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CHAPTER 16 - THE UNBELIEVABLY TERRIBLE REASON BEHIND MY SUPREME POISON RESISTANCE ABILITY
In the pure white Goddess Space, Sota exhaled cigarette smoke, and the status screen appeared.
For Sota, who grew up in modern Japan, it was a somewhat surreal scene that he found somewhat familiar and understandable.
"What's this?"
Thus, he had no other words to describe the situation before him.
"I displayed your performance stats. It's the function of the nanomachine 'Crylonomia' embedded in you. Originally, my sister models were used for therapeutic maintenance with humans, but this is about all I can do."
"I see... I don't understand how to read this. What are you focusing on?"
The goddess pointed first at 'Poison Resistance.'
"This. The growth rate of this Poison Resistance skill is abnormally fast. It's probably well integrated with your body. Derived skills have also emerged."
"What about that? I'm more interested in that cool 'Disease Resistance EX' label."
"It's an extraordinary EX because of the self-made medical nanomachines embedded by the goddess. It stops death. The power that forcibly moves a dying person can't be judged based on the usual standards, right?"
I see, being alive is truly wonderful. Sota once again realized that he held his life in his hands.
"I deeply understand. Then, what about this 'Harbinger of Change'?"
"All the children I summon have it. Jeanne-chan... the previous ones were even higher. Perhaps it shows compatibility with the summoner, me. Maybe it represents the value of potential to change the world. If it's too high, it's dangerous; it's just that kind of thing."
This is... something's bothering me. But poking it right now would be like poking a hornet's nest, right?
Sota decided to get to the main point.
"I see... got it. Could you explain more about Poison Resistance and its derived skills?"
"Poison Resistance was just a bonus. Wouldn't it be sad if you went to an unfamiliar environment and your body got wrecked? So, the parts of the goddess that I gave you, those parts' power that they exhibit is what's known as 'Poison Resistance.' Your body was covered in disease and poison, after all."
So, chemotherapy and painkillers like fentanyl are considered poison factors?
Sota came to a realization on his own.
"In other words, it's a minimal guarantee against illnesses and poisons."
"Yours is gradually becoming distinct from the goddess' parts I shared, the Crylonomia. Unknown skills are emerging. This probably means that these skills have good compatibility with you... they've integrated well into your body, I think."
"Good compatibility? What does that mean?"
The goddess pondered for a moment.
"Your cells inherently have difficulty succumbing to toxins and tend to mutate on their own. Due to this influence, the nanomachines with poison resistance capabilities that I transplanted, along with their self-learning functions, are enhanced and evolved. Therefore, the mutated cells that are the reason you're immune to poisons are safeguarded by the 'Disease Resistance' and can't harm you in any way. It's an invincible combination."
"...This is the worst."
Originally, Sota had arrived in the other world due to his body's resistance to the effects of chemotherapy, which led to his death. Upon injecting a portion of the goddess with poison resistance capabilities into his body and exposing it to various toxins, the self-learning function embedded in a part of the goddess went haywire. It was just that.
"People tend to be concerned about the cause of their death, right?"
"Because people die."
"That's right, even Jeanne-chan would step back every time she saw a campfire."
"You should be more considerate... She's a girl, you know?"
"Huh? Oh, no, I didn't mean to bully her. I just don't understand... even back then, I tried my best to avoid showing fires as much as possible..."
The goddess looked down with a melancholic expression.
Let's change the topic a bit. It's not really her fault. It's just that something non-human is taking on a human form, which aligns more with our values. Yeah, that's it. I should think that way.
The goddess isn't to blame. Yelling at the sky when it rains won't do more than provide temporary relief.
What should we talk about? Let's move on to the next topic.
"Ren, I want that. A distiller, a music player, and a hand-crank charger."
"It's not three things. The goddess presents are only available for the first time."
"Well, the other two are in the future plans. As for the distiller and stuff with lids for the first-time service, remember? Like the ones you find in high school science labs. Having a distiller alone is pointless without flasks and other equipment, right?"
"Only one thing can be brought from the outside."
Only one thing from the outside.
Sota grinned.
"What about within this world then? Don't they have test tubes and flasks in this world? If you're dealing with opium, wouldn't you need to refine it later? It's essential for my upcoming plans. I understand that rules can't be broken. But there's no reason for you to be mean to me, right?"
The goddess searched for a counterargument but fell silent and sighed in defeat.
