1 Chapter 1: Goodbye, My life.

In the bustling street of Tokyo, a variety of people are walking towards their target.

A salaryman who has just gone back from work,

A group of students who are spending their youth.

It's like a melting pot with the inside jumbled up together.

Walking here, a man who is in the early 20's is walking with a slight 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 is currently 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 the 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 has 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 convinced and persuaded 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 his father.

Even so, he didn't want to give up this wish.

Therefore, he who ignores 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.

Unconsciously, 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. That my way of life is not wrong.)

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

"(Mutter) Hmm…, shall I continue writing it today?"

At that moment,

[Do you want to control your own fate?] (???)

"!?"

Shocked by the voice, James immediately stops 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 it.

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.]

"Fuuu…. OK."

(May I ask who you are?)

(Note: James speaking on own mind.)

[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.

(Can 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 in a hectic society though.]

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

Meeting with the arrogant customer, being cheated from his buyer, facing with his fawning employees to win him over.

He can already be called as an experienced man who knows the rules of society.

Ironically, it's because of these experiences that make him mature, resulting in him rejecting his parents' wish fervidly.

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

(…. You can read my mind?) (James)

[Am I not speaking in your mind though?]

(...I guess that's true.)

Realizing it, James feels uncomfortable.

It's just like meeting a mind reader who invites you to the stage by becoming a demonstration to the audience.

After all, nobody wants their mind to be known by a stranger.

[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]

(…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 a magic trick.

…. In fact, they are chatting without delay nor static noise like a machine.

(So, what do you want with me? No. before that, can you first answer my previous question, please? It looks like you know me for a certain extent.) (James)

[How about you try to guess?] (???)

(… 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 realizes there was a feeling of hatred in it.

(… Alright. I apologize if I hurt you. 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 too ridiculous.)

Although he said that, James has doubt on it.

It's not like he's the main character who will get the cheat from a God. If what the person(?) speaking on his head is saying the truth, then there's another purpose for calling himself.

That is correct.

Because...

[Bingo.]

This person wants to warn James.

A tragedy that will befall to this world.

[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.]

"!!!"

For the first time, James feels dread and fear.

It was too surreal.

A voice coming to you and say,

"Hey, this world Is going to explode!!"

…No matter how anyone hears to it, he/she should go to the mental hospital.

{However, he's not lying.}

(Note: { means that it's James' inner mind.)

His experience from the business world knows when people lie or not.

Hearing from this person's tone, James could tell that he's not lying. Rather, he couldn't find the purpose of lying in the first place.

...Although, he does wish it's all just a boring joke.

Even so, what matters now is the thing coming now.

(What should I do?) (James)

James himself is not a guy who has lost hope after hearing own death sentence.

If this person on his head tell this news but still ended up talking to him out of billions of people, that only means one thing.

He has something ONLY HE COULD 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 an 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.

If not, he won't even bother talking with him in the first place.

[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 a 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.]

Hearing that, a bitter smile naturally formed on his face.

{...*sigh*...Looks like I'm going to die anyway.} (James)

[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.

However, before James answers the question, he wants to confirm one thing.

(How can I believe you? There's no assurance that you will 'definitely' save me?) (James)

That is true.

Assuming that the guy on the head is telling the truth about world destruction. What merit does it have to save him?

In the first place, is it even possible?

Unfortunately, the response he gets is cold and merciless.

Because the weak couldn't do anything.

[Then will you give up here? I personally don't mind. After all, I can find another 'candidate' other than you. What you only can do is to answer yes or no. The decision is yours to choose.] (???)

After being told that much, even James realizes that he isn't a position to negotiate for a better deal.

His near future is bleak.

Moreover, even if he says 'yes', there's no safety net that he won't be used by the person after this.

But,

{So what?}

Everything is dark and hopeless?

There's no other choice for him?

{I always face it. For my entire life.}

In order to chase his dream career, he had sacrificed lots of thing on his life.

His wealthy life, and even his bond with his parent,

...Most of all, having the option to love somebody.

That's why he'll definitely overturn this impossible situation.

No matter how low the probability is.

Taking a deep breath, he decided the answer he will give.

(I do.)

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

"…Thank you."

[...You are a strange guy. …Tch, looks like time's up.] (???)

(How will I contact you later?)

[I will deal with that. ...Right now, just for a short moment, please bear the pain.

...See you later.]

*Bzzt!*

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

At the same time,

The sky has brightened, signaling the end of the world.

Judgment day has come to this peaceful world without warning nor mercy.

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

"…It's coming." (James)

He instantly realized it.

Whatever the thing comes from that hole, it will destroy this world.

When the crowd was still in a panic,

'it' has finally descended.

[Ahhhh…. I have finally arrived]

The voice coming from 'it' sounded powerful and majestic.

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 has 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 batwing growing on its back too.

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

"So this guy is the one… who will obliterate us" (James)

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 on the floor to worship the so-called 'God'.

(Tch!?... I can't breathe properly. ...Also, my body is becoming weak? Is it because of that guy?)

All people, including James, can't even stand properly due to pressure exuded by the existence above.

In fact, James himself is still better as he can barely stand for his mind already 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 declaration.

All people have heard it without missing a single world. That existence, who looks holy and evil at the same time says that 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!!"

Panic, Fear, Anger.

It is spreading just like a pandemic in a lightning speed without stopping. In fact, not only Tokyo, this kind of scene is being experienced to all people around the world.

America, Russia, Europe, and many others 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.

However, will an superior existence listen to ants just because of troubling them?

No.

Because this guy is the worst tyrant ever who only follow own desire.

[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 creates a ball of dark light.

That was the sign of the end.

[kuku, kuhahaha!! Now, the judgment 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 realized my dream, haven't got a girlfriend, …. And never make my parent proud. Crap, my life is really pathetic to end just like this.)

One second.

Two seconds.

Three seconds.

As time passed by, that cluster of light is nearing the floor where the people are located.

Even if all of these situations are too illogical and unpredictable, they realized one cold truth.

Today, tonight, to this moment.

They are going to die.

WIthout any chance to avoid it.

Without leaving any single human to live.

"Ah.. ahh… AHHHHHH…!!!"

"Kyaahhhhh!!!"

"I don't, I don't want to die!!"

"You Fucking bastard!!"

"...no....NO!!! This has to be a dream... It's just a fucking nightmare!!"

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, preparing his sealed fate.

(*sigh*.…Goodbye, Dad. If there is a thing called reincarnation, I hope you can be a better parent.)

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

It began to spread its power around the surrounding at an extremely 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] (Satan)

With a smirk, Satan finished its word while looking down with arrogance and condescension.

To him, all of the 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!!]

"Run… Run!!"

"Get the hell away, I don't want to die yet!!"

"Aaaahhhh!!!!!"

Before arriving at 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 declares with a quiet but strong voice.

"I will come back to kill you, no matter what. You piece of shit."

Ending his thought, he is engulfed by the light.

Earth has become a history.

It becomes the first step of The Evil God's saga.

*BOOOOOOMMM!!!*

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[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…