Chapter 1: Born Again

Black.

From the moment I regain consciousness, I saw an empty black space.

Ah wait, my eyes were closed…

Somehow, my eyelids seemed a bit heavy…after a while, I was finally able to open my eyes.

There, I saw three huge people looking at me with soothing eyes and smiles.

Two women, and a man.

One of the women wore a clinical mask and some sort of plastic over her head that covered her hair.

Over their heads was a bright light that forced my eyes to squint. A few seconds after, my eyes grew accustomed to the light and I was able to see the source.

It was a lightbulb.

…Wait what!?

I don’t remember the world being so modern! Actually, that thing on the head of the woman is plastic isn’t it!?

Huh? Wait…that attire…a nurse? No, a doctor? I’m in a hospital!?

“Auuu au aa.” (Me)

…HUH!?

What’s wrong with my voice!?

It seems…I can’t speak properly…

At the corner of my eyes, I saw two tiny hands…Wait! Those are mine!

W-what’s happening!?

N-no way…this can’t be…I…

I actually reincarnated!?

Right, reincarnation. It happens in some fiction novels or comics frequently.

Right now, it actually happened to me…

But still…being summoned as a hero isn’t enough!? Now I even reincarnated!?

Recalling my memories, I recalled the time I was summoned. I was walking on a street from school. I was 17 years old that time, then, all of a sudden, a weird light appeared beneath me.

When I looked down, the light actually formed what looked like magic circles.

Next thing I knew, I’m in a different world full of magic and was told to defeat the demon king…

There, I grew up, defeated the demon king, but even still, I was unable to go back to my previous world.

After the death of the demon king, the human kingdoms fought each other for territories, they killed and enslaved different races which forced some of them to go into hiding.

I expected that to happen, that’s why I didn’t kill the demon king.

…Right, I really didn’t.

On my battle with the demon king, I was together with my party who I’m not even close to.

Actually, my party consisted of 4 people. 2 men and 2 women. And yeah, they’re all pairs…by that, I mean I’m the fucking 5th wheel…

Angry with jealousy, I didn’t let myself befriend them too much and even reluctantly save them from time to time, nevertheless, I mostly ignored them…

While battling the demon king, the other 4 were held up by his henchmen in the lower levels of the demon castle.

They said lines like ‘Go ahead! We’ll hold them off for you!’ but I knew better…they’re all afraid to battle the demon king so they pushed everything on me while they ‘had a hard time’ on the henchmen…

Fucking stupid annoying ungrateful good-for-nothing lowlife bastards!

So, while it was me and the demon king alone, I gave him a suggestion.

“Hey, you want to conquer the world right? Die for now, then let the humans kill each other first.” (Me)

The demon king looked at me as if he saw a ghost…well no, that might not be a proper term since he’s the demon king and all but you get my point.

“Look, you think that the world will become peaceful after your death? Well guess what, no, it won’t. After your death, the humans will kill each other for their territories, the other races enslaved, killed, or hide from the world, that kind of stuff. So, let them kill each other, then you kill them. Easy right?” (Me)

“…I guess?” (Demon King)

“See? Now, let me make an illusion of your death, then hide for now.” (Me)

“…And? What exactly do you get from this, [Hero]?” (Demon King)

“Nothing. Look, these guys said they summoned me for help, but to me, this was plain kidnapping! I was so looking forward to the next episode of my favorite anime when I go home! But no! I was ‘summoned’! And they even forced me to fight for my life! They didn’t even promise me to marry a princess or something! They said that I can go back after killing you but is that real?” (Me)

“No, I’ve never heard of such thing.” (Demon King)

“I guessed so. Anyway, all I want is to return. Since I can’t, just let me live peacefully. Right, do you know that little forest on the east with the nice waterfall? After this, I’m gonna waste my life living there, if you want, you can also visit.” (Me)

“Oh, I know that place. That is indeed a nice place to retire. Right, I’m gonna ‘die’ anyway, its fine if we become neighbors there for a while right?” (Demon King)

“Sure thing.” (Me)

Before we knew it, we’re already best of friends…a [Hero], with his neighbor the [Demon King]…I was well aware of how surreal the situation is but I couldn’t care less.

After chatting for a few times while I destroyed the place for sound effects and to make the fight seem real, I made a powerful illusion magic on the whole castle to make it look like every demon was ‘killed’, including the demon king.

Afterwards, I also made it look like I was in the brink of death.

When the four idiots came up and saw me on top of the ‘dead’ demon king looking like a badass, they cheered and congratulated me.

