Before me is the most beautiful woman I've ever seen. Her long white hair, her opal eyes, her feather wings, and her shining halo.
Shes an angel, literally.
I assume this must be heaven then.
“Rentaro Sasajima. You have died an unfair death. While trying to save that child you ended up taking its place and dying to that truck.”
Its true.
I died.
I am Rentaro Sasajima.
I look like every other japanese man. 1.70 meters tall, black hair, average looks.
If I were an anime character people would say im a ‘self incert’ character.
Who ever was in charge of my character design needs to be fired. Like seriously.
You always hear about how everyone is unique, but when I look out all I see is people just like me.
How does a drop of water stand out in the middle of the ocean?
Suppose that doesn't matter now, because Im dead.
While walking home from school I saw a child chasing a ball into the road.
He was almost hit by a tuck, but I rushed in and pushed the child out of the way just in time.
I didn’t make it though.
Apparently im not very truck proof.
“Is that child safe now?”
“Yes, that child was saved because of you.”
Well thats good I guess. At least my death wasn't in vain.
It would of sucked if I died for nothing.
“Because your death was unfair we have decided to reincarnate you in a fantastical world with various abilities.”
What?
Isekai?
I was surprised enough to see an angel, but now im being sent to another world?
I was never pious in anything, or believed in christ; so I thought that if I saw anything after death it would be a lake of fire. Not every nerd’s fantasy.
I’ll take it though.
A chance to go on adventures, meet hot girls, have powers!
I would be a fool to decline!
“Because you died an unfair death doing a righteous thing you will get to choose three skills to take with you on your journey.”
And I get to pick skills, this really is an isekai!
This is just like every novel and anime I’ve watched.
I just had a dangerous thought.
Am I the main character?
That makes me wonder, if I am the main character what does that mean about the world around me?
Am I in a novel, manga, anime, or game?
If im in a novel then im just words on paper. Everything I see, feel, smell, taste, and hear are things I only think im seeing, feeling, smelling, tasting, and hearing.
This story is posted elsewhere by the author. Help them out by reading the authentic version.
If its a manga or anime its roughly the same, but at least there I have a form in more than words.
Game is probably the worst one.
In there my actions are being controlled by a someone else, erasing my freewill.
Cogito ergo sum.
At least I know I exit. Even if im not real I at least exist.
Ok, ignoring whether or not I exist I need to pick my skills.
The angel has been staring at me for far too long.
If im going to be isekai’ed I’ll need knowledge.
If im just suddenly placed in the world I wont know anything.
And if im raised from birth there I’ll learn things naturally, but before I learn the language I’ll be completely in the dark.
To solve this I’ll just do what any main character in a trashy isekai novel would do.
Typically this is where the main character chooses something like appraisal.
“I’d like ‘appraisal’.”
“Of course’”
As she said that I felt a warm presence in my chest. Like hot steam had been blown onto it.
I have two more choices.
An unknown world equals unknown dangers.
If im to survive in a fantastical world I need a skill that will put me at the top.
But I have a minor dilemma.
Should I choose something thats over powered, or something that seems useless but is actually over powered?
If this is an anime or manga I have to think of what the title would be.
The title is usually influence by what skill the MC has.
Oh, I have an idea.
I’ll give a really vague name for a skill and have its effects up to interpretation.
That way its both.
“I’d like the skill ‘cut’, please.”
“Natrually.”
Ok, one last one. What should it be?
Since its a fantastical world I can assume its going to be medieval.
Im definitely going to have to deal with some sort of conflict.
Im not very athletic so if im sent there in my current body I might die before I even start.
If thats the case I should go for a magic build.
Lets be kinda vague with this as well.
“I’d like magic, please.”
“Good Choice.”
The angel waves her hand and a door of light appears beside her.
“Once you’re ready you may step through this door and begin your new life.”
I’ve got my three skills, so im ready.
I wonder what kind of isekai it will be? Will I be reborn and have a new family?
“Some information before you go.”
That was close. I almost waked through.
Why’d she bring out the door if she was just going to stop me?
“The world your being sent to is called Vendae. Its on the brink of war with the demons and a hero is needed.”
Am I going to be the hero?
Im so gonna be the hero.
“Once you enter the door you will be the hero destined to defeat the wicked demon king.”
Called it. I get to be the hero~
“You will make many friends, predominantly female, and head off to defeat the demon king.”
Did she say ‘predominantly female’?
“Am I going to have a harem?!”
As that thought rattles in my head what feels like an invisible wall pushes me through the door of light.
And she doesn’t even answer my question.
In isekais when do questions ever get answered?
The next thing I see is the main chamber of a castle and a vast number of knights and servants.
Theres one knight that stands out.
Unlike the others with full plate armor shes wearing a lighter set that draws attention towards her.
She has pink hair and what shes wearing is predominantly black and white.
White boots and black thigh highs. Black sleeves and white gloves. A black shirt with a bit of crimson on her flat chest. A sword in a white sheath with a black handle on her waist. And over it all is a white cape with white fur on the collar.
What im feeling, could it be love?
I had no idea anyone could be this beautiful.
Underneath me is a glowing magic circle, and in front of me is a stunningly beautiful princess.
Shes looks to be about 1.60 meters. She has flowing brown hair and amber eyes.
She could give that angel a run for her money, but not Ms. Knight.
Are they going to be two of the ‘predominantly female’ friends?
Not even in the slightest would I mind.
These girls must be in high positions of power, who are they?
In my head I think appraisal and I activate my newly acquired appraisal skill.
Name: Marin Silivius
Title: N/A
HP: 30/30
MP: 30/30
SP: 20/20
Skills:
I have no idea if these numbers are good or not in this world.
Her clothing tells be shes a princess. Why doesn't that show for title?
Marin Silivius? So I can assume that the nation that summoned me is probably Silivius something.
“Mr. Hero?”
Oh. She conveniently speaks japanese.
So I guess my worries were unfounded.
Either way, appraisal is still a very useful skill.
I should answer her.
Shes royalty, and even though im the hero that doesn’t mean I will be able to get away with being improper.
I kneel before the princess and move my hand over my heart.
“Yes, your highness?”
Being so proper feels odd.
I was always polite, but this is a bit different.
The princess’s face turns into one of joy and happiness.
The knights stationed around the room all audibly gasp as if they’ve seen something miraculous.
Ms. Knight looks the most shocked.
I really hope she gets added to the harem.
Author(if its a novel/manga). Please make her an important character Director(if its an anime). Please do more with her than the original source material. Traveler(if its a game). Please choose her romance route.
Ms. Knight unsheaths her sword and raises into the air.
“The summoning worked! The angels are here to help us!”
Im not sure what she means by that, but they all seem to be happy.
The knights are cheering like they’ve already won the war.
Seems like im now the hero in a novel/manga/anime/game/maybe real world of fantasy.