Flames of Rebirth

After an almost entire day of relentless gaming without any sleep, 16-year-old Mike had finally achieved it—he defeated Rahdahn in the long-awaited DLC. Overwhelmed with triumph, he hastily dropped his remote, succumbing to the overwhelming exhaustion that had consumed him. However, unbeknownst to him, as the remote slipped from his grasp, it struck his nearby water bottle, inadvertently causing its contents to spill into an exposed socket. The combination of water and electricity ignited a sudden blaze that engulfed the room in flames.

Regrettably, he remained oblivious to the unfolding danger as he succumbed to a deep slumber. By the time his weary eyes fluttered open, he found himself trapped amidst a raging inferno, unable to escape its relentless grasp.

When he regained consciousness, he discovered himself in an expansive void, devoid of any tangible existence. The only discernible presence was a radiant being, emanating pure light. Before he could even begin to comprehend his surroundings, the being addressed him, saying, "Greetings, Mike. I regret to inform you that you have passed away. However, fortunately for you, as it was not your designated time, I am granting you the opportunity to be reborn."

Startled by the revelation, Mike struggled to process the information, his mind reeling with a mix of confusion and curiosity. He cautiously responded to the luminous being, seeking further understanding of his fate and the imminent prospect of a new life. "so do I get to pick where I go and do I get wishes like those reincarnators in those fanfictions I read"

"No, and yes," the luminous being responded, acknowledging Mike's desire to choose his destination. "The previous method I employed, allowing individuals to decide their destination, often resulted in negative outcomes. Therefore, we are implementing a new approach. Your powers and destination will now be determined by the last game you played and the last show you watched."

Observing Mike's recent activities, the being continued, "Based on what I see, the last game you played was Elden Ring, and the last show you watched was My Hero Academia. So, where do you wish to go? Keep in mind that your powers will be tailored to fit that world."

Mike's decision was clear. Though he'd only seen up to season two of My Hero Academia, he recognized its lighter tone compared to the dark, Berserk-inspired, Souls-like game. Driven by his conviction, he declared, "I choose to go to My Hero Academia with the powers of Radahn.

The luminous being appeared somewhat amused by Mike's fervent outburst but quickly responded, "I apologize, but the only aspect you can decide upon is your three wishes. Even those have limitations. For instance, you cannot possess abilities that grant you godlike energy. I regret any disappointment caused, but I must adhere to regulations due to a previous reincarnatee who obtained the combined abilities of Ichigo and a Saiyan in the Marvel universe and attempted to overthrow my superior. Who would have thought mixing Soul Reaper, Quincy, Hollow, and Saiyan powers would make you virtually unstoppable? Hence, I am bound to spin a wheel that determines your reincarnation."

As the being uttered those words, a colossal wheel materialized before them, adorned with various characters from Elden Ring. Despite Mike's reservations, the notion of this seemingly godlike being having a superior intrigued him. With a mighty push, the wheel began to spin rapidly, its spin gradually slowing down until it ultimately settled on a character Mike had hoped to avoid. 

Miquella, the "kind" demigod. After finishing the DLC, Mike had mixed feelings about him. On one hand, all Miquella wanted was to turn the world into a kinder place. On the other hand, the way he tried to achieve it was terrible he manipulated everyone into doing his bidding. Mike quickly shook his head. Even though he would be reincarnated as Miquella, it didn't mean he had to be anything like him. Besides, the ability to use light attacks and to make people follow him might come in handy, and besides it was much better than being dead.

"Now, for your wishes, you have the classic three, but there are certain limitations, as I mentioned before. You cannot wish for godlike powers, but apart from that, your wishes should be feasible. However, please keep in mind that these wishes are akin to a genie situation, so try to be specific in your requests. Additionally, considering you will be in the My Hero Academia world, the abilities granted will be adjusted to better suit that realm," explained the being. Mike nodded, understanding the nature of the wishes.

"Alright, for my first wish, I wish to be freed from Miquella's curse of eternal youth. I don't want to remain a little kid forever," Mike stated with determination.

"For my second wish, I wish to possess the ability to summon Torrent. I believe their skills would greatly assist me on my journey"

Pausing to contemplate his third wish, Mike found himself momentarily uncertain about what to ask for. Sensing his hesitation, the being swiftly responded, 'If you're having trouble deciding, I could grant you a random wish that would be beneficial on your journey. Due to the fact that it technically isn't you wishing for it, I can make it a little more powerful than what you could wish for.

Mike took a brief moment to consider the offer. Reflecting on what he had witnessed in the show, he felt reasonably confident that his main wishes had been adequately addressed, despite the considerable limitations imposed by the benevolent being. It had shown nothing but kindness towards him throughout their interaction. With a nod, Mike agreed, feeling that he didn't have much to worry about at this point.

"Okay, with that, everything is ready. I wish you the best of luck in your new life," the being said, a note of encouragement in their voice. As those words escaped their lips, a colossal portal materialized before Mike, its swirling energy beckoning him forward. Without hesitation, he stepped into the portal, allowing its all-encompassing embrace to transport him to his destined reincarnation in the world of My Hero Academia.