" ... I'm dead."
That was the last impression that Sukuna Settra Ambrosius, had.
His consciousness has already fallen into the darkness, and his five senses have been lost long ago.
If we're talking about incurable illness, it was a dramatic end.
But still, some parts of his heart can't accept it, and all he got was a worthless life that was wasted by spending a long time in the hospital bed.
It was unfortunate to pass away at the age of only 18, but it's kind of a blessing that his heart feels so peaceful.
Because he feels satisfied that he had lived long enough to find a miracle game that made him absorbed in it so much that made the doctors and nurses worry in the last few years.
Sukuna Settra Ambrosius died with satisfaction, although the words he spoke were endless
...But...
" Huh...Is this the world after death? It's kind of peaceful... and warm... Kinda like getting hugged by your mother... What an odd feeling to feel..."
Blinking his eyes, something appeared, something he would know about, having a very successful playthrough with.
" The sands of Nehekhara..." Following his whisper, The sands of Nehekhara move with each gust of the wind. And when the wind comes, it blows like a giant bird flapping its wings. The desert is vast and seems to last forever. The sun beats down on the dunes so hot that many think the sand could become glass at any moment. Only fools and greedy treasure seekers venture here.
And yet, all he felt was a peaceful feeling swimming through his body and very soul.
" It feels like...home." The sands of Nehekhara felt like a safe and comfortable home, only he could have at this very moment.
Sukuna smiled under his newfound God Of Sun Ra Deathmask. Nehekhara is a beautiful sight to behold. Save for the hot weather, the land itself is full of golden sand gleaming in the afternoon sun. He even noticed two Guards leading armies walking through the sands. They were nothing but bones, literally.
Blinking his eyes once more, he found himself In front of a golden Gate, with two Royal-looking Guards, protecting the entrance from Intruders.
Looking at Sukuna, the Guards nodded and let him through the Gates.
*Rumble!*
The gates slowly rumbled open and Sukuna stepped inside
While walking he was waved by both Living and Undead, as he passed.
After passing by many statue-like Ushabtis, he came to a stop, before a Palace.
The Palace of Nehekhara, home to the first Priest-King of Nehekhara: King Settra.
As he slowly passed two more Royal-looking Guards, they bowed to him, as hs walked In. The Palace was gigantic. Gold and other precious stones filled the halls. Even though it has stood for who knows how long, there was almost no decay, and save for a Cobweb or two, it was very clean.
*Shoosh!*
As he entered the Main Hall, more and more undead and living bent onto one knee, seeing or hearing him.
Then slowly but surely, he sat on a fully golden throne, as It was the everyday thing he does, something he did billions of different times, he could not remember.
" This... feels right." Truly, everything and anything under his gaze felt just right, like he was created to do this.
" Settra does not serve! Settra rules!" Hitting the ground, the Royal-looking Guards yelled out In their Mother language, kneeling to Sukuna.
" Settra does not serve! Settra rules!" Slamming down their weapons on the ground hard, more and more soldiers made their way Into the throne room, both living and undead, together.
" Settra does not serve! Settra rules!"
" Settra does not serve! Settra rules!"
" Settra does not serve! Settra rules!"
" Settra does not serve! Settra rules!"
Slowly but surely, Sukuna's eyes closed with him losing his consciousness.
" Settra does not serve! Settra rules!"
" Settra does not serve! Settra rules!"
Hearing the very world cheer him on, he smiled under his mask," It seems the next time I awaken, something Interesting is going to happen." And like that, he and the world around him became black.
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When life returned to Sukuna Settra Ambrosius, he heard some female professor's voice vaguely, his eyelids were heavy, making It hard to open them. His shoulders even felt stiff, but he blamed it for that long-ass sleep he was In.
When he finally could open his eyes, he saw some strange letters floating in the air.
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' Hmm, I wonder what World I'm In.'
*Tik...Tik... Tik...*
At that moment, the monitor that was printing out the class material flickered, then all the fluorescent lights went out.
" Ugh? What the hell is this? Is it a blackout?"
" I can't see anything!"
" Who didn't buy their light bill!"
It was not a simple blackout. As if the sun had gone out or one was thrown into the cosmos, the whole world plunged into darkness.
" Even my mobile phone is off. What the fuck is going on?!"
" What the hell is this!? I can see myself only here!"
" Me too..."
"... Is this a new VR game they were talking about?"
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" What's this thing talking about?!"
" 15 seconds to do what!? Tell me!"
A bright light shined before their eyes, and then the ten cards began to spin.
Just like a spinning wheel or conveyor-belt sushi, the cards came so close as if they could touch them, then quickly moved away clockwise. The cards had all sorts of pictures with various colored backgrounds.
" You guys see these cards too?"
" Hey, guys, don't touch them recklessly!"
" He is right! Don't touch them! They can be dangerous!"
" Holy shit! Am I right?!"
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Looking at the cards, Sukuna hummed to himself,' These cards, looks like they are straight out of Fate Grand Order... How Interesting~'
Smiling, he closed his eyes, and sang out In a charming beautiful male voice," Eeny, meeny, miny, moe. Catch a tiger by the toe, If he hollers let him go-Eeny, meeny, miny, moe, My mother told me to pick the very best one And you are [not] it." Was going to pick the Knight card, he picked the Maga-looking card with a Dragon and Phoenix behind It.
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The card selection ended with that message, and all the messages disappeared.
Then the lecture hall became bright again, and the electricity came back.
*Shoosh!*
Sensing something, he ran out of the lecture hall and started hauling to the girls' dormitory at the University of Hikari(Light) Senshi(Warrior), he was studying at, now being the end of the world and all.
" Find Artoria... Find Artoria... Find Artoria..." Hearing this, ringing throughout his head, Sukuna hummed,' This must be the past owner of this body last wish...'
Running through many different hallways, he sneered,' Very well Mongrel, this is the latest I could do after taking over everything that made you: You.'
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And so like that a King from the great beyond is born and awakened Into a world that could only be said to be made for him.
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