Clarifications:
-"Person Talking"-
-(Person Thinking)-
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[Skills or Magic]
(JC: Author's Notes)
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Have you ever wondered if you are destined for something great?
Something that could change one, or even the world?
To be honest, I always believed that about myself; even if it sounds arrogant. I dedicated a large part of my teenage years to become the most powerful and famous person in the world; even if I had to be manipulative and deceitful to achieve it.
But since "that day", I left all those ambitions and dreams to just be a normal high school student, in a normal school, with normal friends.
Well, although in the end it wasn't so normal...
But all that changed, in one of the many school days…
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Another normal day, heading back to the normal Kuoh Academy, in the normal Kuoh City.
-(How boring...)-
This was the life of the boring sixteen-year-old teenager, Yukimaru.
And as you may know by now, my name is Yukimaru; just Yukimaru. I never had a last name in my entire life and I never bothered to give myself one either.
Ever since I was abandoned as a baby, in an orphanage in Italy, I have been trying to find out about my biological parents. Unfortunately, I couldn't find anything about them.
But it wasn't all bad…
Ever since I was a child, everyone considers me a prodigy and a genius; even though I never considered myself one. In my opinion, I was just a normal child, with some knowledge and skills, which were mostly about science and art.
But thanks to that, I went to the best school for gifted children in Europe, and I can say that I was one of the best students.
When I finished primary school, I was offered many offers from different high schools around the world.
Then at the age of twelve I went to the United States and started studying at one of the most prestigious high schools in New York. It was during those nearly three years that I began my "rebellious phase" and worked to fulfill my dreams of becoming powerful and famous, using all the skills, knowledge, and charisma I possessed.
I shook my head to disperse those memories I wanted to completely forget.
-(Maybe this new life is boring… But it's better and more honest than the previous one…)-
After what happened "that day," I changed my attitude and dropped out of high school, leaving behind everything I'd built to fulfill my dream. I really wanted to forget that life; that's why I left the United States and America, and decided to continue my high school education elsewhere.
And out of all the prestigious schools in the world, I chose Kuoh Academy.
And why? Because it was far enough away to start a new life and you could say that the academy intrigued me. It was originally a private school for girls, but at some point it was transformed into a coeducational school and the new school building was built.
Plus there was another reason too. A more personal reason…
During my life at the orphanage, everyone thought I was of Japanese descent, and it didn't help that my hair and eyes were black. Although many also told me that my hair and eyes were a darker black than normal.
Well, now I digress…
The reason for coming to Kuoh was to find some trace of my parents.
And what better place to start than in the small town of Kuoh. I've been living here for a year and a half now, and I found nothing; but that doesn't mean it was all bad.
I was supposed to come to Japan and Kuoh to leave the past behind and start acting like a normal teenager; something I was surprisingly unable to achieve.
During my time at Kuoh Academy, I've earned the nicknames of the Sage of Kuoh and the Swordsman of Kuoh, much to my displeasure. Because according to students of different levels, I'm a sage, thanks to my intelligence and that I give good advice. And about the other nickname, it's thanks to my skill in Kendo; I was able to surpass Yuuto Kiba, who is, or rather was the best in the entire school.
After that, the members of the Kendo Club started pestering me to join. Something I refused; the last thing I want now is to draw more attention.
For my opinion on nicknames, it was something that was definitely ruining my plan to have a life without attracting attention. There was also a third nickname, but I ignored the existence of that nickname as it reminds me of my past.
But changing the subject. I have already arrived at my destination.
In front of me I could see the large ground known as Kuoh Academy. It is a set of several buildings and grounds, which has several divisions; such as the primary division, the secondary division, and the university division.
As I entered the grounds, I could see the students in their uniforms. The boys wore black blazers with white details over a white long-sleeved shirt with buttons and vertical linings, a black ribbon on the collar, matching black pants, and brown dress shoes. And the girls wore a white long-sleeved shirt with buttons and vertical linings, a black ribbon on the collar, a black shoulder cape and a matching buttoned corset, and a magenta skirt with white details.
