My name is Saiki Kusuo, and I am a psychic.
Telepathy, mind reading, Clairvoyance, psychokinesis, teleportation, precognition, Clairvoyance, psychometry.
If I were serious, there are thirty-four ways I could destroy all of humanity in an instant.
If you think I was born with everything, the happiest man in the World, then you are mistaken.
Because everything I wanted to do could be accomplished with my psychic powers, too many things were taken from my life: joy, tension, sorrow, anger, and I couldn't even feel pain.
Therefore, sealing my psychic powers, being inconspicuous, and not getting involved with others—this is my life's motto.
"Ding, you have received a summon request from a Master from another World."
In an instant, the voice that appeared in Saiki Kusuo's mind made him stop.
The glasses used to conceal his petrification ability reflected a green light, and in a flash, his figure suddenly appeared in space beyond Earth.
That voice just now... it was a hallucination, right? No, the probability of me having a hallucination is less than one in a billion.
"Ding, do you want to respond to the summon?" The voice appeared again.
Teleporting to outer space didn't work? In that case...
"I refuse."
Whether it was being summoned to another World to become a hero or a demon king, Saiki Kusuo had no interest.
Even in another World, he didn't want to expose his identity as a psychic, much less stand out. Besides, he was already extraordinary enough; please find someone else for this protagonist's plot.
"Ahem."
Is it a male voice this time?
"Uh, can you hear me?"
No, I can't hear you.
"I know you don't like trouble, but I really need your help here. Please!"
Everyone in the World needs my help, so no.
"Uh, I've already prepared four cups of premium coffee pudding to treat you."
Seriously, he even knows my preferences. It seems I can't ignore this. I'll go find out what's going on.
Saiki Kusuo adjusted his glasses and agreed to the summon.
In just an instant, his surroundings changed.
He appeared directly on a street in a modern city.
So it's not another World, just a different country?
"Ah—!"
A piercing scream suddenly rang out.
Passersby scattered, looking in horror at this person who had suddenly appeared, with pink hair and two mysterious antennae on his head that looked like arcade game joysticks.
What's going on?
Saiki Kusuo's mind also went blank for a moment.
Because his telepathy allowed him to hear the thoughts of the people around him.
"How did this person appear?"
"What are those antenna-like things on his head?"
"Call the police! A strange person has appeared."
That's right, the people around him were all afraid of him because of his appearance and sudden arrival.
But this was impossible, because his ability, "Mind Control," could change things that would feel "unnatural" to others into a "natural" mode when seen—a necessary ability for keeping a low profile.
"Qi Shen?"
Shen He stared blankly at the man who had appeared before him.
This familiar appearance, this expressionless face—it couldn't be wrong, it really was Qi Shen!
"You, hello." Shen He quickly stood up, extended his hand, "I am your Master. Thank you very much for agreeing to the summon."
This is the summoner? Saiki Kusuo quickly scrutinized him.
Ordinary, an ordinary social elite.
Anyway, let's get out of here first.
Saiki Kusuo placed his hand on Shen He's shoulder, activating his teleportation ability.
Whoosh!
Their figures appeared on another road two kilometers away.
"Ah—!"
Another piercing scream, and the sound of vehicles braking sharply.
Saiki Kusuo clearly wanted to teleport to the uninhabited area of Shennongjia.
Again!
Whoosh!
Their figures disappeared again, this time appearing directly in a crowded restaurant.
Still not exceeding two kilometers.
Saiki Kusuo finally understood. It wasn't that his abilities had a problem, but rather—
He had been weakened.
Also, why wasn't anyone screaming this time?
"Follow me."
Shen He also recovered, grabbed Saiki Kusuo, rushed out of the restaurant, and ran into a small alley.
"Alright, people usually don't come to this kind of alley." Shen He took two breaths and straightened up, "Let me reintroduce myself. My name is Shen He, a Chinese person, and I am your current Master."
"What's going on with my abilities?"
Saiki Kusuo didn't speak, but his voice appeared directly in Shen He's mind.
"I think I know why."
Shen He looked helplessly at the virtual panel in front of him.
After a successful summon, Saiki Kusuo's 3D holographic image appeared on the panel, with a clear "Level One" in a prominent position.
Clicking the enhancement button next to it displayed "Insufficient dog food."
Well, it was insufficient enhancement stones.
"I see."
Saiki Kusuo had already gotten the answer from Shen He's thoughts.
Or rather, he just realized that there was already some basic information in his mind about the summoning system and the Master in front of him.
Clearly, he wasn't the protagonist this time.
"Uh..." After the initial excitement, Shen He had also calmed down, "Let's find a place to eat coffee pudding first. We can talk about the other things slowly."
Catering to preferences, it truly was a social method for adults.
Saiki Kusuo said, "Lead the way."
Finally, the two found a rooftop of a tall building.
While Saiki Kusuo enjoyed his favorite coffee pudding, Shen He also introduced the current situation.
"...That's how it is. I know the plot of this World. In a few years, half of the life will die because of a certain alien." Shen He looked up at the white clouds in the sky, "I am not from this World. If I had to say, I don't have any particular determination to save others. But I am different from you; what I hope for now is an exciting life."
He knew very well that Saiki Kusuo could hear his thoughts, so there was nothing to hide.
Since he had come to such a World and possessed such abilities, he should cherish it.
Saiki Kusuo had finished the last cup of coffee pudding and couldn't help but savor the taste. The rich aroma of the coffee beans perfectly met the sweetness of the milk, coupled with the smooth texture. He had to admit, it was the best coffee pudding he had ever eaten.
Too bad it was all gone.
"How can I terminate the contract?" Saiki Kusuo turned his head.
"...There's no way." Shen He sighed, "You are my first super rare Servant, and currently my only Servant. If you don't help, my start will be very difficult."
At this point, the remaining nine advanced summons had all been completed, and no more Servants appeared. There was no countdown for the summon stones to reset, which meant that until he found a way to obtain summon stones, he could only rely on Qi Shen.
And as a Master, he had one chance for a forced command each day, which could accumulate up to three times.
However, unless there was absolutely no other option, he really didn't want to do that. It was clearly the worst choice.
"I just don't want to attract attention." Saiki Kusuo heard Shen He's thoughts very clearly. He turned his head to look behind him, "Trouble has already arrived."