I'm Akio Aki. People call me "Aki".
I'm a 2nd year high school student. Unfortunately, I'm not a "normal high school student".
That's because I happen to be a Devil. No, I'm serious. It's just that I was reincarnated into a Devil.
Well, that's not important right now. Just think of me as a high school Devil.
That's what I am, but I don't know what to do with the situation happening right in front of me.
For some reason, I'm in a place, which looks like a white void. There are anime characters around me.
"Sup Aki! Let's go grab some ramen!" (Said by Riki Nendou)
"I will protect the world! For I am the Jet-Black Wing!" (Said by Shun Kaidou)
The evil looking guy is Riki Nendou, and Shun Kaidou who covers both of his arms with bandages. They are saying their quotes.
"I don't really get it." (Said by Shigeo Kageyama)
"That's the work of evil spirit!" (Said by Arataka Reigen)
Even Shigeo Kageyama, and Arataka Reigen are here. Why are they saying just their quotes?
I'm wearing a plain yellow jumpsuit with a short zipper at the collar, along with a black belt with a golden buckle at the center. A red ensemble of boots, gloves, and a white cape finishes the outfit.
It's like Saitama's (One Punch Man) costume. Wait, this is his costume.
Even the opening theme song of One Punch Man is heard being played.
Wait, I'm Saitama?
I became astonished at this sudden and shocking situation, then what about Genos? Where's Genos?
"Sensei, who are you searching for?"
A voice comes from my side. When I look to my side, there is a cyborg, Genos, who has spiky blond hair.
He is my disciple, and he happens to be in a higher rank than me, I suppose. I'm just an average guy who serves as an average hero, I suppose.
More than that, he puts on his serious face like there is something wrong.
Genos who is standing besides me looks in a direction where certain people are standing.
"Know your place, B-Class!" (Said by Tatsumaki)
"I won't hand over the position I worked so hard for!" (Said by Fubuki)
I hear certain quotes directed at me…
I see, so this confirms I'm really Saitama!
I can't believe it. So I became Saitama without realizing it…
Ah, I don't really get it, but if I can get strong, then there's no problem at all!
"You do not need to know who the victor is within a battle using martial arts. That is the beauty of this art." (Said by Bang)
The old man is apparently saying his quote, but my head is filled with other things.
If I'm strong, I can get popular. Being popular lead to a successful life. With that I can reach my real goal!
Now I can become a real hero!
Reaching that conclusion, my head became full with excitement and I wasn't able to stop imagining what will happen in the future.
I see, so the reason why I didn't have any luck in getting popular in the past is because it was for this day.
Will I be able to finish the task until the end safely?
No, if it's about knowledge, then I am an expert! I have been simulating it every day in my head!
In other words, I'm an ace-pilot in mock battles! I'm the elite who only needs to taste the real battle!
"I will not overlook any crime!" (Said by Mumen Rider)
I just heard another quote from a certain somebody.
But, wait!
Yes, that's it, now I remember! This is the first thing I have to do!
I need to stop crimes in this white void if there is any.
When I look to my side, I see crimes everywhere.
Can I? I can right? All right! Let's be a hero!
I look over to Genos.
Genos looks at me.
After that, every thing turned black.
[Looks like you're having fun, boy.]
—?
A mysterious voice echoes within my head.
It a low voice with an impact in it. I don't recall this voice. But somehow I feel like I know this voice. A voice that has always been close to me…
[That's right. I'm right beside you.]
…Who is this?
I look around me, but there is nobody there.
Genos who was right next to me is also gone. They all disappeared!
Rather than that, where am I? I'm losing all my senses. I lost my sense of balance and touch.
I lost my sense of sight and hearing as well.
It's pitch-black right in front of me. Darkness. I can't hear anything with my ears. It's silent.
…What is this?
Rias-buchou! Dad! Mom! Makoto! Maes!
I shout the names of those I'm close with inside my heart, but there is no reply. What is happening to me?
Whose voice is that?
[It's mine.]
Uwaa!
The sound didn't come out from my mouth, but I'm really shocked within my heart.
Of course… Anyone will be scared if a gigantic monster appears right in front of you.
It has big eyes. The color of its eyes is red like a blood. It has a jaw that comes up to its ears, where lots of sharp fangs are growing out.
There is a thick horn lining up on its forehead, and the scales that covers its body is red like magma.
It has thick arms and legs like those of a gigantic tree. The claws look very sharp and terrifying.
More than that, its pair of wings that are spread to the sides makes this giant monster look even bigger.
In front of me there is…a gigantic monster…and out of all the things I know, the thing that resembles it the most is a—.
—Dragon.
It seems like it knows what I'm thinking even though I can't speak, and it seems like the monster, a Dragon, which is in front of me lifts its mouth up a bit.
[That's it. That's the right deduction. I've been trying to talk to you for the whole time. But, since you were really weak, my words didn't reach you until now. Finally. Finally, I am able to appear in front of you.]
…What is this guy saying? I don't get it.
Appear? He has been trying to talk to me for the whole time? I don't know. I don't know about it! What? Is he trying to eat me?
[Eat? You seem to taste awful to eat. As if I would. That's not it. I just wanted to introduce myself to my partner who I will be fighting along with from now on.]
Partner? Hold on a second. I don't even know what you are talking about!
Dragon! Who are you—.
[You already realized it, haven't you? You probably thought about it. Yes, that's right. I'm exactly what you think I am. Let's talk again. Aye, partner.]
When I look at my left arm, it's covered in red scales and it looks very abnormal because it has really sharp claws growing out from it.