Sins - Phantom Swords

Prologue I: World of Swords

"Did... Did any of you see this coming?"
"No, not at all! I-It's surprising."

Certainly, for mere mortals who are content with the simplicity of things, to have witnessed something that has come out of left field is obviously enough to surprise the masses. And certainly, unexpected best defines just what they had seen.

So far, there has been... well, mixed reception towards the clashing of both these worlds.

One, a beloved franchise in the world that has undoubtedly captivated the hearts of so many.

Another... has touched both extremes; either beloved by countless men and women or loathed outright.

Really, the fact that both these words are somehow clashing together could almost be seen as some sort of joke, yet the fact that it's a possibility and is on the verge of coming into existence is both shocking and awaited for.

Awaited because the people intend to see just how it will go. After all, two entirely different powerhouses are intending to come together, and no one could anticipate how it will turn out in the end, so all anyone could do at this point was to just wait.

But, well, some people just like to get straight into things, even before it has existed, and think up stories in their minds to entertain themselves with. And so, here all of five of them are yet again, because the Author had just decided to write another story...

Again.

"He's been pretty excited for this, hasn't he?" Chuckled the black dragon, unfurling his wings and picking at his teeth with a sharp claw. "Constantly going back to the website to check if there has been any updates."

"Well, those are his two favourite franchises, and he does love a good collaboration," spoke Drake with amusement, wholly in agreement with his best friend. "Sword Art Online, his most favourite anime. And Persona 5, his third favourite video game."

That's true.

"And already, the story has come into existence," hummed Zero, a dangerous glint in his eyes that worry both his brother and Oracle for a moment. "Hehe... This is going to be interesting..."

"Don't even think about doing anything crazy, brother."
"A-Ahaha... Oh, are we not meant to choose an 'Incarnation' first?"

That got everyone's attention, and true to her words, there was certainly a need to find a person suitable for taking on the mantle of the 'Incarnation' in this upcoming story, as is the tradition of things.

And yet, with how the story is portrayed, it feels rather... unfitting.

The story crosses two worlds, and though this has been done before, it's difficult to truly put into words as to how it should be done, or what would be the right path to take.

No, nothing is impossible.

"I have someone," spoke up Oracle, all men (and dragon) looking to her. "Hmm... They will play their role, but not in the way I think either of you will think they will. Is that fine?"

"Ho? Well, that makes things all the more interesting," chuckled Snake. "By all means... how does it go again? Ah, yes. Let us start the game."

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30th August 2022—In Another World

"...Yeah, the Beta Test is going to end soon."

"Right? Man, and I was having so much fun..."