Chapter - 01
"I'm sorry to say this, but you guys are dead. "
"I see ..." replied the young man who sat next to me
The old man then bowed deeply - "I made a little mistake and sent down some lightning in the underworld. I'm sorry about that, I think there will not be affected by it. "
I'm currently sitting on the tatami mat. These simple rooms (although no walls or ceilings) float above the clouds. There is a low dining table along with a tea cabinet and an old television and a black rotary-dial telephone. 'Is this heaven?' I thought
Next to me is a young man, maybe 15 or 16. And in front of us is a god. Or at least he said so. By the god who said that we were killed accidentally by mistake. 'Even gods can make ridiculous mistakes like that ...'
If I remember correctly, I came home from campus on a motorbike. I was on my way home but suddenly it started to rain. So I stopped under a tree to get my raincoat. When I stopped at the side of the road, all I saw was a bright light and then I was here.
'Seriously, am I dead?' I sighed
"I neglected to check on previous people before I dropped lightning. I am so sorry. There were many humans who died from lightning strikes, but this time it's really unexpected in this case. "
"Was I hit directly by the thunder and died… I understand. So this IS CRUSADE! "
I saw the man beside me. 'Hmm he looks calm even though he knows he's dead ... but do I know this man? He looks familiar… well who cares "I looked back at the old man.
"No, this is even further from heaven; this is the world where the Gods live… That's right; this should be called the Realm of Gods. Humans really can't come here. You are specially called by me! ermm… Mo… Mochizuki. "
"Touya. I'm Mochizuki Touya. "
"Yes, yes, Mochizuki Touya-kun and ermm… Kamiya Yuuto?"
"Yato. Kamiya Yato "I replied lazily. 'Seriously is he a god, he even mispronounced my name'
"Yes, yes I mean Kamiya Yuto-kun." The god poured hot water into the teapot while saying that and poured the tea into the teacup.
'Oh, the tea stalk is standing straight.'
"However, aren't you guys a little too calm? you guys died, I thought you would be even more confused and upset. "
"Maybe because it doesn't feel real? It was like being in a dream. To say this and that has happened, there's no helping it. " The man beside me said 'his name is Mo… who was that? Ah Mochizuki Touya, hmm that sounds familiar '
"Yes, like Touya-kun said, this doesn't feel real. But it already happened, what can I do. " I answer
"To look at something philosophically, hmm." The old man was a little pensive.
'But, I didn't think I would die at a young age. I haven't even graduated from college and… got married… dad, mom, grandfather I'm sorry. '
"So old man, what will happen to us now? Heaven or Hell, which one? " I asked the old man
"No, no, you died because of my mistake, so I can bring you back immediately." The god hesitantly said. 'What is that? There seems to be a problem'
"What's wrong with us?" Touya asked 'looks like he's paying attention too'
"There is no way you can revive in your original world. Sorry Touya-kun, Yato-kun but there are rules like that. I'm really sorry for this situation. So ~ "
"Haii ..." Touya answered softly.
'So that's it ... hmm'
"You can be revived in another world. To start with the so-called second life, that's all. I understand that you can't agree, but "
"It's okay - what" "... it's okay?" Touya immediately interrupted the old man by immediately answering and the old man seemed surprised.
"I understand the circumstances of your position and do not mean to impose anything. I am grateful to be brought back to life. It's fine. "Touya continued
"… Really, for your personality to be like this. For the world to have great people… really regrettable. "
"But what about you Yato-san?" Touya asked me. "Ah yes, I forgot. How about you Yato-kun? " the old man looks guilty forgetting me
"Well I don't really mind ..." 'Did he forget me, it seems that even the gods have a hard time paying attention to me. Even in the presence of the god of my being that thin… huff. But I'm surprised this young man is watching me '
"At least let me make up for something. To some extent, I can give you something. " The old man said
"Well, even if you say that ... After this, the world we will be visiting, what kind of place is it?" Touya replied.
"Compared to your original world, it doesn't develop. It's about halfway through what the world would call the Middle Ages. Yes, not all are on the same level. "
Hmm, the standard of living seems much lower. It seemed like it would be troublesome living in such a world. Is that a fantasy world? Is there magic? Monster?
"Is that world a fantasy world?" I ask
"Yes, yes it is true it's a fantasy world with swords and magic" replied the old man
'Oh, I see'
"Umm, for that wish." Touya
"Oh, what is it? I'll give you anything. " Answer the old man or should I call him a god?
"Here, can you make it so I can use it in another world?" said Touya as he took out a smartphone from the pocket of his uniform. 'Is he just going to take his smartphone to another world? Wait! Wait. Smartphone? Ah right, isn't he the protagonist of that anime? Then I will also go to that world? It's so troublesome, can I just go to the modern world? '
"This? Well, that's possible…. There will be limits. But it will still be useful…. " Answered the god
"for example?" –Touya
"You for the most part cannot do direct interference with your old world. Phone calls, emails, posting messages on the site, things like that. No problem if you are just reading and you can charge the battery using magic. That's right, I'll make preparations so you can at least give me a call. "
"Oh can I use magic too?" asked Touya
"Of course, it's a magic world. You will be able to use magic as soon as possible. " God replies to Touya. 'Oh so can I also use magic, hmm that sounds interesting. But the world is still troublesome, do I have to leave all the world's problems to Touya? '
"How about you Yato-kun? What do you want?" asked the god to me. 'Oh looks like he doesn't forget me anymore or maybe he'
"Actually, can you just transfer me to the modern world?" I asked
"Hmm, the modern world ... it can actually be done-"
"Ohh, really?" I immediately interrupted the old man
"Yes, it is true, but that world will be different from your old world. Is it okay?" answered the god with a doubtful face.
"Yes," I replied 'huft at least in the modern world there won't be troublesome things like monsters and magic. I can live a relaxed and calm life, even though I don't live in my old world anymore. 'Even though being able to use magic sounds interesting. But living in the modern world is much more comfortable for me. I don't have to think about the magic-absorbing crystal beast over there.
"It's fine if that's what you want Yato-kun. Now, it won't be long before you guys are brought back to life. " Said the god
"Thank you so much for everything" x2
"No, initially I was to blame. Oh, one more thing, Since there is no point in getting up and dying again, I will give both of you an increase in your basic and physical abilities as well, for a variety of other things. Now with this, it will be so hard for you to die that it never happens again. That's as long as stupid god don't drop thunder on you. That's your limit. "
He said while laughing at himself. I'm tempted to laugh too,
Oh, my body is radiant and it feels warm. Did he give me the ability too? but 'why did he give me the ability too? Even though I will only live in a normal world. Well I don't care either, I'll think of it as a cheat from a god like in the isekai novels that I often read '
"After I send you out, I will not be able to intervene because it is forbidden. One last gift. " The god said as he gently raised his hand, light encircling the two of us. "It's impossible to interfere, but I can offer advice. Please contact me if you have any problems. " the god pointed at Tomoya-kun's smartphone and my smartphone when he said that. My cell phone… wait! 'Since when did I have a smartphone in my hand !?'
'... whatever'
"Well, see you later."
The god smiled and then I lost consciousness.
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