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The Hero Dies

"In the realm of typical Transmigration/Isekai story, Kafka wakes up to an inexplicable reality—he has somehow become a part of the novel that he red the night before. However, he isn't the protagonist or a formidable hero; instead, he embodies the role of a mere third-rate villain with the ability to transform into a Werewolf. Things take a dire turn when, within the opening chapter, Kafka inadvertently causes the demise of the story's Main Character—a being with the extraordinary power to morph into a fearsome Dragon. Now faced with an unforeseen responsibility, Kafka grapples with the daunting task of safeguarding humanity in a world without its hero. As Kafka navigates this unfamiliar terrain, he must confront not only the challenges of his newfound identity but also the repercussions of altering the story's course. Will he rise above the limitations of his villainous role and find a way to defend humanity without the expected hero by his side?, but with only his system?" My profile on other sites: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/432964

Pandoras_Act · Fantasy
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20 Chs

Imprinting His Own Identity (2)

"Yawn..., that was good sleep."–[as Kafka stretched his arms out.]

[After he had gotten ready to meet the masters of this estate, he climbed up to the topmost floor of the mansion.]

"It was mentioned that it was at the topmost floor on the novel. It should be right around here. Ahh, there it is the J&J door tag."

[As he saw the chamber of the main characters parents, he was greeted by the chamberlain of the estate]

Chamberlain: "Please enter sir." [as he opened the door to the chamber.]

'Gressil huh..., although not much was mentioned about him in the novel. except for the fact that he is the chamberlain of this generations Ximmurths, he's probably a side character that the author just randomly decided to add, because halfway through the novel he was never mentioned again. he had been forgotten. however seeing him come to life, with a black hair that is soon to turn grey as he's nearing his forties. with all these details and stuff, is really an amazing feeling'

"I greet thee. Sir Jyvharth. Ma'am Judyrth"–[As he knelt and bowed his head, while placing his right arm at the front and his left arm at the back. Because it is the proper way to greet someone with a higher position than you, especially in formal meetings. According to the world of the novel that he red.]

Jyvharth: "Raise your head."

Farkas: "Yes, sir."

[Now that he has gotten a closer look at him, he really looks like a king. He exuded the charm of a dignified yet kind emperor. While his wife Judyrth gave off the feeling of a warrior that had climbed to the top, through sheer strength alone, and had manage to land in the position of a queen. however stereotypes are is a dangerous thing, so he just decided to shrug off his judgement.]

Jyvharth: Forgive us for not being able to greet our daughters savior earlier, we were busy with work.

Farkas: "That's fine sir."

Judyrth: "You'd probably been informed about why you've been called here, right?"

Farkas: "Yes ma'am."

Judyrth: "Then we can proceed to the awarding ceremony. let's finish this quickly."

Judyrth: "For the heroic deed of saving our daughter cerra, I'll grant you ten thousand gold coins."

Farkas: "Thank you ma'am!!."

'To award such an amount of money, as if it was just a meager amount. But then again we are talking about the Ximmurths, this whole room looks big and fancy AF, hell even the chairs that they're sitting on looks expensive as f#ck'

Jyvharth: "For the bravery that you have shown, I'll grant you a single wish, that you can tell me anytime and I'll fulfill it. As long is it is within my capabilities.

Farkas: "Thank you sir!!."

Jyvharth: "And this final award, it is something that both me and my wife had thought of, accept it from the both of us. We'll give you the empty spot at CanaBul academy that our late son had left.

Judyrth: "You'll be enrolled at the end of your house arrest. Make sure to prepare well!!."

Farkas: "Thank you ma'am, sir!!. I'll gladly accept all of your gifts."

Jyvharth: "That is all you may leave."

Farkas: "Yes!!." 

[As he stood up and turned his back. He paused to say something]

Farkas: "One other thing sir."

Jyvharth: "What is it?."

Farkas: "I'm sorry about your sons death." 

[He then continued walking and left the room.]

Jyvharth: "That was a sincere apology, even though he didn't have to."

Judyrth: "Indeed, me dear."

[Meanwhile on the hallway....]

'Sigh, Seeing the characters come to life and communicating with them is so taxing'

Chamberlain: "Sir #%||_}^&%#!@$)^___"

'Instead of just them being just illustrations and descriptions in the novels words and arts, having character and emotions like that....., It feels surreal, I'm still having trouble being fully immersed into this world. my perspective is still switching between a spectator and a character'

[Accepting the truth that he is now inside the novel is one thing, but being fully immersed into this world that he just thought of as a novel is a completely different topic, meanwhile as he was lost in thought he didn't even notice that someone is talking in a gibberish kind of like a glitch tone.]

[He just decided to sleep his troubles away. It was a boring time, everything felt slow, plus he didn't have the energy to move. However for the next few days some good or maybe unfortunate news would come to him.]

[As he was sipping his tea, a random maid came to him and bowed down.]

Random Maid: "Sir, I had brought some news for you."

[This maid was ordered by Yukiko to bring news for him, occasionally. Especially to things regarding his familial matters, or things that are related to him.]

