The sight of the creature in front of him confused Tokuda. It was so out of nowhere, so he had no response to the creature's greeting.
What the hell?
It was clear that he was clueless and indeed did not know where he was as he looked around the area he woke up in.
It looks as if I were in a black void of nothing. And this creature-monster-looking thing is gazing straight at me.
"I-Is this a dream?"
The one-eyed monster slowly stepped closer to the Tokuda. At that moment, the creature began to explain something that would change Tokuda's life and his fate forever.
"No, this is reality. Everything here is your future, forward on you'll know things, things I don't even know. But for some reason, someone had forced you to be my host."
The Tokuda was yet more confused with the words the one-eyed monster had spoken.
Reality? Things I don't even know? Host?
At the same moment, a memory had come back to mind of what he was doing before this odd incident.
Wait, wasn't I at school?
The school ceremony! I was heading to the back of the school for the entrance ceremony the school was having. But then, how did I even get here? I have so many questions to ask!
He tried relaxing so he could get his words out.
"First of all, who are you?"
The one-eyed creature made eye contact with Tokuda and gave a serious look.
"Who do you think you're bossing around, kid."
Tokuda gulped.
I should choose my words better. I don't want to die. But, I have no idea where I am. So, I need to ask him.
Eventually, the one-eyed monster took a deep breath and then proceeded to talk.
"Humph. Fine, I guess I'll introduce myself to you."
Tokuda's attention went directly to what the one-eyed monster was about to unfold.
"Thank you."
It glanced back at Tokuda.
"You don't have to thank me."
"Let me introduce myself... I'm Ryoko, one of the infamous 'Shadow Gods'."
Hearing the term shadow gods shocked Tokuda. In school, they would teach about the Conflict. More specifically, it was between the Sinju Clan and the Shadow Gods in the Old Era.
"A-A Shadow God? Weren't they gone from this world back a couple of thousands of years ago?"
"Yes, you would be correct on that. But, we have a realm called the Okami Realm where all 'Shadow Gods' rest. But, today someone summoned all of us Shadow Gods."
"Why did you get summoned here?" Tokuda asked with curiosity.
Ryoko put his palm on his face with his wrinkly pale hands that looked massive.
"That myself... I don't know. Maybe... it was to kill humans since that's our sole purpose in life."
Tokuda trembled after hearing those words.
To Kill Humans? Does that mean he's gonna kill me right now?!
"I'm sorry! Don't kill me! I have so much left to live and experience, hell I haven't even had a girlfriend or lost my virginity!"
Ryoko glances at Tokuda and starts to chuckle.
"Ha-ha! You think I can kill you?! How foolish could you be."
Tokuda felt confused and couldn't grasp what he meant by that.
"What do you mean you can't kill me?"
Ryoko took another deep breath. "You can't die to me because I'm inside your soul. This place we are in is the reflection of your soul."
Tokuda was shocked by the type of soul he had that represented the place they were in right now.
"How did you get into my soul? I still don't get this whole concept."
Ryoko cocked his head back, looking at the ceiling while responding to Tokuda's question.
"My best guess is that a summoning spell brought me here into your body as a host. But, the person who did it is someone I don't know of."
"Look, I've got a bad feeling about this. It seems like someone is trying to do something fishy and I don't like it. Also, there's this scent that's horrible here."
Tokuda acknowledged Ryoko and responded in a serious tone.
"How can I help you with what's happening right now?"
Ryoko stuck his hand out towards Tokuda. "I'll make you a deal, I want you to kill whoever used this spell. In exchange, I'll lend you my strength and the ability to leave this place."
Tokuda sat and thought his words over and over again in his head.
Kill whoever used this spell... Strength... Sounds promising but one thing. How am I supposed to kill someone, I'm not the type to do that type of action.
"Do I even have a choice?"
"Pick your choice this instant" Ryoko Declares with a serious facial expression.
"Fine, I'll accept the deal, but no promises on killing the guy who summoned you."
"Whatever... I'll make the pact now."
This kid thinks he can choose what he wants. It's funny he doesn't know the pact will break if he doesn't kill the guy. That will lead to his own death. Everything will go to plan though, my foresight tells me he'll be able to reach the guy.
"You will forget what happened right now and will live your life as if nothing ever happened. I will also forget this interaction as well."
An odd aura formed around Ryoko that spurged surrounding his body after speaking.
What's that aura?!
"Wait? I forget all this—"
At that very instant, a split second later, someone moved him out of the dark void he was in. Tokuda's life would all change because of this event occurring.
"Good luck, Hiro." Ryoko mutters while he fades away.
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