King Orion of Sagelith Kingdom had just heard some incredible news. The Hero he had tried to summon multiple times, Kenji Togata, had come to this world all on his own. In addition, that sister may end up being useful with her mana sensing capabilities that seemed to surpass almost any in the kingdom.
"Fufufu, send the guards to find them. We will have them kill the Demon King so we can take over their territory."
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Kenji and I awoke in a forest filled with green. A pure blue sky above us with only a few wisps of clouds to be found. It was beautiful, without the trappings of the modern world. I inhaled a woody smell, feeling refreshed and then I realized. We're dead aren't we.
This doesn't seem like any afterlife I've heard of from a religion. Oh no, Waifuism is a religion. Have we been reincarnated into another world. Did we escape isekai just to end up in another isekai.
Actually, how do I know that this isn't just that world the King tried to summon us to. It seems more likely than any other world, as we've been exposed to its energy and seen into it. I shudder at the thought of my efforts being wasted and ending up in the clutches of that weird king.
"Kenji, I don't think we're in Kansai anymore."
"Aria, we're not from Kansai."
"... have you heard of the Wizard of Oz"
"Oh, sorry."
I'm scared. We're in a new place with no weapons and no food. We have no idea where we are at all. This isn't good. That sinking feeling of 'we're in Sagelith' is persisting. I need to check what's going on.
"Hey Kenji, can you um… say status?" I ask.
"Sure, [Status!]"
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[Kenji Togata]
Level: 1
Race: Human
Class: Hero
Age: 17
Gender: M
Guild Level: X
Str: S
Def: A
Spe: A
Mag: C+
Prc: F-
Overall: A-
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HP: 200
Mana: 1000
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Race and Class Skills: Hero's Journey [Max], Nobility [S], Hero Judgement [S], Golden Draw [A]
Personal Skills: Swordsmanship [C+], Blessed Magic [D]
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This is really bad. We're in some sort of video game fantasy land, and Kenji's overpowered just like he is in the real world. My sneaking suspicion only grows as I see Kenji's [Hero] class. This is probably that world that King was trying to bring us to.
"Woah, it's like an isekai or something, well actually this is an isekai situation, so I guess it makes sense. Aria, what's your stats, I bet you're way cooler than me!"
"I wouldn't bet on it. Alright then, [Status!]
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[Aria Togata]
Level: 1
Race: Poltergeist
Class: Poltergeist
Age: 17
Gender: F
Guild Level: X
Str: F
Def: F
Spe: E-
Mag: B+
Prc: S+
Overall: C+
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HP: 20
Mana: 2000
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Race and Class Skills: Tangibility [Max], Pseudo Possession [Max], Possession [B], Telekinesis [B]
Personal Skills: Mana Sense [S], Foresight [F]
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"Kenji. Please tell me honestly. Did I turn into a ghost."
"I think so, I thought you knew so I didn't say it. You're floating above the ground so I assumed you would know, you know?"
"Kenji, please do not sass me right now. I'm fucking dead. Why am I a poltergeist. This is awful. It seems like I have a [Tangibility] skill so at least there's that. You're so much stronger than me it's insane."
"Sorry Aria, your skills look really cool though, [Mana Sense], [Possession], and [Telekinesis] all sound awesome. [Pseudo Possession] is probably really strong too. I wonder what all of these skills do. My Perception stat (Prc) is super low and yours is super high. Just like back home isn't it."
"Thanks Kenji, I needed that. Thinking about it, we need to get you a sword so you can reach your full power. Until then, we'll probably need to rely on my [Telekinesis] skill to take out foes from a distance, although your overloaded offense and defense probably lets you beat almost anything that isn't crazy strong. Let's see what these skills do"
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[Tangibility]
Become Tangible for an indefinite amount of time. Ghosts in tangible form are incredibly physically weak.
[Pseudo Possession]
Partially take over the mind of an individual. Become able to influence their actions and telepathically communicate with them. Gain access to the senses of your target if their perception ability is greater than yours. Target is unable to resist you until you attempt to influence actions or communicate telepathically.
[Possession]
Completely take over the mind of an individual or an object. Gain complete control over the actions of a controlled individual. The target is able to resist with enough willpower. Gain the ability to move objects that you possess as if it were your own body. Magical Items are harder to possess.
[Telekinesis]
Magic that allows the user to move objects. Mana used is dependent on the weight and movement of the object.
[Mana Sense]
Sense the flow of mana and where it originates. Allows the user to know what spell is being cast before it is cast.
[Foresight]
Allows the user to see slightly into the future in certain circumstances.
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"Well these skills scream utility to me. Hey Kenji, it looks like [Pseudo Possession] would let us fight as one, with me feeding you information about your enemies and surroundings."
"That's awesome Aria, you might have had worse grades than me in school, but you were always really good at noticing the tiniest things. It'll be helpful to have you assist me." Kenji beamed. "Let's see what I can do!"
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[Hero's Journey]
Increase the rate at which you improve.
[Nobility]
Gives you a sense of importance to others. People are more likely to believe in and trust you. This skill will lower in level if you commit too many immoral acts.
[Hero Judgement]
A powerful finishing move that combines swords and blessed magic.
[Golden Draw]
A powerful opening move that combines swords and blessed magic.
[Swordsmanship]
Ability at using swords.
[Blessed Magic]
Magic that is of Justice. It is effective against malevolent beings.
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Kenji's skills are ludicrous I tell you. He gets an insanely powerful opener and closer, as well as an increased growth rate. I get to be a ghost and throw chairs at people. I know he's supposed to be the hero and all, but this is just the worst. He's a pretty boy master-of-all LIVING PERSON who's still better than me in just about every way. I hope it isn't obvious to Kenji how useless I feel. Whenever I was feeling inferior to him, Kenji's knight-in-shining armor uplifting act always made me feel worse.
He's too perfect and that's it. He's the greatest person I know. I know he has weaknesses that I cover, but the fact that my particular skillset happens to cover his weaknesses just makes me feel worse. I feel like his shadow sometimes, and right now especially.
"This is so cool Aria! With my strength and your street smarts we'll be unstoppable!"
"Don't get cocky brat."
"Aya~ I know. I won't get cocky just because I'm a hero and you're a ghost. I want to live."
"Let's go explore the forest for food and water. We're also probably going to need a shelter for the night so that you don't freeze. I probably don't need to sleep so I can keep watch."
"Understood."
We delve into the sea of green, leaves rustling. We see berries on a bush. My intuition is telling me that they're not poisonous. I think I'll trust my intuition as my perception is a S+ tier stat, which is even higher than Kenji's strength stat. We pick the berries and soon stumble across a river. This is a blessing as we already have ways to stave off dehydration and hunger.
There's a small cave nearby, but I feel that something sinister is in there. I shudder with anticipation and nervousness.
"Kenji, there are some things in that cave."
"They probably live there, what about it?"
"We need shelter. It's imperative. I'm sensing savage hostility from them. They've killed people before."
"Alright, do you think we can fight them?"
"Affirmative, I'll use my [Pseudo Possession] now so let's get ready."
My wisp-like body is sucked into Kenji's as I possess him.
(Kenji can you hear me?)
(Yes I can, this is so cool Aria. Telepathy is so neat!)
(I'm going to throw a rock in there to draw them out. Be ready to fight. I'll do my best to keep you safe Kenji.)
I throw a medium sized rock into the cave with my telekinesis. I hear yelps as a group of five small green monsters the size of a ten year old come out. They're covered in damaged skin, scars, and small loincloths to cover the place neither Kenji nor I are interested in seeing. Goblins. Every great story starts off with fighting goblins.
"Let's do this Aria!"