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~Afterlife, AJ~
"So... I'm dead huh?" AJ said as he had processed what was told by this other worldly being that is NOT the god of his world.
"Yes... Unfortunately" the otherworldly individual was a man wearing what could be considered a plain brown shirt with a scarf wrapped around his neck, his pants were a baggy yellow colorization. A pair of leather gloves covering his hands. His hair was an aqua color making it unique, even among humans as it seemed to be akin to a natural hue.
His eyes were a vibrant green color, they seem to glow with an unknown energy that has yet to be understood, and probably never will.
"I am dead...." the man had repeated the words as they began to sink into his head, he had just died and here he was chatting with a being from another world.
"This is the third time, but yes you are dead"
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"Well... That sucks" the chubby man said as he looked at the entity in front of him.
"You.... Seem to take this rather well, normally a person would be screaming, demanding or excited."
"If I am dead then there is no need to panic right?" the man black haired man said as he scratched his head with a finger, if he was indeed deceased then he should not be panicking, he just has to accept something seven if they may contradict themselves.
"I mean it's not like I can do anything about it right? Even if I somehow have that power why would I want to upset the natural laws of the world, unless Jesus himself says otherwise."
"Hmm, you are a strange one indeed..."
"Although I am quite curious on my cause of death..." the fat man says in contemplation as he leaned back on the chair he sat on and looked upwards, towards the endless blue sky.
"It is a saddening tale I shall reveal, your death was unexpected as you only had 15 more years before passing on naturally" the godly being answered the man who questioned on how he died, he saw how the young lad die and it was heartbreaking. "Do you wish to know?"
Hearing that offer the overweight male closed his eyes and took a deep breath, as if he was preparing himself for devastating news. Then a moment of clarity has passed and the deceased man looked at the god in front of him before shaking his head.
"As much as I want to learn about my death, I have a feeling I know... Even if it does cause me pain, although I am dead" he says as he leans forward and looks down at the surface like a reflection, his own face staring back at him mimicking his actions.
The green-eyed stranger looks at the man in front of him before speaking again "well as I'm sure you know, that once you die you cannot return, its a one-way trip" he pauses before pouring himself a mug of coffee and drinking it, after doing so he placed his mug on the table that they both sat at.
"I have seen much of your life young one, sheltered from childhood until your death, your family being protective of your 'condition' and in fear that you will be taken advantage of. But despite being a sheltered child, you ended up being more mature, wise and knowledgeable than any others."
"Just because I was sheltered doesn't mean I don't know loss or suffering...." the chubby one spoke once more responding to the summary of his life before trailing off, this time seeming as if he was stuck in thought regarding something of importance.
"Indeed, which leads me to this..." the aqua-haired man said before leaning back and staring at his guest with a grin "do you want to live in another world?"
"Who doesn't?"
"Alright then, straight to the point. I like it kid. Let me just get permission from your world's god and-" the otherworldly creature said as he had already made preparations for transfer to another world. He can already tell his type, he will grant him the powers and abilities to overcome gods and amass a harem like none have ever seen before. Then he will leave his legacy behind and the cycle will repeat.
But he was interrupted when his guest had suddenly spoke up "do not make assumptions just yet my friend, there are things I want to talk about." he looked at the fat man and can see that he was serious, his face was stoic and he looked impassive, like he was hiding his emotions.
"And what is it you want to chat about?"
Then the larger male closed his eyes before speaking up once again "I want to make a deal..." his voice was calm and collected, no doubt from watching all those movies regarding the quiet and silent types being serious ones.
Being the curious god he is, the green-eyed being questioned as he wanted to know what kind of deal this is "interesting and listening..."
"First, I do not want a new body, I want to keep my body the way it is like this" he then patted his round stomach before continuing on "and I want you to place a reversal spell on me"
"Reversal?"
"Yep. You know the one where people who are muscular eat a lot and still retain their fitness?" the fat man started to explain what he meant by reversal as he had watched anime and tv programs that show such a trait. Where handsome and muscular men still retain their physique no matter how much they dine on food.
"What about it?" the god was quite curious about what his guest meant by it, he knows that it is possible thanks to him taking the dead from Earth to other worlds via the 'Isekai method'.
"Yeah I want you to do that to me, except reverse it." the fat man let out a grin before continuing on, further giving an explanation on what he meant. "I stay fat, no matter how many times I exercise my body"
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"Huh?"
"You heard me"
The god's head tried to compute with what was said, never and he means NEVER in his existence has he heard of someone WANTING to stay fat. Almost always people want to be fit and become popular, even the other fat people that met similar fates wanted to change, not remain the same.
"Excuse me but... You want to STAY as a FAT man?"
"Yes, Ja, Si, Da, Hai or whatever language that means yeah"
Once he had gotten a steady and firm confirmation from his guest, the god could feel his own sanity question this guy. Why would he want to stay fat? What purpose would that prove? Is he a masochist? His mind could attempt to come up with a solution but it was better to ask directly than to guess.
"B-But why?"
