《Conquer Your Own Fate》


 Prologue: Goodbye, My life.

    In the bustling street of Tokyo, there are many types of people walking. A salaryman who has just gone back from work, a group of students who are spending their youth. It¡¯s like a mix of variety jumbled up together.


    Walking here, A man who was in late 10¡¯s is walking with a light smile on his face while hearing a pop song coming up recently.


    Wearing a blue colored sweater, black-colored jeans and fashionable watch, he is like a typical young man who wanted to enjoy his life freely.


    Although his face can¡¯t be described as heaven defying, it was handsome enough to be called as charmer or chick¡¯s magnet.


    In fact, some girls who passed by subconsciously look back twice to burn his look on their retina.


    Not noticing their look, he, James was reminiscing on his decision on coming here to study


    (To think it¡¯s already been 2 years¡­.. )


    To chase his dream of becoming a writer, he came all the way from his hometown to this country to build his dream here.


    The start was quite similar like any other creator.


    James was a fan of light novel, manga and anime.


    In short, a bona fide otaku.


    Every time he read or look a story such as F*te/stay Ni*ght, Naru*o, Blea*h, his eyes never leave from the paper or the screen. By the time he have no more to watch/read, he was bored like hell and standing blankly in his room like an idiot.


    His parents constantly scold and berate him to stop doing it anymore as they don¡¯t their child to be a chuunibyou (eight-grade syndrome) or a garbage to society.


    Even so, he can¡¯t help to be fascinated and attracted by it. He was excited by the story itself.


    ¡°I want to share this feeling to the others. I want them to enjoy my creation¡±


    This is the starting point of his goal.


    In order to chase his dream, he vigorously convince and persuade his parents to support his dream of becoming an amazing writer instead of just continuing their family business, which is bitter and boring to him.


    Although he was thoroughly denied and scolded by them. He didn¡¯t want to give up this wish.


    Therefore, he who ignore his parents¡¯ wish came to Japan for studying abroad to widen his experience.


    In a sense, he was like a kid who is throwing a tantrum for not getting what he wants.


    Unconciously, a bitter smile formed on his lips


    (fuu¡­ , the guilt can crush me literally)


    Shaking his head to remove his negative thought, he renewed his determination again.


    (No matter what, I have already come this far. After becoming a best-selling author, I will let my parents accept me.)


    After organizing his thoughts, he walked to the train station, planning to come back his haven.


    ¡°Hmm¡­, shall I continue writing it today?¡± muttered himself.


    Planning to continue writing his first creation novel, his thoughts wondered while walking.


    At that moment.


    [Do you want to control your own fate?]


    ¡°!?¡±


    Shocked by the voice, James immediately stop from his track and look to the people around him.


    ((¡­ They are not speaking to me. Then, what was that just now? Am I hallucinating?))


    [No, you are not.]


    ¡°!?¡±


    (Who are you!?)


    He subconsciously realized. There¡¯s a voice coming through his head communicating himself!


    Although he wanted to deny unscientific thing like telepathy, the voice is too clear for him to be hallucinating.


    [Oh, looks like you are calmer than I thought. It is a good thing.]


    Confirming the fact he was not dreaming, he took a deep breath.


    ¡°Fuuu¡­. OK.¡±


    (May I ask who you are?)


    [pft, you don¡¯t need to be that polite. It¡¯s not like I¡¯m a bigshot or even your boss.]


    Judging from the low tone of the voice, James deduced he was talking(?) to a man. However, it was very pleasant to hear as his voice is very serene and calming.


    Reorganizing his jumbled head, he repeated his question again.


    (May I have your name?)


    [¡­. Haha, looks like that habit of being polite and cautious to strangers never cured. Well, it is a necessary ability to live on hectic society though]


    True, although James was a rebellious brat, he has learned the bitterness and hardness of society after working on his father¡¯s company.


    Meeting with arrogant customer, Being cheated from his buyer, facing with his fawning employees to win him over, he can already be called as experienced man who knows the rules of society.


    Ironically, it¡¯s because of this experience that makes him mature resulted to rejecting his parents¡¯ wish fervidly.


    [You can even say it as another form of battlefield. Instead of shining armor and sword, they fight each other with shooting words and acting for desire of climbing higher position.]


    (¡­. You can read my mind?)


    [Am I not speaking in your mind though?]


    ((true.)) realizing it, James feel weird. It¡¯s just like meeting a mind reader who invite you to the stage by becoming a demonstration to the audience.


    [Well, I¡¯m not a magician though. Although all of this feels unreal, I can assure this is neither a prank, hallucination, or a dream]This narrative has been purloined without the author''s approval. Report any appearances on Amazon.


    (¡­Yes, I know.)


    A person who can read mind does exist, but a person who can transmit his/her thought is too abnormal for calling it as magic trick.


    ¡­. In fact, they are chatting without no delay nor static noise like machine.


    (so, what do you want with me? No before that, can you first answer my previous question please? In fact, from your tone it looks like you know me for a certain extent.)


    [How about you try to guess?] said the voice with a bit of playful sound.


    (¡­ a God?)


    [Sorry, I¡¯m not a kind of omnipotent and arrogant existence like those guys. In fact, I don¡¯t really have a good feeling to most god.] although the voice said it calmly, James realize there was a feeling of hatred in it.


    (fuu¡­ okay. I apologize if I hurt you by any chance. However, if you are not a God, what are you? An otherworld person?)


    [wow, that¡¯s an almost accurate description. I can give 90 points for that.]


    (¡­. okay, this is getting more fantastical now.)


    Although he said that, James has doubt on it. It¡¯s not like he¡¯s the main character of a hero like any other story, right?


    [Well, although you are not that kind of hero, you¡¯ll experience something similar to it]


    (¡­What?)


    [Do you remember what my first question is?]


    (if I want to control my fate or not, yes?)


    [Right. First of all, I¡¯m going to give you a super horrible piece of news.5 minutes from now, this world is going to be dest-,no it¡¯s going to be extinguished without leaving a piece of dust]


    (!!! ¡­. How can I trust you?)


    For the first time, James feel dread and fear. It was too surreal.


    A voice coming to you and say to you, ¡±Hey, this world Is going to explode man!!¡± ¡­ no matter how anyone see it, he/she should go to mental hospital.


    ((However, he¡¯s not lying.)) his experience from the business world know when people lie or not. From that, he knows the voice is neither lying nor joking to him. ¡­ He did wish it was just some boring joke though.


    (What should I do?)


    [Amazing¡­ you can still regain composure even knowing this. In fact, you know my purpose for talking to you?]


    (Roughly. I am sure there¡¯s no way you¡¯ll talk to average guy like me without motive. There¡¯s not even a shred of benefit to you.)


    [Hahahaha!! I like that kind of thinking. Looks like you are a realistic guy. That¡¯s right. I want you to kill the one who is going to destroy your world in a few minutes.]


    (¡­.how?)


    Although the topic itself is ridiculous, James can feel that the voice can give a solution for it.


    [Of course, I¡¯m not telling you to kill it with the current you. I want to have a deal with you.]


    (¡­What is it?)


    [At this moment, I can assure you with 99.99% that Earth is going to be extinguished by that shitty piece of guy. In fact, you are going to die with no time just like crushing a bug. What I want with you is after you die.]


    A bitter smile formed on his face. It looks like he¡¯s can¡¯t avoid being killed anyway.


    [Don¡¯t worry, I can revive your soul later. there¡¯s still one-minute left before that bastard come. Before that, I want you to answer me. Do you want to control your own fate?]


    The first question.


    What choice does he have anyway? If he has even an astronomical percentage to live, he will still stake it all. After all, there¡¯s no other choice.


    Taking a deep breath, he answered, (I do.)


    [Good answer. With this, the contract has been made. After that bastard comes and destroy your world, I will answer all the questions you have. I promise.]


    ¡°¡­Thank you.¡±


    [Why would you thank me? ¡­ tch, looks like time¡¯s up. Please brace yourself. See you later.]


    Just like a television being turned off, the voice has disappeared.


    At the same time.


    The sky has brightened.


    In the middle of the sky, there¡¯s a ray of light piercing through the city.


    ¡°What, what the hell!!¡±


    ¡°My God, what the hell is that!?¡±


    ¡°is, is this some kind of a hidden camera !?¡±


    The surrounding become chaotic in an instant. The bustling street becomes a mess with a scream of doubt and fear.


    ¡°¡­it¡¯s coming¡± muttered James.


    He instantly realized it. Whatever the thing comes from that hole, it will destroy Earth.


    When the crowd was still in a panic,


    ¡®it¡¯ has descended.


    [Ahhhh¡­. I have finally arrived]


    The voice coming from ¡®it¡¯ sounded powerful. At the same time, there¡¯s a feeling of holiness in it. The existence who appeared from the sky is a giant with a color of dark purple in his skin. His eyes are dark red with no white in it. He have two horn growing both on his sides of the head. There was a white cloth just like Romanian citizens wear in distant past floating around its body. Moreover, there¡¯s a pair of huge bat wing growing on its back too.


    It was like a God, no an Evil God embodiment itself.


    James: ¡±So this guy is the one¡­ who will obliterate us¡±


    After doing a powerful entrance, ¡®it¡¯ spoke his words


    [kukukuk, kuhahahahahaha!!! Ahhhh, I finally found another thing to destroy!!! Moreover, this feeling of fear, this feeling of dread, I can¡¯t get enough of it!!]


    Just like a madman, the existence is spouting horrific words without giving a damn about other people¡¯s reaction.


    ¡°oh Lord, what is that!? What is this situation!!¡±


    ¡°God¡­ God has descended to this world!¡±


    In an instant, all people become more afraid and panic-stricken. Some people event knelt no the floor to worship the so-called ¡®God¡¯


    (tch!?... I can¡¯t breathe properly. In fact, my body is becoming weak? Is it because of that thing?)


    All people, including James can¡¯t even stand properly due to pressure exuded by the existence above. In fact, James himself is better as he can barely stand for his mind prepared for it.


    [Kukuk, looks like just any other world, there¡¯s always insects roaming around it huh? That¡¯s fine. I¡¯ll just destroy you all as a bonus]


    That horrifying sentence. All people have heard it without missing a single world. That existence, who looks and feel holy and evil at the same time declare he¡¯s going to destroy the world.


    As for the reaction?


    ¡°Don¡¯t, don¡¯t be ridiculous!!¡±


    ¡°Who the hell do you think you are!?¡±


    ¡°Oh Lord above!! Please forgive us puny mortal!¡±


    ¡°What rights do you have!!¡±


    ¡°Please.. at least spare me!!¡±


    Panic, Fear, Anger. It is spreading just like a pandemic in a lightning speed without stopping. In fact, not only Tokyo, America, Russia, Europe, all people around the world are seeing this scene too since the cloud has clear up and that existence is so big until everybody can see it. In fact, that existence also spread his might with his power to all corners of the world to taste the fear of humans as much as possible.


    That is his hobby.


    [Hmph, puny and weakling mortals. You have no rights to tell what I¡¯m going to do. Blame yourselves for being too weak. All you can do is just scream, nag and complain of how powerless you are. This is just your fate. Accept it, with death]


    Ending its word, it raises its right hand and create a ball of dark light.


    That was the sign of the end.


    [kuku, kuhahaha!! Now, the judgement has come! From this moment, all existence in this universe will know my existence. I, Satan is freed from last!! As for this world, it will be the start of my saga again!]


    After finishing its word, it- no Satan lower down its hand powerfully and the ball descended to the Earth slowly.


    (¡­. Looks like this is the end.)


    Not just James, all people have also realized, no matter they want it or not.


    They, without any explanation or warning, are going to die no matter what.


    Bitterness and unwillingness are gushing out from James¡¯ heart


    (*sigh* I still haven¡¯t realize my dream, haven¡¯t got a girlfriend, ¡­. And never make my parents proud. Crap, my life is really pathetic to end just like this.)


    One second, two second, three second, the ball is just near the tips touching the floor


    ¡°ah.. ahh¡­ ahhh¡­!!!¡±


    ¡°Kyaahhhhh!!!¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t, I don¡¯t want to die!!¡±


    ¡°You Fucking bastard!!¡±


    ¡°no,no,no!!! this has to be dream.. This has got to be a dream!!!¡±


    Hysteric shouts are coming from everywhere. No matter where they are, They only have 2 feelings.


    Fear and Despair.


    Seeing this scene, James closed his eyes


    (Goodbye Mom, Dad, Everybody. I¡¯m sorry for being an unfilial son. ¡­ If there is a thing called reincarnation, I hope you have a better life than now.)


    Muddled in his thought, the ball of light is exploding slowly but surely.


    It begun to spread its might around in a fast pace. The people engulfed in it are all disappearing without leaving a trace behind.


    [Hahahaha!!! What a beautiful sight it is!! It is a pity there¡¯s no delicacy to enjoy this sight at the same time. Well, I can just have it later. I shall be satisfied with this first]


    With a smirk, Satan finished its word while looking down with arrogance and condescension. To him, all of things experienced below is just some recreation or warm up to vent his frustration.


    [For millenniums, for millenniums I have waited to be freed from the seal. Now¡­, it is time to have my revenge on those bastards who stole my freedom!!]


    The ball, no the extermination of the light is also spreading as Satan is planning his future. It is nearing to James place too. In a matter of seconds,


    He¡¯s going to die.


    ¡°Run¡­ Run!!¡±


    ¡°Get the hell away, I don¡¯t want to die yet!!¡±


    ¡°Aaaahhhh!!!!!¡±


    Before arriving to him, James raised his head up to burn that thi--- no, that son of a bit*h to his eyes who cause all of this.


    With a cold smile, he declare with quiet but strong voice.


    ¡°I will come back to kill you, no matter what you are. You piece of sh*t.¡±


    Ending his thought, he is engulfed by the light. Moreover, the world is quickly being destroyed by the light.


    Earth, has become a history.


    It become the first step of Evil God¡¯s saga


    [Earth has been obliterated by Genesis of Evil, Satan]


    [As there is no more matter of Earth left, it has been erased from Akashic Record]


    *Beep*


    [The contract requirement has been fulfilled]


    [The Supreme will link his life to James]


    To be continued¡­

 Chapter 1: New beginning

    Everything was pitch black. No, to be specific the surrounding was like a planetarium with a background of night sky with full of stars.


    In this bizarre but beautiful place, there were two existences.


    ¡°¡­.. ey¡±


    A voice is imprinted to James¡¯ head. After the blast created by Satan, James¡¯ memories were messed up but he was clear of one thing.


    (I really did died.)


    Although it felt unreal, he remembered the moment when the bastard is laughing horrifyingly even though he¡¯s the main cause of the destruction of Earth.


    ¡°¡­Hey.¡±


    The voice heard by James is becoming clearer and clearer.


    ¡°Where ¡­ am I?¡±


    ¡°Oh, you woke up. Although it is inevitable, it¡¯s kind of sad to see you die without resistance.¡±


    Hearing the voice, James tries to see where the voice speaks. However, ¡­


    ¡®I.. I can¡¯t see anything!??¡¯


    He was in a panic. Although he remembers the voice transmitted through his head will unknowingly save him, he won¡¯t know HOW does he save him in the first place.


    Heck, maybe the owner of the voice uses him and discard him later just like a disposable garbage¡­


    ¡°That¡¯s a one heck of a negative thought. Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m not that inhumane enough to use dispose you. Although, I do have a purpose for saving you.¡±


    Hearing that voice, he begun to calm down. He immediately recognized as it was the same voice transmitted on his head. If so,


    (I¡¯m sure you can understand my thought just like in Earth. To confirm, are you the one who call me?)


    Hearing that, the voice responded,


    ¡°Right, there¡¯s no mistake I¡¯m the one who called you. Since it¡¯s quite inconvenient for you unable to see. I¡¯ll explain your condition first. Right now, you are just a soul without a piece of body lodging. In short, a wandering ghost.¡±You might be reading a stolen copy. Visit Royal Road for the authentic version.


    (¡­haha, never thought that I myself has become a spirit)


    ¡°pft, you sure are incredible for being able to laugh in this situation. Anyway, I teach you to make you feel yourself like a human again. Try to imagine your body parts in the past such as the bone,muscle,tissue and cell  creating your body. Even though it can be hard, at least make a rough picture.¡±


    Hearing that, James try to imagine oneself where the body growing starting from the bone, muscle attached to it, having a skin to cover it, and for the last step he imagines his soul ¡®stick¡¯ to the heart for it to be beating.


    ¡°¡­.Whoa.¡±


    The voice couldn¡¯t help but exclaim. He imagines that James will become something like a zombie or ghoul with no proper shape. However, the figure in front of him completely looks the same as the one he looks at the Earth. Hell, it looks like he even has the leeway to make himself a bit more muscular and manly.


    ¡°*groan*¡­ fuuu, although being a ghost is a new experience, as expected being a human is the best for me.¡±


    Saying that, he looks at his own hands and body. He couldn¡¯t help to nod satisfyingly as the body he created was perfectly the same as he imagined.


    ¡°¡­ I never expected that you can create it with high degree of detail.¡±


    Hearing that voice, James look toward the owner of voice,


    Leaving him stunned thoroughly.


    The owner of the voice¡ªno the man with a faint smile speak, ¡°Since this is the first time we met eye to eye, I¡¯ll say it again. Hello James, Nice to meet you I guess?¡±


    Hearing that, James wanted to speak but his mouth is moving like a goldfish. In the end, the word he squeezes out is


    ¡°How¡­ can it be.. you?¡±


    The man can¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Hm? Is there a problem with my looks?¡±


    Problem?


    To be completely honest, James doesn¡¯t feel any problem with it. In fact, it¡¯s the opposite. The man in front of him has tall legs, a burly but thin figure. His skin is white colored, but not too bright, which even can make woman jealous. As for his head and face, he has no blemish at all in that sharp porcelain face. his golden¡¯ eye colored pupils are so beautiful until James unconsciously entranced by it. Moreover, his silver white colored hair with free hairstyle perfectly complement with his face. Lastly, his black coat and pants which are contrasting with his skin and hair makes himself brighter.


    In short, he is extremely handsome man who way surpass the idol level. In fact, maybe the Apollo himself will blush with shame comparing with him.


    However, what makes James most surprised is,


    ¡°Why, is your look exactly the same as my imagined character !?¡±


    Yes, that¡¯s the point he was surprised about.


    The main character for his wanted light novel are completely the same as the man in front of him. In other words, even if you split the watermelon in half, you can¡¯t even tell the difference.


    ¡°hmm.. Is that so? I guess that¡¯s how I shape in your eyes.¡±


    ¡°my¡­ eyes?¡±


    The man responded with a smile, ¡°Right, the condition I¡¯m in right now is kind of group of imaginations, a scattered soul. What reflected in your eyes is the best reflection of yourself in many worlds.¡±


    Hearing that, James understood the sentence itself. In truth, although he himself doesn¡¯t have any complaint with his body and looks, he can¡¯t help but to imagine oneself to be the man like in front of him as it is the ideal looks for him.


