"I've been wondering."
"How exactly do you know about Magic Circuit Implantation?"
He tilted his head.
Then slowly spoke each word.
"...Did..."
"...you..."
"...travel..."
"...back..."
"...in..."
"...time?"
The room fell silent.
Kai's heartbeat quickened.
Dr. Z suddenly laughed.
"Hahahahaha!"
"What a ridiculous conclusion."
"Even I wouldn't believe something that insane."
Kai let out a slow breath.
"..."
"...My memories."
Dr. Z stopped laughing.
"Hm?"
Kai looked at him.
"I've been recovering fragments."
"They led me to Oheyo."
"They led me to the laboratory."
"They led me..."
"...to Magic Circuits."
Dr. Z stared.
Completely silent.
Several seconds passed.
Then—
"...Fine."
"I'll believe your crazy story."
Kai muttered under his breath.
"...You're the crazy one here."
"I heard that."
"I know."
Dr. Z looked strangely pleased.
He stood.
Walked toward the window.
"The operation..."
"...will have to wait."
Kai frowned.
"...Why?"
Dr. Z sighed dramatically.
"My laboratory."
"You and those Outlaws buried it."
Kai rubbed the back of his neck.
"...Sorry?"
"No."