He had wanted to know why this stranger wanted to remain the same, even when he is given an opportunity to change himself completely. Just what in the name of all creation, does this man want to stay the same?
"Challenge..."
"Challenge?"
As if answering a question that is often asked, the deceased person began to explain his reasoning.
"I want to give myself a Challenge. I want to challenge the 'Rules' of Isekai's. I don't want a body all fit and muscular, to be honest it is getting rather stale. Is there Isekai that has a fat man be a hero? I think not." he then looked at his host directly in the eyes as he says the last part to himself.
He leaned forward and continued on "I want to challenge the status quo, that all fat people are NOT the stereotypical perverts, manipulators, cheaters, etc. There are genuine good people out there, wanting to help others, but they are rare and even fewer than the average person. Sadly though, not everyone sees it as they are blinded by stereotyping people. Like how gay people are not flamboyant, that in itself is a stereotype.." the man had trailed off as he let the information sink in.
The godlike being said "you DO realize that you will not be stereotyped anymore right? People will treat you like normal and will never judge you, any kind of comment that would have otherwise insulted and berated you will no longer be of any concern. Don't you want that?" he looked at his guest like he had lost his damn mind, he couldn't get why this stranger doesn't want to be your average isekai protagonist.
"Don't get me wrong, I do know that if I go with the average route then I will no longer be insulted, ridiculed, brought down and shamed. Will the words hurt? Abso-fucking-lutely, words have power after all... But it's my choice in the end, isn't it? Even if the pain will be there, how much suffering I will endure and the hate..."
He closed his eyes before leaning back and looking up, he then finished softly in a low tone as if he had made a life-changing choice "it feels like I'm betraying who I am if I change myself without working for it..."
Hearing this the god began to remember what he saw from viewing the life of his guest, the hardships he endured while sheltered, betrayal, loss and deaths...
Him and pain are old friends at this point.
After a moment of silence, the otherworldly entity resigned from changing the mind of one who has endured hardships "I am here to offer you a chance to live again in another world, how to proceed is ultimately up to you. If you desire this choice of yours, then so be it..."
"Anything else?"
"Hmm... No magical abilities or any of that OP bullshit"
"What?"
It seems that his guest isn't done with surprises, it was the standard that Isekai'd people of Earth are given powers that will help them reach their full potential.
"When I said Challenge I didn't mean in physical challenges either. I want no bullshit powers that charm people or any kind of magical abilities at first, if I want that then I have to FUCKING EARN it!!!" the stranger in front of him had declared as he refused any kind of godly assistance.
The more he hears this 'deal' the more it sounds like a request.
He sighed and accepted "very well, no magical abilities or charms. Though I will point out that it will be difficult to manage without any magical abilities, you sure you want to go in empty handed?"
"Nope, which leads me to my next request. Red dead Redemption, specifically RDO, give me the knowledge of my RDO character and skills, but ONLY the ones that I have bought myself. That includes weapons, ammunition and goods, even tonics."
"Hmm... Interesting... You are a strange and curious creature, but very well it shall be done. However, you do realize that you haven't unlocked everything right? Even the guns and ammo that have yet to be purchased, once this is done there is no going back. Are you sure?" he wanted to make sure that his guest is aware of the fact that may happen.
"Aye"
"Done then... Anything else?"
"An MP3 players, if I'm going to another world then I want to listen to music. All of my favorites, even ones I may have forgotten, basically a playlist"
"Not a smartphone?"
"Dude... I don't even KNOW how to use house phones, much less smartphones"
"You experienced pain and suffering, endured hardships, yet you never learned how to use a phone..."
"Don't blame me!"
"Fine.... Any last requests?"
"Besides that? Nothing really, but as I'm sure you noticed that I want to be CHALLENGED. None of that powerup bullshit, I want to work and earn my right to use those powers, not given." the godly being nodded in understanding, his guest was born in a hardworking family and was raised as such.
"Actually, there is one more thing... My family, to be precise my mother.... I do not want to see her cry anymore, she's suffered enough. So, if I make one selfish request, please notify me if my mother is gone... Whether it be a magical feeling or a message, anything really. I want to know when she passes... So I may give her my apologies for being the worst son she could ever have... And for leaving when she needed me the most..." the fat man said as he stood up and let the feeling of sadness enter his being.
Such a request was something that most will not want to bother with, the fact that he is concerned about his mother when he is dead shows just how much heart this fat man has.
"Consider it done. Close your eyes and let whatever helps calm you down..." the fat man did so and let himself be calmed, he didn't know when or how but he feel like he was floating in an endless sea of stars, each one lighting as bright as the next, the cold and soothing air brushing past his skin.
He can't tell because his eyes are still close, but that is what he can describe this feeling...
It felt peace...
It felt good...
It felt.... Familiar....
There was something familiar that this feeling gave him, a soothing presence that he has not felt in such a long time....
Not since he was child...
He drifted off into the vastness, letting whatever is leading him to parts unknown.
However, unknown to him he will cause a chain reaction that will either bring the world together or burn it all to ash.