Chapter 3: Family Circumstances
Assimilation of body and soul is finally complete. I could have destroyed the other but the information gained from other show it is too vital. Unfortunately, forcefully absorbing other souls can lead to severe complications when they resist. I just hope the other's influence on me is small. Luckily, that man had long submitted to his misfortunes.
Damn, I should stop referring to the other as if we are not acquainted now. Haha.
Your name is Ray Junior. My name is now Ray Junior. We are both Ray Junior.
“Well, if I did not absorb you Ray… or I… or me… Whatever, your soul would have long passed since you intended on taking your life.”
Even this world’s language is exciting but weird. Regardless, voicing my thoughts will help me adapt to english better as I still think with my previous language, Stoletz, as a base which leads to a discrepancy between what I think and speak.
“In time, I will become used to this world. The only thing that did not change is the nature of Hessus… Oops, humans and the contradictions that plague my people.”
“Now that I think about it, the water provided is not free I believe. Or even this room I am residing in.”
“DAMN! I hope I have enough funds to pay for the water and all various damages. But, I can at least lessen the cost now.”
I turn the faucet in the shower off then dry myself off and change into another spare set of clothing. I’ve already been in for a quarter of a day trying to fuse the memories of Ray with my own. I can’t help but sigh. Never will I lose my awareness under water again!
“So, I have a whole day which roughly equates to 26 hours for this planet to make a full rotation.” Great, more than enough time to clean the whole suite.
Suddenly, thoughts of various tools use to clean homes appeared in my mind such as a sweeper, vacuum, floor cleaner, duster, and others which were contained in a all-in-one device.
Such a magical device! It was a black, round, sleek device about a quarter of a in diameter with a height a little past my shins.
Usually, such a device is kept in the suite pantry aside from other house necessities. In fact, it moved on its own!
I took it out of the pantry and place it in opened space did turned it on. Lights immediately brightened on the device from red to blue to green and begun scanning the room through a visor surface. Based on its motions, I guess that is how it sees.
As the whole suite is getting cleaned, I collect all the empty bottles of alcohol and trash them in a bin to avoid disturbing the device. I grab my phone afterwards because based on my memory, it is important.
A big rectangle but rather thin and sleek, I ignore the warning messages from hours ago. I connect to the internet, something that holds all the answers I seek.
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So, half a day has past with my ass glued to the bed. Although, a little sore but I now have a firm understanding of the world. I begin to summarize everything I have read beginning with my phone.
It is total garbage. Severely Outdated. Prone to hiccups and a relic of the past. In other words, this is not getting taken out in public.
First of all, the brace is a whole lot better as it can attach to your wrist and brings up a screen of light! Well part light but still, you can interact or talk to it and it will do stuff! Like, everything my phones does it does. Not only that, it replace the personal devices or something of the past. Tablet, Panel, PC, etc.
Last, I have a reputation to uphold. Based on my past self though, it has been really bad. I would have a brace if only my past self was smart enough to not get shunned by the family. I mean I understand having a older brother and sister along with a younger brother and sister who are all exceptionally better than you. And a mother and father who placed more importance on them because you are at least exceptional at fucking up relations with other people.
Honestly, you did well at not lashing out at your elder brother who stole your first girlfriend.
Or the elder sister who told her clique you like to write and you particularly wrote about a girl in her group. Especially the stuff you would do in heavy detail. *Cough* At least I know what led to you gaining size. Ah, things must be hard for a growing boy.
Oh yeah, lets not forget your younger brother and sister who hate you due to the deceitful methods your elder brother and sister had used to them on their side in almost every argument. Even now, they automatically assume you are wrong. I guess that is why mother and father sees you more as an eyesore.
They usually complain about you to your own relatives. Ever wonder why your cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews avoid you? Yet, even mother still complains about your weight or well, she used to complain.
That beats your father by a giant tide who would otherwise remain indifferent to you, no matter the occasion and have someone else indirectly deliver you news.
Wow, what a family to have. And all that history was dug up because I asked myself, why have an obsolete device like this over a brace? Even his wife has a brace which was bought with his family’s money and she talks with every single one of them and a couple of relatives from time to time.
That is right, your wife. You met her two years ago at an academy for becoming technicians with space shipware because your parents told you to get your life together because after you become an adult which is at 18 years old in this world, you are off on your own. But, you did and graduated from that rough year of learning about all the different components of a ship and how they operate with each other. Even though it is basic understanding but this planet, Rhea, is in need of such technicians. Hence, you graduated and married your wife who you got into a relationship with halfway to being a certified as a space technician. Yet, it has been a year and a half and now she is totally disgusted with you.