    However, what makes James confused is the word spoken,


    ¡°many worlds¡­ ,myself¡­ best reflection of me¡­. Wait, is it.. really something that I imagine right now?¡±


    Reading James¡¯ mind, the man couldn¡¯t help smiling but nod, ¡°Right, it¡¯s exactly what you are thinking right now.¡±


    ¡°I will answer your first question you asked at Earth. My name is Rein. I am another existence of you who live in a parallel world.¡±

 Chapter 2 : Explanation

    Parallel world.


    There were many explanation, theories and concepts regarding this, but the best description to explain it is the unlimited possibilities formed as another world.


    For example, let¡¯s say you are investing a stock. There are many endings in it, maybe you lose or win big. Or, maybe it¡¯s just plus minus zero.


    Therefore, the result can be you who can be a beggar or rich tycoon in an instant. Or, you can still stay the same.


    Rein himself is also the same. Although theoretically it won¡¯t be possible but, maybe there¡¯s another James who lived himself like Rein in his created Light Novel


    Because,


    (His character himself is the ideal ones I want to achieve.)


    Therefore, this possibility became a parallel universe, where a different but similar existence like him live and walk a different path in one of the many branches.


    ¡°Although I don¡¯t know the me exactly you imagine in your story, at least I can say that I have a similar but different path than him.¡±


    Just like a lightbulb, James realized it in an instant what this person¡ªno ¡®himself¡¯ is


    ¡°¡­You are the supreme who wanted to surpass even the Gods to control your own fate and destiny.¡±


    Rein with a smile nodded, ¡°Right, that¡¯s my goal during my previous life. Just like you, I also know and understand you but in different form, something like clairvoyance.¡±


    With this, he already resolves half of the doubt he have on his Earth. Why he looks like him, what is his existence, and why the so-called Satan looked similar.


    ¡®They are all setting and story that I have imagined.¡¯


    However, there are some unconnected point. On his planned story, the character Rein was able to defeat the final boss Satan and achieve happy ending with his companions.


    If so, what¡¯s the current situation?


    Rein himself stated become a part of scattered soul, Satan is still alive and kicking, destroying his world.


    Therefore,


    ¡°The ending or the story itself have huge difference of plot compared to what I planned¡±


    Rein, who hear that couldn¡¯t help but sadly smiles, ¡°I¡¯m sure the story you wanted to write is much more beautiful and peaceful of me having a smooth sailing. I¡¯m sorry to say but..¡±Unauthorized content usage: if you discover this narrative on Amazon, report the violation.


    ¡°The reality Is always cold and cruel to you¡± James and Rein said at the same time.


    Stunned, they are lightly laughing for realizing again just how similar they are.


    ¡°then, what¡¯s the problem you can¡¯t even solve? Although you are human, but at the same time you are a supreme who have powers surpassing the Gods.¡±


    Rein said, ¡° True, I was able to achieve it. But.., it was too late, by the time I gain my power, that bastard has already surpassed me. His power, is not something that I can defeat in badly stattered state. ¡±


    Which means, a power which wasn¡¯t supposed to exist in Lucifer materialize and able to defeat Rein completely.


    James couldn¡¯t help but wonder, ¡°Lucifer himself is the embodiment of evil, a demon who wanted to bring chaos and destruction in the story I wrote. Is it different in your world?¡±


    Shaking his head rein said steadily, ¡°No, that itself has no difference to the Lucifer you see at Earth. However, his background and power are different.¡±


    ¡°Which are?¡±


    Rein explained, ¡°In your story, Lucifer is just a Demon God who is dark element itself. However, in my world, Lucifer is a fallen angel envoy of God of Creation itself from the Holy Scripture of Bible. ¡­. You understand what I meant?¡±


    From this only Rein can reach one conclusion, ¡°¡­. Just like Yin and Yang, he has Darkness and light to cover the weakness and become the strongest God.¡±


    Sighing, Rein said, ¡°That¡¯s it, Lucifer himself is a high-ranking existence who can be a par of most Gods. If you add the corrupted power of darkness combined with high-ranking of Light¡­¡±


    An existence on par with the strongest, God of creation has been born with fuck*d up personality.


    ¡°My God..¡± Exclaimed by James.


    Although he already vaguely realizes it, but he never really imagines the main Antagonist in Rein¡¯s world was too ¡®cheaty¡¯ with Overpowered ability.


    ¡°Fuu¡­¡± Taking a deep breath, James wanted to resolve other half of the doubts he has.


    ¡°Then, the ending? What did you do to Lucifer¡ªno, Satan itself? I remembered he said he waited a long time to take revenge. Did you seal him?¡±


    Bitterly smiling Rein speak, ¡°Figuratively, yes. I and my companions unwillingly seal him in a different dimension where there is completely nothing by completely expending my power and soul.¡±


    Hearing that, Rein has a bad feeling, ¡°It can¡¯t be¡­ right?¡±


    With a wry smile, Rein nodded slightly, ¡°It¡¯s just as you imagined James. Unfortunately, after the long passage of time passes, he began to have understood and obtained the concept of void himself ,resulting him controling the space he sealed from.¡±


    ¡°ha, haha, ha, haaahhh¡­¡± with a mix of bitter laugh and sigh, James is seriously feeling depressed, complicated and frustrated at the same time.


    ¡®That kind of ¡°I¡¯m getting stronger¡± thing should be for Protagonist itself, not the final boss!!¡¯


    Not noticing James¡¯ dark expression and feelings, Rein continued his story, ¡°After he freed himself, he surpasses the barrier between worlds, arriving the world closest to him,¡­ which is your world to fulfill his twisted desire.¡±


    ¡°The rest, you experienced it personally¡± ending with that, James slumped to the ground feeling bitter and ironic


    A final boss he created (In the parallel world) came to his world to kill not only him but the Earth itself to vent his pent-up frustration. ¡­.Other than karma, what else can you describe it?


    Roughly 10 minutes later¡­


    ¡°Are you alright now?¡± asking Rein with wry smile.


    ¡°It¡¯s¡­ fine.¡± Answered James with a depressed face. ¡°*sigh* in any case, what¡¯s done is done. The important thing is what to do in the future.¡±


    responding to that, Rein faintly smiles,¡± Right, this is going to be my purpose for rescuing you. In fact, that¡¯s your last question right?¡±


    True, although Rein wanted James to kill the fuc*ing bastard, he never explains in detail what should he do specifically.


    ¡°What should I do? If it¡¯s possible, I will do it with the utmost of my power.¡±


    With the brightest smile, Rein answered it clearly,


    ¡°I want you to inherit my legacy and obtain enough power to kill that disgusting bastard by traveling other worlds.¡±

 Chapter 3: Objective

    Truthfully, James himself feel skeptical and doubtful for Rein to rely on him killing an existence that can be called as the strongest. In fact, if he wants to say it bluntly, James wants to ask Rein whether his head has some screw loose or not.


    ''However, there is hope if I can use Rein''s power as mine.''


    Who is Rein in the first place?


    He is an existence that will become the strongest existence than anybody, even the god of creation itself! Therefore, if Rein is able to transfer his power, defeating Satan (Lucifer) is not a nonsense. No, it is inevitable.


    "But, what do you mean by traveling to the other world?" (James)


    Instead of answering him, Rein ask him a question, " What is the current condition of my body?"


    "What do you mean, it''s...--- ah!!" Before ending his sentence, James notices one problem.


    Rein himself already say it. He is a supreme that was able to seal Satan BUT with a huge price. Sacrificing his companion''s life and most of his own power, he is far from the optimal state. Moreover, James needs to consider the cost for him able to be alive(?) and talk to him by saving his life.


    In other words,


    "It''s not enough...." muttered by James


    Bitterly smiling, Rein said "Yes, it''s definitely not enough for my current power to kill that guy. Just creating this opportunity has already expended almost all of my power. If it''s that easy, I wouldn''t even summon you. Instead, I will kill that bastard personally with my own hands."


    True, if Rein was able to restore his power, he can just come to James''s world and kill Satan with his own hands. If not, why would he even save James in the first place?


    ".... I understand. However, could you explain to me for how I gain power by traveling to other worlds? No, before that do we even have time before Satan exterminate it all?"


    "Ah, for that you don''t need to worry.One of my companions has the power stop the action of Satan by freezing space and time itself. Of course, that is possible by combining with my power too."


    Hearing that, James is seriously speechless, "... I know I''m not the one who''s supposed to say this but, aren''t the other me is too omnipotent ?"


    "hahaha! well, can''t blame anyone for that. if I can''t even do this kind of small feat, I will never dream of defeating Satan himself." (Rein)


    small feat?


    controlling time and space that most Gods are unable to do is a small feat?


    "pft, that''s also true. ..... okay, my first question. For traveling other worlds, is it something like gaining experience or new power?"Stolen from its original source, this story is not meant to be on Amazon; report any sightings.


    "Hmmm...." after pondering for a while, Rein gives an unexpected and vague answer, "Maybe, but maybe not too. I''m really sorry to say this but, gaining power is not an easy thing to do, even for me. True, your adventure to other worlds is for gaining power, however, it is not definite for your travel can have powers sufficient enough to kill that bastard."


    From that, James learns one thing. It means that Rein was that desperate.No, to be precise he has no more solution to defeat the ''cheaty'' boss. In fact, this solution itself can be said as a gamble with very low probability to win. That show just how much cornered Rein is.


    "Even so, I must do it."


    Low chance to win? not definite?


    So what. For James, that is something he already knows and tastes during the time he chases his own dream. On his goal, he may stumble someday, he may also give up middle way and obediently follow his father''s footsteps. The future is not definite. No matter how strong you build your foundation for the future, it can crumble with just one small event. there''s no such thing as smooth sailing for all of your life.


    Noticing James determination, Rein is pleasantly surprised, "Looks like your mental strength is really strong. You really have a rough journey in your life."


    Nodding, James answered, "Yes, I''m sure you know my life, but it was never always a happy thing. No, it was constantly bumpy and narrow. Even though I was determined to become a great writer, there was never a moment I didn''t worry. Can I really succeed? isn''t it better to have smooth life by submitting to my father? Those kinds of things still linger in my mind."


    "Even so, you didn''t want to give up on your dream right? after all, you who was constantly obedient at all time even rebel on your father in order to chase it."


    with a determined voice, James answered, "Yes, that''s just how precious my goal was. I know that writing is hard to live stably if your story is not interesting. Moreover, it''ll not be necessarily be accepted by the reader. This situation is also the same. a thin hope to defeat Satan? meaningless journey? screw that! even if it is so, it''s not a reason for me to stop! I will decide myself how do I live. Even though it can be miserable, my fate is my own to control!"


    A reckless answer.


    However, for Rein that is the best he hoped to hear. In this hopeless situation, being realistic and depressed is not what he wanted from him. All he wanted was one thing, which is the feeling to strive no matter how hopeless the situation is.


    that is the core and identity of Supreme.


    With a bright smile, Rein said, "Well said, looks like my gamble has some worth to stake on it after all."


    "Yeah, I can''t promise you to defeat him. But, I can assure you one thing. I WON''T and EVER give up this choice no matter how difficult it is" (James)


    "..... Thank you." (Rein)


    Hearing that James can''t help to tease him, "Hey, what do you even need to thank me for? Say that after I kill that bastard okay buddy? "


    "..haha. Ok then. I will do so." (Rein)


    After a bit of laughter, James ask a question, " So, do I inherit your power now? After that should I just go to a random world?"


    Shaking his head Rein answered, "No, you will inherit my power, but you can''t travel to the other worlds yet. There''s something you need to do."


    "Which is?"


    with a faint smile, Rein answered "Training. Although your mental strength is good enough, that doesn''t mean you are good at fighting right? Therefore, I want you to ingrain the art of fighting and killing with your own flesh and blood to survive."


    Surprisingly, James calmly respond, "Oh, sure, is it by you? do we start from here?"


    With this response, Rein can only bitterly smile.For James growing up from an urban city and free from seeing war, he expected him to complain or make excuse to avoid it. However, he can only see that James is expecting it. Heck, it looks like that to him, it is a natural thing to do.


    arranging his feeling, Rein answered his question, "No, I can''t teach you. I''m not the optimal person for you to teach since I don''t know how to. Therefore, i will call someone who can teach you. two people to be precise."


    nodding his head, James said, "I understand. Then, who are going to be my teachers?"


    with a small smile Rein give two names he didn''t expect at all.


    "Kazami Yuuji and the queen of shadows, Scathach."

 Chapter 4: You got to be Kidding me !!

    Chapter 4: You got to be Kidding me!!


    ".....ha?"


    Unconsciously, James'' mouth spilled a foolish sound after hearing those two "Amazing" and "Skilled" people.


    Therefore,


    "Change."


    "I''m so sorry dear inheritor. Chickening out is definitely not allowed in my trial. So please be prepared and enjoy your training to every inch of fiber in your body~~."


    Most probably, right now Rein is putting the brightest smile and sweetest sound he can exhibit during his entire life. To himself, Rein feels as the nicest person to give the best "care" to his beloved(?) disciple. .... On the other hand, doesn''t know James is hallucinating or not, he can see two horns in his head and tail on Rein''s back.


    ".... Do you want me to die even before the start?" (James)


    "pft, pf hahahaha!! sorry, sorry. I never thought that I can see this kind of reaction from the calm you. I guess those two people''s name are that scary to you huh?"


    Scary?


    can it be rounded up with just one nice word as scary?


    On the one hand, in the story of "Grisaia no Kajitsu" & "Grisiaia no Rakuen", Kazami Yuuji can be said as the strongest human in the modern age due to a successful result of cruel human experimentation, grueling training from his Beloved teacher, and overcome many impossible mission with his body alone. In other words, he''s a miracle man.


    On the one hand, the ruler of Erin, Scathach is not lacking any bit compared to Yuuji. In fact, maybe Scathach herself is much scarier. After all, she was the person who trains the great hero, Cu Chulainn by herself not only with caring love but with hellish training that humanity could possibly ever imagine. Moreover, her personality regarding to training is even worse than any demons in any world. maybe Asura himself wants to run away when meeting this scary woman.


    ''.....ohhhhh... rather than the pretty flowers on both hands, I got a deadliest rose with a thorn and the sharpest knife in the world.''


    "..... If I still have Bones left, please prepare a coffin for me to rest." (James)


    "I know I don''t even have any right to say this but, please cheer up and prepare your heart. This is all necessary."


    Instead of responding small hope of James''s wish, He can still act like an asshole and send his other self brazenly with the pretext ''it''s all for you''.


    ".... You are a goddamn demon. haaahhhh....Fine, I will do it. I will accept their teaching. Although I am freaked by them to death mentally, I have no complaints nor disagreements with your choices. In fact, they are the best instructors that I can think."


    True. Although James himself feel scary for his upcoming future, He can understand Rein''s choice to choose those two people. Kazami Yuuji is a man who hasreached the pinnacle relating to the assassin and soldier. Moreover, he also has experience in teaching one of the heroines in the story, Irisu Makina so he is eligible to teach James. As for Scathach, there''s no more word to be given. Since she can even train one of the strongestherorecorded in history, there is no reason she can''t train James who is a supreme that has unlimited potential. ..... if there is a problem, it''s whether he can withstand training that is even worse than death.Did you know this story is from Royal Road? Read the official version for free and support the author.


    "Jokes aside, this is really important for you. Even though your mind can adapt to this kind of shocking event one after another, fighting and killing are a completely different concept. There is no point of giving the strongest weapon to a person who doesn''t even know about the art of killing right? it''s just like putting a cart before the horse." said Rein.


    As if telling Rein to believe himJames said with a smile," Don''t worry, I myself also know my own weakness. If I can''t overcome this kind of small trial, defeating Satan is just a dream within a dream."


    "Thank you for your understanding. Now then, let''s summon them immediately. Like what people said, strike the iron while it''s hot."


    Ending with that, Rein extends his right hand to the side. By doing so, a magic circle is brightly shining on the floor(?) of the space.


    ''To think I can meet with the characters that I admire.. I guess life never knows whats coming to you.''


    While James is excited and nervous, Rein has finished his summoning process.


    [The Supreme Rein has succeeded in connecting the world of Kazami Yuuji]


    [Linking.... success. Kazami Yuuji has responded and complied with Rein''s desire. the summoning has been commenced]


    Finishing with the electronic announcement, a man with black hair and black eyes, wearing a school uniform has appeared.Although his appearance and face make him look handsome, it''s unfortunate that he has blank like James see in the anime.


    "Hmmm..., hey, you are the one who summoned me right?" (Yuuji)


    Responding, Rein replied, " Right, there''s no mistakeI''mthe one who summoned you. First of all, thank you for responding with my unreasonable summon, Kazami Yuuji."


    Hearing that, Kazami Yuuji irritatingly said, " Geez.. if you know that why would you even summon me? You know thatIwant to wash out my hand from killing anymore right?"


    From the story, "Grisaia of Rakuen" after Yuuji has concluded the fight with the main antagonist HeathOthslo, he was tired from involving with the world of killing again.


    Even so,


    while bowing his head Rein sincerely said, " Yes, I know. I know I''m the worse for requesting it to you. But, please help James. You are the bestcandidate who can temper him."


    Looking at Rein, Yuuji ended up with an ''I give up'' sigh and commented,"Fine, fine. so, please stop that. Since I responded to your request, I will finish the job given. Besides, it''s also troubling to me for the world I live will be destroyed."


    "... Sorry"


    "Hey stop that. from my entire life, that''s the word I hate the most. All people important to me always use that tocomply their selfishness," commented Yuuji with a scary glare.


    Finishing with that, Yuuji looks at James, "With that, it''s decided. hey, you. Since you take the role, you better accomplish it. I will also do my all to train you like my teacher, Asako did."


    looking straight into Yuuji''s eye, James answered resolutely, "Yes, please take care of me kyoukan(teacher)."


    Maybe he feels embarrassed? Yuuji answered with a wry smile "hrm...hrm... teacher huh? it''s been a long time someone has said that to me. Well, be prepared. I will make sure to drill everything I know to you without missing anything."


    ".....Yes!" (James)


    Feeling James'' strong resolution, Yuuji can''t help but nod assuringly. ''At least he has the resolve''


    After that, Rein commented, "Looks like you guys got to reach an agreement. Yuuji, please take care of him. James, right now I won''t summon Scathach yet. Your body and soul can''t definitely hold her training yet."


    hearing that, James can''t help but nod in relief in a nod. No matter how strong the supreme is after all James is just a normal human with no experience. Forcing him two spartan teachers won''t give him any help.


    "Let''s get started" (James)


    With that, the curtain to Rein''s training life has commenced


    .... At the same time, it''s the end of his relaxing days forever.

 Chapter 5: training

    Chapter 5: Training


    At the moment Rein has completed the contract and connect his soul with James'', it also meant that Rein is transferring his own power to James slowly but surely. Therefore, when Yuuji will train James, there is no such thing as ritual, process or anything necessary.


