I'm Actually Not Overpowered!

"Oh, Hero!"

A smile crept up on my excited face.

My eyeballs widened, as they took in a scene that I had seen more times than I could count.

As the bright light coming from my 55-Inch TV Screen clouded my vision, I licked my lips in anticipation of the next line.

Displayed on the TV Screen was a cliché, the summoning of a hero by a world in dire need of help.

Then, just in time, a seemingly clueless boy appeared at the center of the summoning circle, which was glowing bright blue and white.

My teeth gleamed, reflecting the white light from my tv screen as I counted the seconds before the next line, then practically whispered it at the exact same time as the character I was closely monitoring.

"Where am I? Who are you?"

The words that came out of the main character's mouth were precise and without hesitation.

No, he was in full control of his actions and words—at least, that was what It looked like.

The boy's gaze did not contain any innocence, neither was he flustered by his new environment.

He simply stared at the priestess and her knights with both caution and skepticism.

"I believe I asked a question." He went on to say.

'Yes… now answer the question!' I grinned with expectant eyes.

"Hero from a faraway place, we greet you! Please… help us!"

At this point, the priestess—who had the appearance and countenance of a goddess —and her highly capable guards bowed before the champion they had summoned.

The cool boy, in his school uniform, calmly observed his surroundings.

He did not let their actions fluster him in the slightest.

Yes… this was the perfect character!

"I see…" He smiled.

The summoning room looked very luxurious, and the dazzling jewels that were hung around were a testament to the wealth of the Kingdom that called upon their Hero's assistance.

My eyes widened even more, if that was even possible, as I itched for the next line.

'It's here! It's finally hereeeee!!!'

One of the best statements made by any anime character, and one of this character's most iconic lines!

The moment he pursed his lips to speak, I was already prepared.

My body couldn't hold in the excitement, as I got ready to say the words as soon as the MC said his.

"… Then, at what cost?"

It was spoken in a low undertone, barely audible.

The cold voice of the main character rang through my ears, and I could feel the emotions of everyone who had heard him.

This was a scene I had watched more times than I could remember.

It belonged to my favorite anime.

My favorite Main Character

My favorite Genre!

"Transmigrated With The Strongest System!!!" I guffawed with a bright glimmer in my eyes.

'I swear, Selyon really made a great masterpiece!'

"… At what cost?" I repeated those words again and again.

To normies who didn't understand the significance of those words, they would probably think I was overreacting.

However…!!!

… For someone like me, who knew this anime like the back of my hand, it was a complete masterpiece!

That line completely encapsulated the whole series.

"Look at the expression on their faces! They don't know how many times the MC has heard those lines, clueless retards!"

As the show went on, I was totally absorbed in the activities that followed.

"Hehehehe…"I laughed silently into the night.

I knew how it would end, but… that didn't make it any less interesting.

'That genius, Selyon! Is he a god?!'

I continued watching… and watching… and watching!

And, as I kept watching, one dominant thought raced through my mind.

I knew it was pretty common among those who were hooked on the same stuff as I was.

The thought that swirled around my mind slowly morphed into… desire.

A strong desire!

"If only I could get Transmigrated too…"

A lot of Anime these days were so saturated with that underlying principle.

Reincarnation. Transmigration. Body Swap.

It mattered not to me.

There was only one central genre that tied these concepts together.

Isekai!

No single Weeb could say that they hadn't seen or heard of this genre before.

It was peak!

And the reason for its success was quite simple.

Isekai provided everyone with something that many other forms of entertainment didn't.

The hope of a better life!

"Being OP. Complete invincibility! Becoming the Chosen One. Having a second chance. Obtaining revenge. Building a Harem. Face slapping. Reaching the pinnacle."

So many ideas were wrapped around the giant ball of Isekai!

[A/N: Isekai basically means an epic adventure where the MC finds himself in a different world]

Everyone who watched a show in this genre would slowly began to have a slight thought.

It always began as a subtle idea.

A 'What if?'

However, it slowly transformed into a driving basis for some.

Certain religions confirmed that it was indeed possible.

Groups were growing more receptive to the idea.

Even Memes were saturated with 'Truck-Kun' and several other deep-seated connections to the lore.

It was slowly gaining more recognition among both Weebs and Normies alike.

… And, I was no different!

Even if I had a pretty comfortable life, devoid of trauma or actual regret, I still had that wish within me.