For my taste, the boys' uniforms are fine.
But the girls' one was too revealing and unnecessarily short…
-(It must be that a pervert created them...)-
Changing the subject, classes are about to start.
And so begins a normal day at school…
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I let out a sigh as I sat down on the grass while leaning against one of the many trees in the school yard. I was there ready to enjoy the break to eat and rest, and also to enjoy the show that will soon begin.
-"Sempai"-
I smiled upon hearing the small, emotionless voice that I knew very well, and then turned my gaze towards her.
There stood a petite girl with white hair and golden eyes. The front of her hair has two long bangs that go past her shoulders and several loose bangs hanging over her forehead, while the back has a short bob cut. She also wears a black cat-shaped hair clip on both sides of her hair. She was wearing the female uniform of Kuoh Academy.
-"Hello, Neko-chan, how are you?"-
She was Koneko Toujou; a fifteen-year-old student and without a doubt my favorite Kohai, so much so that I nicknamed her Neko-chan.
-"Well sempai, and you?"-
She asked with her characteristic stoic face and voice. Honestly, I don't know how someone as adorable and cute as her couldn't smile; it would certainly make her look prettier. I once wanted to ask her why she behaved like that, but I put it aside in the face of the possibility that it was something personal.
-"Well. Boring, but well."-
Don't get me wrong; I like to study and learn new things. But even what you like can bore you. Someone like me, who used to live surrounded by different luxuries and entertainment, found it difficult to get used to a normal life. Unfortunately there are prices to pay for a better life.
Neko-chan nodded at my response, then walked over to me and sat on my lap.
I couldn't help but chuckle at her action. I then pulled out two large bentōs from my backpack. I handed one to Neko-chan.
-"I hope you like it."-
Neko-chan quickly opened the bentō, revealing a variety of foods; most of them being sweets.
Without even blinking, the little girl started eating.
-"Delicious as always, sempai."-
Neko-chan looked at me with a smile; very rare for her.
-(So cute! Why doesn't she smile like that often?)-
-"Thank you, Neko-chan. It means a lot coming from you."-
I then began to pet her head, causing her to start purring like a cat pleased by being pampered.
-(How cute! How is it possible for someone to be so cute!?)-
Suddenly, screams were heard inside the academy. That only meant that the show had just begun.
Three normal boys ran out of the academy in fear. One bald, one wearing glasses, and one with brown hair. Behind them came a large group of girls belonging to the Kendo Club.
It should be noted that none of them were happy at all…
-(This is going to get good!)-
Then the group of girls began to hit the three boys with their shinai. Both me and Neko-chan watched everything with a smile.
I didn't feel bad. After all, those boys deserved that punishment.
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I sighed as I reached a door, which led to a place I know very well. Classes had already ended. The students had already gone to their respective homes.
All but me, to my regret.
I knocked on the door, only to receive a response from the other side.
-"Come in."-
I walked in to find two young girls in front of me. One sitting at a desk and the other standing next to her.
The girl sitting at the desk was a young woman with glasses, a slender figure, black hair styled in a short bob cut, and violet eyes. She was wearing the female uniform of Kuoh Academy.
She is the Student Council President: Souna Shitori
The girl next to her is a young woman with blue half-frame glasses with square lenses. Long, straight black hair extending to her knees, with parted bangs, and heterochromic eyes, with a violet left eye and a light brown right eye. She was wearing the female uniform of Kuoh Academy.
She was the Student Council Vice President: Tsubaki Shinra.
I smiled at the sight of the two, and my smile grew as I saw a familiar game on the desk.
-"Kaichou, Fukukaichou"-
-"Yukimaru-san"-
Souna-san looked at me seriously with her pretty violet eyes.
Tsubaki-san just smiled at me.
-"You're late"-
Souna-san frowned slightly, showing that she didn't like me being late.
And we started again. It wasn't the first time I was late and she always reproached me for it. Although honestly I did it on purpose to make her angry.
-"I'm sorry. I lost track of time"-
Souna-san is funny and cute when she gets angry; that's one of the things that makes a strict and serious woman like her look beautiful.