Then, after being healed and such, we went back to the kingdom and celebrated.

Since I doubt I will be visiting this place or any other place again in the future, I let myself drown in pleasure for a while. Going to this and that place, eating from famous restaurants, sleeping with a bunch of women I don’t know, that kind of stuff.

A few days later, I secluded myself in the place me and the demon king arranged earlier.

When I got there, I already saw the demon king and a bunch of his henchmen relaxing. There was even a nice mini demon’s castle already.

After greeting my new neighbors, I made a house for myself with magic and settled in as I spent the rest of my days.

Time passed, the demon king and I became closer to the point of being sworn brothers. He even suggested to me that he can make me an immortal demon but I declined.

For me, I felt that I really no longer have any purpose at all so all I wanted was to die peacefully.

Occasionally, I will sleep with some demoness, I even had a child with some. As I watch then grow up, I felt my body growing weak from age.

I’m happy.

Then, one day, I simply never woke up.

That’s how my life went by…or at least, that’s how it should be!

Why am I being born again!?

That…no way…did the demon king do something to me after all!?

Maybe he thought about letting my soul reincarnate so we might meet again but seriously!? I told him countless times that I no longer want to live!

Ughh…well, no use complaining now.

In the end, he even messed up as I seemed to have reincarnated in a different world.

But…no way…maybe…maybe…I’m back? To my previous world!?

If this is truly so…then good. Maybe I should thank the demon king after all.

“Aaa auuuu auuu…” (Me)

…I’m really not used to this baby talk thing…

I just wanna ask if this world is called Earth…

“Aww, look at him. He got his mommy’s eyes!” (Man)

…Like I thought, I’m also not used in being baby talked!

But still…it’s good that I’m also a man in this life…

When the man talked, I inadvertently looked at the other woman’s eyes. Not the doctor one.

This should be my mother then. She has pale blue eyes, fair colored skin, and a silky long black hair. If what my supposed father had said was true, then that means I have the same pale blue eyes.

Hmm…if I’m really in my previous world, my mother seems to be half Asian, half European.

As for my father.

He has a handsome face, the kind of face that would look very strict yet very soothing at the same time.

If he said he’s an actor, I would’ve believed it in an instant.

Unlike my mother, my father has blonde short hair, black eyes, and a bit tan-colored skin.

“He has your hair and handsome looks too!” (Mother)

Ohh, this means, I’m a boy with blonde hair, blue eyes, and a handsome look! Yay for excellent genes!

Unconsciously, I did a ‘yay’ gesture which probably looked cute as the three people started laughing and saying ‘awwww’ sounds.

Hmm, it seems my mind has also become like that of a kid to some extent.

By the way, it seems these guys are really speaking in English! Which means…I’m back baby!...Like, literally…a baby…

“Doctor, thank you very much for your hard work!” (Father)

“Doctor, thank you very much!” (Mother)

My mother and father bowed slightly to the doctor.

“It’s fine. I’m just doing my job. To be honest, I was even a bit nervous when the baby didn’t cry at all but it seems there isn’t any problem. Still, if there’s anything out of the ordinary in the future, please let me know immediately.” (Doctor)

“We will, thank you.” (Father)

“Have you decided a name for the child?” (Doctor)

When the doctor asked, my parents looked at each other, then to me.

“Max. His name will be Max Connor.” (Father)

Max Connor huh, well, I have no problem with it if you’re asking…not like they’re gonna ask a baby…

“It’s a good name. Get some rest for now. In a few days, you will be free to go.” (Doctor)

“Thank you doctor.” (Mother)

The doctor smiled and left the room, leaving me and my new parents.

Days passed by as I stayed patiently in the hospital room with my mother. During this time, my father only goes occasionally out to buy necessities and such but he spends most of his time here.

He must’ve asked for a leave in his work, or he’s actually a no-good father with no work but I doubt that’s the case judging from the nice hospital room we’re in.

In these days, I spent some time drowning in nostalgia as I saw the familiar gadgets, appliances, and furniture.

This cotton filled bed, the lightbulbs, the telephones, cellphones, televisions and such. Though, some gadgets have obviously improved.

The cellphones now have a built in hologram technology! It’s hologram! Holo-freaking-gram!

The wall clock on the room told both time and date so I was able to know that over 100 years had passed since I disappeared in this world.

Specifically, it’s already the year 2146. Still, some things never change.

For example, the news. Though the televisions are now also holograms, the news channel is still the same.

Another example is the bed. Though the overall design is still the same, the soft cotton filled cushion is still very familiar.

