Lord of the Mysteries: Wishing to a Demon, Climbing the Long Road to Godhood

The moment he opened his eyes, he had transmigrated into the perilous world of Lord of the Mysteries.

Strange whispers filled his ears, and danger lurked all around him.

Worst of all, Lorne had no idea where his next meal would come from. And in the shadows, Adam, the Angel of Imagination, watched him with a smile, script in hand.

"Ding! An awakening remnant of the Old Ones has been detected. The [True Balance] System is activated."

"Make a wish to a demon. As long as you can pay the price, I'll help you reclaim anything, from a Sequence 0 godhood to the authorities of the Old Ones!"

While the gods believed all living things to be their pawns, Lorne was already seated upon the river of fate, smiling as he struck the balance:

"This round, I play black. Even the gods are a price to be paid."