Souna-san sighed tiredly, then pointed at the chair in front of her. I sat down, still smiling.
-"What do you need from me, Kaichou?"-
That question was just to make fun of her. I already knew the reason why she called me; after all, she always calls me for the same reason.
-"She challenged you to a game of chess."-
Souna-san looked at me seriously while placing the named game in front of me.
I didn't stop smiling. From the beginning I knew it would be that.
Souna-san had lost to me in chess half a year ago. Since then, when school ends, she challenges me to another game.
-(I thought I'd have a little fun)-
-"Kaichou, can I ask you something seriously?"-
My smile quickly changed to a serious face. Obviously very well acted.
-"Go ahead"-
Souna-san spoke calmly as she adjusted her glasses.
-"Are you obsessed with me?"-
-"Huh?"-
Souna-san's glasses fell off at the disbelief on her face, then a blush of embarrassment covered her face.
-(I got you~)-
-"Wh-What!? I-I'm n-not o-obsessed w-with y-you!"-
Souna-san yelled at me angrily and embarrassed, with a big blush on her face. While being angry makes her cute and funny, being embarrassed made her cute and adorable.
-"Are you sure? You always call me to play chess every day"-
I told her with a very well-feigned innocence. That only increased Souna-san's embarrassment and anger.
-"I-I just w-want the re-match! I-I just t-that's it!"-
She answered embarrassed and angry.
-"Really? Because at school there are rumors that the intelligent and cold Kaichou, Souna Shitori, is in love with the Sage of Kuoh, Yukimaru"-
-"Th-Those a-are f-false rumours!"-
Souna-san was so embarrassed that she got up from her chair. It was like seeing an angry child throwing a tantrum; certainly adorable.
-"If that makes her sleep at night"- I said with a smile while Souna-san gave me a murderous look. Then I decided to finish with one last attack. -"Kaichou, although I like it when you look at me with your beautiful violet eyes, it's not the same with that murderous look"-
I gave Souna-san one of my best smiles, which made her blush even more. Although to be honest, her eyes are beautiful.
Souna-san looked at me blushing and surprised, then slowly sat back down.
-"We just started playing"-
She looked at me embarrassed and angry.
She just smiled, then started my first move.
Only with Souna-san could I be charismatic and flirtatious like I was before coming to Kuoh. Although in America I took it too far.
I quickly put those thoughts aside to concentrate on the game. After all I had to win in order to tease Souna-san even more.
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-"I'm back"-
Upon entering my house, the first thing I see is my humble and comfortable home. The first thing is a living room with its respective furniture, such as chairs, a table, and a television. There were also two doors; one that led to the kitchen and another that was sliding, which led to the patio. On the left side there was a staircase, which leads to other rooms on the second floor, such as the bathroom or my bedroom.
-"Nya~~"-
From the kitchen, a small being very familiar to me came out. It was a small cat with black fur and hazel eyes.
She smiled affectionately when she saw my roommate.
-"Hello Kuro-chan, were you okay without me?"-
-"Nya~"-
Kuro-chan's only response was to rub against my legs, looking for affection and pampering.
I bent down and picked her up. Then I began to pet her on the head, causing her to start purring in my arms.
-"Hehehehe, you're as cute as Neko-chan"-
-"Nya?"-
Kuro-chan just looked at me with questioning eyes, something I don't know if it's strange or cute.
-"Yes. But now I'm more confused. I still don't understand why he always wants to have lunch with me; it's not that it bothers me, but maybe I don't understand"-
I was confused; so much so that I stopped petting Kuro. But he didn't seem to care, he just kept looking at me looking for answers.
-"It's the same with Souna-chan. Maybe she makes some jokes, but I don't know if she likes me or just wants to play chess"-
To be honest, I don't understand women. In my "old life" I had no problems seducing several women to fulfill my ambitions and even then I didn't understand them, but I stopped being like that to be more normal and less flirtatious.
-"What do you think, Kuro-chan?"-
I looked at Kuro-chan, who for some reason had a dark look on her face.
