are going to be spies!

Also, with Jiu Ye and Bai Wu directluy listening, they can immediately relay information real time!

Bai Liu and Wu Yi are smart and they guessed this Gu Xingfeng is Hao Baiyun's 'helpful' friend. "This is a good idea." They agreed. "Jiu Ye, Bai Wu. Go and find Hao Baiyun. And follow his instructions, okay?" they told them.

Hao Baiyun has been a ghost for a long time thus he definitely know something more in this world, as well as the ghost world. Jiu Ye and Bai Wu could learn some espionage tips from him, too, aside from getting information from Gu Xingfeng.

"We understand!" Jiu Ye and Bai Wu obediently nodded.

"Good." Bai Liu smiled while Wu Yi patted their heads and sent them away after getting the direction to the police station from Yi Bing.

"Then, Wu Yi and I will find the traces of the Dawn of Light with Jiu Ye and Bai Wu updating us real-time through Hao Baiyun…" Bai Liu spoke. "…'s friend." He continued.

Wu Yi laughed while Bai Liu grimaced. Although Hao Baiyun gives them information, the information he has come from Gu Xingfeng. Thus, it is right to say that it is from Gu Xingfeng who they will be 'updated'.

Huo Ling and Yi Bing nodded.

"We don't have much time." Huo Ling heaved a sigh. "I'll go to the Li residence and Shi residence where You Ri's soul is while Yi Bing will go to the Haoming Company to try and make contact with You Ri's resentment." He said.

Who would expect that the case of a single soul would actually make them stumble upon a big conspiracy?

Stable World, Afterlife Department, R&D.

"Beep! Beep! Beep! Beep!" the machine beeping was heard inside the silent room filled with piles of 'junks'.

Sha Jiu raised his head from the sea of 'junks' and looked over. "Huh?" he muttered.

Hai Ba walked towards Sha Jiu and removed a plate from his head. "That sound again." He said. "The Energy Reading Device." He reminded him.

Sha Jiu climbed out of the mountain of junks and crawled towards his table because his leg was stuck on something. Then, he pointed a key and the sound which is an alarm stopped.

"Which world is it?" Hai Ba asked.

"Normal World 112." Sha Jiu answered.

"This sounds familiar…?" Hai Ba muttered as he tried to recall.

"That's the world the Inspection Department is going after one of their people screwed up." Sha Jiu told him. "And that's where Yi Bing and Huo Ling went to, too." He added.

Hai Ba. "…" so, it's them again?!