    The only things required by James is the strengthening of his soul itself to have a bigger plate for using Rein''s power freely.


    few months have already after Yuuji had been summoned by Rein. In order to complete the training menu created by Yuuji personally, Rein modified the space itself according to Yuuji''s needs.


    For one time, it can be in the wilderness to train Rein''s mentality and adaptability.


    For one time, it can be in an advanced room with types of equipment prepared for sparring between Yuuji and James to train James'' fighting skills


    Either way, James'' training had been progressing smoothly.


    As for the person itself?


    (Shit! I''m seriously gonna die at this rate!)


    Right now, in the middle of the concrete jungle, James is hiding between the cracks of remains on the floor. Before he reacts, there is shooting coming to him in the middle of nowhere.


    (damn it!)


    responding to that, James avoid it quickly. However, he didn''t stop his footsteps. Rather, he moved his legs faster with a prayer to be quick as possible.


    Because,


    *boom* * whiing* *whing* (Sound of gunshots)


    A barrage of gunshots coming toward James just like heavy rain. Moreover, the path of gunshots is accurately narrowing the path where James can move safely to avoid it. The precision and tactics of the users are very spectacular.


    "What''s wrong you maggot!!! Your legs are stopping again, idiot!! do you even have half a brain of a monkey!! your actions are too idiotic to even to look at!! if you want to act as a clown, go do it in a circus!!"


    Shouts, rather yelling that can be said as cursing itself is pointing to James right now. Of course, that person is the teacher and enemy of James, which is Kazami Yuuji himself.


    *haah* *haaah* (Goddamn it! no matter how many times I do this, it just feels like a suicide mission to fight with the strongest people at the same time while alone!)


    The current situation is a battlefield between James and ''many'' Yuuji. Yes, it''s not only "one" Yuuji, but "multiples" Yuuji with the same skills and experience. To make it worse, they can connect their senses and thoughts to cooperate more efficiently.This story is posted elsewhere by the author. Help them out by reading the authentic version.


    In other words,


    (This is a fuc*ing nightmare!!)


    ....which is so. Although James has accepted and understood that Yuuji will give hellish training, he never really expect that the level of the training can be THIS damn difficult.


    *shoong* *splurt*


    while cursing his teacher many times in the middle of his mind, James woke up from his muddled thoughts and realized the situation he was in. Just now, his left thighs were shotten directly by an anti-tank rifle. A normal human body would have his legs be blown away due to impact. Fortunately, due to repeated gruesome training andunlimited potential given by Rein, his leg is still intact. Although, it didn''t change the fact that James wanted to scream loudly for the pain.


    *Haah**haah*


    Even so, James didn''t curse, complain nor stop his running. Because he realized that if he stops even for a millisecond, his head will be flown away easily.


    Moreover,


    *shoong* *splurt*


    Even during the middle of high speed sprinting, James still has the leisure to identify, locate and shoot one of the Yuujis'' hidden . While reloading his guns in his hand swiftly, James is able to identify another Yuuji and shot in the middle of his head accurately.


    *splurt*


    (....At least they can die with a gun. In any case, I need to find a resting place hidden by them for 30 seconds to cure this goddamn wounds.After that, I can retaliate prope-)


    ".....is what you are thinking right?"


    "!!!... *shoong* *splurt* .... agh!?"


    Before the end of his thoughts, a voice that is like the death god himself whisper to the ear of James. At the same time, the owner shot his gun into James'' middle chest repeatedly. due to that, James'' strength immediately left his body and fall down to floor powerlessly. he can''t even move his fingers anymore.


    *haah**haah*


    In the middle of his rough breathing, James is unable to see the guy clearly who makes him into this half-dead state. Although, he can imagine the face is still blank just like the first time he met him.


    ".....Hmm, 15 minutes surviving and 78 kills huh? Well, I can give a barely passing grade.Congrats"


    While spouting out condemning words, but approving James'' effort, a wry smile formed on James'' lips


    (haha.. my instructor is so harsh on his disciple. It makes me wonder how Irisu Makina can survive from this demon. .....Wait, maybe it''s because he is only nice limited to the girls he cares. Moreover, he''s frustated enough forcing to do this kind of job.)


    while thinking very rude thoughts toward his very own teacher, James barely moves his lips, "..... *cough* *cough*, as usual, you are very harsh on your student, teacher." (James)


    "Of course, that''s my policy. You know me that Asako didn''t teach me how to be gentle with a man." (Yuuji)


    ".....doesn''t that mean that you are a feminist, teacher?"


    "Shut up."(Yuuji) *bang*


    "...uack!?" (James)


    instead of comforting or encouraging his depressed student, Yuuji only responds to his "sweet" words by shooting a gun in the middle of James'' chest. Moreover, it was only 1mm away from James'' heart. It was plainly obvious that Yuuji plans to torture James for training(?) his mental.


    "In any case, looks like you begun to slowly adapt even in this formation.The next training scheduled for you is going to be close combat for 1 VS 100 me so be prepared for it."


    (..... Why do i feel like death is even more of a bliss?) (James)


    ".... haha, can''t you give me a break teacher? ...*cough* *cough* haah.. haah.. I understand. then, goodbye again teacher." (James)


    "yeah, see you later."


    ending with nonsesical words, Yuuji shot to James'' heart, ending his frail and suffering period immediately. If a third person of view see this, it can only be interpreted as Yuuji is going to fllow James to the afterlife in short time.

 Chapter 6: The Truth

    "Hmm, looks like you have finished today''s training."


    After James'' death, his body is slowly degenerating and dissolved into blue light pieces scattered through the air. At the same time, Rein has come by Yuuji side while absorbing the pieces into his palm resulted to a beautiful blue light orb.


    "more or less. Still, no matter how many times i see it, that power of resurrecting him can only be said as amazing. I wish i had that kind of power during my military days."


    "haha, well it can''t be used easily. There are too many conditions that need to be fulfilled. moreover, it''s not like i can use this power repeatedly in battle."


    The action that Rein did just now is gathering and arranging James'' scattered soul into one for ''repairing'' it into top shape again. in a sense, it can be described as resurrection just like Yuuji said. However,


    the time and energy used for the resurrection took a huge toll on the user. even if the user is able to use this power on the battlefield, the fate of the user will definitely be dead sooner or later as the process cant'' be disturbed, take a huge amount of time and many others.If an enemy has that much time, the user will be dead even before starting the process itself. Therefore, it wasn''t suited to be used in the battle. Although, Rein won''t deny that this power is definitely a life-saver for people who faced death on daily basis, such as Yuuji who was a soldier and mercenary in the past.


    "Well, enough about my power. How is the progress of his training? is it going well?"


    "Shouldn''t you know the result? you are always looking at him without missing a single time."


    "Even so, I want to know from the view of instructor itself. It''s not like I can measure his ability accurately rather than you who teach it directly."


    True, although Rein himself doesn''t have any sarcastic or condemning thoughts toward James, he really can''t access James'' ability accurately. Due to having formidable power the moment he was born, he doesn''t know the standard of normal human''s capability. Moreover, he himself never had or necessity to have figures that guide him as he was a monster who reached the pinnacle by only relying on his unfathomable talent and instinct.


    Therefore, Kazami Yuuji who was human who train from zero and an instructor itself can definitely assess James'' result hundred times better.Unauthorized usage: this narrative is on Amazon without the author''s consent. Report any sightings.


    "Hmmm....."


    after thinking and arranging his word for a while, Yuuji gives an unexpected surprise to Rein.


    "If we are going at this pace, he can definitely be the strongest existence in just 24 days."


    "..... What?"


    He didn''t see that coming at all.There are two reasons for it. The first is Yuuji''s assessment of James'' skill. Even though James has connected and inherited Rein''s unlimited potential to his soul, that doesn''t mean his instinct, talent, experience, and capabilities are also shared. Therefore, Rein is absolutely dumbfounded that James''s own potential is this high.


    "If he completes my training without a problem, no existence or power excluding the magical ones can''t surpass him."


    "....That is seriously amazing."


    To be accurate, Yuuji didn''t say James will become the strongest ''human'' but the pinnacle of the world itself. Although Rein itself doesn''t realize the how impeccable is that, at least he knows what it means to be strongest itself.


    After all, Rein himself is also one of the existence who competes for the glory of strongest itself.


    "then, what''s the second reason? No matter how I think about it, it''s too fast."


    Yes, that is the part where Rein is most surprised. Not only James can grow extraordinarily, he can accomplish it in just a few months only. From Rein''s estimation, no matter how fast James'' training is, at least it could take 2 years. After all, he was just a normal writer who has no skill regarding to fighting.


    If so, what is the reason?


    "You really don''t know? it looks like you are quite shaken or you just pretend to be blind." (Yuuji)


    "..... What do you mean?"


    "Heh" with a smirk, Yuuji said the second reason straight to Rein''s face.


    "His determination."


    "......"


    "Even though you can''t assess his skill, at least you can feel that right? In this traini- no, for the entire time no matter how much he complains, curses, tired and pained he never stops even once. Moreover, the more he experiences hardship, his determination is also growing stronger."


    Yes, that is the biggest reason, at the same time the miscalculation of Rein. Even though James is an ordinary human, he has a tendency to accomplish what he vowed on no matter who cruel or difficult it is. In short, he''s a very stubborn person who have a mind that is even harder than diamond.


    Moreover,


    "In the past, Do you know what he says to me?"


    "... What is it?" (Rein)


    "he says, "Since my other self has created this opportunity by sacrificing everything, I can''t stop now. I have to be faster so I can fulfill his wish and relieve his worries." (Yuuji)


    "..... Is that so." (Rein)


    "it''s an extraordinary feat. No, it can be said as a miracle itself. An urban person who didn''t have a speck of fighting abilities can become the top of the world in a short period only due to a verbal promise with someone who can''t even accomplish his task." (Yuuji)


    That''s why,


    "You are hesitating right?" (Yuuji)


    " ... ku!?"(Rein)


    yes, that is why. In order to accomplish his goal and unfinished business, Rein needed to do the worst thing he can possibly do in his entire life just for his selfish desire.


    "Since this is the opportunity, I will say the word that I hold back from the beginning. You are one of the worst human garbage I ever saw in my life."


    The supreme, Rein is planning to use James to become his vessel and absorb his soul.

 Chapter 7: Arrogance led to his demise

    During Rein''s life, there was nothing that can''t be accomplished. What other people do that take tens of year, he can just accomplish it within few months. What other people can''t achieve for all of their lifetimes, he can accomplish and accumulate it just like breathing an air. The word genius was not enough to explain his feat.


    He was a monster to an abnormal degree. The people around him rather than respect, they were afraid of him looking him as like a God or demon. It was natural. People fear of something that can''t be understood with common sense. Rein was exactly that ''something''.


    Moreover, he also has dueled with several gods who was famous and proud for their monstrous prowess but still defeated by Rein ultimately.


    However, he personally didn''t care about it nor try to fix people''s perception of him.


    "So what? it''s natural for me to be superior to others. After all, the moment when I was born, they were all below me."


    He was undeniably arrogant and proud of himself.


    Although, this itself has no problem. It is a natural thing for a human possessing power higher than anybody to have bigger pride and ego. After all, isn''t that human nature to be flaunting their own accomplishment?


    Rein himself is also the same.


    However,


    "I''m bored."


    He was feeling empty. rather than feeling lonely of being different than everybody else, he didn''t felt a sense of accomplishment for all the problems he faced can be solved easily with just a swing of his fist.


    even so, it looks like fate has given him chance to relive his boredom by releasing the biggest disaster in the world.


    [Foolish human, grovel in your feat! feel my power and succumb to it for eternity! ]


    A God who comes out of nowhere and without warning descend itself to Rein''s world and wreaking havoc just like a typical demon lord.


    Hearing the news, Rein immediately got interested and decided to subjugate the bastard to give himself a challenge.


    "I hope this guy can relive my boredom."


    lightly thinking like that, he headed to the place where the asshole is while gathering his comrade to defeat it.


    However, isn''t there a proverb for people who overestimate themselves?


    Arrogance led to your demise.


    True, Rein himself is a supreme that will be superior to anybody else. If the circumstance and opportunity come to him, he really has the power to become the number one in the world. Even so, due to him being strong the moment he was born and easily defeat others without effort, he didn''t learn the most important thing in his life.


    Before picking a fight, assess own and your opponent skills.


    No matter what your status is, no matter how big your power is, it doesn''t have any meaning to fight someone who has overcome every aspect of your own. It is not shameful to realize your own weakness and run away. You can fill in the gap and rechallenge your opponent to win. However, it''s not bravery to fight someone that is stronger than yourself in every way. To put it bluntly, it''s just purely idiotic.


    Therefore,


    " *haah* *haah*... this .... isn''t *cough* possible!!" (Rein)


    [Hmph, the loser''s bark? it''s not like you are a dog. You are just an idiot who overestimates your own strength.] (Satan)


    "tch!? *haah* *haah*.. da- damn youuuu!!!"


    the result of his fate was beyond grieving. No, it was despair only. All of his comrades are in a severely injured state.It''s to the point of one gentle tough can end their life away. Rein himself was only barely intact. His body is full of injuries, the curses are restricting and polluting his mind. At best, standing is the most he can do.


    (.... Why ... Why did it become like this....)


    Looking at his own and comrades'' state, his heart felt pained, frustrated, and most of all... regret. All he wanted to was just to find someone who can relive his boredom. In the beginning, he wasn''t that close to his comrades nor cared much about them either. However, when it reached this point, waves of endless sadness and heavy guilt crushed his mind.If you stumble upon this narrative on Amazon, be aware that it has been stolen from Royal Road. Please report it.


    At the same time,


    " So,... this is what it means *cough* to lose..."


    In the past, there was someone who cared about him and warned him that he will lose one day for his own blind arrogance. He himself dismissed it as just weak''s rambling due to their jealousy. As for now, he can''t rebuke it that way anymore.


    It was hopeless to the point of no saving. no matter how much he''s going to change himself, no matter how much he deeply regrets it, it won''t change anything. All he could say is only one thing.


    "It''s... all... too late." (Rein)


    Some people said that there''s no such thing as too late to fix their own mistake. Or, they also say that mistake is necessary for their own growth. However, they can only say it easily to the other party because of they themselves know nothing.


    Understand it and experiencing itself are a whole different thing.


    [tsk, if you want to console yourself in your pathetic situation, do it in the other world. I''m going to puke just looking at you.] (Satan)


    Not only he didn''t respect his enemy, the asshole is spouting out derogatory words to Rein as if it was nothing. However, Rein didn''t feel anger nor desire to rebuke it.


    Because,


    "Haahhh... I''m..... tired." (Rein)


    He was regretful. He also can''t accept this result. Even so, there''s nothing he could change by cursing or wailing his emotion.He just feel.... empty.


    [pft, puhahahahaha!!!! What the hell!? to think my enemy is this kind of trash. Fine then, at least you relive my boredom a bit, I will kill you and your comrades without feeling much pain.] (Satan)


    Ending with that, he exudes an energy ball that can destroy one small continent and release it to the sky. The ball which was sent to the sky was slowly descending. After all, he is a sick bastard who likes to see people''s despairing faces and enjoy it.


    It was ironic.


    He who was always feeling bored now is going to be killed by the one who is thinking the same way. Maybe this is karma to himself.


    "No... you... can''t die....now..." (???)


    [hmm?] (Satan)


    "Eh... A...thena ?" (Rein)


    A gorgeous woman who has long silver hair, golden eyes like a serpent is standing between Rein and Satan. Before the bastard exterminates them, Athena stands in front of him to protect him.Moreover, not only her, others who have fallen stand up one by one to protect him.


    [hoohh, looks like you can still stand. Even so, what can''t you do?]


    they didn''t answer. No, they themselves already know the answer that they can''t defeat him no matter what they do. Nevertheless, they still can do something to overcome this situation.


    Athena and the others turned their heads to Rein.


    Rein didn''t see any hatred or frustration from their faces toward him. Instead, they only smiled and say one thing barely.


    "Live."


    "....!!! What do you--"


    plan to. Before ending his words, they already face Satan and prepare the last attack by sacrificing their lives. In one second, a gorgeous and large magic circle appear below Satan.


    [wha--- are you fu*kers insane!!?? do you plan to seal me by erasing your lives!?]


    They didn''t respond. No, there was no need to. The moment they can''t defeat this guy, they already prepare this without discussing Rein. Moreover, there is one more magic circle surrounding Rein.


    "...!!? this is sealing... no, teleportation !? WHY!? why do you save someone like me!? I don''t have that much worth to be saved!! I was the one who led you guys to this!!"


    At the same time, Satan and Rein rampage around the barrier circle to break it. One to save himself while one is to stop his comrades. No matter how much they attack the barrier and struggled, the barrier isn''t even budging nor showing signs of a crack. Moreover, there are chains coiling around Rein and Satan to stop their movement.


    [Fuuuuuuu*k Youuuuu!!!!!! Release me!! release me this instant!! Damn itttt!!!!!!] (Satan)


    Ending with his last struggle, Satan is surrounded by lights and engulfed by it. In the next moment, he had been banished and been sealed in the gasp between dimension.


    Even so, it didn''t change the fact they are going to die. The ball exudes by Satan was going to land in a short while. Moreover, they didn''t have the energy to move from the place anymore nor energy to live anymore due to the price of the sealing. They only turn their backs and see their friend who is still struggling inside the barrier.


    "....Why? WHY IS IT DAMNNIT !!!!? Why you don''t save yourselves !? I know you guys still have that much power!!! So why!!?"


    They still didn''t respond, from the start until the end, they only smiled at him without feeling regrets to their options. After all, Rein himself didn''t know this, but they were saved in one way or other by Rein himself.


    They were all Gods who have many enemies. Even so, Rein didn''t mind these things and interact with them. Moreover, he also helps them defeat those enemies without receiving anything. Although he was cold, he was a precious friend. To them who have eternal lives, They feel blessed to have someone who accompanies them.


    "Kuuck, why is it..... Answer me...." (Rein)


    Is it due to exhaustion or despair? in any case, Rein slumped to the ground and mutter his sentence many times even though he didn''t get the answer.No, maybe he knows it but didn''t want to accept it. If he accepts it, he can''t forgive himself.


    He who was an arrogant bastard was treated as a friend andwas protected until the end.


    "..... Goodbye. ...... Thank you......for accompanying.... us."


    It was a weak voice. If he didn''t pay attention to it, even Rein will miss it. However, Rein understood that it''s their last and separating words. In a matter of seconds, the ball is going to descend.


    They are going to die without leaving any piece of dust.


    Before that, Rein raises his head and weakly smiles to them while crying.


    "Thank you... and goodbye...... my dear friends."


    It was short. Even so, they feel worth it being able to hear those words.Ending with his last words, Rein was engulfed by the light and teleported to somewhere.


    They didn''t know where they send him.


    However, they know and believe that Rein can overcome any kind of situation.


    They didn''t hope him to get revenge.


    They only wish for his happiness for the rest of his lives.


    At the same time, the ball descended to the ground.


