The Rise of Victoria Seras

Chapter 2

When I woke up, the first thing I felt was a terrible headache, as if someone had shoved a red-hot knitting needle straight into my brain.

- What the hell? - I cursed with a British accent, putting my palm to my forehead.

- Seras! Are you okay? You passed out while on duty. Do you remember anything? - The man asked worriedly as I tried to get up from the hospital bed.

- I'm fine, Simon, thanks for bringing me here. My head feels like an entire bowling team is getting strikes. - I answered, wincing slightly, to the man I could probably call one of my few friends.

- Haha, I think you're okay, Seras. Don't mention it, it was really nice, literally. - He replied, making an obscene face.

- You're fucking dead! I can't believe you actually said that! - I screamed in anger before groaning and clutching my head in pain again.

- Hahahaha, I'm glad to see you're okay. Get some rest, see you later. - Simon laughed as he ran out of the room.

Eh, thinking about the perfect fusion of memories, I somehow didn't expect it to hurt so much. And damn, it's a good thing I thought about my orientation beforehand, too many people in my memory tried to hit on me. So, how should I use my system?

As soon as I thought about it, a strong pain pierced my head again, and the knowledge of how to use my abilities seemed to be burned into my soul so that I could never forget it.

Damn, it seems like I have no place complaining with such gifts, but was this pain really necessary? Although considering the world I chose, I should start getting used to the pain... Hmm, I wonder if I should say something like a prayer of thanks to Alice? She did add a time stop function and unlimited storage to the inventory, which I forgot to mention.

Hmm, what's the best way to do this? For example, "Oh great goddess of reincarnation Alice, I thank you for this great gift"? And is she really the goddess of reincarnation? - Lost in thought, I honestly didn't immediately notice the piece of paper that somehow ended up on my lap. As it turned out, it was a note from the very Alice I had just been wondering if I should pray to.

"Dear Seras, I looked at your first moments after awakening your memories, and although I appreciate your gratitude, I don't need to pray, this kind of thing is honestly a little annoying, but as soon as you get used to your abilities, I invite you to visit my bar for a couple of drinks."

Having read such an unexpected invitation, I hid the note in my inventory and decided to play a little with the ability of omniscience, at my sole request, a screen appeared right in front of me on which I could see the scene of the battle between Boros and Saitama from One-Punch Man. Damn it, how cool it looks when it's not an animation, but a real battle. I wonder how long it will take me to become strong enough to not be afraid to visit such worlds in which different creatures are capable of destroying planets or even entire galaxies with one blow.

I spent about an hour playing with my abilities until I realized that I should rest, and eventually, having settled down more comfortably, I fell asleep.

I spent about four more hours in the hospital, after which I headed home. On the way I noticed more than once strange looks from passers-by, usually men, but because there were women among them, I couldn't say for sure that they were some kind of perverts, so deciding to ignore them I thought about a more important thing.

The vampire is already here and causing disappearances and since I know about him, should I try to pull him out now and thereby attract Alucard here earlier? Maybe it will affect the story too much, but I also don't want Simon and Eddie to die and then turn into ghouls.

Yeah, when I was choosing the time to return my memories, I didn't think about how attached I would become to these idiots. Hmm, what if I just try not to take them with me when I encounter the vampire? Having come to this decision, I strangely felt satisfied and slightly happier about this decision. Finally reaching my house I saw a very old building full of cracks in the walls, but already familiar from memory I just took out the keys and walked in.

So what should I eat for dinner? In a week all food will taste like shit, so I need to eat some of my favorite dishes. What do we have in the fridge?

Humming a melody that came to mind I discovered that I had just what I needed to make good old fried potatoes with meat and salad with sour cream. Which only added to my good mood.

After about 40 minutes, I finally finished cooking and was ready to eat, but suddenly I felt an incredible feeling of loneliness. Damn, my current life really started out shitty. Even after 10 years, I still miss my parents so much, damn, I even started crying.

- When I get to those two bastards, I'll make them pay for everything! - It took me a lot of effort not to try to find my parents' killers right now with my newfound abilities and wait until I at least became strong enough so that it wouldn't have negative consequences for me.

Having calmed down and ignoring the slightly deformed fork, I finished eating and, having cleaned up, decided to go to such a pleasant dreamland.

Six routine days passed, which went according to the principle: go to work, investigate the disappearance of several women, and finally go home.

Now I am with Simon at the station.

- Hey, Seras, is it just me or are you getting happier every day despite the fact that more and more women are disappearing?

- Mm? Well, if you're really interested, tomorrow is my birthday and I can't wait for it. - I answered with a happy smile. Yes, my second birth should happen tomorrow.

- Really? By the way, I didn't ask before, but how old are you?

- 19, why?

- Wait, you're only 19? My God, what did you eat while growing up?! - Simon suddenly exclaimed, pointing at my chest.

- Shut up and don't point your finger, they just grew to this size, okay!? I didn't do anything special! - In self-defense, I involuntarily covered my chest with both hands. However, after a couple of seconds of silence, we were already laughing together.

- Besides, these things are heavy and get in the way when I try to shoot. - I added, demonstratively pouting.

- Okay, okay. Sorry, I just thought you were a little older.

- And why is that?

- Do you really have to ask? - he says, looking at his chest again.

- How does that make me look older!?

- But how can you expect a teenager to have such massive assets! - the idiot shouted jokingly, which earned me enough anger for a beating.

About 5 minutes later, when I had already stopped trying to catch up with Simon to vent my righteous anger, we went back to work.

- Hey, Simon. By the way, did you happen to notice any similarities between all the missing women?

- No? If I had, I would have told someone and gotten a promotion.

As he spoke, I suddenly felt an unpleasant feeling that seemed to explode in my stomach.

- Are you okay, Seras? Do you need to go back to the infirmary? - Simon asked worriedly.

- No, no. I'm fine. It's just that time of the month.

- Time... oh! "Sorry!" he replied with an awkward smile.

"It's okay. Anyway, I think I noticed something common among all the women." As I spoke, the unpleasant feeling had already passed, making me continue with more confidence. "Aren't they all Catholic? I know it's very common, but out of 37 women, wouldn't at least one of them be of another religion?"

Hearing my words, Simon began to quickly look through the records.

"You're right, oh my God! You're absolutely right, Seras! How did we not see this before?!

"Well, it's not something unique, and not every file just says "Catholic", it requires some research. Plus, if you don't try to look for it, it's hard to pay attention to it.

"I'll go to the chief and tell him this!" Having said this, he began to quickly collect the files.

"Wait, we still need to find out where they are being taken from before we go to him. You know what a big bureaucratic asshole he is!

- Seras? I've never heard you swear at him. Did the boss do something to you?!" he asked with growing anger.

- No, Simon, but I'm glad that when I call our boss an asshole, you're so quick to take my side. - I answered with a happy smile. - Anyway, let's get back to the topic.

- Where would all the Catholic women go? Isn't the answer obvious? To church! - Simon said confidently.

- Who does that in the church then? Is it the priest? - I said, trying to act surprised as believably as I could.

- Yes, most likely so, just look, it's only been a month since that new priest came and that's also the time when women started disappearing. How could we not see it? - Simon exclaimed, grabbing his hair. And gathering his thoughts, he turned to me. - Now that we have who and where, I think it's time to tell the boss. Agreed?

- Go ahead.