-"Hey, Kuro-chan what-?"-
-"NYA!"-
-"AAAHHHHH!"-
Suddenly Kuro-chan scratched me on my left cheek, causing me to fall onto my back. During the fall, I accidentally knocked Kuro-chan over; but she obviously landed on her feet.
-"Why was that, Kuro-chan!?"-
-(Damn, that hurt!)-
Obviously it's not the first time she's scratched me, but this was unexpected!
-"Nya!"-
The only response she received was for her to stop looking at me and start walking towards the courtyard, completely ignoring me.
It doesn't matter if they're human or not...
I'll never understand women…
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-(How the hell did this happen?)-
-"I like you, Yukimaru-kun! Please go out with me!"-
-(What were the chances?)-
It all started out like a normal school day. Having boring classes, having lunch with Neko-chan while watching our favorite show and for the end, playing chess with Souna-san. Maybe the only difference, was that I was a little happy that it was Friday and I would have two days away from boring school.
But when I was leaving the school grounds, after having beaten Souna-san in chess again, there she was waiting for me.
In front of me, stood one of the most beautiful and popular girls in school. A beautiful young woman with white skin, blue eyes, and a plump figure. Her most distinctive feature is her long, beautiful crimson hair that reaches down to her thighs with a single lock of hair, also known as ahoge, sticking out from the top. Her hair also has loose bangs that cover her forehead and side bangs that frame her face.
She was one of the famous Onee-sama of Kuoh Academy: Rias Gremory.
Others in my place would be happy or stationary. But I was surprised.
First of all. Although I am famous for my intelligence and talent, I was nothing special when it came to physique and such. Although I was a bit muscular thanks to Kendo, I was practically a skinny guy and of a normal height for my age.
And about my face; you could say that I was neither handsome nor ugly. In short: normal, and I liked it that way.
But I had to put that aside, to try to understand and solve what's happening now.
-"Really, Gremory-san?"-
I asked her very calmly. It wasn't the first time a girl confessed to me. In my "old life" I had a huge fan group made up of several girls from all over the school. It's impossible for a girl to make me nervous anymore, no matter how beautiful she was.
Gremory-san looked away from me at the question, clearly embarrassed.
-"Yes. Although it sounds strange, I always looked at you from afar. I think you're an amazing person. A-And I think you're cute!"-
-(Okay, this is strange... Is she looking at me from afar?)-
If I'm not mistaken, that's spying. She might be a stalker or a shy girl. Although I doubt that she's shy. Every time I see her by chance in the school hallways, she always walks with confidence and elegance, while the boys and girls will look at her with admiration.
But I feel flattered by her words just the same. Now the least I could do was return the compliments.
-"Thank you. You're pretty too, Gremory-san"-
Gremory-san looked away in embarrassment.
-"And I'd like to go out with you too"-
Honestly, I was going to decline the date, but then I remembered how I had played with women's emotions for my own benefit. If I wanted to be like how I was before, I must be more cordial with the emotions of others.
Suddenly Gremory-san gave me a radiant smile at my response.
-"Thank you, Yukimaru-kun! Is tomorrow afternoon at the park fountain okay?"-
-"Sure"-
I've been with several girls before, but Gremory-san is definitely the prettiest.
-"Alright! See you tomorrow!"-
Rias then ran off with happiness clear in her voice.
-"Yeah... Tomorrow."-
I still couldn't believe what just happened. One of the prettiest and most desired girls asked me out. Me! The new normal Yukimaru!
I sighed tiredly. I have to admit that I was nervous, but I was also happy. This was perfect for becoming a better person.
But that happiness quickly died when I got home and received more scratches from Kuro-chan when I told her what happened.
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Today was the day of the date. I was standing in front of the fountain in the park, waiting for Gremory-san.
I was wearing black jeans, a white shirt, along with a black jacket and black sneakers. What can I say? I like black, but that's not important right now. After all, I was waiting for my date. She will come very soon.