I wonder what else has changed?

It really makes one look forward to it. Hence I’ve been fidgeting in excitement as I wait to be discharged from the hospital which always makes my parents giggle at me.

Another thing I did to kill time, other than being cuddled, is to gather mana.

Right, as I expected, magic is still possible no matter which world. It’s just that, in this world, it’s recognized as fiction and no one really knows how to gather mana.

Well, at least, I think that’s it because if magic is actually known in this world as well, then a simple healing magic will do and we wouldn’t have to wait here for so long to wait for my mother to be back in health from giving birth.

Also, I can’t sense any mana in any of the people I encountered, hence, my conclusion of magic still not being known.

The method to gather mana is simple. I close my eyes, empty my mind, mana will be sucked inside me like a vacuum.

The act of emptying one’s mind is the most difficult and essential part.

With the mind being empty, the mind then allows other energy to fill it in.

However, it is also difficult because thinking of not thinking is still an act of thinking, hence unable to empty the mind.

I can do it with ease because I’ve done it countless times in the past. It’s sort of like breathing to me already.

Being a baby and already able to gather mana means that I will have the most mana than even the demon king himself in the future!

Even though I’m most likely the only person to be able to use magic, I’ll still make sure to become the strongest just in case.

Now that I’m back to my previous world, I won’t let another bastard world summon me again!

Hmph! Let’s see if they’ll still have the ability to forcefully summon me if my mana pool is way larger than theirs!

Like that, the days flew by and we were finally allowed to leave the hospital!

Upon leaving the hospital, we sat inside our family car drove by my father. And oh, the car’s flying…

So flying cars are also normal now…in fact, there are even ‘air roads’. I thought that when the time comes when cars can fly, we will be able to avoid traffic but actually, now that flying cars are common, we are not allowed to fly freely in the air…is that a flying bicycle!? I want one!

Flying freely in the air often causes accidents as there are no paths for us to follow. Hence, air roads are made.

These air roads are simply holographic lines for us to follow. Sometimes, the sight of some cars overtaking still happens but not frequently. Only, overtaking now doesn’t simply go on both sides, but in every direction…

On some places, floating platforms can also be seen. Standing there are people that looks like traffic enforcers.

The buildings also have platforms on the middle floors where you can step in order to go inside.

…The world has really changed huh?

Still, there are still some people riding cars on land and some walking. Like I said, some things never change.

While being held by my mother, I looked out the window excitedly. Wondering how my life would be from now on.

Looking at me, my mother giggled and played with my face.

Staph, don’t pull my cheek!

After a while, my stomach ached again and I let out a cry.

Knowing what I meant, my mother pulled her clothes as she reveals her bare breast on my face, allowing me to suck on it.

I must say, it really feels weird to do this to my own mother when I have a mind of an older person…

However, I never get turned on no matter how many times I suck on her breast or look at it. I guess my mind and body already acknowledges her as my real mother. Well, not like I have any idea on cheating on my own father anyway. Plus, I’m still a baby.

After a few minutes, we arrived above my new home.

The mansion-looking house has two floors, a garden on the front sides, and a field with a large tree on the back which made it seems to be a nice place for a picnic.

We live in a housing subdivision a bit away from the city which looked like a place where rich people live judging from how amazing the houses here.

All the houses are separated far from each other, giving a wide space in between for whatever use we wanted.

…Right now, I will really believe if my father said he is an actor. Even if my mother is an actress, I will also believe without hesitation. I might even ask for an autograph! Oh wait, I’m their son…

I wonder what they really do?

Landing on a space to the side with a circle mark, my mother carried me in her arms as we walked inside the house.

After we left the flying car, the car on top of the circle mark suddenly sunk…an underground garage…don’t tell me we also have more than just one car for no reason at all…?

Immediately after entering, we were greeted with a wide hall and a high ceiling that seemed to be the ceiling of the second floor, with a chandelier on top and two curved stairs on both sides.

More to the left is a wall, on the wall was a hole big enough for two people to pass through, there, I saw a long table with chairs so that must be the dining area.

To the right was the same wall with a hole. There, I saw some couches and a fireplace so that must be the living room.

My parents didn’t walk towards either of those places and simply went for the stairs.

Up the stairs was a long hallway. To the left, I saw 3 doors with one of the doors placed on the far end of the hallway. The right hallway is also the same.

My parents lead me to the right hallway and the nearest door.

Inside is a colorful room filled with stuffed toys and well, more toys…there was also a crib and the floor was covered with a soft mat. Most likely in case I fall down.

