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Time*
Chapter 2: This Girl Got Plot Armor
20 minutes later*
Zen let out a frustrated sigh, as he glances at the person lying on his nice comfortable couch. Then, sigh even more because this person shouldn't be in this world, or himself for that matter, but that doesn't change the fact that this person is a sign that his life will become more complicated and troublesome.
Lying on his couch is Medaka Kurokami. The female protagonist of the series Medaka Box.
Zen has already used his cheat to create a technomagical device to scan her history to find out if she belongs to an AU of Medaka Box or from canon somehow, along with finding out how in the world she ended up in RWBY.
The results caused some mixed feelings for Zen.
For one thing, this Medaka accidentally sent herself out of her own world by trying to learn something she wasn't supposed to, leading to many problems to occurs. Funny enough, this is the Medaka before canon started by just a day short of it starting. Plus, she wearing the school uniform at that, and to his surprise upon finding out that she doesn't have friends. Not even a childhood friend of Zenkichi Hitoyoshi, who is her love interest in the series. Thereby, this Medaka is less friendly in a way and won't go out of her way that much in helping others. Unlike canon Medaka does her best to help others.
Anyway, one thing leads to another. Medaka still has her godlike luck aka plot armor to help her survive through traveling between realities and just arrive badly wounded. Thereby, one of the main reasons why Zen found her near dead with fatal injuries that would lead to her death if not taken care of. Which was easy for Zen to do so in a matter of seconds.
And as to why Zen has mixed feelings about this whole thing. Well, her Abnormality: The End has somewhat mutated with the price of Medaka losing some of her memory and most of them are about her family. No idea why that's a thing, but that is what he got from the scan.
Sure, he could find out further details about this, but he has a big headache as it is. Maybe later.
Right now, he has to deal with what is mostly a Mary Stu. As well as having to deal with trying to help her understand she is no longer from her world and among other things. Of course, he could easily toss her back into her own world or in a parallel version of Medaka Box. But, he knew many problems would occur if he does such a thing. Plus, he is curious about what would happen if he allows Medaka to stay in the world of RWBY.
A wry smile appear on Zen's face, for he knew this will bite him in the ass in the future. Nevertheless, he will try his best to make sure if anything Medaka might cause him problems somehow, then off she goes back to her home world or just gives her enough money to survive on in this world.
The next day*
It's a good thing, Zen created a technomagical device that prevent Medaka from learning the Imaginative Technomagic. Otherwise, she would be stupidly more overpowered than her canon near the end of the series.
Seeing how Medaka is flipping through many books, memorizing the contents in a matter of seconds.
"You do know I'm not going to kick you out, so take your time." Zen sweatdrop when Medaka gave him a look before returning back to speed reading pretty much every single book in the building. "Honestly, if I didn't know any better. I would say you've got an addict to reading or something."
"Knowledge is power." Medaka replied as she picks up the next book to read after the one she had finished reading about aura and semblance. "And if what you've told me before is correct. It's best I know more about this world and gather more knowledge to improve myself."
"So you're not going to consider the option of returning back to your world?" Zen asks Medaka while slouching on the counter and watching Medaka this entire time. Also, Medaka is a candy eye, with a better figure than most females in this world.
"Go back and become some kind of savior? I think not." Medaka snort at this. "Unlike my canon counterpart. I have no desire in helping others. Especially how I never met this Zenkichi and as for Misogi; well, I made sure to make an example out of him for trying to mess with me in the past."
Zen didn't know how to deal with this different Medaka. Not only did Medaka not fall completely under the influence of Misogi's words as a child. She just became more distant at the end by escaping many times throughout her life and doing whatever catch her interest. Of course, she knew better not to cause too many problems for her alone won't be able to face the world.
"I see. So, after you're done reading all my books-"
"I'm sticking around." Medaka cut Zen off before he could finish. "After all, it would be foolish of me to live the rest of my life in this world when I know for a fact, that as long I stay near you. There's a high chance of visiting other worlds, rather you do so now or later."
Zen raises an eyebrow at this, continues to watch Medaka finishing five books just now.
"What makes you think I would leave this world for another?" Zen asks out of curiosity mostly, since he knew he would leave RWBY.
"Because you're not from this world and have no attachment to it. Therefore, within a given time and an unknown reason. You'll leave this world and I'll be sure to be there when the time come." Medaka answers Zen's question in a blank tone.
"What makes you think I would take you with me?" Zen didn't deny Medaka's words.
