Kaito Aizawa was twenty-six years old. He worked in an office and was kind and helpful. But he was single. He had been longing for a girlfriend his whole life.
In high school, he confessed his feelings to a girl. She rejected him. In college, he tried again with another girl. She rejected him too.
"Do you even look at yourself in the mirror?" That was what every girl said to him.
It hurt so much.
He was still in college when he cried because every girl said the same cruel words. But he was determined. He worked hard, harder than anyone else.
After graduation, he got a job as an accountant.
One day at work, he met a girl named Airi. She was beautiful with pink hair. She seemed gentle and kind. He didn't know they would sit together in the office.
He looked to his side. The girl was staring at him too.
"Hey!" the girl said.
"H-Hey!" Kaito replied, blushing and stuttering.
They kept eye contact.
"Do you want to hang out?" Airi asked nicely.
"Sure! I have time after work!" Kaito replied happily.
Finally! God, thank you so much! You gave me a chance!
But that chance didn't last long.
They weren't alone. She brought her boyfriend. He was handsome and tall.
Why, God? Why?
Kaito felt devastated. He became a third wheel while they hung around, clinging to each other. Behind them, tears fell from Kaito's eyes.
I thought that was my chance.
After being a third wheel, he went to a bar to drink.
I thought this was it. It's been several years already, and not a single girl has approached me.
Except for his boss, but that didn't count.
He got drunk. While walking home, a bright light suddenly blinded him.
It's a truck! Truck-kun is here!
The truck's tires screeched as the driver tried to brake, but it was too late. The truck crashed into Kaito.
Blood was everywhere. His face was completely unrecognizable. Then the news came on.
TV Reporter: "A young man was hit by a truck. The accident was so brutal that we cannot broadcast it live. The victim has been identified from his office ID. His name is Kaito Aizawa. If any family or friends know him, please contact us."
The news was everywhere.
"Isn't that...?" Airi shouted, looking at the TV from her house with her boyfriend.
Nobody came to the hospital. Not even a single family member.
His family had been ignoring him since he was a child. His parents died in a plane crash during a business trip. Every family member ignored him after that. They just took the inheritance and left him with only the house.
Kaito woke up in a land full of clouds.
"EEHHH!" he shouted after seeing flashes of the accident. He was traumatized.
"What? Where am I?" he said, confused.
Hello there, my child.
A divine voice spoke. Then an orb of light appeared.
"What is that?" Kaito asked.
I'm a god! I'm sorry about what happened to you. And also about your love life! Hahaha!
"Hey!" Kaito said, embarrassed. "It's all your fault that this happened!"
Do you really think it was my fault? Hahaha! No, you just lack charm.
Kaito looked down and saw his reflection.
Yeah, I'm ugly. Why was I born like this?
You know I can read your mind! But as an apology, I will send you to another world!
The words "another world" echoed in Kaito's head.
Another world! Where magic exists! Even elves!
Yes, those exist!
The orb came closer.
Don't forget about the demi-humans. They are very cute too!
Really? I can't wait!
But there is a problem.
"What is it?"
There is no body there that has died yet.
"My dream is crushed again!" Kaito said out loud.
But I can make you a new body! I cannot create a human body, though. I will make an angel body and make you more handsome too! Hahaha! Do you like that?
"Really? For real? I will gladly accept that! But what's the condition?" he asked.
The condition is that you will be weak at first.
"What? Even in another world, I'm weak too!"
But don't worry! You have a system called 'The Evolution System.' You must level up to evolve and get stronger! I won't help you much, but I will give you ten times experience points! I will now transfer you to another world called Enira.
"What? Is this a game?"
You can start a new life there! You can become an adventurer or start a family. You can even have a harem of elves!
Elves! Elves! Elves! The word echoed through Kaito's head again.
"Really? Then I will start a new life there, become stronger, and find elves!"
Well, take care and good luck.
A bright light surrounded Kaito. Then everything went blank.
He woke up in a forest. A system screen appeared in front of him.
Evolution System
Name: Kaito Aizawa
Angelic Name: Kaelionel
Age: 19 (Young again)
Level: 1 (0/100)
Buff: 10x Exp & 2x Stats
Strength: 10
Speed: 6
Durability: 9999 (Because of the armor from the elegant suit)
Intelligence: 9999 (Part of becoming an angel)
Current Race: Newly Made Angel
Newly Made Angel Features: Basic angelic body, wings, holy sword (sealed), elegant suit
Abilities/Skills: Minor healing, flight, light resistance, Swordmanship (Level 1), Spearmanship (Level 1), Hide wings
Inventory: Holy Sword, Holy Grail Spear, Expensive Clothing (10 different sets)
"Wow! It's like a game! Let me hide my wings first." He hid his wings, and they seemed to go inside his body.
"Why are my clothes so fancy? I look like a noble. Oh, there are two weapons in my inventory too. They look powerful." He took out the holy sword. "This looks cool, and it's surprisingly light! System, how can I see my face?"
System:I don't know, you dummy. Just look for a mirror or some water. What am I to you? A mirror? I'm a screen, but I don't show reflections.
"What's wrong with you?"
