Wait, What You Mean I Got Reincarnated As A Heroine In Another World?-Chapter 13 - Vessel

Kairi possessed something I never had—Science.

When I gawked to another world using a magical ritual, I discovered her.

Someone who could enter my vessel and fit perfectly with me.

It's her soul, which is sincere, that drew my attention.

She might deny she is a noble, but the truth tells otherwise.

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I can feel that, when I managed to connect with her, through a kiss.

Her unique magic identity code, your eccentricity, your desire to solve puzzles.

Weren't all of these noble? Kairi, for all these reasons, she is a true heroine.

"So, has your soliloquy ended now?"

I quipped, cutting through the chain of thoughts she had linked altogether like a sword.

I've had been in this room for about an hour.

If I were using a scientific term, what would it be called... stasis? Ah, of course.

For the first time, I'd been witnessing a room unaffected by time looked like.

A room without any environmental sensory change let alone the passage of time.

More or less akin to a freezer in the fridge, but what frozen was time.

That's because time stopped, and right now, I was in a vacuum, that is, stasis.

Oh, speaking of time, how did I know it's been an hour? The answer was simple.

That's because I've had been in this room for... well, about two anime episodes.

If a typical conversation is just two seconds per turn, I can estimate it pretty well.

On average, human conversation contributions are about 2 seconds per turn, with 300-millisecond pause in between. To respond to a question, it takes 3 seconds. Then you add the duration of other scenes.

Combine all of these information and you will know how long a minute takes.

Usually, when I watched an anime, the duration was about 24 minutes. Which means two and a half episodes last for an hour. And I'm very aware of how long 24 minutes really is. It's that strange ability that allowed me to deduce this.

In other words, the first "24 minutes" were spent with a dialogue with her disguised as Helena, then the next 24 minutes were spent with a 'performance' where the 'wow effect' iwa applied for the first time, followed by the remaining 12 minutes, which was the soliloquy she did in her thoughts.

"You really are impatient, huh." She said sighing with her drowsy eyes.

Without further ado, I replied bluntly to her.

"Alright, before I continue this topic, there's one thing I want to clarify."

"What you called the 'magic identity code' is an algorithm formed from DNA, a vessel holds the information of a person's characteristics."

"Oh, I see. So it's like an alchemical magic code of science arranged in a certain pattern? What's DNA?"

Wait, did she just say alchemical magic code of science? Did I hear that right?

I thought to myself, in disbelief over Selene's scrambled vocabulary.

Maybe it's my fault for trying to talk to her. Maybe I wasn't insane, just autistic.

"Uh, that's not important. What matters is it arranges the structure of a living being."

She then fell into silence for a moment, resting her chin lackadaisically.

Had I explained it, it could've been more complicated, considering DNA is such a complex element. Oh, wait, essn't 'Show, Don't Tell' supposed to apply in situations like this? If I just went on and on, it'd sound like a lecture. Better show it directly.

"Uh, what does that mean?"

"Nothing, never mind. Don't think about it." I waved my hand in the air.

I took a deep breath, then raised my left hand. Using magic and imagination, I reconstructed the image of DNA from my own memory.

The air vibrated, and instantly, a glowing diagram appears from my hand, floating in the air. The diagram took the form of something I haven't had touched in a while. Slowly but sure, strange lines formed a continuous pattern, with spiral stairs spinning smoothly, gradually.

"Oh, those patterns..."

My lips curved slightly, smirking deviously, knowing for sure she'll be intrigued.

"Yeah, this is roughly what you might call as the magic algorithm."

"So DNA is like a magic energy pattern?" She frowned, confused.

"More than that. It's not just a pattern, but also the foundation of life. You could say, it's the blueprint for the body, as well as for magic use."

"If I were to give an analogy, in this world, those patterns form the unique characteristics you possess as a witch."

"Interesting. Maybe I'll study it later. But more importantly, what's wrong, Kairi my dear?"

NO, STOP. YOU'RE NOT MY "DEAR."

Even though we've kissed before, I still refused to like let alone love this know-it-all girl who couldn't even act like a normal being.

"Oh, I see. So now you're speaking harshly."

"Yeah, I hate you."

"Same, I love you too."

Is this girl really autistic? Or is she just pretending? Love? I clearly said I hate you! I began thinking that I, the crazy one, would lose my mind completely if I kept talking to her.

"Oh, I see. Hate is another form of love according to humans."

Are you deaf?

I quickly brushed aside how low-tier her communication skills were by asking her directly.

"Alright, enough with the pleasantries. Why was I sent to this world? And why do I have to be a heroine? Where's my body?"

"You asked too many questions, Kairi Izumi."

"Stop calling me that."

"Oh? What about the kanji of your name that I just learned?"

"Huh?"

She wrote my nickname in kanji.

乖離

I stared at those characters, my breath hitched.

An uncomfortable sensation creepeed up my neck.

I clearly understood the hidden meaning behind that name.

"Separation" or "alienation", something inherent in me.

Also, "sea" when mentioned, perhaps that's why I love the ocean so much.

But slowly but sure, I started to hate my own name.

"Erase it! Erase it now! Don't ever say that name in front of me again!"

"Huh? What's wrong? The kanji is nice. 乖離. The meaning is beautiful too."

"You know I hate people who pretend to know my past, right?"

I didn't know if she was mocking or she just couldn't read the room at all.

All I know is, I was disgusted by her response that was so condescending.

"Oh, sorry. I didn't know."

Proven, she's 1000% autistic.

I sighed deeply, rolled her eyes, "Please, don't talk about this again."

"Okay, back to the topic." I pressed her with a monotonous tone.

"Don't you mean your question? Wasn't that obvious?"

WHAT'S OBVIOUS? YOU'RE KIDDING, RIGHT?

"Let me put it this way. I don't know how to proceed, so I'll just ask you one by one."

"First, and most importantly, where is my vessel?"

As if understanding my meaning, Selene immediately showed me Mytheia in her hand.

"Mytheia not only detects magic energy but also the body and soul associated with it."

When she raised the object up, her hand slips, "Oops... almost dropped it."

HEY, YOU ALMOST BROKE IT, YOU BLOCKHEAD!

My mind went wild, my heart raced.

What if I could't have seen myself after such a long time? This careless wicked witch.

The light from Mytheia glowed and showed me, slumped, appearing lifeless.

A blood infusion was attached to my arm, my head bandaged, and my eyes covered.

"You're technically still alive because I prevented your death."

"Prevented?"

"When I checked inside my mind, I saw tangled wires."

"And did you tweak those wires?"

"Yeah, because they were scattered."

What she meant was obviously neuron cells.

If only she were a doctor, maybe I'd wake up instantly.

"That's not prevention, it's intervention. But even so, the result is the same."

"Oh, I thought that's what kept you alive."

Wait... doesn't that mean I'm still alive?

I thought, attempting to reflect on what this autistic woman just said.

"Was that a mockery?" She asked, perhaps referring to the word 'autistic.'

"No. That was a compliment."

"Really? What's with the tone?"

"Yeah, really. I just got carried away."

I'm honestly still curious about the knowledge she possessed.

No wonder, I had an idea to test her.

"By the way, do you know what Asperger's syndrome is?"

"Hmm, that's indeed a new term. What does that mean?"

"It means you're a genius."

"Oh, I see. You're lying, aren't you?" Her eyes stared at mine.

"No, I'm not lying. Now, I want you to answer my other questions."

"And what is that, Kairi, my dear?"

"How did I get sent to this world and become a heroine?"