CH 2

Vol. 1 Chapter 2

[1-1]: Another Life

Translated by Syxphis

Edited by Syxphis

“I’ll give you one power that you want.”

I felt as if I were floating in a dream.

Although no information came in from my five senses, I can hear his words echoing in my head.

“I’m not sure what to say. Didn’t you hear me?…Well then, I guess it can’t be helped. Let’s try again, shall we?” He coughs loudly. “I just spit in the wrong place!”

What happened!? I know I don’t know you, but are you okay!?

“I’m sorry for worrying you. I’m sorry for worrying you. I’m fine now.”

Oh, yeah? I’m glad you’re okay.

Can I ask you something?

“Yes, of course.”

Who the hell are you and what’s happening to me right now?

“Oh, yeah. That question is natural, isn’t it? Well, we’ll talk about it later, okay? For now, let me complete my requirements, okay? Right? Right? Is that okay?”

Don’t flatter me with an old man’s voice, it’s depressing…

“That…that…*hic*…you don’t have to say that…*hic*…”

Are you seriously crying? Aren’t you too mentally weak!?

“Wow, I’m…*hic*…I’m trying my best, you know? Yet, why do you say that it’s annoying…that’s depressing?”

I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m sorry. I’ll help you with your requirements, okay? Stop crying, please?

“Well, why didn’t you just cooperate in the first place? Why did you have to say that in the first place?”

…This old man is a real pain in the ass…

“Did you say something?”

No, it’s nothing. Let’s move on.

“You’re right. I’m tired now so maybe I’ll just go home…”

Don’t give up!? Don’t be frustrated!? Don’t lose heart, you’re wasting my consolation!

“Say ‘please’ then?”

Huh?

“Please”?

. . .

“Come on.”

…Please…

“One more time with all of your heart.”

I’ll hit you, son of a bitch.

“Hee! I’m sorry. Please forgive me! I’ll say please instead.”

I don’t want it! I’m good, let’s just finish your requirements.

“…Okay. We’re going to be serious from here. Let’s do this properly, right?.”

I don’t want to be told to do it properly by you…

“Alright then, I’ll give you one power. You can choose any power you want.”

Is this some kind of survey?

“Well, don’t think too hard about it. All you have to do is tell me your hobbies, your favorite things or something like that.”

It’s not a hobby…Hmm, collection? It isn’t anything specific, I just collect anything I like. Things like toys, travel leaflets…

“Oh, that is a great hobby! Then, let’s give you the power to shape it into something. Oh, and while I’m at it, I’ll make it a little easier to use too.”

So, what is this all about?

“What is this all about? Now that my requirements are met, I’ll tell you as promised, okay? The current predicament you are in… You’re dead.”

Huh?

“It seems you died too early by mistake, so you’ll be spending the rest of your life in another world.”

Eh? Wait a minute! What do you mean?

“If it were up to me I’d bring you right back to life, but your corpse is so mutilated that I can’t even look at it, so that’s not possible.”

No, wait! Wait, wait, wait! I’m dead? Why?

“You died because of various reasons.”

Care to explain!?

“I thought it would be irresponsible to just throw you out into another world, so I’m giving you an ability that you can use in that world! That’s why I asked the question earlier. Okay, do your best and enjoy the rest of your life.”

Wait a minute! What do you mean I died by mistake? What is this other world anyway? What happened to my body? Do you have anything to do with…

“Welcome! Oh, and I put a lot of effort in to give your new body some interesting talents. Your human body was impossible to fix, did you not hear me? You should be thinking about your future at this point.”