My mother let me down and sat on the floor as she picked up a stuffed toy.

“Look Max, this will be your room! You can play here however you want!” (Mother)

She shook the stuffed toy sideways as if saying that it was the stuffed toy that talked just now.

The stuffed toy was a gorilla with a smiling face…talk about creepy…

However, I still acted like a newborn baby and crawled my way to her.

“!? L-look dear, he…he can crawl already!” (Mother)

…Eh? W-was I not supposed to!?

Certainly, my body feels so weak that I can barely crawl but…oh yeah…while absorbing mana, not all mana are gathered inside me. Some are absorbed by my body, thereby strengthening it!

Which means…my body is stronger than a newborn already!

“You’re right! Heh! That is only expected from my son!” (Father)

“Hehe, alright, stop boasting how strong you are and quickly grab a camera!” (Mother)

“Right right! This must be recorded!” (Father)

My father ran out of the room hurriedly.

Phew, it seems that I’m still in the range of ‘normal’ for them not to over react so much.

It would be bad if they think their son is abnormal and abandon me…

After a few seconds, my father came back with a shiny silver ball on hand.

…Eh? Is that a camera?

Just as I was feeling dubious, the shiny ball floated from my father’s hands and hovered in the air.

Seeing as how I was curiously looking at the floating ball, my father laughed and explained, even though he knew that I wouldn’t understand.

“Son, this is a 3D camera. Hehe, later, we can watch a holographic image of us!” (Father)

“Aau…” (Max)

I made a sound as if saying I understand but my father simply laughed and thought I was adorable.

…Looks like I can act smart after all. They’ll just think I’m cute anyway. Geez, I was worried for nothing.

Still…how the hell is that thing floating without magic?

Curious, I grabbed a toy and threw it on the shiny ball.

Bullseye!

The shiny floating ball wavered but still kept afloat.

“Ah! Max! You can’t do that!” (Mother)

“Auuii…” (Max)

“…Did he just say ‘sorry’ just now?” (Father)

“It…it kinda sounded like that didn’t it?” (Mother)

“…Nah, the kid’s barely a month old. I doubt he can speak already.” (Father)

“You’re right. It’s probably a coincidence.” (Mother)

…Guess it’s too early for that huh?

Well whatever. This annoying body is really too bothersome. Right now, I’m already tired and sleepy…even though I still want to play!

…Wait, I’m turning into a kid more and more!

…Let’s just sleep.

Like that, I didn’t even bother to sleep on a bed and simply lay there on the floor.

Afterwards, I felt as if I was being lifted then placed on my crib before hearing the sound of the light switch turning off and the door closing.

Slowly, my consciousness faded.

I wonder what that damn demon king is up to now?

* * *

“Milord, should you really have done that?”

A woman with horns on her head spoke as she faced a man with even larger horns on his head.

If Max was here, he would recognize this person as his best friend and sworn brother, the demon king!

“Yeah, if I had told him that, he’ll kill me. Hahahaha.” (Demon King)

“Still…reincarnation magic…who knows if it really worked?”

“Beats me. No matter what, it can’t be worse than being dead right? Hahaha!” (Demon King)

“…”

If Max were to hear such irresponsible words from him, he might really just go and kill him…

“Who knows, maybe in the future, we’ll meet him again. Maybe if the humans are cornered again, they will summon him once more or he might even reincarnate as a demon of ours in the future.” (Demon King)

“Hmm, that would indeed be interesting.”

“Right~? Oh yeah, how’s yours and his’ son doing?” (Demon King)

“As expected, he is much more powerful than normal demons.”

“Gahaha! That guy really knows how to give a present!” (Demon King)

“…Then, shall we start the attack, milord?”

“Right. This can also act as a farewell party to that guy. Since he’s also human, I haven’t made my move yet out of consideration for him. Well, not like he’ll care for the humans in this world anyway.” (Demon King)

The demon king grinned.

“Let’s start the party!” (Demon King)

Author's Mumblings

What's up! To those who doesn't know me, I'm Imaginexbreaker! And yes, I like A Certain Magical Index!

This story was brought into idea when I wondered how interesting it would be if a summoned hero reincarnates back again to his previous world. Actually, this is how I imagined myself if I was in his shoes.

There won't be too many action scenes cause I really hate writing them. Most of the action scenes will be super simple cause the MC is super OP.

So yeah...also, this can be considered as a virtual game genre cause I will add it in the future :3 expect some twists there :P

Let's meet again in the next chapter!