Hey.
Yes, you—I'm talking to you, reader. Surprised? Don't be. I can break the fourth wall, and I'm here to talk to you directly.
You see, I am the Watcher. My purpose is to oversee everything that my Creator—my liege—has brought into existence. You, me, and everything that exists… we are all part of his grand design.
Now, you might be wondering why I'm speaking to you, and what exactly I have to do with the title of this story. Well, let me explain.
The planet you call Earth—though I know it as 7877A—is a creation of my liege. He designed humanity to be a species capable of greatness, with the potential to conquer the stars. And for a while, it seemed like you would. But as the years passed, your progress slowed, and conflicts began to fester.
It's now 2024, and the world teeters on the brink of chaos. Tensions run high, and war could erupt at any moment. Watching this unfold, I couldn't help but think: why not share one last story with humanity before the final act begins?
This tale isn't just any story. It's about a man—a tyrant, feared and despised by many—who recognized his mistakes too late. His path from arrogance to redemption, from a feared ruler to a great warrior, is one worth telling.
But before we dive into the heart of the story, there's something I must do. You see, my liege has rules. I can't simply tell a tale without a foundation, without purpose. To set the stage properly, I need a soul. Someone from this world must be chosen and transported to another realm. Only then can the story unfold as it should.
Now, let's consider the perfect candidate.
I need someone whose life has been marked by struggle, someone who has faced adversity but still holds the potential for growth. This individual should embody the qualities of resilience, strength, and untapped potential.
After much consideration, I've found the perfect soul: James.
James is an ordinary guy—unremarkable in every sense. With average looks and a mundane routine, he drifts through life unnoticed. Home to school, school to home—it's a cycle without excitement, without purpose. He has no parents, no family to lean on, leaving him to navigate the world on his own.
But beneath that dull exterior lies someone worthy of a second chance.
Today, fate has placed James outside, at the perfect moment for me to enact my plan. And what better way to transport him to another world than with the classic trope: truck-kun?
Ah, but let's make this memorable. Instead of a straightforward hit, I'll add a twist—perhaps a sudden veer, an unexpected swerve to make his departure truly dramatic. Timing, of course, is everything.
The stage is set. Truck-kun approaches, its rumble growing louder by the second.
10... 9... 8...
James, blissfully unaware, continues on his way.
7... 6... 5...
The truck swerves.
4... 3...
The air crackles with anticipation.
2... 1—BAM!
The impact is spectacular. James is hurled nearly 200 feet through the air, his body colliding with the ground in a crumpled heap. A tragic end to a mundane existence.
But this is only the beginning.
As the remnants of his physical form lie scattered, I step in. Reaching into the void, I feel the pull of James's soul—a shimmering light, delicate yet powerful. Gently, I extract it from his broken body. The glow intensifies, enveloping his essence as it begins to drift away from this world.
James's soul moves through the fabric of reality, leaving behind the world he once knew. The transition is seamless, like a gentle breeze carrying him into the unknown.
And here we are, at the brink of something extraordinary. James is no longer bound by the limits of his former life. In this new realm, his journey begins—a tale of growth, struggle, and triumph.
Are you ready to follow him? The possibilities are endless.
Let's go.