Winds of Change (DxD)

Volume 1 - Chapter 2 - Flashbacks

Word count: 12k

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Jin Skyward

"..."

As I woke up, I wasn't sure whether I had a good night's sleep or a terrible one. I wasn't sure how today would pan out, but that's what definitely woke me up. I turn my head to the side and glance at the clock.

6:30 a.m.

"Haah..."

I sigh to myself and get up from the bed. Using magic, I quickly made it out of the room.

[Nervous partner?]

{That's a bit obvious, Ddraig. We both feel what he feels.}

Albion Deadpans at his rival.

[I was just being polite!]

Huffed the Red Dragon.

I'm fine guys, really. I reassured both dragons, and they took it at face value and cut the link. Scanning my general surroundings, I noticed Shuri was still in her room.

She's definitely still asleep, especially after all of what happened yesterday. Even with this new power and being the strongest thing in this universe, I was still a normal Bona fide human until recently, could you blame me for acting like one?

I did a quick double-take and checked the neighborhood for any unwanted visitors, confirming that it was cleared. After changing into a comfortable workout set, I left the house. It feels weird.

I used to wake up, exercise, have breakfast, take a shower, and get ready for work in my old life.

Old habits die hard... I chuckle to myself as I take in the scenery and neighborhood around me. I noticed a few people already out and about, mostly workers getting ready for the day and a rare few who were also working out.

Not only that, but I make my way towards a riverbank and stop for a moment. Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought that I'd end up in this situation. However, life is always full of surprises and expectations.

...

That reminds me, how did I die in my old life? I certainly couldn't remember... I've been preoccupied the last two weeks that I didn't have time to mull it over. But every time I try to remember...

I just get blanks, nothing comes to mind, no memories. But for some reason, I remember everything else. I sigh and just shake my head; I'll leave this for another time. With that said, I continued on my run.

Kuoh was a lot bigger than what was portrayed, both in the anime and novels. It was probably because it was more focused on other things than expanding this rather quaint town. My run takes me past the school I'll be attending soon. It's even bigger in person, Christ, devils, and their money...

{[Like you're one to talk.]}

When the hell were you two listening to my monologues? I replied, surprised when both dragons interjected with my thoughts.

{[...]}

Whatever, fine be that way. Not planning to give me an answer then? Ugh, weren't they supposed to help me? But they aren't wrong, my gold to yen ratio is just stupid. I could become a multi-trillionaire if I wanted. However, that would cause more problems than anything else.

So many things to think about, not including the things in motion now, like when will Raynare and her gang show up? Wait, will they even show up? Azazel already knows about me. My apologies, but I already changed a lot more than I should have, making it difficult to follow the plot.