It does, fortunately and unfortunately. Fortunate that with it came various abilities and benefits, with tolerable side effects. Unfortunate, however, as my death was the catalyst to attaining such a state. At the hands of one I could have considered a friend, no less.

[ Oh, Hyoubu, does this story sound at least slightly familiar? Betrayal sure is lovely isn't it? She doesn't know that, of course, and she refrains from talking his ear off, though. ]