-(She'll come, right?)-
It wouldn't be the first time a girl asks someone out to play a prank on them; it was something very common among teenagers. I still didn't lose hope. Gremory-san didn't seem like that kind of person.
I'll just stay here and wait patiently. -(She'll come; I'm sure)-
-"Yukimaru-kun!"-
-(Wow...)-
All thoughts disappeared from my head when I saw something that made me blush enormously. There running towards me, was a Rias Gremory; as beautiful as ever and wearing a beautiful white summer dress.
I was so mesmerized by her beauty that I didn't realize she was already in front of me.
-"Sorry for being late, did I keep you waiting long?"-
-"Ah? No, I got here first!"-
-(Come on, Yukimaru! This isn't your first rodeo!)-
-"What are you planning to do, Yukimaru-kun?"-
Gremory-san asked me with a cute smile as she clung onto my right arm.
-(Her breasts are touching me…)- I got a little nervous the moment my arm sank into the soft mounds. I tried to make that feeling show on my face -(Don't act like a pervert, Yukimaru! You're better than that!)-
I took a breath so I could get rid of those nerves so I could answer her question.
-"I have a lot of things planned to do, Gremory-san."-
-"Excellent!"- Gremory-san gave me a big smile. -"And please call me Rias, Yukimaru-kun"-
I couldn't help but smile back. -"Okay, Rias-san"-
Then Rias-san started dragging me along to start our date.
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At least in my opinion, the date was perfect; and I hoped Rias would have the same opinion...
We went to eat at one of the best restaurants in Kuoh, to play at the Game Center and to go shopping; you know, all the things teenagers do.
During the whole date, Rias-san was smiling and laughing. -(Does that mean she had fun?)- I hope that's it.
Also during the shopping, I bought Rias-san a necklace that had a black crystal. According to the seller, these necklaces are given to a special person; and the necklace will protect and take care of them. I didn't know if it was true or a way to increase sales, but I bought it anyway. To my relief, ah Rias-san liked the necklace.
We are currently back at the park fountain. It was already getting dark and Rias-san told me that she wanted to tell me something important.
I'm actually a little nervous... -(Will she tell me that she didn't like the date? Or that she did like it?)-
-"Yukimaru-kun, I had a lot of fun today"-
Rias-san looked at me with a beautiful smile.
-(Well, that's a good start)-
-"And I was wondering if you could do one last thing for me"-
Rias-san looked at me with a seductive smile as she came closer to me.
-(Huh? Is she going to ask me for a kiss!?)-
-"S-Sure"-
-(Damn, that was pathetic)-
Rias-san came closer to speak directly into my left ear. She then whispered to me in a sweet voice.
-"Go to sleep..."-
-(Huh?)-
-(Did he just tell me to go to sleep, or did I hear wrong?)-
I was going to ask him to repeat it, but a great tiredness took over me. The tiredness was so strong that I was about to faint. I resisted closing my eyes, but I failed miserably.
But before falling asleep, I saw something I never thought I would see…
The beautiful Rias Gremory… Looking at me with a macabre smile.
From that, in my opinion, horrifying scene, everything went black…
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-"Wh-What?"-
I suddenly woke up without knowing what happened. I tried to move, but I couldn't; something was holding me back.
I tried to open my sleepy eyes to try to find out where I was. When I managed to do so, I could see that I was in a large, dimly lit room. I was sitting on a chair and being held back by chains.
But what caught my attention the most, was the thing beneath me, that illuminated the room. Beneath me was a gigantic crimson circle, that shone in a dangerous glow. It contained strange letters, as if they came from an ancient language.
In my opinion, it looked magical...
But I put that aside to try with all my might to break free from the chains.
-"Ara. Are you awake yet?"-
I froze upon hearing that voice. I knew that voice very well; after all, I had a date with the owner of that voice...
-"Rias-san...?"-
There in front of me, standing calmly, was the beautiful Rias Gremory.
-"Hello, Yukimaru-kun"-
Rias-san gave me a sweet smile; so sweet that it honestly seemed sickly.
