Seventh Reincarnation
Why Do Humans Want Eternity?

10 Years later.

Ars stood by the beach, letting his bare feet get wet by the pounding waves and watching the sun set.

"Oi, Ars!"

Someone called out to him from behind, but he refused to look.

Not long after that, we heard footsteps approaching.

"I'm calling you from earlier, don't pretend you're not listening." Byakuya.

"It turns out Byakuya, does it need anything?"

Ars did not even glance at the man next to him and his attention was focused to the sunset.

"Don't say that, it sounds like I'm looking for you if there's a need."

"Oh."

"You..."

Byakuya was used to Ars's indifference, and was too lazy to argue.

"Evening is ready, Lillian and the others have gathered."

Ars turned his gaze to Byakuya and said indifferently.

"You know Idaten doesn't need to eat like you, man. Why do you keep inviting me to eat together? You can eat without waiting for me."

"That's not okay, you are all our benefactors, we can't just ignore you. Even if it's nothing, we have to return the favor."

Byakuya said seriously, and there was no joke as usual.

"All right, let's go back. The kids must be hungry."

Ars turned to the back. While walking, sandals appeared on his feet.

"Tonight we're eating curry rice." Byakuya followed and said with a smile.

The two walked towards the settlement, taking a 10-minute walk to arrive.

"Hey, Byakuya. Have you ever heard the story of China's first Emperor, Qin Shi Huang, who was obsessed with being immortal?" Ars asked suddenly.

"Of course I know, it's a pretty famous story in history. Emperor Qin's quest for immortality even earned him the label of one of the most insane leaders in history. For the last 10 years of his life, he was looking for a potion that would prevent him from dying. He sent every scholar, sorcerer, and sage in the empire to find the elixir of immortality."

As an astronaut, Byakuya had a wealth of knowledge. He looked careless and reckless, but that was because of his carefree personality, not that he was stupid.

"Why are you suddenly asking this?" He asked confused.

"Aren't you interested in eternity? In front of you, there is an immortal being whose existence was sought after by the emperors and kings of ancient times. If you ask, maybe I can tell you the secret of your immortality."

Ars did not answer and asked back.

"..."

Byakuya's footsteps stopped, then gave his answer with firm hands.

"It would be meaningless to live forever if it meant endless solitude, and could only watch the most precious people by my side die one by one. Better a short life full of meaning than a long life full of endless suffering. Your offer is very attractive to others, Ars, but not to me."

"I knew you'd refuse, Byakuya." Ars smiled thinly.

"Oh, it's very rare that you smile, my words are cool, right?"

The previous serious atmosphere disappeared as if it had never happened, and Byakuya returned to his carefree nature.

"Not bad, you few people can resist the temptation of immortality. By the way, I have no way of making others immortal."

"Damn it! Isn't that just a trick question! Since when do you know how to play others. However, that's a very sudden question, someone must have been after your immortality, right?"

"Your guess is right. In my world, the descendants of my friends are trying to capture me to uncover the secret of immortality. Of course, his efforts failed, and had to pay a heavy price in order to never think of provoking me again. Maybe he died of old age."

"If I had an unfilial descendant like that, I'd hit his ass with a rattan."

Byakuya can detect sadness in Ars's tone of voice. If he was in his position and experienced something similar, he would also feel a great disappointment.

"Well, Byakuya, why did the Qin Emperor and the powerful man so desperately want immortality. There's no good thing about being immortal, it's more like a curse than a blessing."

Byakuya did not immediately answer Ars's question, thought carefully for a moment, and then expressed his opinion.

"Power allure to be immortal and longevity is too attractive for people at the peak of power. In fact, given their endless power, authority, and wealth. Only by becoming immortal and attaining eternal life can they continue to enjoy luxury and comfort. Ha ha ha... Of course this is just my personal opinion."

Ars agrees with Byakuya.

While chatting, they arrived at the village that had several wooden houses. In the center was a long table serving many dishes, and a group of people gathered.

"Uncle!"

A blonde girl about 4 years old threw herself into Ars' arms.

"Ruby, your dad's here..."

Seeing her daughter embracing Ars instead of her, Byakuya felt like crying.

"Welcome, father."

Ruby climbed up and sat on Ars' shoulder, then greeted his father.

"Damn it, I didn't let you take Ruby!"

Byakuya shows hostility like a father-in-law does not like his future son-in-law.

"What do you think, 4-year-old Ruby! And I'm not interested in humans who have short lives."

Ars rolled his eyes, it was the same as slandering him as a pedophile.

"Uncle, Ruby asked for a snack."

"Your mother will be angry if she eats snacks before dinner."

"No, no, no, I want a snack."

Ruby swung her legs in the air and thrashed.

"Yakuya..."

"Huh, Ruby likes you better than I do her dad. Don't ask me."

Before Ars finished his sentence, Byakuya went towards the dining table with big strides.

"He's childish..."

Ars breathed helplessly.

Ishigami Ruby, she is the first daughter of Byakuya and Lillian.

Residents on Treasure Island have increased, each couple has given birth to children. Today, the population of the island is ten people.

Connie and Shamil have twin sons.

Darya and Yakov have a daughter.

Byakuya and Lillian also have a daughter, but Lillian is pregnant with their second child.

Each of their children has a name related to science, and future offspring will also be like that.

"All right, take this. Don't let your mother know."

Finally Ars gave up, and gave a box of biscuits to Ruby.

"Thank you, uncle. I like you the most."

Holding a box of biscuits, Ruby kissed Ars on the cheek, then he went down and went back to his room to hide his biscuits.

"This reminds me of little Marie..."

Long-buried memories began to appear when she saw how active Ruby was.

"I have to say, even though Byakuya is already in his 40s, his stamina in that aspect is better than Shamil's. At this rate, he could at least impregnate Lillian three more times, perhaps more."

Ars was amazed by the human potential that would emerge once they were in a crisis of extinction. They will reproduce more from cockroaches.

"Oi, Ars, don't just stand there, everyone's waiting."

Seeing Ars not moving, Byakuya waved his hand.

"I'm coming."

Returning to his senses, Ars headed to the dinner table and dinner together.