"Who else to keep trouble away from you, if not me?" Medaka places the book down, then turns around to look at Zen with an eyebrow raised and a hand on her hip. "Not to mention, you've already told me how you wanted to have a relaxing lifestyle, which means doing nothing."
Zen opens his mouth to argue before closing it. Then shrugging his shoulders, "Alright. You're right about that."
"Of course, I am." Medaka resumes her quest to read all the books in this store before doing anything else. "By the way, there are some people wandering around the area for the past 2 hours."
"It's fine. As long they don't do anything to my shop, then they can do whatever they want around the area." Zen didn't care about the shady people outside.
Honestly, if he didn't know the chaos upon leaving Medaka alone yesterday. He would have thrown anyone else outside of his place no matter what. He is no saint; hell, even saving Medaka is mainly out of curiosity and he may or may not have an interest in being in a relationship with Medaka.
"I see..." Medaka frown at this. "This world is more open than compared to my world."
Zen snort at this, "Oh, trust me. This is nothing." Then, begin to give a summary about Salem and Ozma, including the God of Light and the God of Darkness of this world. "Honestly, the whole shadow war between a divorced couple is just plain annoying. Since they're just getting others involved when they can just deal with on their own private space."
"Quick question, but are they honestly divorced, or are they just fighting each other out to release their grief for their dead children?" Medaka asks Zen while at the same time continuing to speed reading.
"No idea." Zen replied. Of course, he could easily find the answer through Imaginative Technomagic. But, honestly, would it even matter if he knew or not? Not at all. "Well, I'm going to take a nap. If a customer comes in, please ring them up or whatever."
"Alright."
Zen closes his eyes for a moment and slouch in his chair. Trying his best to ignore what's going on around him.
A few minutes later*
Opening his eyes, Zen checks the time and finds it hasn't been that long since he closed his eyes. As to why he opened his eyes so early.
In the middle of his store. Zen can see Medaka stepping on some random stranger's head, preventing them from getting up.
Zen debate in getting up and seeing who Medaka stepping on then decided to stay sitting and wait to see what's about to happen.
"I'm very tempted to just end your life right here and now." Medaka said to the person she stepping on currently.
"We don't have a place to bury the corpse if you do." Zen spoke up, not to spare the person's life, but he rather not deal with the body.
"You can easily get rid of the body without having to bury it." Medaka continue to apply pressure on the person's head and slowly increase the strength in her left foot, taking her time crushing the person's head.
Upon hearing Medaka's cruel words. The person begins screaming at the top of their lungs for help. Hoping for the people outside would hear their desperate cries for any hope of saving from having their head crushed.
"Just letting you know, the walls are soundproof." Medaka said casually. As if she is just talking about the weather.
"So, I kinda doze off, but what the guy did to make you need to stop their head?" Zen asks Medaka and now taking a sip from the soda he created with his cheat, where the can of the soda itself would refill itself to near full whenever there are less than 10% in the can. Any flavors are possible too, making this something he likes to recreate more than once.
"He asked if I was single, and I'm not, then he tried to be more forceful in making me break up with my boyfriend to be with him instead. Even tried to be touchy." Medaka said calmly, but her action said the opposite as the man underneath her left feet have long by now leaked blood from the seven orifices.
"You have a boyfriend?" Zen asks with a hint of surprise, leading to the guy dying under Medaka's feet finally. No longer any scream, but Medaka's shoes are now stained with blood. Mainly the bottom. "That will leave a stain for most people." He said dryly, then recreate the handheld push button switch from yesterday and press the button, instantly cleaning the bloodstain and even the corpse faded from existence.
"Technically, I don't. But, I will in the future." Medaka walks to the nearest books and grabs a random one, going back to speed reading like she didn't just kill someone.
Zen sweatdrop at this. Reminding him once more, that this Medaka is completely different from canon Medaka. As a matter of fact, this Medaka is more cold-hearted and that's somewhat bad in a way, but at the same time, Zen didn't have to be concerned about Medaka trying to influence to become a 'better person' in a way. Like her canon counterpart has done with many people throughout the series.
Shaking his head, Zen goes back to taking a nap and just wants the day to be over. Even though he should really be keeping an eye on Medaka in case she tried to do anything to him or just outright cause problems for him in more than one way.
But, there's no need, for he has already prepared this yesterday when finding out its Medaka that appeared in his bookstore/home and knew right away. What could happen if he didn't prepare against a godlike being like Medaka. Be it her early canon, end canon, or before canon. She has plot armor on her side. No idea if she still does in this world.