    It was in an instant.


    All of them were engulfed by the dark light and ended their lives.


    With this, it was the end of Rein''s grand, but tragic tales.

 Chapter 8: Nature of Humanity

    -???-


    "... uhmmm.."


    In the middle of white space, A man is lying or to be accurate ''floating'' in the middle of the space. Although, if anybody looks at his present state, it''s clearer than the fire that he has experienced something major as his clothes are all messed up. Even homeless looks better than his ragged clothes.


    ..... Although, it may be fan services to women as they are able to look one of the most well-sculptured body for free as this man''s feature is top notch.


    "... (open eyes) hmmm...? Oh, right. I died again."


    Of course, this person'' identity is James, who is the inheritor of the supreme Rein.


    In fact, this kind of event is not the first or second time but already occurred repeatedly due to the countless death count by his heartless master.


    If not, he won''t be so nonchalant and calm for knowing own''s death.


    ... He doesn''t even remember how many times he died anymore after passing hundreds and now almost reaching thousand. So maybe, he becomes numb to it which can be dangerous in a certain perspective.


    "Haaahhh.... Seriously that demon teacher, can he give leniency to his cute student? I don''t even know how can I keep my mental intact after dying many times."


    Ignoring the fact he''s dissing his beloved(?) teacher, it''s true that it''s almost a miracle for James able to keep sane after experiencing death.


    No matter how much mental power a person has, it is no way possible to stop from your mind breaking after being killed for hundreds of times including the stress of training continuously with less to none rest period.


    Only a machine with no feelings can achieve it.


    Even so, he had some guesses.


    First is his potential or, to be accurate to Rein''s potential. As a supreme who can surpass the gods who appear in legend, it is natural for his mental prowess to be improved tremendously after having a contract with Rein.


    Secondly is he himself. Although it sounds embarrassing for himself to think of it, it can be due to his determination to keep stronger faster than anything else without being sidetracked.


    Lastly.....


    "This space.... huh" (James)


    [..... ave..... woken.... up?] (???)


    "hmm ?" (James)


    In the middle of his thoughts, a gorgeous and beautiful woman is standing in front of James. Long silver hair, golden serpent eyes and beautiful face that toppled any other woman he ever has seen appeared in front of him.


    Although, her condition can never be said as perfect as her body is half transparent like a ghost. Moreover, her face has overcome white and close to sickly pale.Unauthorized use: this story is on Amazon without permission from the author. Report any sightings.


    If people in the real world see her, they will definitely think they are meeting a ghost without a doubt.


    "Ah. Hello, miss. Thank you for taking care of me as usual." (James)


    [....i..t''s ....o..kay....] (???)


    In responding to his gratitude, the woman faintly smiles back to show she doesn''t mind.


    However, James shakes his head again for receiving the same response.


    "Even so, please let me say my gratitude to you for helping me many times. Thank you for supporting me all this time. Without you, I''m sure there is no difference between me and a doll." (James)


    Yes, this is the third reason for his intact and normal mental state. This mysterious and beautiful woman, although he doesn''t know the specific, he instinctually able to tell that she help her.


    Moreover,


    "Umm... I know you can''t speak much so I won''t ask the reason. But, can I do anything for you? You already have done so much for me." (James)


    While still smiling brightly to him, the woman shakes her head gently for expressing that his gratitude is enough to receive. Also, James doesn''t know but this woman also has ulterior motives in the beginning.


    Nothing is absolutely free in any situation. Even if there is, there will be payment in some kind of form in the near future.


    That is the one lesson he will never forget after living in the business stage for a long time until he gets sick of it.


    However,


    [... I.... my..self....wan...ted to.... do... it....] (???)


    Although her voice is barely audible, James can clearly detect that she is speaking the truth, which is weird. Even so, no matter what purpose she has, he can only say his thanks.


    "..... Fuuuuu... This leaves a bad taste in my mouth. .... I understand. However, please tell if you encounter any kind of problem you can''t individually solve. No matter what the price is, I will help you." (James)


    Repay the gratitude you receive however you can no matter how small it is.


    It was something forgotten in the modern society as people generally create a good relationship only by calculating their profit and bright future obtain from the other party.


    James himself even feel idiotic to personally give favor to someone who helps him even though she doesn''t want to.


    ...But, maybe this is why he ran away from his parents, created future and all of it just,... no not ''just'' but for his dream.


    (I''m really a human to the core.... haha.. no matter how I see it, I''m a foolish person just like any other superior race commented in a fantasy story.)


    Having a mature personality to make his situation favorable, but possessing a childish and ideal principle to stay true to own feeling.


    Contradictory and conflicting to no end.


    That is simply the nature of humanity.


    [....Yes.....I.....Will] (???)


    The woman responses to his feelings simply with a smile. However, with this, she is convinced that she support the right person.


    "Fufu... I sure hope it won''t come through. I don''t want you to get hurt in any way. You are an important person to me."


    [...!?... uhh....] (???)


    .....To anybody who''s hearing this conversation will definitely make their face cringe and think in one thought.


    (How does he can say those embarrassing words boldly!!???)


    Which is also the thought of the woman right now coincidentally. She knows that he doesn''t mean THAT kind of thing but can''t help feeling embarrassed.


    .....In fact, it''s much worse to say it with no underlying thoughts.


    "Hmm? is there a-- *priiiinnng*"


    Before ending his sentence, his body is slowly dissolving into blue particles, signaling the time for coming back to his hellish days.


    "Ah. Looks like the time is up. Please take care of me if I come back again. Goodbye again miss." (James)


    [....(Nods)] (???)


    "Right. One more thing." (James)


    [...? (tilts head)]


    "(Oh, that''s cute.)... No, it''s nothing. I will ask it after I finish my business."


    [.....??...I...understand...see...you..again.]


    "Yes, see you again."


    *swoosh*


    With that last word, he has vanished from the space.


    *******


    (....haaahhh... Why does his successor is so different than him? It''s much easier to interact with him if he acts coldly too. It''s really bad for my heart.)


    The woman never asks his circumstances but she knows who he is and what he is doing right now as she is deeply connected to the original supreme in her past world.


    (Well, it''s not bad though. He never even look at me as a woman even once. This one is much more relaxing to hang out with.)


    While thinking like that, she unconsciously smiles remembering the past conversation just now.


    [...huhu.]


    It looks like there''s going to be a warm spring for the beautiful War God who never falls in love.

 Chapter 9: Everything I Do is For Me Only

    - Rein''s Personal Space-


    During the time James is recovering his own soul for the next deadly schedule, a confrontation is occurring between Rein and Yuuji.


    ".....Hah, so what." (Rein)


    When Rein has summoned Yuuji to train James, he only gives requests to him only on one thing.


    Make James become a worthy successor for himself.


    This request is simple and easy to understand at a glance. In short, ''train him so he can become like me''.


    But, that''s only on the surface.


    In fact, the truly smart people will find it weird when they heard the word ''make'' and ''for me''.


    Rather than successor, it''s close to ''use'' him for himself rather than goodwill.


    Most of the times, it''s easy to discover people''s lie just by observing their body language and face unless they are FBI who have special training.


    However, what happens if you mix it with some of the truth on the recipe?


    Rein has already expressed himself to James.


    Recover oneself.


    Defeat the enemy Satan to save the world


    Need James'' help to inherit his power.


    All of this is true, to a certain extent.


    "Which is why you can say it shamelessly without digging your own grave." (Yuuji)


    In a sense, what Rein doing right now is the exact same thing done by politician and government to the society.


    Opening a campaign to express goodwill.


    Doing a speech to give a statement to the people for explaining their actions.


    Although not all of it, most of the activities are usually a cover-up so they can commit their actions openly just like dressing a pig in a prom dress, especially during turbulent times such as war.


    Of course, Yuuji himself who has received the mission from the government himself already realizes their true nature since he''s the "cleaner" who disposes of a factor that will disturb their plan.


    Therefore,


    "I know the client''s purpose even without them saying it." (Yuuji)


    Rein''s objective is truly simple.


    Use James'' body who has been trained to make it as a vessel.


    Kill the bastard to complete his revenge and clear up his pent-up frustration.


    That''s all.


    Supporting his successor? Saving the world?


    He himself only use it for the cover to complete his own desire.


    Nothing else, nothing more.


    "After all, it''s the deceived ones that are at fault, not the deceiver right?" (Rein)


    "....Yeah. Just like you said." (Yuuji)


    Responding to the typical antagonist line, Yuuji only shrugs his shoulder and answer it plainly without a fluctuation in his voice.


    "After all, I''m also the same since I train him without telling anything." (Yuuji)


    "Kuh, kukukuku.... there''s nothing you can do. After all, I''M THE ONE who summons you with that purpose, and that purpose only." (Rein)


    Some people may feel betrayed after seeing their closed ones'' opposite side or when they uncover their masks, just like this event.


    Even so, both sides don''t have any fault in the open as one party is free to believe what they want to believe and the other is necessary to keep a safe position in the society.


    Feeling betrayed because of you pushing your own ideal?


    What a joke.The author''s tale has been misappropriated; report any instances of this story on Amazon.


    "You say that I''m hesitating? Hah, save the sleep talk while you can. Even before I died, I''m just a selfish prick who stomps on other people for myself. What only changes is that I only do it sneakily." (Rein)


    "I see. Well, it doesn''t matter much though. What I do won''t change a bit." (Yuuji)


    ".....You sure are indifferent. That''s unexpected. When I see your memories, I thought you will act like a savior and save your cute student even by sacrificing own life."


    That is true.


    In his world, he didn''t hesitate in saving the heroines many times even though each time he will risk his own life on a thin line.


    However,


    "Like I said, it doesn''t matter to ME. Even if it is, it''s not worth the price." (Yuuji)


    "What do you--.... ahhh... haha. HAHAHAHAHA!! Right, That''s right!! Of course, you won''t care!! After all, humans only take care of their own asses the most!!" (Rein)


    What does Yuuji get for exposing Rein''s true self to James?


    Disposal and be screwed on his life by this asshole in front of him. After all, Rein still has that much power even though he''s not on the optimal state.


    Then, what is the best logical answer?


    "I will just train him then I can watch on the sidelines seeing him save the universe." (Yuuji)


    Yuuji didn''t change even after being summoned and restricted by Rein. However, it''s not like he will save all the person he only met just because they''re in trouble.


    Especially if it will make trouble to him and most of all, his close people on his world.


    "Ahhhh.... I''m really glad, Yuuji. If you act like a hypocrite after this, it''s hard to find a replacement for a talented guy like you, you know? Kuhuhuhu.... then, please continue to train him okay? After all, it''s for ''your sake'' too." (Rein)


    "Of course. I don''t want to die yet either. In 24 days, he will be the best marionette for you. I will assure you. Then it''s your freedom what will you do to him. I myself won''t intervene no matter the result is. Of course, you can still continue your "observation" if you haven''t trust me yet." (Yuuji)


    "No, no. Your words before is enough for me to trust you. Now then, adieu my friend. I also need to prepare on my side. After all, I have ''promise'' to keep for my cute inheritor, you see?" (Rein)


    "Well, do what you need to do. I will also do mine." (Yuuji)


    "Hahaha... right. One more thing. Tell to him that I won''t be meeting him after he finishes his training. I will meet him ONLY when he''s complete. Goodbye."


    *Whooosh*


    Disappearing, Yuuji exhales a long breath of sigh in his mouth.


    "...Haaaahhh... Sorry student. At the time you die, at least I will listen to your complaint no matter what it is."


    This is not the first time he has done dirty jobs like this. In fact, it''s just one of the countless that makes his hand smeared with blood for the pretext of better future.


    That''s why he will just do it with the same feeling.


    "..... chi."


    Of course, it didn''t change for leaving a bad taste in the aftermath.


    *********


    -Same Location-


    After a few hours have passed, James has finally recovered and appeared in front of Yuuji.


    ".....mmmph. (Stretching) Hppphh... Fuuu. Hi again teacher. I will still say the same but, can you please have mercy on me, please?" (James)


    It is really a weird meeting between student and teacher as the student has been killed brutally every time he died.


    On normal situation, it''s not strange at all to take revenge for the accumulated hatred.


    (Well, I don''t mind though.) (James)


    It looks like Yuuji''s head won''t fly away before he finishes the job.


    ".....Yeah, if you want to, I can make it relaxing for you. After all, we don''t need to rush." (Yuuji)


    "(blinking eyes)........Ha?" (James)


    For a moment James freezes for a few seconds not understand it.


    That Yuuji, being nice to his student? Moreover, to a man?


    (Is he on the right mind?) (James)


    "Is your head okay teacher?" (James)


    What a very rude thought to his own teacher. But, his suspicion is justified as the amount of evil (?) actions done to him are countless and each is worse than before.


    "I see. I understand. Let''s go with the special course then. I''m sure you will soon think that hell is much more comfortable." (Yuuji)


    "I deeply apologize my venerable master. This foolish disciple deeply appreciates your huge kindness to this lowly one." (James)


    "What the heck." (Yuuji)


    While doing a slapstick comedy, Yuuji is more surprised and disgusted that this guy can do perfect dogeza (kneeling) in perfect form on one second without hesitation.


    "Haaaahhh. It''s fine. I won''t do it. Just stand up immediately. It''s creepy looking at you like this." (James)


    "No, no my beloved master, how can I disrespect you? I will do this until--"


    "Do you really want to do (special course) it?"


    "(Stand up immediately and salute) No, sir."


    ..... Truly a reflection of a man with no sense of pride at all.


    "...tch. Do what you want..... Hey idiot student." (Yuuji)


    "Yes, what is it, sir?" (James)


    ''Is he to keep going like this?'' while thinking that, Yuuji decides to ask the question he''s been holding back.


    This may endanger himself, but he can''t hold his curiosity.


    "If, like I said if. What will someone feel if the actions you do is just for naught? Moreover, what if it''s going to be used in full by another party?" (Yuuji)


    "...Hmm? what do you mean teacher? Are you worried that I''m gullible?" (James)


    ".....Something like that." (Yuuji)


    By knowing his personality, maybe Yuuji will think that this kind guy will just be mad and feel hopeless about it.


    ....However, he never thought even on his dreams that his answer is too far compared to his expectation.


    "...Ahhhh... I see."


    "What is-- Tch!!?"


    For a moment.


    Just for a second. Yuuji can clearly feel it.


    "Well, if I already get involved in the other party''s trap, there''s only one thing to do right?"


    What is the true self of this guy.


    While faintly smiling, James simply answered to his teacher.


    "I will just use him/her back so I can get the most of it without caring. After all, there''s no need to hold back to those kinds of people right?"


    ".....Is that so?" (Yuuji)


    "It is teacher. It''s just something obvious to do. Is there something wrong?"


    "....No. Let''s stop with this talk and continue with the training. We have many things to do."


    "Understood teacher. Please take care of me until the end."


    "...Yeah, I will."


    From this conversation, Yuuji finally understands what this guy-- No, what this monster is.


    He has offended something that''s not supposed to.


    It even makes him feel fear for a long time.


    (...haaah.. I accepted the wrong job. It looks like my life is set in stone.)


    Rein has clearly think that his plan is going smoothly.


    He is the chess master while James and Yuuji are the chess pieces.


    It is true. There''s no error in the process currently. In fact, it''s much smoother than he thought.


    However,


    The prey and predator haven''t been decided yet.

 Chapter 10: The Moment of Separation.

    - Limited Space (Rein Only)-


    ".¡­Haaaahhh¡­" (Rein)


    In the space created personally for him, Rein is currently reminiscing his actions.


    Defeated pitifully by Satan.


    Pitiful body condition due to the curses.


    Trick a weak human for his vessel.


    (...I have already fallen this deep huh¡­)


    If the past Rein in his original world sees his present state, he will definitely scoff at him and dismiss it as some illusion.


    Rather, he will comment,


    "Huh? Who the fuck are you? Do you want to impersonate me or just want to embarrasses yourself?


    Like that.


    To him who have walk a golden road in all of his lifetime, these events are the dark spot he feels shamed of for entire lifetime.


    Shame, regret, frustration, etc.


    (Damn you Satan! You can only have that smug face only for short moment!)


    Ultimately, it led him to deep hatred and desire of revenge toward the main perpetrator who make him to this state.


    If Rein himself is able to calm his mind, he will be able to pinpoint his own mistake clearly.


    He may be arrogant with no bottom, he is not stupid in any sense.


    Firstly, if he realizes that Satan is much stronger than him, the best strategy is to gather information about his enemy as much as possible to increase his winning percentage.


    Secondly, during the battle itself. If he can coordinate with his teammates, they are able to exhibit higher amount of power compared to individual performance only.


    However, all of this is just the if story and will not happen anymore.


    Moreover, even if Rein has the brain to process his mistake, it is useless if he himself has blinded by unlimited anger.


    Worse, he may not even admit it due to his ego.


    (Damn it!! Why is someone like me have to resort on dirty tricks!)


    Right now, the notion of him lying toward James itself is the worst disgrace to him.


    He understands that it''s the highest chance and realistic plan to do on his current state, which is why he can''t accept it.


    The proud tyrant have fallen into sneaky bastard with no moral.


    "Shit!!"


    ¡­.. If his fallen comrades see his present state, they can only feel one emotion.


    Sadness.


    They will neither feel angry nor regret to save him as they did it without wishing anything in return.


    However, they will feel sad as they want him to be happy for the rest of his life.


    Now?


    He only become a blinded avenger who can''t see the surrounding.


    (.¡­Yes, hold it. Everything is for my sake. Even though this hurts my pride, it''s only for a short moment.)


    Rein has said that James is similar existence to him.


    Both of them are people who only cares about they one-selves the most.


    Rein drag his "friends" to kill Satan while James refuses his father'' wish for chasing his own dream.


    However, there are huge differences between these two.


    Ego and Care.


    To James, he won''t hesitate to do these as his pride is none to less after living in the world of backstabbers for many years.


    However, he will reconsider the chosen target as he doesn''t want to hurt people that are dear to him.


    As for Rein, even though his pride may hurt, he won''t even hesitate to pick his own family for accomplishing his plan.


    They can be said as a coin with two different sides. Same essences but with a different personality.


    (Prepare yourself, stupid inheritor. I will steal all of your existence for my own sake.)


    "... I won''t let anybody stop me."


    The Avenger has already resolved himself.


    The gear of his life is moving faster and faster until no break can stop it.


    Now, the climax of his life is just a few steps away.


    -Rein''s Personal Space-


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    *Claaang**Claang**Bzzt**Claang* (sfx of knives clashing each other)


    At this moment, a ridiculous but grand duel is occurring between two parties.


    On the one hand, there''s the ultimate student who only has military knives on both hands but with injuries and scrapes all over his body. However, his movement is stable and showing no signs of ragged breathing.


    On the other hand, it''s the demonic teachers who have multiplied himself numbered hundreds surrounding his single student.


    At one glance. It is clear to deduce who is going to win.


    However, If there are spectators, they will have their eyeballs pop out of their sockets seeing the unbelievable scene.


