Inside a white room, a young man with blue hair lay fast asleep. Yet, his face was twisted in pain, etched with clear signs of fear and terror.
"Ahhh! …Huh? Where the hell am I? Ugh, my head's killing me..."
Wait a second… Why am I still alive?! I know I died! I clearly remember it—the guy who threw that blinking, beeping object... Yeah, that was definitely a bomb. A terrorist attack.
Trying to protect the others on the train, I threw myself onto the damn thing, even though I was so terrified I nearly lost control of my own body. And then...
BOOM!
EXPLOSION!
Yeah, that's how I died. I thought it would be instant, but no. I felt everything—the burning, the tearing, the complete annihilation of my body.
So... why am I still breathing? I asked myself again, dazed. Could it be… reincarnation? Like in those novels? But this room looks completely ordinary.
Well, not like I had much tying me to my old life anyway. I was orphaned as a kid, then adopted by a family who cared for me—until they had children of their own. After that, I was just... there. A burden.
At sixteen, I moved out, picked up a decent job, and kept studying, dreaming of a peaceful, normal life. But then, on my way to work... that attack happened.
Well... guess I should figure out whether I'm in someone else's body or just reborn in a new world. Honestly, this feels way too surreal. Heh, I feel like the protagonist of a web novel, I thought, chuckling dryly to myself.
Not that I'd mind being one. Still, if I have a choice... I'd prefer a quiet life this time around.
Just then, a flood of unfamiliar memories slammed into my mind.
"So this is what those protagonists feel, huh?" I muttered under my breath.
Apparently, my name in this life is Ren Yamamoto. Not too different from my previous name, Ren Akira—just a new last name.
Looks like I have a family here too... though they live overseas. I came here alone to study at Kuoh Academy...
Wait... Kuoh Academy?!
Shit. Does that mean I reincarnated into High School DxD?!
Haha, seriously? I wasn't expecting this.
I stumbled over to the bathroom of the house—well, mansion, really. It looks like my new parents are loaded. The old Ren apparently tried to convince them that he didn't need such a massive place... but they didn't listen.
Not that I'm complaining.
I decided to shower first before checking my appearance. A good thirty minutes later, feeling clean and refreshed, I slipped on a black T-shirt and blue jeans and walked over to the mirror.
"Whoa," I blurted out.
It's me... but ten times better! I wasn't ugly before, of course, but this... My skin was flawless, not a single blemish in sight.
Anime world logic: even the "average" people are supermodels.
Staring back at me were familiar deep black eyes and messy blue hair—but refined, sharper, more striking.
Just as I was admiring myself (maybe getting a bit too into it), a black screen with bright blue letters suddenly popped up right in front of my face. I jumped back in shock—and promptly fell on my ass.
"Agh... my butt..." I groaned, glaring at the floating screen.
[Void Evolution System Activated!]
[Opening Sections...]
...
[Ding! Sections Opened!]
"System Sections"
• [Status]
• [Missions]
• [Shop]
• [Gacha] – (First Spin Free! Guaranteed S-Rank Item!)
• [Blocked]
"..."
"Okay... what the actual hell? Is this a prank? Are there hidden cameras in here? Or did some crazy god drop me into a fanfic for their own amusement?"
"Because honestly, this feels way too cliché..."
Still, if it's real... this system could be my ticket to surviving in a world crawling with supernatural threats.
"Show me the status," I said aloud.
Nothing happened.
Maybe I have to think it?
I focused on the words. Show me the status.
This time, it responded.
"Status"
• Name: Ren Yamamoto
• Age: 16
• Void Points: 0
• Rank: [None]
• Physique: [Void Devourer]
• Mana: 100/100
"Stats"
• Strength: 〔5〕
• Defense: 〔3〕
• Speed: 〔3〕
"Abilities"
• None
"Holy crap, this is real," I breathed.
I have a special physique too. Void Devourer, huh? I'll have to check that later. But first...
My eyes drifted to the [Gacha] section.
One free spin... and a guaranteed S-rank item?
"Shit, say less!" I shouted, immediately opening the Gacha tab.
[Gacha Wheel]
Spin the Gacha Wheel? - Y/N (First spin free. Subsequent spins cost Void Points.)
Without hesitation, I slammed "Yes."
The roulette wheel spun rapidly—and after a few seconds...
[Ding! You've obtained the ability (Magnetic Dominion – Rank S)]
"Hell yeah!" I grinned.
Magnetic Dominion sounded crazy powerful. I quickly pulled up the ability description:
• Ability: [Magnetic Dominion – Rank S]
Absolute control over electromagnetic forces. Allows the user to generate electric and magnetic fields at will. Manipulate matter at the molecular level, create solid light illusions, levitate or accelerate objects at high speed, and unleash devastating electrical attacks. The user can even manipulate atomic structures and distort basic space-time.
...
"Shiiit... this is busted!" I said, half in awe, half in disbelief.
Before diving deeper into the system, I figured I'd better find that transfer letter for Kuoh Academy. After some searching, I found it tucked away neatly on the desk.
Turns out, tomorrow's my first day.
"Heh... guess I'd better get some food and prepare. Tomorrow's gonna be... interesting."
I spent the rest of the day taking it easy, enjoying the calm before the storm. When night fell, I climbed into bed, my heart racing in anticipation for what awaited me at Kuoh Academy.