'What if…?'

For a moment, it felt like I was in a trance. I closed my eyes and imagined…

… A world of swords and magic.

It was beautiful.

A grin spread across my face as I remained comfortable in my haven.

I wasn't exactly what one would call a Chunnibyou, and I somehow knew that these ideas were simply silly delusions, but… why couldn't I get rid of them?

[A/N: Chunnibyou basically refers to a syndrome where people are delusional. It ranges from believing in supernatural phenomena to thinking there's a certain throbbing in your left eye.

Also, if you do not understand some of the terms, please do mention them in the Paragraph Comments. I'll answer them. A lot of these terms don't last too long into the series.]

'Even if it's just for a moment, I want to…'

I simply wanted to enjoy it.

'… Transmigrated With The… Stro…'

Blank.

For a moment, everything went blank.

Until…

"SAMUEL!!!" A voice called out to me.

My eyes popped open and my heart raced.

For a moment, I felt lightheaded, and my vision lacked focus.

The voice that shouted my name felt oddly familiar, but I couldn't put a face to it no matter how hard I tried.

'I feel funny…' My blurry vision started regaining focus.

'Don't tell me…?!' My lips cracked into a smile as I widened my eyes to the world around me.

Could it be that I actually got…?!

My vision finally returned to normal, and I began scanning my surroundings.

"… O-Oh…" My voice came out flat, disappointed.

I was still in my room.

The most plausible possibility was that I had slept off.

"My mom probably called me…" I murmured, feeling all my excitement wash away in an instant.

"… Must be time for dinner."

I rose from my comfortable bed and ignored the dark TV Screen in front of me.

Dragging my sluggish body to the entrance, I limply walked to the door and twisted the knob.

>SHUUUUUUUU<

A cold wind suddenly blew over me. I didn't realize it could get this drafty, but small details like that became bothersome in my groggy state.

The door slowly opened thanks to me pulling it.

The more I pulled, the stronger the wind was. Until—

>VWOOOOOOOSSSSSSHHHHH!!!<

The door flung open by itself and I was assailed by an intense wind that seemed to completely overwhelm all of my senses.

Before I could recognize what was happening, a brilliant, blinding light followed.

>SHIIIIIIINNNNNNNNGGGGGG<

I glued my eyes shut instantly, and winced.

'What the hell?!'

Hearing distant echoes of my name being called out.

The howling of the wind that surged through my body.

The brilliant light and warm embrace that pervaded every ounce of my being.

This wasn't a simple feeling.

'This is… no, it couldn't be!!!'

For a moment, it felt like I was flying.

But, I couldn't open my eyes because of the blinding light.

Relying solely on my senses, it was clear how blind and lost I was.

But, the feeling didn't last forever.

'Huh?'

I felt the smooth surface of the ground under my bare feet.

It was cold… uncomfortably cold.

I felt the wind subside, and the blinding light naturally dimmed.

Then, whispers and clamors surged forth.

They were inaudible, but… I could tell that a group of people were around me.

'Could this be… no, this has to be…'

Once again, my forgotten smile returned, and I awaited the staple words that would come in a few seconds.

"Oh, Hero!"

My body trembled with excitement.

'It's happening… it's really happening!!!'

The voice was different from that of the priestess in the Anime I had watched, and my surroundings felt terribly uncomfortable—and cold.

However, I had no doubt…

"Where am I? Who are you?" My calm voice surged forth as I stood from my kneeling position.

Still having my eyes closed as I waited for the perfect moment to calmly open them, I stuck both hands in the pockets of my pajamas and heaved a calm sigh.

For a moment, no sound was made. It was the cue for my second line… right?

As I pursed my lips and readied myself to make my second line known—midway into the act—a voice interrupted me.

"H—Hero from a faraway place, we greet you…"

Unfortunately, I was already caught up in the moment, and couldn't stop my body from preceding my brain.

'Shit, it's too late!'

"I believe I asked you a question." My voice rang out as I opened my eyes to the new world that welcomed me.

The first thought that ran through my mind as I opened my eyes were…

'E-eh—?!'

The new world I had appeared in, the fantasy world I had dreamed of for so long…

'The fuck is this?'

… Was so utterly disappointing!

"P-p-p-please… help us!"

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[A/N: Please check Auxiliary Chapters for information on Characters. Original Character Artworks will be made available on the Discord Server, so please do well to join.]

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