The Ability to Shift Anything is Convenient, Even in Another World!

Chapter 10: The First Subject

Reika frantically

"Then, are you saying that this space is real?"

The dragon considered her question before answering.

"It depends on your perception. In a sense, this space is just a concept conceived in your mind. It’s not a physical place you can visit, but rather a concept that cages your soul. This space is conceptually endless, and escaping it is impossible. Unless..."

"Unless what?"

"Unless you destroy the owner's soul and gain control of its vessel..."

Reika’s eyes widened as she processed the implication.

"So it's like a possession, right?"

The dragon nodded in agreement.

"Yes. But sometimes, absorbing the owner’s soul will suffice. However, it’s a risky move. It could plunge the owner into a deep sleep, and there’s always the chance they’ll regain consciousness and take back control of their soul and vessel."

Reika was stunned to speak upon hearing the new information from the dragon.

"I can't... I didn't even know your subconscious mind could do that..."

Then, a thought struck her.

"Wait... From what I've learned, dreams happen on a subconscious level, right?"

The dragon hesitated for a moment before responding.

"I... I don't understand what you mean by 'level,' but if you're referring to the fact that conceiving imagination within the subconscious space is possible, then yes, you can."

Reika's eyes lit up with excitement at the dragon's answer.

"If that's the case, then I can do... this!"

In an instant, clothes materialized around her— a white T-shirt and long jeans. Her form shifted, the glowing figure vanishing and revealing her normal appearance, her skin bright and human once more.

"What about... this?"

On a sudden impulse, the subconscious space around them began to glow with an intense light. The dragon instinctively shut its eyes to shield itself from the blinding transformation within Reika’s mind.

When the dragon opened its eyes, it was stunned by the new surroundings.

"This...?"

The dragon found itself in a completely unfamiliar place. All around it were houses stretching far and wide, each one designed in a way it had never seen before. The road beneath it was smooth, without the typical unevenness it had known—there were no cracks or separations like bricks. The houses were separated by sleek, smooth walls, unlike anything the dragon had encountered before.

"I... I've never seen anything like this..."

Reika stepped in front of the dragon, her expression calm but resolute.

"I know it might sound absurd to you, but this is the country where I was born... This is Japan."

The dragon looked around, still bewildered. It had never heard of such a place, let alone a country named Japan.

"Japan..? I roamed the continent for many years, yet this is the first time I've heard of that country..."

Reika giggled softly, her eyes sparkling with amusement.

"Hehe~ It doesn’t exist on the continent—no, not even on the planet you currently live on. It’s a country located on a planet we call Earth. Earth is much farther away, up there, somewhere in the night sky..."

The dragon fell silent, stunned by the revelation of Japan and the existence of another planet beyond its own.

"A planet called... Earth? How strange..."

Suddenly, several people appeared in the streets, catching the dragon off guard. But what truly caught its attention were the strange clothes they wore.

"Those clothes and garments—are these the ones the people on your planet wear? They seem so light and colorful compared to the ones I’ve seen before..."

While the dragon was still lost in thought, Reika didn’t notice a child approaching on a bicycle. She only realized it when the child was barely a foot away from the dragon.

"Wait...!"

But it was too late. The child made contact with the dragon's body. Reika braced herself for something unusual to happen, yet what occurred next took her by surprise.

"Huh? It permeated through...?"

The dragon's voice suddenly broke the silence.

"Hmph. Since you seem to have no understanding of the nature of subconscious space, I will offer you a bit of knowledge..."

The dragon’s tone shifted, as though imparting a lesson.

"As you can see, everything here is merely an illusion conceived by your mind. You cannot truly interact with it because everything—every object, every living being—is a projection born from your imagination."

The dragon paused, letting the words sink in.

"Since this is only a projection in your mind, anything is possible, including interaction with the humans and objects inside your subconscious space. But remember, that rule applies only to you. I am not bound by it."

Reika touched the wall beside her and felt its rough texture, the sensation so real that it almost startled her. Everything around her seemed tangible, solid.

"However, you can bypass it by simply visualizing that everything is just a mere projection. In that way, passing through walls becomes possible."

Reika, eager to test the dragon's words, placed her hand on the wall again.

Think of it as just a projection...

To her amazement, her hand passed right through the wall.

"This..."

She marveled at the result, lost in her thoughts as she continued the experiment. But her focus was broken when she heard the dragon groan in pain.

"Urk...!"

Reika immediately rushed toward the dragon, her concern growing.

"Are you alright?"

She noticed that the dragon’s soul had grown even weaker than before, its glow dimming.

"Ugh... I r-remembered your offer earlier... It seems like I have no choice b-but to agree..."

The dragon winced as it spoke, its voice strained.

"Although I h-have a temporary measure to alleviate the effects of shattering, it won't serve as a long-term solution..."

Reika looked into the dragon's eyes, a sudden moment of hesitation clouding her thoughts. She found herself caught in a brief dilemma.

Although I’m helping my enemy, gaining something from this is far better than nothing... I'll have to risk it!

With that thought, her resolve solidified. She knew what she had to do.

"Are you sure you want to do this...?"

Without warning, the entire area around them collapsed into darkness. Reika’s clothes vanished along with the fading surroundings, and her body reverted to its original form, glowing softly in the void.

"Do you think I have any other choice? J-Just hurry up..."

"O-Okay. Just stay still..."

Reika closed her eyes, her mind sharp with focus. She extended her left arm, opening her palm wide and concentrated, preparing herself for the task that she'll perform.