    Currently, Rein is dodging multiple knives strikes each with different directions only with minimal movement and near miss at all times.


    Moreover, each time he moves his body, his hands will cut the enemies on their vital points precisely with no hesitation. Even the best action movie can''t be compared to this scene.


    The duplicates all tried to dodge, but even that is predicted and mercilessly slashed.


    ¡­..It was almost the embodiment of the death god itself.


    One second, Two seconds, Three Seconds.


    As time passes, the body count of the teacher is accumulating until it can make small pile of body mountain. The total amount of blood flows on this fight can be accumulated for one pool easily.


    Even so, both side didn''t stop.


    Instead, the student is steadily improving with pace without error.


    Faster, sharper and more precise.


    As for the result?


    *zhuup* (stabbing sound)


    *Thud* (body fell)


    ¡­.All of the duplicates each who represents ultimate weapon are all decimated in a matter of few minutes.


    "Fuuuhhh¡­. you have come this far huh?" (Yuuji)


    "Well, I''m sure it''s because of certain someone who teaches me with great passion and loving care. No words of thanks I give can express it." (James)


    Hearing the sarcastic words from his student, a mix of wry and bitter smile formed on original Yuuji''s lips


    "Hah , you sure become more and more cheeky like me. Is there a curse from Asako that we all be the same? (Yuuji)


    "Then I have to give gratitude to that too. It give me motivation in this hell, you know?" (James)


    "Geez , will it kill you losing on the argument?"


    "It does, literally."


    ".¡­."


    That is quite true as Yuuji always ends his life by pouring salt to the wound. Now, it is funny since the situation is reversed.


    "Well, I guess the rest is enough right, teacher? Or do you need more time for planting the bomb?"


    ".¡­.Shit, found out huh."


    "Of course, you never talk this much unless necessary. I know much about you, teacher."


    On the conversation, Yuuji is always sweating and breathing roughly while James is faintly smiling without breaking it from the beginning until the end.


    Which is why,


    (It gives me bone chilling nerve to the core.) (Yuuji)


    The stage of this fight is is the middle of forest where all of the Yuujis'' prepared their formation and weapon to the best they can.


    Magnum, assault rifle, landmines, RPG,etc.


    All modern weapons starting from small to large destruction power are possessed by Yuuji to kill this man in front of him.


    At this moment, there is no place in modern world more dangerous prepared by Yuuji. Even the best army gathered all over the world numbered ten thousand fully armored, they could still lose.


    And that overpowered squad is killed by just this one man in front of him.


    "Fuuu¡­" (Yuuji)


    In any case, he has started the job and almost begun to finish it.


    No matter what the result is, he won''t stop in the middle and finish until the end, want it or not.


    That is the curse and restriction placed by Rein.


    "Well, you do a good job student, I give you that." (Yuuji)


    "My,my. It looks like the sun will rise from the west tommorow. I wonder what other surprise will teacher prepared for me." (James)


    Instead of answering his disciple'' taunt, he gives the best present he can to overcome this hopeless situation.


    While smiling, Yuuji leisurely said,


    "Don''t worry, I''m sure you will hate it to no end."


    *Beep*


    After that one small sound,


    *Btooooooom*


    A large scale explosion covering 50 meters surrounding James.


    Moreover,


    *Shoong* *Shoong* *Boom* *Baaaaam*


    A mix of handguns, machine gun, missiles and RPG targeted toward James.


    All of these are gimmicks readied by Yuuji predicting this outcome.


    Just like James, Yuuji has also study,understand and accept James'' growth. Then, all he has to do is just prepare the weapon to cut his throat while he is on weakest and laid back state.


    Just for one person, it was literally overkill to no end.


    (In any case, with this it will--) (Yuuji)


    ".¡­be all over right?"


    "!? Wh- *zhuup* kuh!!?"


    Just like the replaying of the past scene, the whisper of the death god speaks closely to the ear, but with one difference.


    The ending is the opposite of the usual routine.


    " *thud*(Body fell) Haaah, haaah¡­ haha, looks like I was read like a book, huh?" (Yuuji)


    "Fufu, like I said teacher, I know a lot about you." (James)


    ".¡­.Does knowing can it overcome those fu*ked up situation?"


    "Ah, well I had some tricks and skills to spare. It was a good surprise to you too right teacher?"


    ".¡­Yeah, it does, damned student."


    Although he is cursing right now, Yuuji is inwardly proud of himself able to keep up with this monster even until the end. Of course, he''s also happy for that weak student become this much Strong on Short period.


    Therefore,


    (My job¡­. is done.) (Yuuji)


    "Hey stu- no James."


    ".¡­What is it?"


    With the brightest smile he can make, Yuuji said it with gentle voice.


    "Congratulations. You have passed." (Yuuji)


    Just that. That four words.


    "Ahhh¡­.. I see." (James)


    "What¡­ *cough* you don''t look happy. Do you want *cough* a medal?"


    "N-no, but you will--"


    "Yeah. Disappear. My job¡­.. is done."


    ".¡­. Can you stay teacher? I owe a lot to you. I haven''t return it back ."


    At that time, after Yuuji had ask those question, he misunderstood him for an dangerous entity. Something inside of James makes him afraid to no end. In the end, this man in front of him has also this gentle side too.


    The difference may be drastic, but it''s still the same person.


    Consciously, Yuuji makes a smile after hearing those words and seeing Rein''s genuine sad face.


    "...Annoying. I only need one Amane in my life." (Yuuji)


    "...Haaahh.You really are a feminist, teacher." (James)


    "Shut¡­up."


    Ending with that, Yuuji''s body is slowly dissolving into blue particles, showing the sign of the ended contract.


    He''s going back to the old world with no memories remembered in this space.


    (it''s a bit of¡­ shame.)


    "Hey,¡­James" (Yuuji)


    "Yes?"


    "My part¡­.is done. Now, it''s¡­your ''turn''."


    While extracting his bloody hand, James hold and held it strongly for afraid of losing it.


    ''Turn''. That word only has implicate lots of meaning. Even so, James has understood the event coming to him.


    The moment he make a contract with Rein, it is unavoidable.


    "Yes, I know te- ¡­..No, Yuuji." (James)


    ".¡­."(Yuuji)


    "Yuuji, I know it''s only been a short while but these three months is one of the happiest moments in my entire life. Sure, the training was hard as hell and you are a sadist¡­..But, I was glad. Because I myself wanted to do it with no one forcing me.I can be me without hiding myself. That''s why."


    "Thank you for leading me all this time, my dear friend."


    "Hmm¡­ You are welcome, friend."


    Ending with that,Yuuji leaves the world with a nice smile.


    [Beep]


    [The contract occured between Kazami Yuuji and Rein has been accomplished]


    [According to the contract, Kazami Yuuji will lose all of his memories occured in this place in order to remove unknown variable]


    [Ring]


    [Notification has been immediately send to Rein informing the result of the contract.]


    "........Haaahhhh. I really don''t like this kind of conclusion."


    While slowly standing up, James slowly prepare his heart for the upcoming cruel event he don''t want to face.


    Even so,


    "Yeah¡­.., It''s my turn to do the hard part."


    He needs to face it.


    [Beep]


    [Rein has come to the contractor''s location.]


    [ping!]


    [The condition of the contract between the Supreme Rein and James have been met.]


    [The last code will now begun to commence under the call of The Supreme Rein.]


    It''s the last fight before the beginning of the journey.

 Chapter 11: The Deciding Moment

    *fsssh*


    After the announcement, Rein has immediately arrived to James'' location after knowing the result the training from Yuuji


    No, maybe it''s more accurate for him to say it as,


    The fruit has ripened.


    "Hey, Rein long time no see." (James)


    A cheerful and light voice. James only interact with Rein same as usual.


    ".¡­." (Rein)


    "It feels weird since the beginning of training, we never talked to each other."


    ".¡­."


    "At least I know that you are watching me. Well, it''s kind of lonely though."


    ".¡­."


    "So, are going to do it? If it--"


    "Shut up."


    For the first time, after arriving in front of James, what James faced is neither his leisure face nor the gentle voice.


    It was cold and indifferent feeling, just like ice.


    If the Rein who summoned James is the warm spring, then the current one is just pure winter with no warmth at all.


    "Umm.. Rein is there something wrong? You look diffe-" (James)


    "Different?" (Rein)


    "Y-yeah, it''s not like--"


    "Hah, maybe it''s because that useless eyes never see anything at all."


    For the first time, Rein insulted and express condescension toward his inheritor.


    As for James, he ''looks'' dumbfounded for a few seconds and shocked until he can''t close his mouth. However, he regain his composure and spoke toward Rein again.


    "H-hey what''s the matter? Why do you say such thi-" (James)


    "Like I said, SHUT THAT DAMN MOUTH. Because it''s unnecessary for the ritual." (Rein)


    "What? What do you--"


    "Begin."


    From the beginning until the end, Rein didn''t let James speaks his sentence until the very end. It was just like a tyrant who treat a person as trash who has no worth to speak with. In fact, maybe it''s worse than that as Rein, didn''t see James as human, but tools for him only.


    Therefore,


    He will proceed his plan without giving a damn at all.


    [The keyword for the last code has been inserted.]


    [Processing¡­]


    [Accepted. The requirement and preparation for the last stage of the contract have been met.]


    [Commencing the ritual...]


    [Ting.]


    [The ritual has started.]


    After series of electronic announcement, the irregularity has happened.


    At the same time, Rein'' and James'' body begun dissolving into blue particles. Rein''s particles flow to James'' original body while James'' is flowing toward Rein''.Stolen novel; please report.


    "...Ahh."(James)


    "You know what idiot human, you are just a tool for my desire. Nothing else, nothing more." (Rein)


    ".¡­.."


    "Saving the world? Becoming my successor? Do a great adventure? Hah, are you misunderstanding something?"


    ".¡­.."


    "Those are just details for you to believe and be the drive for your process. Even if it will happen, it won''t be in the same form you are thinking, you piece of shit."


    ".¡­."


    "What, too shocked even to open your mouth? That is why you are an idiot. Let me tell you something. From the beginning until the end, YOU ARE NOTHING MORE THAN A VESSEL. Even if you are another me, your worth is even less than piece of dust."


    The situation has drastically reserved.


    Instead of Rein being silence, He spoke his mouth sharply nonstop to James who looks dumbfounded and quiet at the same time.


    However, it is natural.


    What will you feel if your best friend who treats you like a family betray you in a split second and dispose you thereafter?


    Only the person experiencing it will know but, the emotional pain will be unimaginable.


    "Haaahhh, it was tiring to hold the facade. I even need hold my puke toward you by smiling like an idiot to fool you. Well, at least it''s worth it. Your body has become strong enough to hold my existence."(Rein)


    ".¡­Is¡­.that so¡­" (James)


    "kuh, KUHAHAHAHAHA!! What''s with that shitty face!? Even a goblin looks better than you! Yeah, that''s right! Do you understand now! You are just a resource for me to use!!! It''s all too late for you to understand it!!"


    ".¡­.That¡­means."


    "Hah, what? Do you think I tell a lie? I didn''t lie to you nor do I need to. All I need to change it a bit so even a peaceful idiot like you will be easily convinced."


    ".¡­.Then"


    "Yeah, you will defeat Satan. I didn''t say a lie. To be accurate, YOUR BODY ONLY will defeat that asshole. Your soul? Go rot in hell for all I care after transferred to my body! It won''t even last a second after receiving the curse without the power!! HAHAHAHAA!"


    ".¡­ Was it.."


    It was really tragic. No matter what form it is. At least James believed that Rein will help him so he can beat the final boss together. However,


    All of it is just covered by white words to hide the black desire.


    Without caring James'' response, Rein is continuing the ritual with tremendous pace.


    [30%¡­. 50%...65%...80%¡­.]


    Just for a few minutes, the process of the ritual is already nearing to end.


    The process of the ritual itself is quite simple.


    Switching and transferring.


    Rein switch his soul with James, so he can move his body to a new one that has no curse. However, the prerequisite of this action is that both souls must be on same wavelength and appropriate vessel to hold the power.


    That is why Rein summoned and train James.


    As for transferring, it is a bit complicated as Rein need to transfer the power ONLY without getting mixed with the curses. After all, strong curses given by dark god can last eternally even on small amount.


    That is why Rein has succeeded in separating it during the 3 months Yuuji train James.


    It was all originally planned so he himself be in optimal state without side effect and caring the other soul''s cruel ending.


    Logical and Cold.


    That is the contract made from Rein to James.


    ".¡­a..ie.." (James)


    "Hmm? What, trying to save oneself? Don''t even try. I can''t nor even want to stop it. All you can do is cry loudly for having shitty fate."


    "Was it all¡­ a lie?"


    Confirmation.


    Even after all of this, James still wanted to believe Rein that he has developed some sort of kinship, so he can share the body without regret.


    The original plan was to be like that if Rein keep his promise.


    But,


    "pft,pfhahahahaha!! Oh God, I always though you are an idiot, but to this much!! Do you only have flowers in that damn head!? At least you have the worth to make me laugh this much!" (Rein)


    ".¡­.."


    "Hah, I don''t know what you are expecting so I will say it plainly until an idiot like you can understand. A DISPOSAL GARBAGE LIKE YOU IS FOR ME TO BE THE STEPPING STONE FOR MY GOAL. Understand?"


    "...I¡­see"


    [85%¡­.92%¡­.95%]


    "Almost finished huh? Well, in any case I will be using that body so be grateful that useless guy like you can be useful for someone like me."


    [96%¡­.97%¡­.98%]


    "Finally¡­.Finally I have the opportunity to butcher that son of a bitch! Just you wait asshole! I will the repay the debt without missing a cent!"


    Just like a pirate, the treasure that will make him rich is just few steps away.


    Nevertheless, history has always proven that the last moment is the most dangerous point in your life.


    Nothing is decided until the end.


    [¡­.99%...]


    "Haaah¡­." (James)


    (¡­.It really came down to this huh?)


    [¡­.100% reached.]


    [The process of the ritual is completed without disruption.]


    [The movem¡ªBzt..bzt¡­]


    "¡­What?" (Rein)


    Isn''t there a wise word to describe this situation?


    "¡­. What the hell is happening!? There Is no problem at all !!" (Rein)


    "Yes. There is no error in this process Rein, it''s a success." (James)


    "What the.. What do you¡ª"


    "That''s why."


    [¡­..*bzt* nt¡­ *bzt*¡­.ping."]


    Only the last standing will have the last laugh.


    [Due to additional command inserted by the contracted party, the ritual has been modified from the original one]


    "It''s my win. And." (James)


    [The transfer and exchange of the soul has been cancelled due to additional command. However, the contractor will have its WHOLE power be given to the contracted party without any form of rejection.]


    "It''s your loss." (James)


    The predator and the prey have been decided at this moment simultaneously.

 Chapter 12: There is no Difference Between Us

    "...What?.... What the hell is !--!" (Rein)


    [Commencing the transfer of the power between from the contractor to contracted. It will take a few moments.]


    "What the fuck is this !? I never made this kind of sequence ! Hey , Akashic Record!! What stupid mistake are you making right now!?"


    [There is no error nor problem with the process. It is occurring normally.]


    ".....What!!??" (Rein)


    "It is true Rein, there is no problem. It is only doing what the contract is written."


    In the middle of his muddled thoughts, a calming voice snaps out of his mind and unconsciously looks toward to the source.


    What face is him is neither a man who is neither surprised of unexpected situation or despaired of hopeless future, but a guy who is faintly smiling with the meaning, ''This is supposed to happen.''


    "Tch!!? What fucking nonsense are you saying now!? Why are you still alive anyway!! You are supposed to be--" (rein)


    "Dead by numerous curses on your body? True, if the weak me is moved to your sickly body, a moment will engulf me whole and I will be dead without doubt. ....But, that only happens IF I''M IN YOUR BODY RIGHT?"


    [Processing....]


    The moment Akashic Record order the sequence correctly, the particles have been returned to their respective body. However, this time, the power of Rein is slowly but surely been gushed out and been absorbed toward James'' body.


    "...N-No!!" (Rein)


    "It won''t happen. Because I changed it Rein. Moreover...." (James)


    [...5%...10%....12%...]


    "It will never be stopped nor changed anymore. No matter what we do."


    Compared to the original ritual, it is happening slowly like a snail. It is natural though, as strong amount of power will be poured into a weak soul who only been trained for a few month. In analogy, it''s pushing a gush of water toward a medium jar that could break by forcing it.


    Therefore, it will be done on slow and gentle process so the body can adapt to it.


    Which is why.


    "Kuh!? Ahhhh... AHHHH!!?? My power!!?" (Rein)


    It will be slow torture and impending death sentence toward Rein.


    "AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!" (Rein)


    It hurts.


    It hurts.


    It HURTS!!


    Those 2 words only flow in Rein''s mind for the whole time due to the curses is damaging his body on all sides. It''s like viruses corroding the computer due to weakened firewall.


    Worse,


    [...14%....17%....20%...]


    "...Kuh!!?? KUHAAAAAAAAAAA!!! It...HURTSSS!!!!"


    It will be increasing as time passes by.


    Before this ritual is occurring. Rein has been fighting, no to be specific adapting the curse inside the body so it won''t damage himself. But, that''s only possible if his power is entirely intact.


    "Sorry Rein, it will hurt a while but please hold it until the end. After all.." (James)


    With a playful sound and little smile.


    "It is all necessary, right?"


    "Huk!?... Who.... Who ARE YOUUUU!!!??" (Rein)


    Comparing to the one who is suffering, the other is just spectating it without much fluctuation in his face and emotion. Moreover, he even has the leisure to joke on Rein'' situation.


    (What is this. What is this. What is this!!? Why did this happen!? What did it go wrong !?)


    Numerous questions are flowing and twirling inside Rein''s mind, but it can''t be answered as his mind is too chaotic and be ruled by the enormous pain flowing from his body.


    [23%....27%...30%...]


    Even so, what makes him confused and AFRAID is,


    "Me? don''t you already know?" (James)


    "Hiik!!?" (Rein)


    Is this man, no. This unknown entity in front of him.


    It even makes a miserable sound on his mouth unconsciously.


    In the period on Rein''s entire life, He has never been afraid of something. Everything can be solved simply just be using power. Moreover, even if he feel despaired and frustrated during the fight with Satan, he never feel afraid.


    But, the one in front of him is different.


    "I''m James, the one who will inherit you Rein. Ah no. To be specific..."


    This person.


    "The one who will steal everything from you."


    ".....!!!!"


    Makes him afraid to the core.


    Even if the pain makes him want to scream, the fear he experience makes him unable to move his mouth normally and trembling fiercely. Furthermore, the shock of seeing different side of the same person that is complete contrast makes his brain short circuit. It makes him forget the humongous damage on his body.


    That''s how much Rein is afraid to James.


    "Fufu, you don''t need to be afraid. I personally won''t do anything to you. Besides, it''s not like I will change into demon and eat you whole." (James)


    Same gentle voice, calming smile and leisure face. However,


    It makes Rein more afraid than any other thing he knows.If you stumble upon this narrative on Amazon, be aware that it has been stolen from Royal Road. Please report it.


