The Multiversal Travel System

The forest behind the mansion is completely shrouded in darkness. Only the sound of the wind and the crunching leaves accompany me.

"Why did Akeno call me here?"

I cautiously observe my surroundings.

[System: Detection Mode Activated.]

Demonic energy detected 50 meters away.

Combat Risk: High.

My heart beats faster. Is this a trap?

"No way… does Akeno really want to attack me?"

I take a step forward, and suddenly, a figure appears in the darkness.

It's Akeno.

—You came, Luciano-kun. —Her usual smile remains, but there's something different in her eyes.

—Of course. —I try to stay calm.— Why did you want to meet me here?

—I've always known you were different. —She takes a step closer.— Rias trusts you, but I… have my doubts.

Her words put me on high alert.

—Doubts?

—You have abilities no one else should possess. You're too strong to be just a simple human.

My mind races. She's been watching me this whole time.

—And what does that mean? —I ask.

—It means… —Her smile fades.— I can't let you keep living.

[ALERT: IMMINENT ATTACK]

Without warning, a bolt of lightning crashes down on me.

BOOM!

—Tsk…!

I shield myself with my arms, but the pain surges through my entire body.

[Physical Resistance Lv.2 Activated: Damage reduced by 40%.]

—Why, Akeno? —I ask with difficulty, my body still trembling from the shock.

—Because all the factions have decided you're a threat.

My eyes widen in shock.

"All the factions…?"

—What the hell does that mean?

Akeno sighs.

—Rias chose to let you live, but not everyone agrees with her.

—Who?

—The angels, the demons, the fallen… even the gods have reached an agreement. You have too much potential.

Her voice wavers.

—And before you become stronger… I have to kill you.

This is worse than I imagined.

It's not just Akeno.

All the factions are against me.

[Survival Mission Activated]

Objective: Survive the betrayal.

Reward: 2,000 System Points + Special Ability.

My mind races. If I stay here, I'm dead.

I look at Akeno. Is she really willing to kill me?

—And what if I don't let myself be killed?

Akeno smirks wickedly.

—Then I'll make it quick.

She raises her hands, and a storm of lightning crashes down upon me.

BOOM!

The impact is brutal.

—AGHHH!

My body burns with pain.

[Remaining HP: 35%]

I can't win.

Not like this.

Activating the Last Option

—System, use all my points now!

[Points Spent: 3,000][New Ability Acquired: "Dimensional Escape"][Activating ability in 3… 2… 1…]

"I swear, Akeno, you'd better be ready. I will return for my revenge, and when I do, there won't be anything left for you to call home."

Suddenly, my body is enveloped in a blue light.

Akeno's eyes widen in shock.

—What are you doing!?

Before she can attack again, I disappear in a flash of light.

The last thing I hear is her voice screaming my name in terror.

What Now?

I open my eyes.

The sky is different.

The energy in this place is unfamiliar.

I look around… and my heart stops.

"Where am I now?"

[Current Location: Unknown.][Warning: Extreme Danger Level.]

I escaped… but this new world might be even worse.

Chapter 5: The Betrayal of the Factions.