I - Trounced

" .... I got to say, I have dreams about going to another world before but it's the first time I have dreamt about going to another dimension. "

It has been five minutes since I've first appeared at this place and I'm not going to lie, I'm pretty sure I have unlocked some sort of hidden power that probably runs through my family for centuries as dreams aren't supposed to feel so realistic, right?

I observed my surroundings, readying myself for anything that might happen next.

The place was dead silent, so silent that you could hear the sound of a pin drop.

It was then I heard the sound of movements towards my left. I concluded that whoever that was, they were definitely not human. After all, a human doesn't have four legs, right?

It was then the muscles throughout my body tensed, the years of training that I've endured paid off as that slight change in the air was able to alert me to whatever was coming straight at me. I turned around immediately, ready to take down whatever was daring enough to attack me and ...

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" Sensei didn't prepare me for this... "

The thing that stood in front of me.. is a large dragon.

It's black scales shone brightly under the lighting of this place we were in, it was brandishing it's claws as if it had been highly anticipating this awhile. That was odd, I noted down.

However, this doesn't change the fact that there is a dragon currently staring right at me.

It was only due to the other countless scary things which I have seen in my life - trust me, the amount of times an angry Raiha was in my nightmares is enough to traumatize any man - that I'm not running in fear. ( I may or may not have wet myself a teensy bit though. )

This huge dragon seemed to have sense my surprise and anxiousness, as it seemed to grinned widely at me in glee and mockery.

It immediately struck in an instant, it's razor-sharp claws flew at me which I hurriedly dodged. ( Trust me,however strong I build myself up earlier, I have never fought or for the matter of fact, even seen A DRAGON in my entire life. )

Wait a minute, if this is a dream, then it should be impossible for me to get hurt. Rig -

*SLASH* I looked at my shoulder and the gash that has now marked it's place on my body was beginning to register in my mind.

I glared heatedly at the dragon, seemingly unfazed by the injury that I had sustained from it's attack. However ... [ HOLY MOTHER OF GOD, I'M GOING TO CRY. I AM SERIOUSLY GOING TO CRY. ]

I had no time to relax, as if it immediately charged at me right after. This time however, I was ready for him. I vaulted over his body and struck down with my leg in an axe-like motion.

To tell you the truth, when I appeared in this dreamlike place, I had a case of motion sickness. I can still feel it's effects now, that's why my attacks have no effect on this lizard. It's not because it's tougher than me or anything, alright?

I dodged another swipe from it in mid air, thinking about whatever little things I could do it if my hand-to-hand combat was going to have no effect on it. In that moment, my body reacted by instinct to guard the swipe from it's tail. Channeling the ether inside of me, I materialized my beloved blade, Yukianesa.

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Wait a minute, my spells still works in this place... ?

I abstained from slapping myself when it struck out at me with it's claw. Using the edge of Yukianesa, I slashed at it's claw. That left a scratch on it's claw which seemed to have enraged the dragon.

But before it could even react, I took the initiative and cut it at it's side.

This time, I stood my ground and smirked at it. " Shall we dance? " I taunted.

It roared in fury, smoke flaring from it's nostrils. That was a huge warning sign for me, as this means that it is not just a huge lizard. It's a huge FIRE-BREATHING lizard...

I rode on this momentum of mine and strode towards it calmly ,analyzing it's next moves. I of course, caught sight of the slight twitch of it's claw.

We both took the offense at the same time.

The dragon roared , launching a stream of fire towards me.

Expecting this, my lips curled into a smile. There was no fire that could melt my Yukianesa. Except..

Nevermind, I'm getting distracted once again, I'll explain it one day. I promise.

The blade of Yukianesa glowed brightly, the power she was channeling throughout her pulsed in my grip.

< 𝗙𝘂𝗯𝘂𝗸𝗶! >

The attack slashed through it's flames cleanly. The dragon moved with an inhuman speed that simply did not fit the image I had of it.

[ That complicate things... ]

I almost paid with my life for getting distracted in the middle of a battle when my body somersaulted backwards in order to evade the pillars of fire that erupted from the ground. However , I wasn't able to fully dodge it, and it showed when scorch marks became visible upon my leg

I cursed and suppressed the cries of pain that was threatening to come out of me, and soon after, it raised it's tail in an attempt to slam it down on me. Because of my previous victory in that small trade we had, I was too arrogant and defended myself with Yukianesa.

Not surprisingly, the dragon came out the victor in this bout we had, whereas I laid flat on the ground, close to losing consciousness due to the number of injuries that littered my body.

However, my willpower and pride played puppeteer to my body as it forced myself to stand and take my stance in preparation for the next trade.

However...

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" You have done well enough, boy. "

The dragon that stood proudly in front of me vanished instantly.

" Wha - " I was caught by surprise when I felt a jab towards the nape of my neck, forcing me to lose consciousness...