-"Rias, what happened? Why am I tied up?"-
-"The questions come later, Yukimaru-kun. We have to do something first."-
-(Do we? With what I know, I wasn't planning on chaining myself up)- I was going to ask, but I got my answer quickly.
-"Or not Issei-kun?"-
-(What!?)-
Next to Rias, emerging from the darkness, appeared a young man in his teen years with an average build, short brown hair with several bangs partially covering his eyebrows and two hair extensions hanging parallel on his nape and brown eyes.
He is Issei Hyoudou; also known in the Academy as The Perverted Beast and one of the infamous Perverted Trio.
-(Okay, now I'm more confused. What the hell is going on!?)-
-"Are we starting already, Buchou?"-
-"Of course, Issei-kun. You'll finally have the power you deserve"-
-(Okay, this is annoying! What the hell is going on?! What power is he talking about?!)-. And most importantly... -(Why am I tied up?!)-
-"Yes! With that power I can become the Harem King!"-
Issei raised his fist in celebration.
This is making me angrier and angrier. And listening to the pervert's stupid fantasy doesn't help!
-"Rias! What the hell is going on!?"-
Rias just looked at me with a sickly sweet smile.
-"I'll explain, Yukimaru-kun. You see, you were born with a unique and powerful power; a power that is capable of killing Gods."-
-"Wh-What?"-
-(Did I hear wrong or did she say that I have a power capable of killing Gods?)- I honestly thought I heard wrong.
-"And after observing you for a while and on the date, I understood that that power is useless to me while it is in you. So I will take it from you and give it to Issei"-
-(Will she take it from me and give it to the pervert?)- I didn't understand what was happening, but I felt that what Rias said was something very bad.
-"But unfortunately, during the process, you will die"-
-(It's bad; very bad!)-
-"Why are you doing this?"-
Obviously there had to be a logical reason for this, even more so if it involves my death!
-"You wouldn't understand. You'll die now anyway"-
Suddenly the large crimson circle, which is below me, began to shine brightly.
-"AAAAAAAAHHHHHH!"-
Then a horrible pain took over my body. It was like feeling my soul being torn in two. The pain was so strong and intense, that I fell unconscious afterwards.
But before I did, I could see a bubbling red energy coming out of my body and heading towards Issei.
Then everything went black…
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Rias watched emotionlessly as Yukimaru fell dead after the process, but she put it aside to look at Issei. She smiled as she saw on Issei's left arm a red gauntlet with a green jewel and two golden spikes.
-"It worked, Buchou!"-
Issei smiled at Rias happily.
Rias smiled at him. -"It seems so, Issei-kun. Now we must get rid of the body."-
Both Rias and Issei looked at Yukimaru's dead body.
-"Where are we going to put him?"-
-"In a place where no one will find him"-
Rias smiled at him maliciously.
Then they untied and carried Yukimaru's body, and then the two disappeared in a crimson circle.
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In a dead wasteland, Rias and Issei appeared in a crimson circle.
Issei began to look around confused, then turned his gaze towards Rias.
-"Will we put him here?"-
Rias smiled at him. -"Something like that"-
Issei blinked confused.
-"You see, Issei-kun. Once a year a portal appears anywhere in this world and its different dimensions; such as Heaven or Hell. Whatever enters never comes out. And currently it is possible to know where and when the portal will appear; and this year it will appear in this place."-
Suddenly a dark portal, the size of a person, appeared in front of them.
Issei was surprised.
-"Relax, the portal won't absorb you."-
Rias quickly reassured Issei, then looked at Yukimaru's dead body next to her.
-"It's about time."- Rias gave Issei a flirtatious smile. -"Will you help me, Issei-kun?"-
Issei put on a goofy smile. -"Of course, Buchou!"-
Issei then walked over to Yukimaru's dead body, ready to pick him up. But what happened next, was something unexpected.
-"No!"-
Yukimaru suddenly moved and hit Issei's chin, causing him to fall on his back. He then rolled away from him and Rias, then stood in front of the portal.
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-(I can't die; not now)-
If what Rias said is true, I should be dead, but I'm not sure if I'm dead or unconscious.
