In his reborned life, he was a Demon King, but now he wants a fresh start as an ordinary person in a new world. However, things go awry, and he ends up in a novel world where the author himself is part of the story. Trying to recall his past lives, he only remembers one where he was an ordinary person on Earth.
After surviving a battle with rank 22, Kardama's confidence had received a slight boost. While he knew he couldn't defeat an awakened student, he realised he could at least hold his ground and make a quick escape if needed.
Thinking he could play it safe, Kardama decided to explore the island, hunting a few monsters and focusing on surviving until the end of the test. However, his plans took an unexpected turn when he stumbled upon a lake bearing signs of a recent massive battle.
Approaching cautiously, he spotted two figures, one of whom he recognised immediately.
'It's the author!'
There was another figure with a similar build nearby. Without much thought, Kardama applied his soul sense to his sight. Instantly, he regretted it. A shiver ran down his spine. Until now, he had never felt as scared as he did in that moment.
'How is this possible?'