Chapter 2: One-Day Exchange

Of all the places, why did I have to get transferred here?

Hmph. It's only a hindrance to my research having to swap my lieutenant. What kind of nonsense is this?!

Uh, so... I don't know anything about science and research.

I never had any expectations about you to begin with. There's nothing you can learn in just one day.

Honestly, I'm kind of glad you said that.

Alright, I'll just help you organize paperwork and do some combat training with your squad members.

As long as you don't interfere with me, you can do whatever you want.

And let me repeat that just in case. Do not interfere with my work!

Y-Yessir!

Hmm, I guess I'll see what I can do here.

Hey, you.

Oh, yes? Is something wrong?

I need some help over here. You're able to carry things from one place to another, and clean up after that, aren't you?

Take those chemicals over there and bring them to the research labs.

I'm in quite the little hurry. I'd appreciate it if you could get to it quickly.

Understood, sir.

The empty bottles go here, these materials go over there, and uh... What else was it?

Oh, right. I need to give these liquid chemicals to Captain Kurotsuchi.

Woah?!

What are you doing?! You idiot!

I-I'm so sorry, sir.

That ingredient you just wasted was very precious! Might I ask how you plan to make up for it?

I'm really sorry. If it's something I can go get for you, I'll do what I can.

Hm. Let's see, then.

If you're willing to provide your body as a test subject, I suppose I could forgive you for this mistake.

Test subject? Meaning?

I'm currently researching ways to disintegrate and reconstruct Reishi in order for us to pass through obstacles freely.

I want to test whether it's actually possible for bodies to slip through walls.

Disintegrating and reconstructing Reishi? What happens if the experiment fails?

Well, you turn into a pile of meat and bones, and that's it.

I'm not gonna do that!

That arrogance of yours seems to be getting in the way. You're in no position to be picky.

Now, hurry up and come over here.

I said I don't want to! Ahhhhhhh!!!

Oh, come on. You need to calm down!

If I calm down, I'd turn into a pile of meat and bones! No way!

How rude! That's very insulting for you to think the experiment would fail!

This isn't about me being rude or insulting!

I apologize for making that mistake and I promise to pay you back for it!

Just please don't make me do the experiment!

What good does your apology do for me?

Use that pea you call a brain and think of how meaningful it would be to cooperate with me here.

Not that it matters much. Whether you consider it or not, it's all the same once I tie you down to the lab bench.

No, no, noooooooooooooooo!!!

Mmhmhm. Don't you worry. This experiment will be a success. I'm sure of it.

Hehehehe.