Wait, I'm regaining consciousness. -(Damn, my whole body hurts! And I can't feel my left arm!)-
-"Will we put it here?"-
-"Something like that"-
-(That was the pervert and Rias!)- It'll be better to pretend that I'm still dead. -(And what does the pervert mean by "we'll put it here"? Are they going to get rid of me!?)-
-"You see Issei-kun. Once a year a portal appears somewhere in this world and its different dimensions; like Heaven or Hell. Everything that enters never comes out. And currently it is possible to know where and when the portal will leave; and this year it will leave in this place"-
-(Did he say portal!? Are they going to throw me into a portal, where everything that enters never comes out!?)-
I didn't even think about the probability that a portal existed; let alone that Heaven and Hell existed. -"It's about time. Can you help me, Issei-kun?"-
-"Of course, Buchou"-
-(No! Don't even think I'll let a pervert and a red-haired witch kill me!)-
-"No!"-
Ignoring my aching body, I used all my strength and hit the pervert's chin with my right arm. Seeing the pervert fall, I quickly rolled away from them, then began to get up with difficulty.
While standing, I looked at Rias, who had a surprised face.
-"Damn..."-
Issei looked at me angrily while rubbing his chin.
-"Well, I have to say that I'm surprised. None of them have lived after extracting their Sacred Gear"-
Rias looked at me a little less surprised than before.
-(Sacred Gear? What are you talking about?)-
-"But I can't leave you alive. I'm sorry, Yukimaru-kun."-
Rias smiled sweetly at me.
-(You... If you're sorry, you wouldn't be smiling, witch!)-
Since childhood, I've been taught to never hit a woman and to always respect them; I even did it when I was a prolific womanizer before. But this is as far as my patience goes!
Even with my body in pain, I was ready to move forward and attack Rias. But then I froze when I saw a sphere of energy between black and crimson red fly towards me.
Seeing that I had no time to dodge it, I quickly raised my right arm to cover myself.
-"AAAAAHHHHH!"-
-(Damn! It hurts so much! What the hell was that thing!?)-
I felt that strange energy destroy my skin, bones, muscles, and even my blood. My entire right arm was completely disintegrated.
-"I wouldn't do that, Yukimaru-kun..."-
I looked up at Rias, who had a dark look on her face and her left arm extended, covered in that energy.
-"After all, you're too weak."-
Rias then looked up to show a macabre smile. After her left hand came another sphere of energy, which was again heading towards me, and this one was heading towards my face!
I only had the chance to move my head a little, but the sphere grazed the upper left side. The only thing it touched was my left eye.
-(Shit!)-
My left eye was completely disintegrated...
But the biggest problem, was that the impact pushed me. Not feeling the hard floor, I realized something...
That I was too close to the portal...
Looking around me, I was no longer surrounded by the dead wasteland landscape, but by an infinite darkness. The only thing left of the previous landscape was what was in front of me.
But quickly the portal closed and turned into an infinite darkness.
-(Shit...)-
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In an endless void, where in all directions there is a mixture of iridescent colors, there was a gigantic being flying. The being is a huge western red dragon with a horn on its snout and two pairs of wings. Its total length measures around a hundred meters.
He was Great Red, also known as the Dragon of the Apocalypse, the True God Dragon Emperor Red, True Dragon and the Dragon of Dragons. He is a powerful dragon that resided in the Dimensional Gap and the dragon registered in the Apocalypse.
Great Red was doing what he always did; flying and doing acrobatics, as he likes. But then his fun was interrupted by a long black tube, which seemed to run through the entire Dimensional Gap, from its beginning to its end; something strange, after all the Dimensional Gap was an empty world, without beginning or end.
Great Red knew what that was and also where it led.
He trembled as he thought of that world and its inhabitants. A world inhabited by ridiculously strong beings. Demon Lords, Heroes, and the strongest, the True Dragons; dragons stronger than him.
A world where the weakest and dumbest could become the strongest and smartest…
Where the strongest and smartest could become a true monster…
Great Red stopped thinking about that to continue his flight.
