Chapter 3

"Reincarnation into another world, huh?"

"Hmm, I can't erase your memories, so I can't reincarnate you into the world you were in. However, you can be reincarnated into another world while keeping your memories."

It's just like those reincarnation into another world stories. I've read or watched a few web novels and anime that were popular on the internet. They're about using cheat skills to dominate or living a carefree life in a harem.

"I won't do anything with cheat skills. Work hard. The purpose is to permeate your soul into another world, fulfill your natural lifespan, and soften your soul so that it can return to the cycle of rebirth."

Ah, it's like soaking stubborn dirt to remove it.

"Also, those who talk about harems are often people who couldn't maintain relationships with the opposite sex in their previous life."

The old man wasn't mocking me; he just looked exasperated. That hits home... Well, what can I do! I was passive! I thought it was tough and was considering joining a matchmaking service!

"That's the downside of the light novels and dating sims that are popular there. In stories, being insensitive or herbivorous can be attractive, but in reality, it's tough."

Being gentle alone isn't enough. Moreover, it's something you usually only feel after becoming close. You can't know someone's true nature at the first meeting.

I have no comeback. Still, this old man seems to know a lot about Japanese subculture.

"Whoa! We've gone off-topic. So, I can reincarnate you into another world if you want. Or would you prefer the scrap and reuse course? If you like, that's fine too."

Hmm, the soul-shattering course, which seems to apply to criminals, is scary, and I'd like to decline. In that case, it might be better to be reincarnated into another world. But it seems like a lawless world, and I doubt I can live as peacefully as I did in Japan. And there are no cheats either.

"There are no such things as cheats, but as a form of apology, I can provide some support. Earth 25673888."

"Ah, yes!"

The angel, who had been invisible until now, stood at attention and replied. By the way, the angel's name is Earth Something.

"Hmm, as you saw, there are countless angels. It would be more meaningful to save as many souls as possible rather than naming each one. Therefore, they are named by their attributes and serial numbers."

I see. Well, if there are that many, it can't be helped. Having a serial number as a name might be better than nothing.

"So, that... support is...?"

The angel, Earth Something, turned pale and asked the old man, who looked important.

"Yes, you should be reincarnated with him. It seems that training alone isn't enough for your education. By supporting and accompanying a human, I expect you to grow as an angel."

"Wh-What! Wouldn't it be better to undergo retraining!?"

"That's why it will be good training. Moreover, you have no choice."

"But, you know! I am an angel, so my soul is different from a human's. Isn't reincarnation impossible!?"

"Fortunately, there is a human soul here. By combining it with yours and tweaking it, I can make your soul as close to a human's as possible."

Hearing that, the angel's face turned blue. He's talking about combining my soul with an angel's. Is that okay?

"Don't worry. It won't be a cheat, but you might have some exceptional talent. Now, it's time to go."

As he said that, the old man began to glow brightly. Then, the angel and I were suddenly drawn closer, overlapping, and merging—