Troy Brown, an eighteen-year-old teenager with a very slim-fit body, little to no hair, and light brown skin, is now a condemned prisoner facing the death penalty. He has been imprisoned for ten weeks, and today is his final day on Earth as he awaits execution.
Troy Brown is behind bars for the murder of bike gang members who were responsible for his parents' deaths. The gang members had allegedly been robbing Troy's parents, but his parents fought back, resulting in their tragic shooting. The bikers knew Troy's parents' identity, as they were often seen together. However, the true reason behind the incident stemmed from a previous encounter. Some bike gang members around Troy's age had attempted to rob him but failed. Troy effortlessly defeated them, leading to their vendetta against his parents.
At the time of his parent’s death, Troy was at home. Devastated, he immediately rushed to the crime scene, tears streaming down his face. However, due to a lack of evidence, all the bike gang members were released after a few days in court. This failure of justice enraged Troy further. During his parents' funeral, he vowed to seek the justice they deserved.
Troy meticulously plans his revenge, waiting for the opportune moment to strike. Once school ends, he begins stalking the gang members, observing their movements. When he finally spots four of them alone, he seizes the opportunity and repeatedly stabs them. Troy succeeds in avenging his parents, but now he must face the consequences of his actions—a death sentence.
"Troy Brown, your time has come," says the warden.
Troy leaves his cell, where he had been engrossed in reading his favourite book series, Dragon Cry—the last gift his parents ever gave him. He follows the warden without uttering a word and is led to the execution room. The execution method is a close-range shot to the brain.
Troy notices family and friends in attendance and older bike gang members as he looks around. He shows no emotion towards them, as none have shown sympathy for his loss. He smirks at their faces, causing an uproar among the crowd.
The chief warden fires his pistol to silence the audience.
"Quiet," he commands. Addressing Troy, he asks, "Troy Brown, do you have any last words?"
"All I have to say is that what goes around comes around. I don't understand why they were crying when the people I killed struck first at my family. I merely returned the favour. From my perspective, it was only right. Don't you think so?" Troy laughs.
This statement angers the family and friends, but the gang members remain unmoved, seemingly sympathising with Troy. Others attempt to charge at him, but the guards hold them back.
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"IT SEEMS ALL OF YOU WANT TO EXECUTE ME IMMEDIATELY!" Troy continues to laugh.
"START THE EXECUTION NOW!" commands the chief warden.
The bullet is fired, and Troy is no more. Silence falls over the room.
Location: Earth, Date: March 9, Year 1000
Troy wakes up in a cave, naked and breathing heavily. His hair has grown significantly, reaching down to his shoulders.
"I'm alive, but how is this real?" Troy wonders aloud.
He examines his surroundings, convinced that he must be dreaming or in a different world. He refuses to believe he is inside Dragon Cry, his favourite book series.
In an attempt to verify his situation, Troy tries to hit himself in the stomach, only to feel the pain.
"Yes, it's true. I've been transported into the world of Dragon Cry!" Troy exclaims.
Overwhelmed, he faints. After a few hours, he regains consciousness, finding himself surrounded by strange hybrid creatures that resemble a mix of dogs and wolves. Fear grips him as he realises they intend to eat him. He instinctively raises his hands to protect himself, but something peculiar occurs.
Blast
Blue flames erupt from Troy's palms, incinerating most of the hybrid creatures approaching him.
"Did I just do that?" Troy asks, astounded by his newfound powers.
He discovers he possesses extraordinary abilities in this second life.
"This is incredible!" Troy exclaims, filled with excitement.
More hybrid creatures enter the cave, and Troy again attempts to summon the blue flames. To his surprise, they work, and he successfully defends himself against the charging creatures. In the process, he inadvertently displays superhuman speed.
"Whoa, I didn't know I had superhuman speed too!" Troy exclaims, thoroughly enjoying his newfound powers.
He confuses the hybrid creatures by sprinting in circles while releasing the blue flames with both hands. Laughing like a maniac, Troy eliminates every last one of the creatures.
"These powers feel familiar, but what are they?" Troy ponders.
Suddenly, he hears a robotic voice in his head.
[You want to know what's bugging you?]
Startled, Troy jumps and scans his surroundings cautiously, trying to identify the source of the voice.
[Don't panic. I am an AI inside your mind. [Think of me as your assistant.]
"Let me guess, you're an AI," Troy responds.
[Correct. You, Troy, have been chosen to live your second life in your favourite book series, Dragon Cry. However, there's a catch—you possess the power of Lagnia, the dragon that cried. [As you know, Lagnia's power is no joke.]
The AI's explanation helps Troy understand the similarities between his powers and those of the dragon Lagnia. He already knew that Lagnia's power extended beyond what he had experienced thus far.
"But why me?" Troy questions.
You were chosen at random, just like other people who passed away but were transported to different worlds. They had the option to go to the afterlife, but most chose to venture into these new realms. So, what about you? [Do you want to stay in this world or go to the afterlife?]
"I didn't get the chance to live my life fully, so I'll remain in this world," Troy decides.
[I see. From now on, I'll not interfere, but rest assured, I'll witness everything. [Goodbye, for now, Troy.]
"Well, it's time to embark on my second life in this familiar world. This is going to be quite a ride," Troy grins, filled with anticipation.
