2 Chapter 2: 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 one heck of a negative thought. Don't worry, I'm not that inhumane enough to use dispose of you. Although, I do have a purpose for saving you."

Hearing that voice, he has 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."

(…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."

Unconsciously, he exclaims under his breath looking at this unbelievable spectacle.

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 a high degree of detail."

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

Leaving him stunned thoroughly.

The owner of the voice—no 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 a 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 long pants which are contrasting with his skin and hair make himself brighter.

In short, he is an 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 is 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?"

"Right, the condition I'm in right now is kind of group of imaginations, a shattered 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 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… the best reflection of me…. Wait, is it.. really something that I imagine right now?"

Reading James' mind, the man couldn't help smiling.

*Nods*

"Right, it's exactly what you are thinking right now."

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

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Parallel world.

There were many explanations, 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, 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 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—no 'himself' is.

"…You are the supreme who wanted to surpass even the Gods to control your own fate and destiny."

*Nod*

"Right, that's my goal during my previous life. Just like you, I also know and understand you but in a different form, something like clairvoyance."

With this, he already resolves half of the doubt he has 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 is 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 the scattered soul, Satan is still alive and kicking, destroying his world.

Therefore,

(The ending or the story itself has a huge difference of plot compared to what I planned.) (James)

Or...

(No, it hasn't been determined yet. I shouldn't be doubtful right now.)

In any case, his life is still on the grip of Rein. Currently, what he can only do is to gather as much information as he could.

Rather, since Rein could read his mind, then it will only backfire him.

Therefore,

(I will cooperate, as long as it won't harm me.) (Rein)

While in his muddled thoughts, Rein still continues to talk.

" *sigh*...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.."

" "The reality Is always cold and cruel to you," " (Rein) (James)

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, at the same time you are a supreme who have powers surpassing the Gods."

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 the badly scattered state. "

Which means, a power which wasn't supposed to exist in Lucifer materialize and able to defeat Rein completely.

Then what is that irregularity?

"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?"

*Shakes head.*

"No, that itself has no difference to the Lucifer you see at Earth. However, his background and power are different."

"Which are?"

"In your story, Lucifer is just a Demon God who is the dark element itself. However, in my world, Lucifer is a fallen angel envoy of God of Creation itself from the Holy Scripture of the 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."

"Fuuhhh....That's it, Lucifer himself is a high-ranking existence who can be par with 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.." (James)

Although he already vaguely realizes it, 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 another half of the doubts he has.

"Then, the ending? What did you do to Lucifer—no, Satan itself? I remembered he said he waited a long time to take revenge. Did you seal him?"

"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 premonition

(...No way.)

"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 controlling 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?

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-Roughly 10 minutes later…-

"Are you feeling better now?"

"It's… fine. *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 hearing his positive answer.

" 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."