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Damn! So what is left now?
Me of course! And being someone with a different outlook on life, I intend to enjoy it to the fullest! I blame not having braces for this family tangent but I am done thinking now. Plus, I stopped speaking english to myself to get myself adapted quicker like a fool. Damn I am a fool but this is why patience is a virtue.
And now my patience of being in this room is wearing thin and it won’t like my handiwork if I am here for another hour. Well, I kept myself here and it is now time to go.
“For my miraculous achievements as a rookie space technician at my employer, Vital Industries, thank you for this wonderful vacation for two people at this wonderful resort whose name remains unknown to me.” I pack my things up, turn off and placed the black device searching for things to clean back in its pantry, and check the room for damages. I don’t even know what counts as ‘damage.’ Guess I will find out later when I am billed for it then.
I step out of the suite with my stuff and the verification card provide by the hotel. At the top of the card is Rhea Resort which I assume is its name.I hold the card up to a scanner to the right of the door which verifies correctly and thus locks the door.
Wow, I could not imagine a world without mana, other energy forms, and magical arrays but here it is. Now that I think about it, magical arrays are really similar to electrical circuits of this world too. They operate based off two different laws but how it works is roughly the same. Being a ship technician does not sound pretty fun now.
I released myself from my thoughts as I reach the lift machine aka ‘elevator.’
“Hey! Hey!” Before I could press the button for the elevator, I turn toward the originator of the noise.
Oh. My very first contact with another human after leaving the room. That was quicker than I thought. This is definitely going to be a miraculous moment. I feel it.
Looking closer, I see he is a bearded white man about my height sporting a shaved head, square face with a pronounced jaw line, and a nice body from my quick analysis. Haha, I am quite envious I daresay but I will have that body in a couple of months if I am unlucky.
“Lo… Hello!” Phew, you got to be patient with communication Ray. I close my eyes and take a deep breath then ask, “How are yo…”
Before I can even finish my greeting, the man pushed off his left foot towards me and swung his right arm. His fist was fast and caught me off guard. Being without a body for an extended period of time made my senses dull. Especially when the body is not your own and it's a little chubby or a whole lot!
Nothing I can do as my now but sacrifice my face to be pummeled but prepare my hands that was unconsciously raising up to grab the assailant.
Ugh, the only thing going through my head is the impact from his fist. Although the fat on my cheeks mitigated a little of the impact but DAMN that hurt! Luckily I grabbed the man but then he grasps the back of my head with two of his hands and locks it extremely quick.
My soul is weakened due to the maelstrom and overdrafting its energy to save this body, but it was strong enough for me to accurately perceived a vague image of my surroundings. Also, based on the man’s stance, I predicted what was coming towards me was a knee. A very fast and accurate knee towards my liver.
The knee was already in motion. As I took the knee to the liver, I bite my tongue to prevent myself from losing consciousness. The pain was excruciating considering I just survived a near-death experience from being intoxicated but I beared with it and tackled the man down.
I could feel my mouth filling with blood and spat it along with a tooth towards his eyes. He moved for it to blind one of his eyes but kept the other open the whole time and continued to watch my movements. I used my weight to fight for a better position on ground and begin to hammer away at his head. This body was not weak but it definitely was not strong either.
By my sixth punch, I was feeling drained but summon up more energy to launch a couple more before a woman was yelling stop and tried to pull me off the man. I stopped but she continued pulling. Her pulling was negligible for someone her weight dealing with a person my size. I put my palm and foot down then raise up still staring at the man and him staring back at me.
“All is fair in love and war.” I can’t help but murmur then turn around and meet eyes with the woman. She steps back and I walk to my luggage and press the button for the elevator. I take a deep breath and stare at the elevator entrance.
I guess my first contact did turn out to be a miraculous experience. Haha.
The door opens and shows a vacant lift. I carry my luggage inside and commanded the elevator to take me down the first floor.
I groan out a cough and spit blood over the floor. Damn that knee almost did me in. I even had to bite my tongue to avoid fainting.
Someone is definitely going to step on that blood. Hopefully they are not barefoot at least. Whatever.
I step out of the elevator and what greets me is a crowd of people moving in and out of the Hotel and some relaxing in chairs and couches in the surrounding area. Also, everyone is so different! I see white, brown, black, ghost pale, orange, all kinds of colors in people!
Watching my past self’s memory is different than seeing it myself. I daresay but the human race has come a long way in my book.