Chapter 12: Actually, I'm a Parasyte Too
"This fusion speed is really a headache."
[Transformation Talent is fusing, current progress 19%]
Xia Shang then took out his phone and started searching online for some good food nearby. The world was vast, but for Xia Shang, satisfying his taste buds was more important. Of course, it would be even more perfect if he encountered one or two Parasytes along the way.
"Unfortunately, until the Talent is completely fused, I can't use the Analysis Ability. Otherwise, I could check if other Parasytes have developed Perception Ability."
With the help of enthusiastic netizens online, Xia Shang successfully found a good Oden place, and the taste was excellent.
The only regret was not encountering any Parasytes attempting to tail him.
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The next day, all the second-year students gathered in the Assembly Hall at Nishi High School.
Speaking on the stage was a middle-aged man wearing glasses, while the school's teachers stood to the side.
"Good morning, students. A few days ago, Teacher Matsuyama was hospitalized due to a traffic accident and cannot continue teaching you. Next, I will introduce the new substitute math teacher." The middle-aged man looked to his right and continued, "Teacher Tamura, please come forward."
A woman with an outstanding figure, wearing a light blue open-collar trench coat, walked to the front of the stage.
Her face seemed devoid of any expression; she calmly introduced herself: "I am Reiko Tamura. Students, please take care of me."
Interesting, she's finally here. Compared to Shinichi Izumi, who was nervous upon learning Reiko Tamura's identity from Migi, Xia Shang appeared quite composed.
He seemed to remember that she was a cadre of a certain Parasite Organization.
She even ended up creating monsters like Goto.
"A remarkable genius among Parasytes." Xia Shang looked at Reiko Tamura with eyes full of appreciation.
However, Reiko Tamura didn't notice him at all; her attention had been drawn to someone else.
Indeed, after the math class ended, Shinichi Izumi was called aside to the Guidance Office.
"What a charming beauty, congratulations Shinichi Izumi. I'm really envious that you get private tutoring from a beautiful teacher." Xia Shang raised his eyebrows and said jokingly.
Shinichi Izumi's reaction was unusually intense. He lunged directly in front of Xia Shang and roared, "What are you talking about? You don't understand how I feel at all!"
"Calm down. Nothing is as bad as you imagine." Xia Shang leaned back, resting against the table behind him, and said unhurriedly.
After Shinichi Izumi walked out of the classroom, Migi, from his collar, popped out again: "Actually, he's right. Things might not be as bad as you think. At least I didn't sense any Killing Intent from her."
"Wait a moment, it seems someone is following us."
Migi told Shinichi Izumi to look back, and he saw Xia Shang walking out of the classroom.
"Don't worry about it. I just want to go to the bathroom."
"That's not right. He's lying. The bathroom is clearly in the other direction," Migi said softly.
"None of that matters." Shinichi Izumi suppressed his nervous mood, walked to the door of the Guidance Office, pushed it open, and walked in.
After walking into the Guidance Office, Shinichi Izumi casually closed the door behind him. At this moment, Xia Shang also arrived at the doorway. He smiled, looking at the window that wasn't closed tightly, then leaned against the wall. His right ear stretched out like rubber, allowing Xia Shang to clearly hear the conversation inside.
"Please sit."
Seeing that Shinichi Izumi did not sit down, Reiko Tamura continued, "Izumi, you know my true identity, right?"
"Yes."
"Yes? How can you talk to a teacher like that? Don't be reserved. This right hand of yours should know I have no Killing Intent."
Reiko Tamura stared at Shinichi Izumi and continued, "Besides, if we were to fight at this distance, both of us would suffer fatal injury."
"I still have a lot I want to say to you. Can you make time after school later?"
Before Shinichi Izumi could speak, his right hand had already agreed for him.
"What if it's a trap? I definitely don't want to go with her," Shinichi Izumi said hurriedly to Migi.
"Why are humans so irrational? If I wanted to kill you, I would have already. I'm very interested in you. A situation like yours is the first time I've encountered it, so I want to collect your information and exchange information with you. Moreover, we can discuss things in the future if needed."
*Click*. Xia Shang pushed open the door and said to the two with a smile, "I think you should add me. I'm also very interested in your information."
Xia Shang's sudden appearance instantly caused Killing Intent to surge in Reiko Tamura. Her right cheek, from top to bottom, showed several cracks, and extremely sharp blades popped out from the cracks.
"Mr. Xia! Get out of here quickly!"
Shinichi Izumi blocked in front of Xia Shang without hesitation, telling him to leave quickly.
"Have you been eavesdropping? Foolish human," Reiko Tamura's appearance became extremely ferocious at this moment.
"That's right," Xia Shang admitted openly. He walked out from behind Shinichi Izumi and raised his right hand, which had transformed into a blade. "However, I'm not a human. Actually, I'm also a Parasyte, the same kind as you."
The sudden development almost made Shinichi Izumi's jaw drop.
"Impossible. I can't sense your presence," Reiko Tamura replied immediately.
Xia Shang revealed a faint smile. "You can't sense my presence, and at the same time, I can't sense yours. Since Shinichi Izumi's situation is the first time you've encountered it, then how do you know if my situation is something you haven't seen before?"
It had to be said, Xia Shang's randomly made-up nonsense was indeed very convincing. The main reason, however, was the Transformation Ability Xia Shang displayed, which forced Reiko Tamura to believe that he was indeed a Parasyte.
"Your situation is truly special. Could it be that some accident occurred during parasitism, causing you to lose the Kin Sense Ability... But why can't I sense your presence either?"
Reiko Tamura couldn't figure it out no matter how much she thought.
"Moreover, I have a strong Feeding Impulse towards you, just like... just like facing a human."
Facing Reiko Tamura's question, Xia Shang just spread his hands and said, "I don't know what's going on either. However, among many Parasytes, it's quite normal for one or two strange guys to appear, right?"
"That's right, you are indeed very special." Reiko Tamura stared intently at Xia Shang. Although she appeared calm on the surface, in reality, a huge wave had already surged in her heart. All along, she had been very interested in the relationship between humans and Parasytes and was thinking about how Parasytes could integrate into human society. Now, she seemed to have found part of the answer in Xia Shang.
(End of Chapter)