Between a looming mental breakdown killer monsters and the voice of a goddess in his head Sai is just trying to survive another day or at least figure out how this insane world works
Is he a hero?
A walking existential threat?
Can he even tell dream from reality?
Who cares? As long as he's still breathing!
"Where the hell am I…?"
That was the first sentence we heard in this story.
The boy stood in the middle of a dense forest. The towering trees rose like green prison walls, and fog slithered between the branches like something was watching him.
Suddenly, a transparent screen appeared before him—like the ones you see in games or anime.
[ Transfer complete.
You have been transported to another world. ]
"W-What the hell? Another world?"
[ Yes, dear Host.
Would you like to open your Starter Package? ]
In his head, he thought quickly:
'Is this like those novels I used to read? Anime? A game? Or am I dead? Whatever it is… I'd better open the package before I get eaten by a venomous bear or a starving dragon.'
He took a deep breath and said with shaky confidence:
"Open it."
[ Congratulations, Host! You have obtained: ]
Unique Skill: Goddess of Wisdom – Athena
Demon King Seed
Race: Half Primordial Demon / Half True Dragon
The Nine Sources (Locked)
Key to the Hero King's Prison (Unique Item)
"What the hell is this? Am I the side character who accidentally took the main character's role?"
He stood there in shock, reading the glowing text as the screens fluttered in the air like they were mocking his brain.
"Wait… Demon King Seed? Half Dragon? Athena? Am I in a cursed game written by a lunatic?"
Before he could continue his rant, a soft light emerged from his chest, and a calm, feminine voice filled with authority pierced into his ears:
{ Greetings, Host.
I am Athena, the cognitive embodiment of your awareness and your companion in this hell known as the world of Idras.
Would you like to review the basic functions? }
"I'm hearing voices in my head. Great. Insanity came faster than expected."
{ Quick mental assessment:
Mental stability at 81%.
Risk of breakdown within three days: 74%.
Recommendation: Avoid heavy trauma and consider fleeing rather than fighting. }
"…Wow, even madness comes with recommendations. Thanks for the concern."
Before he could finish his sarcasm, the ground trembled slightly. A low growl echoed through the fog, followed by heavy footsteps.
[ Warning: Unknown entity approaching.
Classification: Rank C Monster
Type: Mist Serpent
Abilities: High speed, venomous fangs, resistance to low-tier magic
Survival Rate: 0/100 ]
"Zero percent?! For the love of hell, Athena! What can I do?!"
{ Only one option:
Immediate fusion with your bloodline and sources.
Do you authorize activation? }
"Do it now! Or I'm becoming someone's free dinner!"
In an instant, an overwhelming energy surged through his body. It was as if something had exploded inside his veins. His bones cracked, his skin burned, then regenerated, and a silent scream nearly burst from his heart.
{ Activation complete.
You have acquired:
– True Dragon Aura
– Presence of the Primordial Demon
– Power of the Chaos Dragon
– Title: Chaos Dragon
– Title: The Black Primordial Demon
– Eyes of Demonic Destruction
– Body of the True Dragon
– Demonic Power }
"…What the hell… These all sound like final boss abilities."
Without thinking, Sai looked at the serpent. His eyes gleamed with a dark crimson glow. A destructive aura surrounded the creature before it exploded from within—reduced to smoke and burning fluids.
[ Congratulations, Host! You have slain a Rank C monster.
Rewards:
– 10,000 Shop Points
– Inventory Unlocked ]
Sai took a slow breath, trying to process what had just happened. The ground beneath him was cracked from the force of his aura. The air was thick with the scent of ash.
"I killed that thing… just by looking at it? Is that normal here?"
{ Absolutely not.
Using the Eyes of Demonic Destruction at this level and location is a violation of energy laws.
An emergency signal has been sent to magical surveillance centers. }
"…Surveillance? Wait, there's magic police here?"
{ More or less.
There are organizations that monitor mana fluctuations.
If they detect a power like this in the Starting Forest, they might send a team to investigate. }
"Oh great, I haven't even had water yet and I'm already on a wanted list."
Sai sat down on a scorched tree trunk and quickly opened the system menu.
[ Name: Akatsuki Sai
Race: Half Primordial Demon / Half True Dragon
Level: Magic Lord
Titles: True Dragon / The Black Primordial Demon
Sources: 9
Mana: 100,000
Core Skills: Goddess of Wisdom – Athena / Chaos Dragon Power (Locked) / Eyes of Demonic Destruction ]
"Well… at least I'm not dead yet."
{ Recommendation: Retreat temporarily and find a water source and safe shelter.
The Starting Forest contains more than just Rank C monsters. }
Before he could finish thinking, a distant explosion echoed through the forest, followed by a wave of pressure.
"Tell me that's not another magic inspection team."
{ Unfortunately, no.
That was a clash of B-class energy levels at the very least.
Either two monsters fighting… or someone strong battling something. }
Sai swallowed hard.
"So… is there a plan for running away?"
{ Head 3 kilometers north.
You'll find the Serfan River.
There's a small human village on the eastern bank.
Remember: Don't reveal your lineage. And do not use your eyes again. }
"Back to hiding my cool powers… wonderful."
Just as he began to move, his steps froze.
From the smoke, a girl appeared.
Her silver hair flowed down her shoulders. Her glowing blue eyes stared through him. She wore a simple white robe and held a glowing spear that looked like pure light.
But the thing that truly terrified Sai—
She was floating.
"…Okay. That escalated quickly," Sai muttered, bracing himself to either run… or die.
The girl looked at him in silence. Then she spoke, her voice quiet—but it pierced his chest like a spear.
"You're not from this world… are you?"