    ".....Kuh...So, this is the real you?" (Rein)


    "Hmm.. it looks like you are misunderstanding something Rein. I didn''t change at all. I am me. That''s all." (James)


    "Tch!!? Don''t play dumb!! the idiot that I know is not like this!! he only be just a stupid human who will get easily fooled without resistance!! Not like--"


    "This? Well, i''m sorry then. That is only your misunderstanding. I never changed from the moment you summon me until now."


    [...32%...35%...38%...]


    "Impossible!!! I will know it if you are a double-faced asshole. I''ve been observing for all the time you were training !! You never show a sign at all!! Yuuji didn''t even expose myself either !!"


    "Of course you won''t know."


    "Then WHY!!!"


    "Because i''m making a persona for this whole time. In this three months, It become the ''real'' me."


    "....What?....What fucking nonsense are you---.....!!!!"


    Mixing lies with the truth. Exposing only on some part of oneself.


    What James doing is the very same thing Rein. However, there is a differences.


    [....40%....45%....48%...]


    "....No...no way.... You mean.... you mean you lie to me for THIS WHOLE TIME EVEN WITHOUT SHOWING ANY SUSPICIOUS SIGNS!!??" (Rein)


    The level is dimensions apart.


    "Ahaha, that kind of hurts when you say lie. Ah, but in your sense, I guess it''s true that I lie to you."


    Rein is not an idiot in every sense. Even if his ego is highly bloated and blinded by revenge, that doesn''t mean he''s sloppy. before choosing a candidate, he will always make sure that there is no certain factor that will disrupt his plan.


    power, skill, experience.


    He analyze it and conclude that James is impossible to beat him no matter what in physical sense.


    However, that''s only on ''physical'', not including mental.


    Rein didn''t view his memory and personality much. At best, it''s only on recent events until the time James resolve himself by going to Japan, but not his background as it wasn''t that necessary to synchronize for finding the correct vessel.


    Nevertheless , unwillingly, he''s connected to James on certain level so he can realizes what James feel for the whole time.


    [...50%...53%....56%....]


    Everything was perfect.


    "But, it won''t be a problem if I directed my feelings and action into the sense you want to. It''s just three to four months anyways."


    Until this unknown variable in front of him appeared.


    "AND I MEAN THAT''S FUCKING IMPOSSIBLE!!! YOU CREATE A ''GOOD KID'' SIDE WITHOUT ME NOTICING WHILE MAKING A PLAN TO FUCK ME UP!!?" (Rein)


    [....59%....62%.....65%....]


    "Ahahaha, by your logic, of course it''s not possible. I also know you can read my feelings from the connection. Even so, it''s not hundred percent right ? if it''s only a bit, even I can trick you without much effort."


    "...NO. That still don''t make sense!! How can you still cover it up for this whole period. You are not even the Gods of trickster like Loki!! It doesn''t make sense!!"


    That is correct.


    Normal human and even actors will never be able to fool somebody if he/she is been observed for 24/7 without gaps at all.


    That is the normal logic.


    Unfortunately,


    [...67%.....70%....73%...]


    "Because I already done it once. For 10 whole years."


    ".....What?"


    It didn''t apply to James.


    "In the past, I was prideful of myself, just like you Rein. Having a successful parents. Endless wealth and fame. I have everything what the people in my world wants to." (James)


    ".....So what? That doesn--" (Rein)


    "Well, listen until the end. It all changes after I was becoming passionate due to fiction made by other people. .....Of course, my parents immediately reject it and my dreams too as they want me to be a successful businessman, not a poor writer on their image."


    "....."


    (Yes, it match the memory and emotions that i read on him for the recent few days. Then--- wait. If his parents have that much power, then how can he be able to chase his dream?)


    Coming this far, even Rein feels strange. It''s impossible for a single human able to topple and overcome the huge company. It'' easy to imagine that James will be stopped by simply hiring security guard or delinquents to prevent him from going.


    Then how?


    "So, I lie to them and steal it." (James)


    "....What?" (Rein)


    "Like I said, I lie to my parents by acting like a ''good kid'' and steal their company by threatening them."


    ".....WHAT!?"


    "Of course, it wasn''t easy you know. I have been observed for the whole time including sleeping time and dig a hole for something thick to hold something useful like their past corruption."


    ".....No...That''s....That is"


    "Impossible? I also thought that in the first place. Motivation is the largest drive for humanity to achieve anything. Now we can even fly to space. I also did the impossible. That''s why."


    [....78%....83%....87%..]


    "!!!! Kuhk!? Damn, the process!!?"


    "I was able to fool you too."


    It was a simple story. Because James have past experiences that is much more harder than this, he can even fool Rein in overwhelming odds.


    But the story itself is ridiculous to endless degree. A lone kid can topple over a multi billion US dollar company in just few years?


    It is a idiotic question that has the obvious answer, but the result is contrary to it. James was able to hold countless corruption, dark dealings, connection to black market, elimination of the competitor with illegal action including killing and etc.It makes everybody who know it will puke just looking at it. At the same time, it''s also enough to end the company''s life with it just by exposing its record to the public.


    To be safe, in case his parents or unknown factor exposes it and end his company life, James secretly sell some of the company stock for the three of them can live comfortably even after playing around for whole time.


    That is also the last protection from their parents too.


    "I don''t mind having the company fell since i still have money for us to live. So, do you want to?"


    James used it as persuasion material and forcibly persuade his parents leaving with no choice to let go of him.


    Even their parents at that time exclaim in fear,


    "My child is a monster."


    That''s the reason why does Rein fear James too.


    [89%....91%...94%..]


    "DAMN ITTTTTTT!!! I... I WAS SO CLOSE TO ACHIEVE IT!! AKSHIC RECORDDDDD!!!!!! STOP IT!! STOP AT THIS MOMENT. NOWWWW!!" (Rein)


    [I am unable to comply with your order. This process will never stop, no matter what the 2 parties command.]


    "...fuck.....FUCKKKKKKKK!!!!!!"


    little by little Rein''s body is corroding by the curses and disappearing.


    If the count reach 100%,


    He will be exterminated with no chance of reincarnation at all.


    [....95%....96%....]


    ".............." (Rein)


    "I''m sorry it has to end this way Rein. If you keep your promise, at least we can cooperate together in one body." (James)


    "........."


    "But you didn''t. That''s why, I will erase my enemy which is you, completely."


    "...Hah, that part is still the same as me. You are also a selfish prick like me who will achieve one''s goal by doing anything."


    "I won''t deny that. After all, I even need to coerce my parents and lots of people just to chase my dream."


    "....Damn it. ....Just like you said, I lose.....huh. This is the second time in my entire life feeling this kind of shit."


    "Really? Well, I experienced it for thousands of time literally. Ah, maybe close to ten thousands after counting my death here with teacher Yuuji."


    "And I lose... to that kind of weak human?"


    "Ignoring the fact i''m weak, because i''m like this, i''m able to defeat you , who is strong and proud of yourself."


    "....I see. .....I was also an idiot."


    [97%.....98%....]


    What left in Rein right now is not frustration nor despair.


    It''s a resignation for being able to accept his losses completely.


    "Fuuuuuhhhhh..... Hey, me." (Rein)


    "Yeah, what is it Rein?" (James)


    With a smile that mixes lots of emotions, Rein barely release a few words to his inheritor.


    "....Congratulations. You are the new supreme."


    "!! That''s ...a surprise. I never thought you will say those kind of words to me."


    ".....Shut up. I also want to curse you know. ....But, you win against me fair and square. I''m not so blinded by anger until to refuse my loss."


    Hearing that, even James begun to smile bitterly.


    "....Haha. It really is a shame. If we can cooperate together. We can accomplish it better. Moreover, it will be much more fun rather than doing it alone.


    "...Hah. I rather die to live in same body with twisted bastard like you."


    "Wow, that hurt. I can be kind you know?"


    "Don''t buy it. Tch... why the hell i''m talking with you like this? I''m going to die because of you...."


    "....."


    "Haaaahhhhh..... it''s time huh...."


    [..99%....100%.]


    [Ping!]


    [The process has been completed.]


    [The transfer has been done.]


    Ending with that, the power from Rein is fully moved to James. At the same time, James'' body is slowly changing and adapting to it while Rein''s body will disappear in few moments.


    "James." (Rein)


    "....Yes?" (James)


    With a faint smile, Rein say his last word to his killer and at the same time, his inheritor.


    "Don''t be like me. You don''t need to defeat that asshole. Go live the way you want to. .....Be happy."


    *fwshhhh*


    With that, the strongest human recorded in history have been erased forever.


    At the same time, it''s the birth of a new supreme.


    "....haha. What a nice parting words. ...But because of your mess, I need to clean it up for my future you know?"


    James didn''t regret killing Rein even after all the thing he said. After all, he didn''t want a knife that can stab him at any time.


    However,


    "Haaahhh.... It''s really tiring every time i do this."


    It does make him feel bitter.


    ".....Goodbye."


    A parting words. However, it is unknown whether is it for his predecessor or his old life.


    "....In any case, this is the beginning only."


    Yes, there is still something he needs to do before departing.


    "Come out Akashic Record, I want to talk with you."

 Chapter 13: Preparation for The Journey.

    *fwiiing*


    [Congratulations on becoming the new supreme, sir Rein.]


    In the middle of the space made by Rein, a blue orb that shines brightly appear in front of James. This blue orb is the source of the mechanical voice heard frequently and the main core of the one who supervise everything.


    "Akashic Record, this is the first time we meet directly, correct?"


    [That is correct, Sir Rein.]


    ''Hmm?''


    "Sir....''Rein''?"


    [Is there a problem?]


    Problem?


    He have his own name called James and this thing in front of him called himself with the same name of his predecessor?


    "....You know my name right? Why do you say his name?"


    [Yes, I do know your original name. However, the moment you have inherited his existence itself, you become the new Rein. In other words you have been reborn. Your past name is no more existed anymore.]


    "....Wait a sec, so... so I become the new Rein!?"


    [Yes and no.]


    ".....Why in roundabout way? So, what am I really ?"


    [In physical sense, your body is truly the supreme Rein itself. However, your soul is still yourself. Therefore, it is a yes and no]


    "Ph-- Physical sense? ...No way!? Can I borrow a mirror!?"


    [Here is a full body mirror.]


    *Fwissh*


    As soon as Akashic Record finish its word, A full body mirror truly appeared in mirror made by the data gathered from his database in front of James. However, what reflected James is not ''James'' anymore.


    Glowing silver hair mixed with little bit of white in a free hair style.


    A golden iris eyes that shines brighter than any another jewels in the world.


    A porcelain sharped face with no blemish on it.


    Lastly, a body that is fit but not burly that at all, which is very attractive in anyone''s eyes.


    Adding the last touch, his outfit is all black with long black coat and long pants contrasting his feature very much until it makes himself shine.


    Some people may even see it as a person who cosplays with a very high detail.


    "...My God...."


    [According to my database, compared to your past body feature, your current features is outstanding in any angle on general.]


    ".....Can you even insult people like this?"


    [I apologize . I only meant that your current appearance is better.]


    "..."


    Disregarding Akashic'' honest (?) opinion, James is truly shocked that he become the new Rein surprisingly. Heck, even his voice is exactly the same as his predecessor. However, slowly thinking on his mind, it is logical it become this way.


    Before coming to this place, Rein''s body is disintegrated leaving with no peace of dust at all. Moreover, the body he made in this space is only imaginary so it''s only temporary at best. Therefore, by fusing Rein''s power to his soul, his feature and power become the anchor for him to become the new supreme.


    (It really makes me feel complicated.)


    Unconsciously, a wry smile appear on his beautiful face.


    Although James didn''t hate this new appearance, he NEVER even thought that he himself become the ideal character of his created novel in every aspect.


    (Well, nothing I can do about it. ....But throwing old name for having a new one, huh?)


    In one part of his mind, he can''t accept it easily for having a new identity and name suddenly. However, what happens already happens.


    (Yeah,.... now I am Rein.)


    [Have you calmed down?]


    "Yes, i''m sorry for panicking."


    [No, it is fine. It is natural for someone to be surprise on unexpected situation.]


    Both of 2 sides are really irregular in every sense. One side can accept his new existence easily while the other feels indifferent about it just like feeling, ''it is natural''. To put it in bluntly, they have a screw loose.


    "Fuuuhh.... In any case, let''s go back to my original question."


    [Which means, the main purpose of calling me directly? What do you want to ask Sir Rein?]


    "Few, to be exact. Is that fine?"


    [There is no problem at all]


    Nodding at the expected response, Rein begun to ask by throwing a bomb.


    "First of all, you set all of this up, right? By planning me to be the new supreme in the very start."


    Truthfully, when James has founded out Rein''s true intention, he feels out of place.


    That prideful supreme who always solve problem by himself use a significant human by lying to him?


    ''impossible''.


    Although the option left by Rein is limited, that doesn''t mean he doesn''t have another way that make his pride feel better.


    The prime example would be natural healing.


    If Rein could seal himself for certain period in order to erase the curse and improve on one''s mistake, it''s a valid plan.


    No, maybe it can be the best solution for him.


    So what influences him to choose this kind of roundabout solution?


    [Your hypothesis is correct.]Enjoying the story? Show your support by reading it on the official site.


    A third party lead him to that way of thinking.


    "...Ignoring the fact you accept it so easily, why do you do that? No, in the first place, aren''t you just a observer? Why do you involve yourselves even by exposing yourself in front of me?"


    Rein''s suspicions is correct in every sense.


    The identity of Akashic Record is just a data bank who store information all around the universe with no solid sense of self. Moreover, there is no pure observer who will willingly involve oneself to the physical world.


    So why?


    [It is simple Sir Rein. Because I want to maintain my existence.]


    "Man...tain? Ah, you mean that Satan will destroy everything so it will ultimately erase you too?"


    [Yes. Even if I am just a database. I also have a sense of entity wishing to maintain my own existence.]


    That answers the first suspicions Rein''s have.


    Satan is just an asshole who rampages all around the universe just like a raging bull uncaring of the consequences.


    Worse, the raging bull will never stop so he will erase everything until nothing exist.


    "....Second question. .... Me and that asshole, are they born due to me?"


    [By meaning born, are you trying to say that because of your novel, they exist in the first place?]


    "...Yeah."


    In the beginning, Rein try to understand all of this whole situation by accepting that his novel become the base for all the source. If it is true, then even he will feel guilty as everything occurred is because of him.


    However,


    [That is incorrect. Your created fiction is just a crystallization of your imagination, nothing more than that. Moreover, haven''t you realize? If it really is the same as your story, it won''t be sidetracked this much.]


    "...Ah, right. ...That means my predecessor also lie about it being a parallel world."


    [Yes. At best, it is only a coincidence for his logic to be made sense of this situation. He made a contract with you just because your wavelength and soul is close to identical between each other.]


    This time, the bomb is dropped to Rein. Although it may be hard to accept all of this a coincidence, it may happen no matter how small the probability is. If not, there won''t be a word called miracle in the first place.


    "..Alright. I can still accept. Next question."


    [Regarding this solution recommended by me?]


    "Yes, how do you even persuade him in the first place? The one that I know isn''t one that resort to sneaky tactic like this."


    [Of course, the original him may not be doing this in the first place. However, the curse implanted from Satan''s corrode his mind greatly until he loses his original purpose. The desire of revenge toward his source of misfortune is amplified humongous which makes him unable to see his surrounding.]


    "...I see. By any chance, was his original purpose... is to be happy?"


    [Yes, he have strong attachment toward the last words left by his companions. By your logic, he wants to live a second life with a clean start.]


    Listening to Akashic, James'' mind feel really heavy. Rein who wants to be free of his fate instead be entangled by it due to a scumbag.


    Moreover,


    "....You really are cold huh?"


    [If you mean by leading him to his death by choosing you, then yes. Your chances of success is significantly higher than the past sir Rein.]


    "....Haah.. ignoring your ways, why did you choose me in the first place? Won''t it be higher chances if you choose him who fully mature rather than me who have nothing.]


    [By answering your question, I can only give an analogy. I choose an egg compared to a dragon who have grown to be fully using his power selfishly.]


    "...Hmm, looking at him in the first place, I can understand that."


    This is a simple logic but, Satan and Rein is the same between each other. Both of them will only prioritizes on one desire greatly without caring the aftermath.


    Even if Akashic Record succeeds in supporting Rein. There is no guarantee that Rein will not rampage like Satan too to relieve his boredom. If the conclusion is dark either way, there is no meaning. Therefore, Akashic Record decided to choose a new possibility, which is the new Rein in front of him.


    "...Right. Just like what Yuuji said, it really is my turn. Then I need to begin my journey."


    [Before transferring to another world, I also have several advises that needed to be listen by you sir Rein.]


    "What is it?"


    [As you said before, I am an observer. However, at the same time I am the administrator to everything exist. Therefore, there will be natural law for you needed to be complied.]


    "Ah, so that''s why you can meddle in past'' Rein situation. But,.. Law? what do you mean by that?"


    [During your travel, you will obtain variety of power. At the same time, some world many not be accepting nor recognizes during the time you move to another world. Therefore, there will be restrictions if it happens. The best example would be unable to use magic in a world that doesn''t have magic in the first place.]


    "I see, it isn''t possible to recognize ''something'' that doesn''t exist in the beginning."


    [I''m glad you understand. Next, the world you will be visiting may have the same story you recognizes in your previous world.]


    "You mean, fictions made by human will become a reality and exist as a new world? But, don''t you say that my fiction is unrelated to the birth of Satan and Rein?"


    [No, fictions itself can be born into a new reality. The differences between your fictions and others is that you haven''t publish it. Which means, it hasn''t been ''recognized'' yet. The more people see and accept the fiction, the higher level of that created reality is.]


    "Aaaahhh... I understand. but, haha. It''s kind of sad though. If my fictions can be made into reality and i enter it, there is no greatest happiness for a creator."


    [I apologizes. You have been excluded and out of loop during the time you connected with myself. Therefore, it isn''t possible. Originally, my existence is only be recognized as observer, but not as administrator. For you who have know it, you have been outcasted for keeping the universe stable.]


    hearing that, even Rein feels disappointed. It''s just like hearing his child (creator''s point of view) will never be born anymore. But, it''s true there will be lots of trouble if Rein can ''make'' a world literally just by writing a new story.


    "So, no hope huh? .....Fuuuhh. Okay, I understand. Any others I need to listen?"


    [The world that you recognizes, Please be careful with it. Satan may not have endanger the world itself, he have already damages and influences it to a certain extent using his strong curses spreading. Therefore, it may not flow according to the story you know.]


    "You mean, it will be not what i expect 100% like the original ones. Is that what you are trying to say?"


    [Correct. Please think it as a same world but with separate entity. It already functions itself without the influences of original creator anymore. Your mission is not only to improve oneself, but also to eradicate it.]