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" What do you think about the kid ? "

Who...?

" He is strong, being able to completely extinguish my flames is no small feat. "

Where...?

" Not being disrespectful, but aren't you giving him too much credit? "

So noisy...

" Do you disagree with me? "

Silence please...

" I-I wouldn't dare to.. Oh look, he's waking up! "

" Tend to him for now. "

My eyes fluttered open to see someone vanishing into thin air, and a figure sitting on what appears to be a throne,a gold throne to be exact.

" Had a good nap? " They smiled brightly at me.

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" Well, this is awkward. " They smiled forcefully, seemingly expecting me to have some sort of response.

I was more surprised at the fact that one moment, I was fighting for my life then proceeding to get viciously crushed, and then another moment, I woke up here.

They stared at me with a glint in my eyes,probably noticing my apprehensive stance towards them.

" I see that you are pretty wary of me. "

I glared at them heatedly : " Where am I and who are you ? "

He smirked at my tone.

I willed Yukianesa into existence and pointed her blade directly at them.

" I wasn't asking for an answer, I am demanding it. "

They seemed excited at this action of mine.

" Isn't it customary to introduce yourself before asking about others? "

They were trying to get a rise out of me, but I endured.

" The name's Ren , Kurokami Ren. "

" You're still on guard, I see " He chuckled. " It is best that you engrave my name in your memory, I am the one who brought you here after all, In case you still think that this is all just a dream. "

I widened my eyes at this revelation.

" My name is Quelzapotcal, and I am a God. The reason that you were brought here is to end my boredom. "

" ... What did you say? "

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This brings us to where I am currently.

Quelzapotcal seemed to take pleasure in hearing the disbelief in my voice, for he was once again chuckling, unable to conceal his mirth.

The anger at being brought here to be a source of entertainment for another person overshadowed the fact that I, Kurokami Ren, am finally an Isekai MC, without meeting the legendary Truck-kun.

I gripped Yukianesa tightly. Noticing how amused he seemed to be by my reaction, this fueled my anger towards him as well.

< 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗸𝗲𝗻! > I chanted in anger.

He didn't even bat an eyelash and simply smacked the Ice Spike away,causing it to crash and stab into the wall deeply.

I was about to call out another attack when he seemed to have had enough, and stood up. It was at that moment that I knew the difference between a God and a Mortal. Reading the mangas that I had throughout the years, I always found it weird why an all-powerful monkey from another planet would be afraid of the God of Destruction. Now I knew why. The difference in their power were too large. In my case, it was simply immeasurable. The pressure that he inflicted on me was so great that my legs soon began to give up, and I had difficulties breathing, heaving in and out heavily.

Noticing that I have calmed down, he stopped. " Looks like I was right in choosing you. "

I raised my eyebrows at this. Noticing my confusion, he sighed and said : " Not many people could even stay conscious against the willpower exerted by a God, let alone someone who was in a battle a few hours ago. "

Wait a minute, a battle?

" You mean that drag - "

He smirked. " You are correct, you were indeed fighting a dragon earlier. By fighting, I mean getting beaten down. But you get my point. "

So it was real, I tried lying to myself countless of times. But if that fight was real, then...

" If I may ask, where am I? " I spoke formally this time, not wanting to face that wrath of his from earlier.

" You are at my domain currently, you may call this place 𝑨𝒗𝒂𝒍𝒐𝒏 , I suppose. "

" Is there any chance that I can return to my old world? " I asked.

I mean, I'm not in the general Isekai story setting right? I'm still alive after all.

" There isn't. Well, there is one way. But your body simply cannot withstand the pressure of it. "

" Then how did I get here in the first place? If there is a way to come, there should be a way to return, right? "

" That is the logical answer. However, there was a price to pay in bringing you here. Well, bringing THIS you here anyways. "

My eyes widened at his answer. By analyzing what he had said for any insinuations, there must be something different in how my body operates from my old world. After all, dragons didn't exist there.

" You seemed to have somewhat understood. I have converted your life energy to spiritual energy in order for you to reside you, this is a realm for Gods after all. A live human can't stay here without getting crushed by the otherworldly powers in a place like this. So technically... "

" I'm dead. " I muttered.

I sighed. Now it was his turn to be surprised. " You seem pretty accepting of this situation..? "

" Perhaps so, I have nothing there after all. "

I'm alone.

" What about that Raiha girl I've seen in your daily life? Weren't you all excited about starting a new life with her after that little chaste kiss? "

I'm cursed.

" It's fine, there's plenty of fishes in the sea. "

Quelzapotcal seemed even more surprised when he hear my answer. But I'm sure - seeing how he is a God after all - that he knows about what happened before..

" You were right, he gets more surprising as each second passes.. "

" I told you so, Quelzapotcal. "

I was startled upon hearing this unknown voice.

" Who are you ? " I asked.

They chuckled at my cluelessness.