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[Hajime POV]

I laid on my back for what seemed like hours, thinking about everything Carl had talked about.

The world would be engulfed in war in less than a decade, a genocidal maniac would build an army, a madman would bring unstoppable beings to our world, and the only one capable of stopping it all is a human who would commit felonies.

I'm starting to understand why Yasaka was always so tired when she visited after work.

I've kept going over any options I can think of, but nothing.

[Carl POV]

As I talked to this kid while in this void, I watched his expressions change. I was honestly surprised by how calm and understanding he was of everything. Especially since I thought this was the afterlife, though now I'm thinking it's something else. However, if he's in a world with supernatural beings I guess it makes some sense why he'd be more mature than normal kids; like how kids in Naruto fought to the death before the ninja villages.

Right now, Hajime was just lying down and staring into the void. This wasn't too surprising, given what I had told him.

I didn't get into everything obviously, but everything I did mention was each world-shaking event.

As time went on the kid just sat there, possibly even depressed. He already said he didn't have any bloodline magic or sacred gear, so his potential is already low. The fact that I don't even know who he is doesn't help either. The story didn't talk about anyone outside the Abrahamic factions often enough to flesh them out. At most there is Rossweisse and the Norse, and even then that really only mattered for the Loki fight.

Even if I told him about the sacred gear stealing machine from the first arc, he'd still need to both get the machine and find someone with a sacred gear to kill. The best option is Issei, but that would still only happen in a few years. Even if he trained like Sairaorg his gains would likely be only barely above the human limit.

While I might not know what a Namanari is, I doubt it is known for its power if he was talking about their magic. If he was an Oni then physical strength would be better, but I don't know enough about his species to even suggest how to train. In the end, if he did take the Boosted Gear he would still likely be stronger than Issei at the start, but since sacred gears are affected by one's drive, Issei would likely still become stronger. As much as I dislike his perverted behavior, it's that behavior that causes him to be the most powerful Red Dragon Emperor in history.

Eventually, I've had enough of his attitude. While I feel sorry for springing so much onto the kid, there's only so much that wallowing will do. As I'm thinking about how to get him out of his funk I feel a strange sensation pervading throughout my being.

So that's how this will go.

[Hajime POV]

Why did I have to be the one to deal with this? Why couldn't someone stronger deal with this? Heck, Carl said that one guy was destined to deal with all this, so why not him? Why am-

"Hajime." Hmm?

I look towards Carl to see his skin becoming paler. "I think I have an idea that might help you, though it isn't much."

What's he talking about?

"I already died back home. I may not have lived the best life, but I certainly enjoyed it. From what I've gathered this void seems to be a sort of rest stop before I pass on. It also seems that I have some control over this place, so I've decided to give you a parting gift. I'm giving you all my memories, including all my knowledge of the stock market and economy for a few years, a few skills I've picked up over the years, and any knowledge I have about your world. The last thing would probably only help if you want to get involved with the story, but it's an option if you want to."

As he was speaking Carl's skin went from pale to translucent. I had only known him for a little while, and he nearly gave me a heart attack with everything he shared, but I was still sad to see him go.

"Are you sure you have to go?"

"Everyone's time comes eventually. At least I'll go out on my own terms."

"Thank you, Carl."

"Don't thank me yet kid. Do it when you're rich by using my knowledge."

He was extremely blurry and wobbly now.

"Bye Carl."

"Good luck Hajime."

And just like that he was gone.

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Waking up, I was breathing extremely heavily, tears rolling down my face. I have no idea what that was. Was it a dream? Was it real? Oh god, I hope it isn't-

Wait, would it be Oh Michael then? He is the highest-ranking angel from what I remember.

Okay okay, calm down Hajime.

I wipe the tears from my eyes, to try and focus on something other than my thoughts, but the second I do I'm sent right back into them.

A blue screen was floating in front of me.

This was just like those stories I had read about. Wait- no. Not me, but Carl. I guess he did give me everything, even the fan stuff.

Focus. One thing at a time. For now, the screen can wait, I need to get myself in order.

I'm honestly surprised I'm still functioning, but since I seem to have Carl's memories I'm already more mentally mature than before. It's all shocking sure, but like how Carl was in the void, I won't freak out since it won't help.

