I sat in front of the computer screen, finalizing the last stages of the project.
"No typos… no errors running the game… It's finally done!" I stood up in joy.
"After three years, we finally finished the whole thing," said a voice from the speaker next to my computer.
"That's right, AX2. Now we just need to release it on schedule." I breathed a sigh of relief, feeling as if a great burden had been lifted from my shoulders.
You must be wondering what's going on, right? Let me tell you from the beginning.
It was a beautiful day. I was on my way to a job interview when suddenly a truck came straight at me. The next thing I knew, I woke up in this current body with a pile of sleeping pills next to me. That's right—it's the isekai trope that everyone knows.
After looking around and piecing things together, I learned that the former owner of this body was named Alexander, an orphan like me (If this is some god's idea of a joke, it's not funny at all.) Alexander was an information broker on the black market. After further investigation, I realized I had been transported to the world of the light novel series High School DxD.
Honestly, I enjoy fictional works, but that doesn't mean I wanted to be thrust into one of their worlds. However, now that I'm here, I have no choice but to accept reality.
About this world... I was both terrified and disappointed. Terrified because this world is full of dangers—Kokabiel, Loki, Rizevim, Trihexa, and the Evie from another dimension. Some might say I could just stop Rizevim early to prevent the appearance of Trihexa and the Evie. But I don't think that's enough. With the Evie's mindset of eradicating all organic life, their arrival in this world seems inevitable.
As for disappointment? In High School DxD, all mythologies are real, yet everything revolves around Sacred Gears. Historical figures? They all had Sacred Gears. Major events? Sacred Gears were involved. Supernatural factions noticing someone? Again, it's because of Sacred Gears.
Where are the wizards? The Onmyōji? The cultivators? The super-strong Youkai? What about advanced technology born purely from science? Devils are said to wield Demonic Power, but we hardly see it utilized effectively. Exorcists are limited to basic tools like Light Swords, crosses, the Bible, and Holy Water. There are no purification rituals or super-powerful weapons crafted by the Church to fight evil or other supernatural forces.
The reliance on Sacred Gears has become excessive, and it's a vulnerability. If the Evie find a way to disable Sacred Gears, they could neutralize a significant portion of this world's fighting force. Counting on a miracle like Issei overcoming Rizevim's Sacred Gear Canceller isn't a strategy.
So, as soon as I realized I was in High School DxD, I started planning. Clearly, I'm not going to fight all the villains myself—it's impractical. Even if I could, it would make everyone dependent on me whenever a problem arises. I don't want to spend my life solving everyone's issues.
Instead, I decided to make others stronger, enabling those who strive to shape their own destinies. How? After some research, I discovered that since 1948, this world has lacked fiction with supernatural or mythological themes. It seems the CIA and various governments have collaborated to suppress such works, likely to keep ordinary people from noticing the supernatural world. Furthermore, quality science fiction is almost nonexistent here, with only three notable works.
So, I decided to bring the fictional works of my world into this one. By introducing great stories, I could stimulate people's imagination and creativity, inspiring them to develop unique ideas and grow stronger. Everyone has limitless potential, they just need the right ideas to unlock it.
I also have another plan to influence key events in High School DxD without direct involvement.
Suddenly, a girl's voice interrupted my thoughts.
"Alex, it's time for lunch. Are you done yet?"
"I'm coming down right now," I replied and headed to the kitchen.
There, I found a beautiful young woman with a voluptuous figure and long black hair parted by split bangs. She wore a black kimono, and the most striking features were her black cat ears and twin tails. She was setting food on the table.
Seeing me, she smiled warmly. "I cooked a lot today to celebrate the completion of the project! Let's eat."
I sat down and started eating. "Your cooking keeps improving. I still remember the first time you cooked," I said teasingly. Hearing that, Kuroka's face turned bright red.
"Nyaa! Do you have to bring that up!?"
"That time, the stove turned black, smoke filled the house, and the dish could've been classified as a biological weapon," I joked. Back then, when Kuroka first offered to cook, I thought that with her experience of running from the Devils' pursuit, she would cook something edible. Clearly, I was wrong.
"All right, stop mentioning it!" Kuroka groaned, taking a bite of rice. Then, her expression softened. "But you're amazing. Completing such a massive project in just three years—it's really impressive."
"It's not just me. You and the AIs helped a lot," I replied. Magic had been a great asset. Using it, I created an digital copy of my soul as a foundation to develop five AIs: AX1, AX2, AX3, AX4, and AX5. With magic, I could also transcribe my memories of fictional works into text and images, greatly accelerating progress.
"Come on, just accept the praise," Kuroka said with a cheerful smile. "Without you, I'd still be wandering the streets, running from the Devils' pursuit." Then, her face turned serious. "Now that this plan is done, we're moving on to the next one, right?"
Hearing her question, I nodded, my expression matching hers. "That's right. After releasing the Fate/stay night visual novel and the anime adaptation of the Fate route, we'll infiltrate the Khaos Brigade."