Nevertheless, he thought long and hard last night to deal with someone like Medaka, let alone other potential people/beings he may or may not have to deal with. Whether he likes it or not.
Hours later*
"You know, I envy your ability to make anything with just a thought and not require any materials in doing so." Medaka comments on Zen's Imaginative Technomagic.
Currently, both Zen and Medaka are eating a nice luxurious meal created by the former through the usage of the Food Magic Wand. Allowing the wielder to use Magic related to the preparation and conjuration of food from the finest ingredients or the most repugnant of ingredients. Able one to make material that was previously thought to be inedible edible or meager portions into rations suitable and large enough for a group.
"There are some limits." Zen replied, enjoying having a meal with Medaka. A meal with a lovely lady would always make the meal much nicer. Of course, if the said lovely lady has a decent personality. Otherwise, it would just make the food awful. Therefore, it's a good thing Medaka's personality wasn't awful and hopefully stay as such.
Although, it might not be that awful if the food is made with the Food Magic Wand.
"Honestly, I find that difficult to believe." Medaka look at Zen with a frown. "By the way, how strong are you currently?"
"Why you ask?" Zen didn't answer Medaka's question. Although, he seriously hope it wasn't because Medaka is eager to fight him to see how she fare against him if she went all out.
"Mostly curious to find out if you're strong enough to face the gods if they show up at our doorstep." Medaka answered.
"That's... oddly specific." Zen frowns at this, then narrows his eyes at Medaka. "Are they at our doorstep right now?"
This truly makes Zen truly question himself, if it's possible to stay away from trouble or not. Because honestly, he has already had the means to kill the gods themselves if needed. Mainly because he already guess that the God of Light and God of Darkness would at some point return to this planet due to his existence.
"No." Medaka replied, causing Zen to sigh in relief, "But, if they were. Would you be able to kill them, or manage to prevent them from manipulating you to do their bidding?" She resumes eating her food, waiting for Zen's answer.
"90% chance of killing. 10% of unknown factors that I don't know." Zen answer, thinking about all kinds of weapons that can kill gods and even original made-up ones he could think of, that should do the trick.
"That's kinda high, don't you think?" Medaka's eyes widen in disbelief that the chance of Zen being able to kill a god would be that high in successfully doing it.
"Honestly, it would have been lower if I didn't have Imaginative Technomagic." Zen knew his chance of killing a god would be very low if he had a different cheat. Well, depending on what other cheat he would be given instead.
"I would be lying if I said I wish I had your ability." Medaka said with envy, even going far as to pout at Zen.
Zen sweatdrop seeing this side of Medaka. Then again, it's only the first day speaking with her.
"I'm pretty sure many would love to have your instead, Medaka." Zen knew how godly the Abnormality: The End could be. Especially if Medaka were to be placed in certain worlds, allowing to learn the impossible abilities of others that shouldn't be possible. And even go far as being better than them by 120%.
"They would, but if there isn't anything abnormal in the world, then my Abornmality wouldn't be that useful other than speeding up learning other things in a short period of time." Medaka didn't reject the idea of others wanting her Abnormality.
"Well, this is a good dinner." Zen wipes his mouth with a napkin. "Are you going back to reading? I'm pretty sure you got a couple more books to read before you're done reading all the books available in the building." He is still not quite sure how to feel about having Medaka read those books, mainly those books related to being a Huntsman.
"Quite." Medaka place down her fork and knife, then pick up the napkin on the side to clean her mouth as well. "And I'm going to workout a bit before taking a shower and going to bed for the night."
"I'll make your bed before you're finished with your workout." Zen didn't have any reason NOT to use his cheat to make a simple bed for Medaka.
"Not a fan of having a girl sleeping in the same bed as you?" Medaka let a small smile appear on her face.
"I'm not a fan of having my spine broken by said girl, who clearly has incredible strength." Zen said dryly, recalling the brutal damage she could cause, even before the canon started and this is a different version of that canon Medaka. Superhuman strength is just the bare minimum of what Medaka could do.
"What makes you think I would break your spine?" Medaka raises an eyebrow.
"Many reasons. Reasons I don't feel like naming. Anyway, you got any idea of what kind of bed you?" Zen didn't feel like arguing with Medaka when he knows that she would easily influence him to see it her way. Canon or not, Medaka has plot armor on her side. This is why he didn't go out of his way to prevent her from killing that guy from before.
Plus, Zen can already see many troublesome things that could be drawn to Medaka instead of him. Freeing him from getting too involved with things he rather not deal with.