"Ah... fine, whatever. You have a good intuition. There are. They're commonplace in the capital city. This world is developing something akin to alchemy in your world. I'll buy those alchemical tools with my pocket money for you. Is that alright?"
"Thank you."
"Your next reward will come once you become a prominent figure in the village."
"Yeah, that makes sense. How about becoming the village assistant chief or vice-chief?"
"That sounds good. Let's go with that."
――Now, how do I reach that point?
――Slowly spreading blessings to the village through scientific knowledge should get me there sooner or later.
――It means infiltrating the village chief's inner circle, right?
As Sota inhaled the unfamiliar scent of jasmine smoke, he pondered.
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Morning.
Someone knocked on the door of the toolshed, which was more aptly called Sota's sleeping quarters.
"Sota, are you awake?"
The voice from beyond the door belonged to Ayahi.
"Ayahi? Did I oversleep again, by any chance?"
"No, it's not that. I had something to discuss, and it would be troublesome if Mother heard. Can you let me in?"
"...? Well, I don't mind."
Rubbing his tired eyes, Sota opened the door, and Ayahi entered the room.
Ayahi stood in front of Sota, crossing her arms and staring at his face intently.
――What's going on all of a sudden?
"I might have misunderstood you."
"Y-You think so?"
"I'm starting to think you might be a decent guy."
"Just trying to repay the favor of being taken in."
"When I first heard about you in detail, even though it was under my grandfather's orders, I thought, 'What's the point of picking up suspicious drifters?'... but my perspective has changed."
"Because I can be useful?"
"Well, something like that. I still dislike humans, and I'm not entirely sure about you, but I've determined that it's worth hearing you out."
Sota tilted his head.
――What kind of change in attitude is this?
"Yesterday, you were talking to Mother about something."
"...You were eavesdropping?"
Ayahi pointed at her own ears and grinned.
"I have better hearing than humans."
"Give me a break..."
――Is this an application of that long-distance communication?
Sota shrugged.
"Well, if everything you said yesterday is true, then I can't say I wouldn't trust you. Besides, I'm also interested in human culture. If you show more of your teacher-like side, like you did before, I'd welcome you as well."
"I appreciate that, but is it okay? I mean, it's like... you know?"
At least, for Sota, it felt awkward.
"Oh, that's quite a human-like reaction. But don't worry. I might be a pristine forest elf, but I'm not as concerned about parent's love affairs as humans are. In fact, if my mother ends up somewhere good, that would be just fine. Overall, I might be unreliable, but I'm strong enough to make up for it, so I don't have any potential suitors for marriage."
"Strong?"
Sota couldn't quite believe it.
"Yeah, keep it a secret if I said this. I seem somewhat submissive around you... I don't know what happened, but when I'm around you, I seem to become aware of my own appeal and, well, that's a problem..."
Ayahi raised her shoulders with a perplexed expression.
――You're really going through a lot, huh.
Thinking about Ayahi's invisible burden, Sota's chest hurt.
"Speaking of what happened... I helped Asugi when she was being attacked by humans. She's being protected here for that reason.
"Oh, I see. Well, you have a kind face, and it's Mother's type, isn't it?"
"I'm conscious of looking young. Stop it."
Hearing that, Ayahi chuckled softly.
"Sorry. I didn't mean to badmouth you. I think you're quite like a teacher. You're easy to get along with."
"Ayahi, you're... a good person. Back in my hometown, I was made fun of, so I was sensitive about it."
"Is that so? Humans have terrible judgment... Oh, I shouldn't have said that."
"What's wrong?"
"I got lost in our conversation. Here's the main point. Around the time of the noon bell today, there's a village gathering, and the Village Chief said you should attend with Mother. I'm sure I told Mother as well, but if it seems like she forgot, remind her."
"Got it."
Sota sighed.
――Looks like I'll be dragged in front of the villagers again this time.
"You look down."
"I know I'll have to deal with the Village Chief."
"Hahaha, you're quite liked, you know."
"I'm so thrilled I could cry."
"Well, make sure to come back safely so you can give me a lesson. Alright, I'm off to work. Do your best."
"Don't get lost. It'll mess up our lesson tonight."
"Oh, that would turn into a drinking party, huh? I'll be careful, don't worry."
As Ayahi left the room, Sota was alone again.
――What am I being dragged into?
His worried and dejected demeanor was reflected in the new distiller, as well as the flasks and test tubes.
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