CHAPTER 2- GOALS AND PLANS

At the outer regions of the azure galaxy super cluster, a huge monolith like structure could be seen approaching the super cluster at high speed.

{knock knock}

"enter…"

Inside a dimly lit room, the door opens and a man could be seen walking inside with a few steps before kneeling on one knee and bowing his head. The strangest thing about this man is that different from the average normal human being, a tail could be seen moving side to side behind the man while having a cat like ear which twitches from time to time as he kneels towards the person sitting on the huge throne like structure in front of him.

"Your majesty" the cat like man in a silver knight kind of suit said.

"what happened commander belzebob" a cold female voice could be heard echoing throughout the room.

We have arrived outside the azure super cluster your majesty, signs of live in a galaxy located 500000 light years to the west have been detected using the ship life-radars. The strangest thing about this planet is that it seems to have its mana sealed unlike any other planet we've discovered.

"ho…"

"prepare NEXUS, we shall launch it when we are close to the galaxy. I want it to reach the planet in the next two days" the cold voice could be heard again.

"Yes your majesty, I shall take my leave now." Commander belzebob said and could be seen bowing again before turning to leave the sci-fi throne like room.

{Door closes}

"Sigh, we really don't have much time," the woman on the throne said and could be seen looking at the huge screen which has a timer running on it before closing her eyes again.

{BACK ON EARTH…}

Night time at Los Angelis.

On one of the many tall structures in the city, a boy donning a long over-sized black jacket could be seen standing at the extreme edge of the building wearing a cold smile on his face.

"looking down at his hands again max smiled," it's funny to think that those reincarnation scenarios that usually happen in novels and amines will actually happen to me too.

"Well it's not like I'm not grateful for the opportunity or anything" max chuckled.

Suddenly, the atmosphere around him became colder.

With a cold voice max opened his mouth to speak;

"…I don't know how I came back, I don't know who's responsible for my return, and I might not know if anyone's watching me right now". But lf there's someone watching me right now, let me introduce myself.

My name is Maxwell Scott. I died 30 years in the future due to an apocalypse that occurred on earth which resulted in earth evolving. During the night of the apocalypse, a fireball came from space that struck the earth somewhere before we heard a voice in our head introducing itself as "NEXUS". After the short introduction of that 'thing', chaos emerged.

The animals evolved, more than 80% of the population of earth were zombified because they couldn't withstand the mana that was awakened on earth due to NEXUS. Those that survived could gain skills and grow stronger by killing zombies and evolved monsters while also finding more opportunities in relics of the past.

In the past or future I might say, my team was formed to search for NEXUS while also trying to reduce the population of zombies and evolved monsters so that humanity can gain an opportunity to rise again.

But too bad I was the weakest of the team. Let's just say that my past self was a wimp that did not try to gain strength as fast as he could in this new world were the strong makes the rules.

clenching his fist "but now…"

"…now that I have the opportunity to come back, and with the memories of my past life. I'll become the strongest and also find out what that NEXUS thing is and what or who sent it" max said while squinting his eyes.

But first "atchooooo…"

Sniff- sniff, "shit, I better get back home before I catch a cold out here. It's one thing for an apocalypse to befall earth and it's another to be sick when the apocalypse strikes. Tch what a pain in the ass…" max said while taking a look back at the buzzling city that flashes past his black irises before walking away saying "but man it does feel good to act cool once in a while, I should try this often".

Reaching home, max looked at the shabby apartment in front.

Letting out a small chuckle, "well this brings back memories".

inserting the key and unlocking the door he muttered "well I'm home" before entering and shutting the door lock (bam).

Looking at the scattered room and the unwashed noodle pot on the floor, max shook his head "man I'm speechless at myself…"

"well then, lets clean this abomination called a house…"

At about 10:00pm max could be seen lying on this bed…

"Huf", really wish I could have kicked my past self in the ass for being this messy tch.

But anyway, I should go over my plans tomorrow since I'm not like those lucky protagonists in novels who has photographic memories and stuff.

But first of all "yawn", I should get some sleep for tomorrow since its gonna be a hectic day. Max said while closing his eyes.

The next morning…

Opening his eyes, max yawned...

"yawnnnn…" good morning to me…

Standing up from the bed

"bamm"

'hissss'

Ouch my leggg!!!... "tsk seems like I'm not used to this house huh" max said while wiping his imaginary tears.

'well I should prepare for school I think; max said while leaving the room limping.

Walking down the street, I looked around to see people busy with their work. "this brings back memories huh" I muttered.

Landmark high huh… I looked at the words written on the concrete block in front of the schools' gate not minding the weird stares given to me by students walking passing the gate.

Chuckling, I walked into the school with slow and steady steps unlike others who are rushing in.

"Tsk, would have looked cool if not for this shabby uniform" I shook my head while walking towards where other students are gathering.

(Murmur-Murmur)

Quiet!!!!

We heard a shout from the bald school principal 'Mr lotez'.

"Cough-cough"… good day students.

Students-(good day Mr lotez)

The stern looking bald principal looked at us through his glasses before speaking.

"Clears his throat again…", yes today, I'm here to inform you students that you will be travelling to Dubai for the international English competition that is going to be held there

Some students –(heck yeaaaaahh!!!!!)

Quieeet!!!

"Speaking with some anger in his voice…" if I catch a single person talking, that person is going to be suspended for a month...

The students: '...…'

"Good…" the event is going to be held a week from now so you fools better start preparing and practicing your English.

"Ahh yes, I remember this event in the past, too bad the earth is not gonna be what is a week from now" max thought while looking at the bald principal who's about to finish his announcement.

"the rest will be explained by your teachers in your various classes. You are all dismissed…" the principal said before walking away.

Letting out a small smile I muttered "same old grumpy lotez" before walking back to my class with the rest.

Entering the class, I saw everyone turning to look at me weirdly;

Student 1: 'hey isn't that max, how come he's not injured'

Student 2: 'yea, I heard Donald sent Edward and some guys after him yesterday night'

Student 1: 'really'?

Student 3: 'today's really not gonna be easy for him. I kinda pity him…'

Hearing those murmurs, I let out a low chuckle before walking to my seat and picking up a book to read.

{door opens}

A handsome boy with yellow hair wearing a confident yet arrogant smile walked into the classroom with steady steps.

Random fan girl: "screams"…aahhhh its Donald, someone pinch me!!!...

The yellow haired boy could be seen walking towards the left end of the class. "Yes directly towards me no surprise there"

Random student: 'oh no he's fucked'

"Good morning classmate Maxwell"

Looking up to see the arrogant faced guy smiling at me I greeted "good morning classmate Donald"

"Tch I don't need your filthy greeting classmate Maxwell."

With my eyebrow twitching I said with a cold voice…"then you should have gone straight to your seat and not come here to disturb my peace"

"Gasps....."

Student 3: "holy shit he's don't for"

Student 1: "we pray for the lord's mercy on his poor soul"

Student 1,2,3:(clasps hand together in a praying sign… )

"latom…"