First things first, I need to look through his memories of my world. He said I might be able to use them to fix my situation, so it'd be dumb not to take advantage.

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After finishing his memories I can simply say I hate everything about this world right now.

Firstly, there's everything he mentioned while in the void. If even one of those events takes place I'll be lucky if I survive. Yasaka is one of the few faction leaders who doesn't end up sealed to fight Trihexa, mostly due to her power being connected to the leylines. Even if she were to unlink herself from it, she's the only person above the Ultimate class the Yokai can rely on since Sun Wukong is with Indra and Kuroka becomes a devil.

Kunou also survives, although if her fate is ending up with that pervert I don't know if surviving is worth it.

But me? I'm the equivalent of cannon fodder. If I were to stay and try helping, I'd just be someone who needs protecting. I mean I need protection already, but it's not like I have a reason to be targeted right now.

Thinking about my situation I'm basically like Naruto. The only differences between us are that I don't have a powerful bloodline, I have no energy to use magic, and I don't have some powerful beast sealed inside me; okay maybe I'm not Naruto. But my living situation? The exact same. We're both orphans who are cared for by the leader of their city, although were are self-sufficient for day-to-day life.

Anyway, there are lots of opportunities that I can profit from, especially with Raynare's group. Though she originally kills Asia to get Twilight Healing, if it were used on Issei I could get myself a Longinus. I'll have to think about it though, since that's basically putting a target on my back, especially with Vali.

There was also the information that this world was a pervert's paradise. Women's clothes were constantly being torn in battle and always enough to make their clothes reveal their breasts. A school filled with teenage women who seem to have no concept of romance, yet also every one of them is incredibly horny. People get stronger by indulging their lust.

Just looking through my memories makes me feel dumber. So many moments were perverse in some way, even those with Yasaka. Especially with her.

Oh god, am I becoming a pervert? Or is it like an awakening of some kind maybe? I'm not feeling horny or anything, but having memories from an adult who's watched porn certainly would have some kind of effect on me.

I certainly feel affected by Carl's previous thoughts. Like how I could try and replace Issei as the main character and get all those women for myself. I don't think I will do that, but my thoughts are starting to lean towards the perverse. Maybe it's just a natural part of being in this world? Like a universal rule or something. Issei was influenced as a child to be a pervert too, so it's not like this is something unusual.

After a little more thinking I put thoughts of this world to the side for now. I remember seeing that weird screen and should probably see what it was.

Refocusing ahead, I'm surprised to see the screen isn't there anymore. Did I imagine it?

No, definitely not. While I may feel like I'm going insane, these memories are proof I'm not. Well, that or my insanity is very strong. Maybe I need to want it to appear? I did ignore it, so it might have vanished to not disturb me.

Thinking about the screen appearing in my face, and the blue screen reappears. I jump back since it appeared right in my face, but it is real.

I start reading the screen but freeze after reading the first two words.

Telos Karma

Telos Karma. Ultimate Karma. The History Breaker. A Longinus.

"Yeeessss!"

Let it be known that anyone who saw me dancing was a lying liar who lies.

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I sat there staring at the screen. I had a Longinus. Not just any Longinus, but the History Breaker, and even better, I knew the future, well, former future. No way it's saying the same if I have this.

However, that does bring up some questions.

According to my memories, my Longinus should've been in the possession of Momiji Nakiri, who vanished with it passing on to Mitsuya Kanzaki. Did Momiji get a different sacred gear or none at all? Will my gear go to one of them if I were to die, or would it go to someone like Yasaka?

There's also the question of how Yasaka didn't find this. She had all the power granted by the leylines, not to mention some of the most powerful senses in the supernatural world and high control over senjutsu. If there was anyone who could find a sacred gear within someone it would be her. How she didn't find a Longinus of all things is beyond me. Although she also could have just been hiding it from me.

Oh my god, I am Naruto!

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Author's Note:

While trying to get a clearer image for the cover art, I tried about 50 times and nothing. At least half of those tries were just alterations of a clearer version of what I have up, and yet somehow each one was too inappropriate.

I then tried to work with different images. Some were AI-generated, some were art I've seen before, and one was literally from the anime. Each time, the picture was rejected. Webnovel is either biased against me, or Yasaka is just naturally inappropriate to look at, which I mean fair enough, but still!

Thanks for all the support on the first chapter!See you next time.