I refuse to be the MC

"What?! Are you kidding me?"

The same voice from the colorless orb sounded again, however, the god-like figure standing in front of it didn't seem to be moved by the exclamation.

"You should be glad that you had this opportunity," the god-like figure spoke with a slight smile.

In the next moment, he pointed one of his fingers towards the orb, and suddenly, the orb quickly transformed into the body of a teenage boy with unhealthy pale skin and long brown hair.

With a rush of panic, Jason observed himself with a worried look on his face.

"This is not my body... What's going on?" He complained, casting glances at the god-like figure standing not quite far from him.

The god-like figure didn't reply to him at once... He only sighed, turned, walked a little bit backward, and returned to face Jason's direction again.

"Your body is gone. Do you expect to have your body back after that brutal crash from the truck?"

"Do you?"

The god-like figure asked.

It was now that Jason noticed the physique of this deity and the surroundings. The Godly figure was an old man with almost entirely wrinkled fair skin, silver hair, and grey bushy beards. He was wearing a silver crown on his head and a white robe that looked like that of a catholic pope.

Glancing around the building, only thick silver walls could be seen as white lights covered the area with its glorious ambiance.

At least, this was how typical temples look like... So Jason wasn't actually surprised with the structures.

Also, the god's question made him recollect all that had happened. Jason remembered being crushed by a truck on his way to work, just because...

"The fucking prize the author of Saga of Albany promised..." He muttered.

At this moment, Jason's face almost turned crimson red. He was carried away by the author's comment, and that unfortunately led him to his own grave.

"How shameful."

Upon remembering all these, Jason clenched his teeth, but he decided to erase those thoughts.

The main issue at this moment was the fact that he was about to get transmigrated into the novel, probably into the body of one of the characters.

After a while, Jason had no response to give, so the god continued.

"I'm Amber, the God of Imagination, and also the King of Second Life. Somehow, you earned yourself an opportunity to live again, and that's why you are here, in the Alternate Realm."

Amber said and continued.

"I have been looking for the right person to go for this role..."

He summoned a white script from nowhere and directed it to Jason.

"Many had been given different roles, but no one had been fit for this one... So, I think giving you this role wouldn't be a bad idea. Not everyone arrives at the Temple of Souls as a colorless orb."

Hearing this, Jason shrugged. He quickly switched his gaze to the script and read what was written on it.

(Name: Martin Codissin).

(Age: 16).

(Province of origin: The Second Province [Southern Continent]).

(Clan: Codissin Clan (Low-class).

(Profession: Adept in Triple A).

(Fate: Will go through long suffering and finally get betrayed by those he mostly trust).

(Role in the novel: The Main Character).

"No way!"

Jason shouted after reading the script... He already knew who it was just by seeing the name in the very beginning.

Martin Codissin was the MC of "Saga of Albany", and Jason definitely knows how miserable his life will be if he accepts to play his role.

This was actually what caused his death in the first place. He was upset that the author had to make the MC die after years of brutal suffering, which was what made him drop a comment.

Now, he was to be the MC?

No way!

With a serious countenance and fierce voice, Jason spoke out loud.

"I refuse to be the MC!"

"I won't!"

Hearing this, the God of Imagination was stunned. His eyes widened slightly as he stared at Jason who was unknowingly in the body of Martin.

"Are you serious about this, boy? I mean, no one would ever reject this kind of offer," Amber said, still amazed.

"Tsk! You can't expect me to accept to be the main character after all I've known about his fate... To hell with being the MC... I refuse," Jason said again, totally confident.

It was now that the God of Imagination felt the confidence in him, and finally believed that he was turning down the offer.

'This little brat must be crazy.'

"Can I play the role of another character? Please?" Jason asked after noticing that the God of Imagination had gone silent.

"Another character? Umm, let me see," Amber replied, summoned a screen that was the same size as a monitor, and began scrolling down.

"I think all other roles have been taken..."

Jason frowned.

"... except this one."

Amber made a script from the screen and directed it to Jason.

Jason quickly grabbed it and read.

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(Name: Ethan Nox).

(Age: 16).

(Province of origin: The Fourth Province [Western Continent]).

(Clan: Nox Clan (Low-class).

(Profession: Adept in Triple A).

(Fate: ?????).

(Role in the novel: A Side character).

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'A side character... This can be cool.'

'At least, I wouldn't spend the rest of my life being the usual pathetic hero that MCs would always try to be... I'll just have to live a simple free life.'

Jason thought about this for a while and finally accepted to be Ethan Nox in the novel. Although this character only appeared a few times in the novel, so he had no idea of what was going to happen to him, or even his fate.

After all, he still wondered why his fate wasn't being revealed. However, whatever it was, Jason wasn't really worried.

One thing was certain...

No one in this novel suffered as much as the MC. So since he knew he wouldn't face the hell the main character faced, he was fine.

"I will go for this one!" Jason announced. Since there was no other option, he had no other choice.

"Are you sure you want to be Ethan Nox, a useless side character in the novel "Saga of Albany"?" Amber asked as his face was almost covered in glints of disappointment.

Jason sighed softly. "Yes, of course."

The God of Imagination then gave a positive nod and told Ethan to follow him.

"Come with me."

Jason nodded and quickly followed.

Soon, they approached a deep abyss.

It was dark and lonesome, but when one looked deep into it, one could notice tiny entities that almost looked like stars. However, if they look at it for too long, it would seem to vanish.

Jason was amazed.

"Step in," Amber ordered just as they approached the abyss.

"What?" Jason's heart almost skipped. The nature of the abyss was so scary that he couldn't even catch glimpses at it for several seconds, and now, he was asked to jump in.

"Do you want a second chance to live again?" After noticing Jason's reaction, Amber asked.

"Of course," Jason replied.

"Then step into the damned abyss or you might lose this opportunity in no time!" Amber warned, pointing at the abyss.

"Okay... Okay..."

Jason's eyes were soaked in fear at this moment... He couldn't even move his legs, much less attempt to jump. But after a while, he didn't even know when he saw himself diving into the dark deep mysterious void.

"You can't? How about I help you."

Actually, The God of Imagination helped him out.

"WHOA!!!"

Jason screamed so loud until the sound of his voice was sucked by the devastating power of the abyss, and before he could realize it...

"Hey! Hey, Ethan wake up!"

Young Ethan raised his head from the pillow, only to be welcomed by the uncomforting aura of his dorm room.

"Ethan C'mon! Principal Bernard already arrived at the hall!"

These words brought him to realization, as new memories flashed into his head with an intense impact.

"Oh, The Aetherium Arcanum Academy..."