The good thing was that no one from that world could reach this one…
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-(Will this be my end?)-
With my only eye I looked at the infinite darkness. My body seemed to float and move through this dark place.
-(Yes, it is obviously my end...)-
At least I would have liked to die without pain.
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-(Damn, I feel so hot. Is it because I overexerted myself or because I'm bleeding?)-
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-(I also feel very cold)-
It was a horrible feeling…
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-(Wait, did I just hear a voice?)- I couldn't help but think that it sounded like my cell phone's search engine. -(Maybe I'm delusional...)-
-(I'm supposed to be a prodigy. How could I fall for this?)-
I was so foolish to fall into that red-haired witch and the pervert's trap. Obviously I'm nothing of the sort.
-(I wish I was...)-
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-(It seems I won't be spending time with Neko-chan, Souna, and Kuro-chan anymore)-
I certainly enjoyed eating with Neko-chan while watching the perverts get beaten up.
-(Damn, I'd rather cook for Neko-chan for my entire life than this...)-
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-(I wish I could, actually)- Neko-chan always appreciates it, saying that I create amazing food. -(Heh, I wish I could create more...)-
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-(Playing chess with Souna and making her blush. Hehehe, how I loved doing that...)-
I still remember the first time we played; it was my first day of school. It was also the first time I beat her.
Souna was in shock after that. And that's how she started challenging me every time.
-(I have to admit that learning to play chess in New York helped a lot...)-
I still remember my first game and my first win. It was against someone who said he was a retired soldier and was a master strategist, whom I met in New York. Although I doubted it, since he looked like a lazy, bald man with a goatee.
But changing the subject; he told me that he would be a great troublemaker in the future. The truth is that I learned to play chess since it went very well with my old manipulative and deceitful personality.
-(Well… It seems that I will not be able to become a strategist anymore…)-
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-(It seems that Kuro-chan will be left alone. Damn…)-
When I first met her, it was when I saw her wandering near the grounds of Kuoh Academy. She didn't have a collar or any other type of identification, so I took her with me to take care of her.
At first she resisted like an animal, but after a good meal and warm milk, she began to grow fond of me.
-(I still scratched myself a lot that day, and I still did after that. I still don't know how I managed to tame that animal)-
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-(No, Kuro-chan was more of a beast, with the way she scratched me)-
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-(It's okay!)- That voice is already getting a little irritating. -(Can't you just let this foolish Sage rest in peace?)-
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-(Great Sage? Really?)- I couldn't help but ask about the nonsense that voice was saying. -(Speaking of which, how does someone become a sage? Is it because of all the broad and deep knowledge acquired through study?)-
Then maybe I am a sage; after all, I like to gain knowledge, and sometimes it bothers me not to get it, like what happened with the red-haired witch and the pervert.
-(I would honestly consider myself a knowledge predator)-
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-(Yeah, yeah, whatever you say, voice in my head. Shit, I'm already going crazy)-
-(By the way, have I died yet?)- I couldn't help but ask with annoyance and a little impatience. -(It's taking a while, and I've already lost track of time in this infinite darkness)-
It was at that moment that I saw something. -(Wait! I see a light! It seems that everything ended here)-
Suddenly the light blinded me completely, and when I recovered, with my only eye I could see around me. Rocky ground; I was surrounded by rocks and strange crystals that have the colors of the rainbow. The whole place was almost dark and illuminated by a natural light that came from somewhere.
In short, I'm in a cave.
With just one question…
-"Where the hell am I...?"-
TO BE CONTINUED!!!
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Author's Notes
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Please note that this story is mostly centered around Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken and another novel that you may recognize. Please also note that Rimuru is completely replaced by my own character (Yukimaru). You are warned.
Disclaimers:
The character or story mentioned from an anime, or novel, does not belong to me. Instead, it belongs to Ichiei Ishibumi (High School DxD), Fuse, Mitz Vah (Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken) and Patora Fuyuhara (Isekai wa Smartphone to Tomo ni)
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