Silence.
"You don't even respond!"
System:I only respond to important things.
"Okay, I'll ask something important! What are the different evolutions and level requirements?"
System:When you evolve, your level resets, but your stats stay. Here are the different evolutions:
Stage 1: Celestial Initiate
Level Requirement: 10 Features: Wings glow faintly; holy sword partially unsealed Unlocked Skills: Light Slash, Minor Blessing Passive Buff: +10% speed and agility
Stage 2: Angelic Warrior
Level Requirement: 25 Appearance: Wings expand; glowing tattoos appear on arms Unlocked Skills: Divine Guard, Sword of Light Special Trait: Radiant Aura (reduces damage from dark beings)
Stage 3: Seraphic Guardian
Level Requirement: 50 Appearance: 4 wings; radiant armor forms Unlocked Skills: Judgment Slash, Light Barrier, Skywalk
Stage 4: Archangel Ascendant
Level Requirement: 80 Appearance: 6 wings; glowing halo forms Unlocked Skills: Heavenfall Blade, Mass Heal, Celestial Presence Passive Aura: Allies gain light resistance Special: Can bless others or form a pact with companions
Stage 5: Divine Seraph King
Level Requirement: 100 Appearance: Wings radiate multicolored light; divine armor becomes ornate Unlocked Skills: Angelic Domain, Divine Storm, Resurrection Trait: Commands respect/fear from lower beings Unique: Can create a divine bloodline—offspring are demi-gods
System:Those are the different ranks, so level up, you lazy fool! Don't be lazy. There's a goblin nearby and a girl too, so save her! I won't reply unless it's important. Remember that!
"Okay, jeez! What do you mean there's a goblin and a girl nearby?"
"HELP ME!" A girl's scream came from nearby.
Kaito used his wings to fly there quickly. When he arrived, he saw many goblins. There was a girl too—a human!
Kaito landed and hid his wings. He took out his sword, the holy sword. It was glowing with divine light. A normal human couldn't even touch it, or their hands would burn.
"What is that sword?" the girl whispered. She was wearing a gown and a crown. "And who is this handsome young man? He's definitely my type! Black hair, tall, handsome too. Blue eyes that match mine. And look at that body—not even ordinary humans can have such a physique!"
Kaito raised his sword and slashed. A blade of light appeared from nowhere.
System:New skill unlocked: Light Slash (Level 10)
"Wow! What was that? New skill unlocked? Nice!"
+10 EXP (x10)
Level Up! Current Level: 2 (0/500) Current Stats: Strength: 20, Speed: 12 (Other stats are maxed)
"Oh, level up! My strength went up too! My body feels lighter because of the increased speed and strength."
"Light Slash!"
He slashed again, but the attack was stronger than expected. The trees were also cut, and the scene became very bloody. Goblin bodies were cut in half, and heads rolled.
+10 EXP (x10) ×9
Level Up! Current Level: 3 (400/800) Stats increased by x2! Current Stats: Strength: 40, Speed: 24
Skill Level Up! Light Slash Lv. 20!
"Wow! This buff is overpowered! My stats are higher than they should be for my level!"
He looked back and saw a carriage with a strange crest. Five men in armor stood nearby like knights. Behind them was a girl in a dress and crown.
What is this situation?
"Stay back!" one of the knights shouted. "Stay back, you monster!"
They thought he was a monster because dozens of trees had fallen after the fight.
"No! I'm a good guy! I'm..."
Hey system, what's my other-world name again? My angelic name?
System:Your otherworldly name or angelic name is Kaelionel. You can call yourself Lionel if you want it easier to pronounce.
"My name is Lionel! I just heard a girl screaming, so I came to help you!" He bowed.
"Okay, but how did you get here so fast?" the knight asked.
"Oh, I just ran over here!" Lionel replied.
"Everyone, stop!" the girl in the gown shouted. "Hello there, handsome young man. My name is Seraphina von Elarion. I'm the second princess of the Kingdom of Elarion."
"A princess! Excuse my rudeness, Your Highness!" Kaito bowed to show respect.
"You don't have to be formal. This isn't a formal meeting, so you don't need to be polite," she replied with her soft voice. "Your name is Lionel, right?"
"Yes, Your Highness!" Lionel replied.
"What are your plans after this?" she asked, stuttering and looking embarrassed.
"I don't have any plans, Your Highness. I'm lost."
"What do you mean, lost? Are you from somewhere?" the princess asked, curious and confused.
"Yes, I'm not from here. I'm from an unknown island that nobody knows about. My people live there." It was obviously a lie.
"What do you mean, unknown island? Like from the legends? Are you a spy?" the princess asked, looking scared.
"No, I'm not a spy, Your Highness. I left the island by myself." Another lie.
I didn't know I was this good at lying.
"Okay! But would you like to come with us? I'll introduce you to my father. Maybe he'll give you a reward for saving the princess from a horde of goblins."
"I would love to, Your Highness!"
"Like I said, you don't have to be formal with me," the princess said.
They both got into the carriage—first the princess, then him. The knights rode horses beside them.
"To the capital!" the princess shouted.
To be continued...