    "haha. Then it will be better for me."


    [Hmmm? May I ask why? will you have any benefits? Your known future will not be useful anymore.]


    In truth, it won''t be beneficial toward Rein as knowing future will help a lot during his progress to gain power easily than unknown future.


    Even so,


    "Logically none. But, it''s just.... romantic. I will make my path without others changing it. It is literally my own story and not other."


    [.....I ....see. I understand your point of view.]


    "that''s a surprise. I thought you will reject it by saying it''s idiotic."


    [No, I may not be alive. However, I am also an AI trying to understand human''s point of view. If not, the information that i gather around the worlds will not be comprehensible.]


    "....I''m sorry, looks like I misunderstand you a lot."


    Responding to Rein, Akashic Record transform oneself into a bright human silhouette but with no esteeming feature. In that form, The silhouette smile faintly while shaking his head.


    [It is understandable. ...Before Satan influence the worlds, i am just a gathering of 0s and 1s. However, due to him endangering the whole universe, I gain a sense of entity to respond with it. It may not be the best solution. However, i personally feel favorable with it.]


    personally feel favorable.


    With those words, Rein is certain that the thi- no the existence in front of him is a living creature with sense of self that can think and feel.


    "A fortune in the middle of misfortune (Japanese saying.). Congratulations for being born, Akashic Record."


    [Thank you.]


    A sincere blessing. Hearing that, Akashic Record feels the first emotion it will never feel originally.


    What it means to be happy.


    [Then, one last thing to hear.]


    "Wow, I get to hear a lot of things.It''s like you are my parent."


    [if you want me to, I can be.]


    "Pft, phahahaha!! No, it''s okay. It''s really nice for you being like this. What is the last thing i need to hear?"


    [I will be by your side at all times to assist you.]


    "How? you can''t involve too much right? The worlds won''t accept your actions then."


    [On large scale, yes. However, if by only one person that will restoring the order, it is accepted. Moreover, it is not much. I will provide you help just by recognizing your status clearly.]


    "....You mean, discerning?"


    [Yes, what your strength is, how to improve it, giving suggestions. In other words, I will be your navigator.]


    Usually, an experienced warrior can recognizes one body condition on certain level. However, they can''t even know how exactly to improve oneself when having a bottleneck. That is why most novel regarding cultivation warriors having hard time breaking their bottleneck.


    That is the advantage given to Rein for improving oneself constantly in a fast pace.


    "....It''s a really great gift. Are you fine with it?"


    *nods*


    "Then, i''ll accept it thankfully."


    (navigator)


    [Ping.]


    [You have received the navigator.]


    [It may take several moments to integrate with it.]


    [By the time you are transferred to another world, it will be applied.]


    [....With this, you are fully ready for you travel. Is there still anything you want to ask?] (Akashic Record)


    *shakes head*


    [Then, have a safe journey sir Rein. You can depart the moment you want to. This space will exist after you have finished your mission as a resting place. ....May the time we meet will be the time everything have ended peacefully. Goodbye.]


    *fwsssh*


    Ending with that, Akashic Record have vanished completely.

 Epilogue: This is my Beginning.

    *******


    "...Now, there''s only one thing to do."


    "Please come out Miss. I know you are here. No, should I say...."


    "The Goddess of War, Athena?"


    *fwiing*


    [....How...know...Name...?]


    "It''s simple really. Your gorgeous silver hair, golden serpent eyes and dress like an Olympians. Out of all those features, only one person have these features."


    [...I...see...]


    "Ah, maybe there''s one more thing."


    [...?]


    While winking, Rein said embarrassing lines without any sense of embarrassment.


    "Your beautiful appearance. It really makes men like me be entranced by it."


    [!!....You....are.....direct...]


    "haha, I''m sorry about that. I don''t want to lie about it."


    ...Truly, Athena feels weird that this man who have the same personality as the past Rein can be this much different.


    (Moreover, he can be a womanizer worse than father.)


    Depending on the perspective, Athena''s mind can be an insult or compliment. .....However, most of the times, it is not good hearing oneself to be a guy who loves playing with women no matter what.


    " *cough* Sorry with the jokes. I just wanted to enlighten the mood."


    [It....was...joke..? (slumping shoulder]


    "AH, No no!! I don''t mean that! I meant!!"


    [Fufu....It''s....a....joke]


    " (Pouting).....Miss Athena, I never know you are playful."


    [...pay...back..]


    (His pouting is so cute.)


    ....What romantic comedy between abnormal human and beautiful virgin War God. The sugar is too much until it makes the blood level too high for people seeing this.


    (Author''s comment: Go die, you popular people!! Don''t make us loners die of jealousy!!)


    "Well, let''s stop here. Miss Athena."


    [What....is...it...?]


    "I don''t know how to handle this in a good way so I will just ask directly. Do you remember that i have something to ask you?"


    *Nods*


    ".....Do you....resent me for killing him?"


    [......]


    "No matter what form it is, I did kill my predecessor for my own desires. I also understand that you are his companion and cares about him."


    [.....]


    "....if you are angered with me, I will accept it fully. You have the entire right to do so. However, please bear with me until I kill that asshole. After that, you can do anything with even if my life is messed up. In fact, you can kill me."


    [.....*sigh*....]


    "....Umm, miss Athena?"


    [Stop.]


    While pointing her finger toward Rein''s mouth, Athena changes her tone into a strong ones to show no disruption for her speech.


    [....You.....have.....no...choice. .....He...is...too.....late.]


    "..But."


    *Shakes head*


    [....Companion....loss...I....am...sad.....However....]


    With the brightest smile she can muster, Athena express her emotions.


    [...I.....don''t...want...to.....lose.....you.....]


    "!!!.... Haha, to think, someone like me can be cared this much. I really don''t know what to say."


    [Don''t...lower.....your...self]


    ".....Miss Athena, I''m sorry to say this, but you haven''t know me fully yet. You know, my past life is really messed up until I wish to die hundreds of times."


    [....]


    "Cheating, Lying, Coercing. I have done countless of acts just to obtain my freedom. Too many for a single man. It is never something to be forgiven even if I repent for my entire life. Moreover, many people have suffered for their entire life and died due to me. ....For my dreams. ...The price is too heavy for a small ,single man."Did you know this story is from Royal Road? Read the official version for free and support the author.


    Rein is speaking the truth in every sense.


    In order to escape from his parents'' humongous control, he turns many people''s life upside down due to his actions. Of course, all of them are fucking corrupted to the core. Even so, what he did to them is no better.


    Some fell to huge debt until it can''t be paid even with their entire life.


    Some have their families separated for eternity.


    ...And some, have chose to suicide to run from the hard reality.


    That number is just not one or two, but tens of thousands.


    It is absurd for only a child who is 10 years old at that time did it either in practicality...and in his decision.


    10 Years.


    That''s how long he need to earn his parents'' trust and grabbing his freedom.


    True, maybe Rein himself didn''t smear his hand personally with blood. But his past actions can''t never be forgiven nor justified with it.


    "Compared to you, I am just a sneaky bastard who destroy lots of other people''s lives,....including my parents'' wish just for my dream you know? i''m....too different from you. You raised your sword to protect your citizen, Raises dozens of heroes and be adored and loved by thousands of believers, even more. Your existence itself is also a symbol of heroic encouragement to many people until now. I''m not.... qualified to receive your friendship. No...., I''m not even allowed to stand beside you-- *smack*


    OWW!?.. What the heck-"


    *grab*


    Before Rein finishes his sentence and comprehend the sudden situation, Athena drag his collar and bring his face near to her. Only a few centimeters apart for their faces to stick together.


    "Mi-miss Athena, what--"


    [Idiot.]


    "Wh-what?"


    [You.....don''t.....decide.....that....]


    "What do you--"


    [I.....stand....here....with....you...because....i....want...to.]


    "Bu-but,--"


    [No...one....want....me...to.....I...myself....wish....it.]


    A breaking voice for the beginning until the end. However, Rein personally feels that her voice is stronger than any other person he met. It simply expresses, ''I don''t accept any form of rejection.''


    However, maybe that''s the charm of her.


    Athena, the War God of 12 Olympians.


    That is simply who she is.


    "Can I, stay by your side?"


    [*nods*]


    "Am I....worthy to be your...friend?"


    [(smiles)...*nods*]


    "(Trembling voice)....Am I, allowed to


    Live?"


    [...Yes,...you...do..]


    [Even if.....every....people...reject...you.]


    [I....will...always....be...with...you]


    *hugs*


    "Mi-miss Ath--"


    [Athena.]


    "Eh?"


    [Call...me...Athena...only]


    [We...are...friends....]


    Three words. just those three words.


    It hit him to the deepest spot.


    "Huhk,....Huhk...."


    [It''s....okay....you....have....worked....hard.]


    "Tch!!... AHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!"


    For a very long time, He.


    Who was brutally rejected from his parents.


    Who was betrayed many times.


    Used by closed people for their desires.


    ....Who accomplish the impossible without falling.


    Cries.


    He had overwork himself too much without himself noticing.


    Those 10 years he had done is not something he can done easily without anybody support.


    But, he did it.


    And that''s what make a part of him break.


    He begun to trust no one.


    He reject everybody who nears him unless useful to him.


    He begun to forget what it means to be honest on the face.


    Which is why,


    Athena''s words cures him.


    Her words are the ones he needed the most during the time he was suffering. He was accepted by her not because of his identity nor because of his usefulness.


    Athena accepts him for what he really are.


    Which is why,


    It was the biggest blessing he have received on his entire life.


    ******


    -A Few Moments Later.-


    "I''m sorry for disturbing you."


    [fufu....It''s...fine..]


    "Haah..... it become my dark history now."


    [...hehe...I...liked....you...better...like...this.]


    "....You really are mean in times like this."


    [..huhu...sorry.]


    "..Stop laughing."


    After his embarrassing(?) moments, Rein begun to calm down, wishing to dig down a hole and hid inside.


    (To think, a grown man like me cries like a baby....)


    It is like a dark spot on his life that wants to be forgotten on his entire life.


    (..But.)


    "Ummm....Athena."


    [(Smiles)..What...is....it..]


    With red face like apple, Rein says the word while grabbing his neck with one of his hands and twisted his eyeline a bit due to embarrasment.


    "Thank you."


    [You...are...welcome...]


    (How cute.)


    Right now, Athena feels like a sister who encourage his little brother. Although, the feelings she did it are nothing like kinship love, but more than that.


    (...he didn''t notice it.)


    ...It even makes her slightly disappointed. What Rein feels for Athena is just pure friendship and nothing more than that. Therefore, he didn''t feel much even if he gets hugged by Athena.


    Some people may say that he''s very dense for unable to notice obvious expression of feelings like Athena.


    But, his past love life doesn''t allow him to think that way.


    (Author''s Comment: It will be said on later chapters.)


    It acts as his stopper.


    [hah...]


    "Athena, is there something wrong?"


    *Shakes head*


    [....nothing.]


    Right now, Athena feels very strange. It''s the first time she feels like this, be disappointed and pouts easily.


    (...I guess this is you want to mean when you like someone.)


    It looks like there''s also a problem that can''t be solved even for the Smart, War God.


    " ?? Alright. Then, what are you going to do right now Athena? Stay here so you can recuperate your injuries from the fight?"


    [ *nods* Yes.... It''s slowly....happening...]


    "that''s good. During my travel, I will try to find medicine that can help your state. Please expect it greatly."


    [(smiles)....I....will.]


    With that, he already finishes all of his preparation for his travel.


    "Fuuuhh.... Then, Open."


    [The gate of the another world has been open.]


    [The location will be appropriate for the user'' condition and level.]


    *Wiiing*


    "Then, I''m leaving Athena. Once again, thank you for everything."


    [(smiles)...Good...luck....Do...your...best.]


    A very small encouragement.


    However, even that makes Rein feels happy for it. He never receive this kind of words even from his strict parents.


    It makes him smile brightly with no restrain.


    "Yeah, I will."


    [Ah,....wait....gift...for....you..]


    "Hmm? What is--"


    *drag*


    [Let...my...blessing...protect...you..]


    *chu*


    Before ending his words, Rein got kissed on the forehead by one of the most beautiful woman existed.


    It was an event for men to burn him with fires of jealousy.


    ".....Uhmm, I''m not your hero, you know?"


    [(smiles)...Just....a...good...luck....charm.]


    "...haha, then it is the best charm I have received. .....Goodbye."


    *Fwissh*


    [The user has been transported.]


    (....Good luck.) (Athena)


    Right now, Athena has done the best thing she could for her. All she could do is focuses on healing her body.


    and,


    (I pray for your safety.)


    *****


    -In the middle of transportation-


    Right now, Rein is in unconscious state in order to not be shocked nor feel sick as the transportation takes a toll on one''s body.


    [Analyzing on the user'' body....]


    [Completed.]


    [Redirecting the path.....]


    [Finished.]


    [The world has been chosen for the user.]


    He didn''t know where Akashic Record will sent him.


    He may go to unknown place that can be full of dangers.


    His life can be also in risks at all times.


    However, one thing is certain.


    His journey has finally begun.

 EX Chapter: Origin

    "You can get everything with money."


    A middle age man said that to his own 3 year old child with no fluctuation nor hesitation.


    "Is that true?" (Child)


    "That''s right. Remember my child, don''t be a person who thinks that happiness can be obtained with something fragile like friends or love. It is just an illusion."


    To a person with basic common sense hear it as 3rd person party, they will usually feel disgusted, thinking "What a disgusting money crazed beast. He''s not worthy to be a parent."


    However, nobody has the balls nor the courage to say it straight to his face due to his position.


    This man is the CEO himself who owns the multi billionaire company known to everybody in the world. His words only can move thousands of people at once easily without batting an eyelid.


    "I understand father! Then I will study hard so I can be a great person like you, who is very wealthy!"


    "Very good."


    That was the childhood memory of James.


    Because of his parent who always strongly teaches or doctrine him that money is number one in the world. He begun to see the world differently from other child.


    For me having lots of money, I am powerful.


    I can be anything.


    Others is below me the moment they are born.


    He begun to rot slowly like an apple which falls from the tree. Moreover, his actions thereafter was begun to get extreme and worse.


    To people who dares to lecture his attitude, he destroys them by ordering his bodyguard in their social life and body.


    To his friends who makes fun of him or show any signs of bullying, he plummets them using his servant.


    "Unlike you poor people, I am strong the moment I''m born with."


    Because nobody become a match, he become arrogant just like any second generation young masters who grow pompously.


    However, nobody can stop him.


    After all, who can match him?


    his family can be counted as one of the top richest people in the world, holding that position in decades easily.


    Originally, he was supposed to grow like this.


    Even so, fate has given him another path to take.


    [You are wrong !]


    "....eh?"


    In front of him, there''s a large TV playing a famous anime currently ongoing.


    Those words, even though it was not directed to him, something inside of him feels pierced deeply.


    (What....is this?)


    [There''s something you can''t be bought with money only!] (Protagonist)


    [Hah! that''s what all miserable rats like you delude themselves to escape from their misery. My wealth gain me control of this continent! It is because of that I can become the strongest person in the world!]


    (Yes..., that''s true. This protagonist have screw loose on his head. The antagonist is much more reasonable. Money is always---)


    [YOU ARE WRONG!!] (Protagonist)


    "..Tch!?"


    [I admit life can be easier by having money. You can buy houses that is the size of mansion, people to serve you, the most delicious food and everything you want..... Even so, i will still say this!!]


    [Money is not everything!! there is something more important than it!]


    [Even if you have house that is large as island, it will not be your ''home'' in the truest sense! What meaning is it if there''s no family who care you deeply!?]


    [Even if you are able to eat the most delicious food everyday, is there warmth inside of that !? Does the person who make that food truly care for your well-being !?]


    [Furthermore.. Furthermore!! Even if you can buy dozens of beautiful woman gather around the world, they won''t love nor look you back!!]


    [Such life.... there is no meaning to it!!]


    The rest of the scene, James didn''t pay attention to it nor have the leisure to it.


    Because... he was shaken to the core.


    Money is not important?


    There is something more important than that?


    It was something that can''t be accepted to the young him because it is like rejecting his common sense and way of life.


    But,


    (Why..?)


    Unconsciously, tears flow on his cheeks without stopping.


    (Why am I crying?)


    He doesn''t understand any of it. The scene in front of him, the tears in his face, and the guilty feeling inside him...


    (Ah.... I...)


    "....Sorry."


    "....I''m....sorry. I''m really, really sorry....."


    Apology toward no one.


    However, he say it many times without stopping whole crying at the same time.


    Because, he finally realizes it.


    (What... a terrible person am I....)


    The past actions he had done,


    He begun to regret it.


    He feels ashamed of it.


    Most importantly, he have huge guilt to the people who try to correct him, but crushed mercilessly like a bug.


    "I''m.....sorry..."


    James has finally realizes what his past actions meant.


    *********


    "Father, I want to be a author!"


    ".....What did you just say?"


    After the eventful moment, James begun to correct his twistful thinking and begun to have the strongest passion on his entire life.


    (I want people to be moved of my creation, just like me!)


    It was certainly childish thinking, but he won''t deny it nor belittle it.


    Because, that scene makes him feel that the way he lives is wrong in every degree.


    His everyday life become suffocating.


    No close friends that will play with him nor care for him.


    The huge house who only have servants but no family makes him lonely due to his parent being busy all time.


    So, he will change it.


    He will become an author so he can be a better person and share this ideal to the ones who have the same feeling as him.


    That''s why, on the family dinner, he express his wishes to his father, his only family member.


    Even so,


    "Stop joking around. You are going to be my successor son. Being an author will just make you poor for entire life." (Father.)


    "I''m sorry father. But I already decided!! I don''t want to inherit your position. It doesn''t have any meaning to my life! I want to be---"


    "WHAT DID YOU JUST SAY?"


    "...Hii!!?"


    What faces him will be the merciless judgement.


    "To think,....my own child will become something like this... it looks like my education toward you are lacking."


    "Fa-Father, what are you saying? Y, you are scaring me--"


    "SILENCE."


    "Huk !?"


    His father rejected any sorts of comment toward his foolish son who begun to spout nonsense until it makes him feel afraid.


    The position of the most powerful person has no meaning?


    rather than that, He wants to become a nameless author?


    The more he thinks about it, the more wrath he felt.


    To him, who lives his entire life on the business world and climb up to this current position, those words are not something that can be forgiven.


    That''s why,


    "You, are going to be taught from the start again. So this time, you will never think of that foolish thought FOREVER!"


    His leisure life has turned into hell due to his small wish.


    *******


    -Few Years Later.-


    "...top!.. Please stop!"


    In the gorgeous building office, the owner is screaming toward the men who are destroying and rampaging around the room.


    *BAM* *BRUK* *PANG*


    Table, glass window, chairs. Every object in sight is all destroyed without any hesitation nor mercy.


    Even so,


    "I beg you mister James! Please stop this madness!!"


    The man only kneel down and prostate his head in the floor without hesitation to ask help for this young man in front of him.