Kafka: "Thank you. So what is it?." [SFX: Vine boom sound effect.]

[The maid felt appalled as nobility rarely says thank you to the servants, and even then based on his reputation it was really unexpected for him to say that.]

Random Maid: "It's about the decision of the court about the punishment of the rest of your family and clan members sir." 

Kafka: "I-I see."

Random Maid: "Most of your close relatives had been sentenced to life in prison. however when it comes to your siblings and parents...."

Kafka: "Stop beating around the bush." [SFX: Vine boom sound effect.]

'How could she have done such a mistake, she have shown such disrespect, when he showed such respect to her, despite the difference in their status.'–[The maid thought to herself.]

Random Maid: "T-Then, they've all been sentenced to death sir.

Kafka: "I see. Please leave me alone for a moment."

Random Maid: "Yes, sir."

[The random maid left the room...]

[Although he had expected this, it was still shocking to hear this news directly, 'just maybe a part of me is still Farkas. and I haven't fully integrated yet' He thought to himself.]

[He then talked to the maid that was waiting for him outside.]

Farkas: "When is their execution?."

Random Maid: "One of your siblings is to be executed today sir."

Farkas: "Then prepare the carriage."

Random Maid: "Yes sir!!."

[Sometime later, as he opened the front gate, and was about to board the gate, he was greeted by someone.]

Yukiko: "Are you leaving, then let me at least come with you."

[They then boarded the carriage to Porthcrawl, the town where all the punishments of the criminals are enacted, as you would expect this place have the lowest crime rate in all of the ximmurths country.]

[As they got down in a far away forest near the town before entering the gates, they both first wore two black robes, as to not get their identities exposed and cause a ruckus. as you can probably guess based on the identity of the new main character. so I probably won't have to explain the reason why.]

Yukiko: "Then, let's go Farkas. The rest will only come when I blow this whistle in case of emergency."

"Yes ma'am!!"

"Yes ma'am!"

"Yes ma'am!!!"

"Yes ma'am!!!"

....

Gatekeeper: "Proof of Identity please!!, if you don't have one then you'll have to sign on the logbook with your name and pay five copper coins. After you're done, get the corresponding cards please." 

[The gatekeeper looked like a typical guard in the medieval era, however his way of doing his duty looked very modern, even some of his tools.]

Random Plebeian: "Here is my proof of Identity."–[as he showed a card made out of wood, but with the insignia of the adventurers guild.]

Gatekeeper: "Identity confirmed, please come in and enjoy our town."

Random Plebeian: "Here."–[He too showed the same identity card, however this time it had the insignia of the alchemist guild.]

Gatekeeper: "Identity confirmed, please come in and enjoy our town."

...

[However when it was their turn, they've been halted by the guard, as the robe that their wearing is suspicious, even though they'd just tried to sign the logbook and pay the copper coins.]

Gatekeeper: Halt!!, please show me your face.

[That is the time when Yukiko decided to show a golden crest in front of the guard, and the guard just stood and froze.]

Gatekeeper: I-I'm sorry, please go in and enjoy the town.–[As the guard bowed down to them.]

"Who is that?"

"Are they inspectors?."

"They'd just let them in like that."

"Sigh, having power really does wonders."

...

[As they entered the execution plaza. A massive crowd had already formed, and they were all chanting the same things, as if they were a cult lunatics that had been starved for days and will be performing a ritual for food.]

"Kill the heretics!!!!"

"Death to the criminals!!."

"Just die already!!!."

"F#ck you!!!."

"Chop off, his head!!."

"Death!! Death!! Death!! Death!!"

"Death!! Death!! Death!! Death Death!!"

"Death!! Death!! Death!! Death Death!! Death!!"

"Death!! Death!! Death!! Death Death!! Death Death!!!"

[Then a masked guy with a bloody bucket on top of his head entered the scene. It was the executioner. and there stood next to him a lever to pull, and another bloody bucket in front of the guillotine, right in front of the head of the cuffed guy. The entire picture looked ominous, especially for someone like Kafka to experience something like this for the first time.]

[The executioner then pulled the lever.]

"Schiiing Swish Swoosh Swoop."

"Pop." 

[He then came again, for another one of his siblings.]

"Kill the heretics!!!!"

"Death to the criminals!!."

"Just die already!!!."

"F#ck you!!!."

"Chop off, his head!!."

"Death!! Death!! Death!! Death!!"

"Death!! Death!! Death!! Death Death!!"

"Death!! Death!! Death!! Death Death!! Death!!"

"Pop." 

 [And again....]

"Kill the heretics!!!!"

"Death to the criminals!!."

"Just die already!!!."

"F#ck you!!!."

"Chop off, his head!!."

"Death!! Death!! Death!! Death!!"

"Death!! Death!! Death!! Death Death!!"

 "Pop."

 [Everyday it was the same scene, up until his parents turn came...]

"Death...."

"Schiiing Swish Swoosh Swoop."

Farkas: "Let's leave Yukiko."

Yukiko "...."

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"Pop."

'Finally, this guy doesn't have anymore connections to this world.....'

[As they walked away from the crowd.]