    This young man is black haired and blue eyes, wearing an extravagant business suit which makes him a very sharp man.


    Some ladies may even try to stare at him for a long time due to his good body posture.


    "Madness?"


    "If this is not madness, what is then!? Why do you destroy my office without any warning!? I have never made enmity with your compa-"


    "Mister Spencer, it is not good to lie you know?"


    "ny.....Eh? Wh-what do you mean?"


    "Please, take a look at this."


    To the man who is kneeling in front of him, James didn''t respond to his request but only give him an envelope with a small smile.


    When the owner looks inside of it...


    "!!?? Th-this is!? No,....NO! this isn''t possible!? this is some kind of mistake!"


    His face begun to pale until his face changes like a vampire. However, James didn''t have any changes inside his emotion nor expression. In fact, the owner'' reaction makes him more suspicious.


    Because,If you stumble upon this narrative on Amazon, it''s taken without the author''s consent. Report it.


    "Bribing to our exclusive customers, false report on the supplies, intervention of our actions by hiring outside party multiple times, false rumors on the bad quality of our product, et cetera. Moreover, most of it even contain your signature."


    "N-No, this is a fake! I never sign this paper at all!! In fact, our company will never cheat on you--"


    "Is that so? Then, can you look at this?"


    After stopping the owner''s fast rambling and excuses, James only answers to it by pulling out an laptop and play a video in front of him.


    [...It has been done, President.] (Secretary)


    [Fuuuhh... good. There is no traces left right?] (Owner)


    [Of course, there isn''t even a speck of doubt that will be headed toward us.]


    [kukhuhuhu.... smooth as always. I was right to hire them. With this, their stock price will plummet slowly and people will also loses their trust to that fucking company.]


    [After that, we can enter to the market by attracting the lost consumer, which is the best opportunity.]


    [Ahhh... I really can''t wait to see their faces crying after finding out their precious company is going to collapse slowly without having the chance to restore it. Moreover, they will beg me by kneeling in order to keep the relationship with the number one company. hahaha!! I can''t stop laughing when I think about it!]


    [Congratulations in advance, owner.]


    [Hmm hmm, don''t flatter me too much. ..... Remember, do this discreetly. I don''t want anybody, even a ghost that i was the one that lead to their fall.]


    [Of course President. Then, i will take my leave.]


    [Mm. keep up the good work.]


    *Beep*


    After that, James has closed the laptop and faced directly to the owner while still smiling.


    "If what am I saying is a mistake, then what does this video mean mister Spencer? You explicitly express yourself, wanting to destroying our company, No?" (James)


    "Aaah.. Aahhh!! How, how is this--!?" (Owner)


    "It''s really unfortunate. If we could cooperate together with both having the best interests, We could prosper more than ever."


    "Pl-please mister James! There is not even an ounce of truth in that video. It''s definitely a--"


    "Fake? No no, that''s impossible. Because, the one who gave this video is...."


    *Clap**Clap*


    After clapping for two times, one man comes through the door behind the office.


    That man''s identity is.


    "Your personal secretary, you know? Or should I say, my double agent?" (James)


    "Sir James, did you call me? How can I help you?" (Secretary)


    "Do- double agent?.....You!? you betray me!?"


    Now he finally realizes why does this guy in front of him is able to hold his dark records.


    No matter how he thinks about it, it was too obscure.


    Every time he makes a move toward the company, he always make sure and double check so the process he took is untraceable no matter what. Moreover, he even hires first-rate conman to disrupt their business progress in order to leaves no mistake.


    So how was James able to find it in the first place?


    The answer is very simple.


    "Now then, Mister secretary. I want to confirm something with you. You heard the conversation of the video just now right? Is it all true?"


    "Yes, sir. I can assure you that all of the words this owner has spoken is the truth with no ounce of lie."


    "Oh, really? But the owner said he didn''t recognize any of it."


    "Then that is a mistake. Every time he tries to harms your company, I was always involved in it. Moreover, THAT VIDEO ITSELF WAS ALSO ME WHO RECORDED IT."


    He finds it out from the enemy himself.


    "Fufufu..I see. Then, there is no mistake , right owner?"


    "..."


    At this time, the owner can only open his mouth blankly without unable to speak a word or tiniest voice.


    Because, he realizes it.


    He is over.


    "Si- Sir James, please forgive me!! I-- I was wrong!! I never intended to any of this!! I will do anything to reimburse to obtain your mercy!! That''s why don''t kill---"


    "Ah, please calm down owner. I''m not going to take your life. We are not Yakuza you know?"


    Not a Yakuza?


    (Author''s note: Organized crime syndicates originating in Japan.)


    The actions of entering people''s home without permission, threatening the owner , and even destroying all of the furniture of the room is not Yakuza?


    Even so, the owner can only be glad hearing that.


    "!! Thank, Thank you!! I Thank you from the bottom of my heart!! I will repay your mercy with the best that I--"


    However,


    "But."


    In the future, he will find it better to be dead than to be left alive.


    "You will need to pay the price for deceiving us."


    "....Eh?"


    "Boss, we found it." (???)


    In the middle of their conservation, a burly man who is James'' employee interrupts and hand over the document and USB found on the room itself.


    "Is this all?" (James)


    "Yes, Boss. We searched all of the secret safe and furnitures. It is everything we able to find this room."


    "Thank you for your work Liam. You and your men can take a rest."


    "Thank you boss."


    After that, James faces toward the owner while smiling faintly.


    "Now then, Owner. Do you recognizes what are these?"


    "!!? Th-that is!?"


    "Haha, well of course you know. These are all the dealings, dark records, secret information of your company, and even the paper for acknowledgement of your own business."


    "Wh-what do you want with it?"


    "Usually, if my father found about this, i am very sure that your head will be separated from your body in the cruelest way possible. I personally felt that it''s a waste. Fortunately, this case is still kept inside this room. Therefore,"


    "let''s make a deal, mister Spencer."


    "D-deal?"


    "Yes, a deal. First, From this moment forward, I will move and order your men and your company without your orders involving in it. You will be the middleman for it. Ah, of course, this company is still yours in name so don''t worry about it."


    "!!!....I...I understand."


    Even though he would never want to obey this kid in front of him, He had no choice but to be his slave for the rest of his life in order to prevent his death.


    Either way, his life will be miserable.


    Moreover, this is not the end.


    "Now then, the second is my warning. Or should I say, Advice? Even if i have all this data, there is no assurance you will not betray me."


    "What more do you want to--"


    "Say owner, you have a family right? One beautiful wife and a healthy son?"


    "!!! N-No please don''t Mister James!! They aren''t involved in this!!"


    "hahaha, don''t worry. Like I said, I will not take any of your lives. But, I will make their lives a bit suffocating."


    "....?"


    *Ring* *ring*


    "...My phone?" (Owner)


    "Oh, it arrived. Go ahead, please pick it up."


    Although James has said it with a light voice. the owner can only feel ominous feeling for the upcoming call.


    If he pick up that call.


    "..H-Hello?"


    He will lost everything other than his life.


    [H-Honey!! Please, Please save me!!]


    "!!? What!? What''s wrong Jessica!?"


    *Buk*


    [Guh!! N-No! please don''t hurt my face!] (Jessica)


    "Jessica!? Jessica!!?"


    [Hey, shut down this fucking woman with a tape. Tie her legs and arms too.]


    [Is it truly fine boss? I mean, this woman could have a strong background.]


    [It''s fine, that guy have give his assurance there will be no problem to handle this bitch however we want.]


    [That guy?... You mean that scary kid.]


    [Yeah. His words only is enough for everything. Beside, this bitch is the wife of his enemy so it also helps him too.]


    [Haahh... I don''t feel good in helping him. Well, at least I can enjoy this delicacy in front of me.]


    [Hii!! Please help honey! Hel--] (Jessica)


    *bzzt* (Phone closed)


    "!!? Mister James!? what is the meaning of this !?"


    Slowly, surely, his heart is going to be broken.


    "Haha, please calm down. They are my friends who help me a lot. But you see, it''s not fair for me only to get benefit from them right? That''s why."


    "I ''introduce'' and ''recommend'' your wife as the present."


    "!!!"


    "Sorry, mister Spencer. You won''t be unable to enjoy your wife''s home cooking anymore. Pfft, not like she ever made one for you."


    "...."


    "Beside, she also has destroy lots of people''s lives just because they are poor and even cheated on you. Woman like that is not worthy for you anymore. You won''t mind right?"


    "....Yes."


    "Hahaha, I''m glad for your understanding. Now then, let''s move on to the next call."


    "Th-there''s more!?"


    *Riing* *Riiing*


    "Go on, pick it up."


    His possession is going to fade away without any chance of stopping it.


    With trembling hands, he pick up the call that will end his extravagant life.


    [Good evening, mister Spencer. You are receiving this call for receiving updates about your funds on our bank. From this moment forwards, All of your funds and interest will be transferred to mister James'' account until the other party requested to stop. Please be reminded that You are unable to change this contract no matter what. Good night.]


    *beep*


    "...My...money?"


    "Well, you can also say it is originally our money. Your false report and lacking supply materials will be reimbursed with this. The rest of it will be the interest. You won''t mind, right?"


    This man. who is smiling the entire time, makes him feel fear. Rather than a human,


    it''s like facing the devil itself.


    "....(disarray breathing) kuhk, kuhk"


    "Oh my, are you alright? Liam, get him water." (James)


    "Yes Boss." (Liam)


    One by one, the owner is losing everything. His ambition, his company, his wife and even his money too.


    He felt like it will give him a heart attack.


    "Here you go Boss." (Liam)


    "Thank you, Liam. Here you go mister Spencer, drink this and calm your breath. You will be fine."


    "...Aaahh...Aaahhh...!!"


    During the time he accepted the water from his man who is still smiling, he didn''t give any words of thanks nor the energy to do it.


    (...Am I, going to lose everything...?)


    He simply can''t accept this ending.


    Him, who was one of the big boss and the richest man has been collapsed easily just because of one simple betrayal and this young boy in front of him.


    "Hmm, looks you have collected your breath. That''s good." (James)


    "...." (Owner)


    "Now then, there is still one more phone call to take. But, I want to talk something."


    "...What is it that you want?"


    "Oh my, hahaha. looks like I''m not trusted. Well, that''s fine though. It''s about your son."


    "....My...son?....!? Right, my son!! Wh-what did you do to him !?"


    "Now, now. Calm down. Your son''s LIFE is fine. I can assure you that. Please don''t worry."


    "Re- Really?"


    "Yes, OTHER than that though, it''s hard to say though."


    "...?"


    He didn''t understand it. His son''s life is fine but the other is not?


    "Say, owner. Did you know what does your son do these years?"


    "...What do you mean?"


    "Didn''t he tell you? Your son isn''t exactly clean too, you know? Illegal gambling business, Drugs selling, forcing young woman becoming prostitutes, killing people, etc etc. ...My my, it looks like your education is a bit lacking isn''t it?"


    "..."


    "Ah, I''m not going to to nitpick about it. Each family has their own circumstance. But you see, he has made lots of enemies and gathered tons of enmity with his actions."


    "....."


    "Well, young master like him can be free with just bribing people using your money. The problem is, HIS LUCK HAS RUN OUT."


    *Riiing* *Riiing*


    "!?... The phone."


    "Don''t worry. It''s the last one. Please, pick it up."


    Before James has arranged this meeting, He has researched about this man and his family in detail. Of course, the result were all black with no sense of doubt. Not only his family, this man in front of him also smeared his hand a lot in the underworld to gain power in fast speed.


    That''s why,


    James won''t hesitate nor regret for his actions he had done now.


    With trembling hands, the owner has picked the last phone call.


    "..He-Hello?"


    [DAD! DAD! Help me! I''m in-- *Buk* Ugh!?]


    "!?.. SON!? What happened to you? where are--"


    [Hey, shut his mouth. it''s going to be bother for the upcoming operation.]


    [Understand doctor. ...But, who is this kid anyway? And this call is?]


    [Don''t ask anything about it. You only get hurt. Just know we get a free body without any worry.]


    "...Surgery? What is--" (Owner)


    "Ah. Please give me the phone." (James)


    *Switching speaker to James*


    "Hi doctor, thank you for taking my request."


    [!!... It''s you. What do you want? We did what you ask.]


    "No no, it''s fine. I didn''t call to complain. I just want to tell you that please keep him alive,okay?"


    [...Usually, I can''t promise you that. But, fine. However, what do you want his ''broken'' body anyway?]


    "Oh, I personally don''t have anything to do with it. Just please sell him to the ''playground''."


    [....Huh. My god. Even death god will run away from you. I feel pity for the one who makes enemy with you.]


    "Hahaha, that''s an excessive compliment. I''m just a normal human."


    [...Crazy. Is that all?]


    "Yes, sorry for disturbing. Enjoy your time. here you go Owner."


    *Giving phone to the owner*


    "What, what was that?"


    [Dad!! DAd! ple- *bup* MMPH! MMPH!]


    *Beep* (Phone closing)


    " SON!?"


    "Clam down. His mouth is just closed with tape only so it won''t disturb the surgery."


    "Sur..gery?"


    "Ah, we were in the middle of the talk is it. To put it simply, One of my friends can''t overlook your son''s doing. So, we handed him over."


    "To... who?"


    "For that, I can''t tell. All i can say is that your son will be suffering a bit. You see, my friend that I talked just now is a bit of maniac. He collect lots of human body parts in order for his experiment. YOUR SON IS THE CANDIDATE."


    "!! NO, don''t tell me--"


    "Don''t worry. Your son''s life will be safe. But, i''m afraid you won''t be able to meet him easily."


    "What more there is!? My son will be a handicapped person!!! What more suffering will you give to him!?"


    "Ahahahaha!! That''s funny, Why you become mad? your son only already brings grieve and sadness to hundreds of people you know? Of course it also can happen to him. ALL THE THINGS YOU DO WILL HAVE A CONSEQUENCES TO IT."


    "Tch!?-- That is--"


    "Like I said many times, he won''t die. But, he will be sold to the customers who want to buy him."


    "Wh-what!? you mean!?"


    The ''playground'' that James has mentioned is not a theme park in any sense. It is an underground auction where people could buy almost everything without the law noticing, including humans. Of course, there are also perverts who will play with human body.


    Which means,


    "Well, poor him. You can only hope that his buyer is one with a conscience. If not,.... huhu. Only god knows I guess?" (James)


    "!!! AAAHHHHHHHH !!!" (owner)


    He doesn''t want to listen the rest of it anymore.


    No, he CAN''T.


    If he did, he won''t be able to stay sane anymore.


    (This.. Devil!!) (Owner)


    Due to frustration, disarrayed emotion and sense of loss, the owner can only rampage and attempt to hurt this devil who make him lose everything.


    However, that is an impossible dream.


    "Liam." (James)


    "Yes Boss. Huhp!!" (Liam)


    "*Bang* Ahk!? *" (Owner)


    *Brak* (Body blown to a desk)


    Before the owner is able to reach James, Liam prevent him by kicking his abdomen. Moreover, Liam is one of the retired soldier so the owner''s body may lose some of his ribs.


    Either way, his life is turned upside down in every sense with no chance of restoring it.


    As for the one who has caused it?


    "Well then, I have finished all of my business here. It is a pleasure to cooperate with you. Haha, good night Mister Spencer. Hope you have a nice dream."


    He won''t give a speck of concern.


    "...Kuhk....uuuu (Crying)" (Owner)


    It''s miserable.


    For him who is admired by thousands of people have fallen until to this state. Furthermore, it''s just by one small kid who haven''t grow hair yet.


    "AAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!"


    *Bang* (door closing)


    The loser can only bow down and squeal loudly for his loss.


    ********


    "....*sigh*" (James)


    "Are you alright, boss?" (Liam)


    "...I''m fine. Liam, have some people assigned to the owner so he won''t commit suicide. He still have some uses."


    ....Compared to the James who entered the room, the current him looks weak and feeble. It is really shocking a person can have contrasting side.


    Although James have done this many times to destroy the enemy, he doesn''t feel good.


    "Understood. Any other request?"


    "....Will father come home tonight?"


    "I''m afraid not. He has appointment with the VIP customers all night long."


    "....I see. Haaaahhhh.... . Thank you for tonight, Liam. You are a great help."


    "It''s nothing Boss. I''m just doing my job."


    "...Yeah. Even so, I just want to say it. Later, I will give you tips so you can enjoy with your subordinates tonight ."


    "....Thank you, boss."


    For these few years, Liam have been with this person at all times. In the beginning, he felt weird that a small kid can handle the dirty job given by his father. But, what''s more surprising is that he accomplish it flawlessly even if it makes his hand dirty.


    Moreover, unlike the other rich young masters, he doesn''t condemn nor belittle people like him at all. Instead, James cared them deeply.


    The problem is,


    "...Do you want to join us Boss? You have overworked for many times these weeks. I''m sure you need a break." (Liam)


    *Shakes head*


    "It''s okay. Thank you for the invitation. But, I still have other things to do. Moreover, if I join you guys, it will make the atmosphere awkward right? That won''t be a break." (James)


    "...That''s..."


    "I will go back by myself. Enjoy."


    *Tak* *tak*


    "....Haaah.. why does I have to get cared from a tired kid like him. It''s supposed to be the opposite you know."


    James pushes people away. Although Liam showed consideration, James doesn''t accept it every time. To be precise, He CAN''T.


    Because, he was afraid that being close with people will make him hurt again.


    After being scolded by his father, his life have become messed up. Being ordered to work constantly, taught so he can have the necessary skill, forced to make connections with people.


    During the time he works, it was a living hell too.


    Once, he put his trust toward one subordinate but ended up getting betrayed badly. Luckily, he was able to prevent the worse by noticing it quickly.


    Also, although it won''t be extreme like the owner, there are many cases where their competitor or seller has used the loophole so they can take advantage of him.


    This cycle make him being put on guard at all times, even from his men too.


    (....For a kid like him, He had carried too many things on his back.) (Liam)


    "...Tch. Damn it. Hey Boys, it''s party time!! The boss have give us grace for today''s work!! Enjoy it!!"


    "WHOOOO!!!" (Everybody)


    ******


    ".....I''m tired." (James)


    How long it has been until he reach this point?


    Because of his dream, he become his father'' personal servant at his beck and call at all times.


    Of course, it''s not like he has given up. In younger days, he try to find an opportunity and create a plan so he can chase his dream without his overpowered noticing.


    The result is less to none.


    Every time he tried to run away, He will get found out and chased no matter where he is. Moreover, he will get the severe punishment that doesn''t want him to remember. Therefore, he change his plan by showing him that''s he become obedient so his father will loose his guard.


    However, it makes his physical and mental being drained away as time passes.


    Unconsciously, a very bitter smile formed on his mouth after reaching to a stupid thought.


    "...No, I can''t give up now. Dying is not an option."


    Years have passed. The time for a child to dream is over. Now he has become an teenager.


    Even so,


    He will still hold his hope, no matter how small it is.