The setting will be at a vast place of nothingness, called " The Void ". Time is unknown.
Akagi's POV
I've been silent since the lady showed me that
terrifying image of Ichika while she watched me dying. But then the lady spoke, finally breaking the long silence.
" You know, I've been watching you for awhile now and you caught my interest. " she said. " Earlier, even after you saw Ichika's room, you still defended her. "
" Maybe I was wrong, what really killed you, is your kindness and trust towards a person. " she added.
" What's going to happen to me now? Will I be sent to heaven? "
" If that's the case then I should've sent you to heaven instead of here. " she giggled. " I actually have a wonderful proposal just for you. "
" A proposal? What is it? "
" Would you like to get reincarnated? "
Huh? Reincarnated? Am I going to be a protagonist of an Isekai anime or something?
" Will I get reincarnated to another world where I'll be overpowered and loved by everyone? "
" Of course not." she giggled. " But I think I can give you a blessing in your new life. "
" A blessing? Like a power? "
" Yes, so what is it that you want? " she smiled genuinely at me.
I still can't believe all of this, being killed by a boar, betrayed by my best friend, meeting a goddess and getting ask to be reincarnated and stuff, it all feel unreal to me but I have no choice, I guess I should be glad.
" I... want a power that if I call out for help someone will actually come and save me! " I shouted.
There's a short moment of silence then the lady burst out laughing.
" What kind of power is that? " she asked while wiping off her tears from too much laughing, it's like it's the first time she ever laughed in her entire existence. " Well then, if that's what you really wished for, I'll give an extra blessing for you since you made me laugh. "
What's so funny about that? I think it's great, if something bad happens, I just have to call out and someone will come to save me, like a knight in shining armor or maybe just a random traveller who happen to passed by. Whoever it is, I will be really grateful. I don't want to experience that feeling when you called out but no one came.
" Are you ready? " The lady asked. " I'm going to start the spell now. "
" Please do. "
The lady started to say words that seem to be a chant. A strong wind blew upon us and bright lights from out of nowhere surrounded the place.
" I, Arian, goddess of reincarnation, blesses you and your new life. May the good spirits always be with you. "
I felt her finger poked my forehead and then the feeling of tranquility enveloped me.
- - - -
The settings will be in the Myrad Palace of the Myrad Kingdom in the region of Cytus. A region with two major islands divided by a river that connects to the sea. August 12, 9:00 pm. From here on, Akagi Akane will go with the name Elayne Silvers.
Elayne's POV
' What is this? Where am I? ' I tried to say these words out loud but it feels like my voice is gone. I can't see anything but darkness.
" It's a healthy and beautiful baby girl, Queen Eliza. "
" You're right, she's really beautiful. "
" What we should name her? "
" Elayne. Elayne Silvers. "
I'm hearing voices, unfamiliar voices that seem to come from two women and a man conversing about a newborn baby. Could it be...?
- - - -
Since that, days passed by, not that I know how many days has it been. Based on what I heard, I am a newborn girl named Elayne Silvers, and my mom's name is Elizabeth. My father's name is Howard and is a king, or so I heard from his subordinates.
Back then, I always think that babies have it easy with their life because all they do is cry. But now, I take it back! Being a baby is difficult, especially if I'm already self-aware, I can't move properly, I can't speak and I can't even see anything but tiny lights and blurred images of things around me.
I wish time will go fast.
- - - -
Years passed by and it's been a week now since I started seeing and actually speaking. My first word is " Egg. "
Why? Because I was craving for egg that time and I didn't expect to say that out loud. My father laughed at me, he said that my first actual meal should be something with eggs on it.
Aside from that, I also learned something about this world. It looks like magic exists here, not just magic but other species such as goblins and elves exist too. It's like a fantasy world, like those in games. I'm not sure what to feel about all of these unfamiliar things. But this new life, might be better than my past one.
- - - -
More years have passed and I'm now 10 years of age, and to be honest, I'm getting sick of being locked up in this palace. Unlike others, my parents hired a tutor for me, saying that going in a local school might not be good for me.
Studies in this world is divided into three categories, combat, strategy and magic. Father told me that it's been 150 years since the war between different species started and any minute now, monsters could attack us. So they decided to train children at young age to be capable of surviving the world and get ready for war at anytime.
My tutor's name is Marcus Lancaster, he is a good-looking 23 year old guy, skilled in both strategy and magic. I'm doing well with the strategy stuff because I used to play strategy games in my past life but I doubt I can use any magic.
" It's time for you to learn magic, young mistress. " Markus said. Both of us are at the palace backyard, where the vast flower garden and the huge pond located.
" Again, please just call me Elayne. " I already said this countless times but he keep calling me young mistress. " Also, I don't think I am capable of doing that...magic thing. "
" Every creatures have magic within, waiting for them to unleash it. " He stated while leading me near the pond. " To unleash the magic, you need to let go of your worries and let the energy flow through your body. "
I sighed. " That's easier said than done. " I honestly don't understand a thing he said. How can I let go of my worries? Energy? What is this energy?
" Allow me to demonstrate. " he said as he faced towards the direction of the pond.
" I told you, just call me Elay-- ! ! "
The water discharged from the pond and ejected upwards like a geyser." This is one of the basic water magic, water manipulation. You need to let your energy flow from your body to the water. " he said. He waved his hand down signalling the water to go back to the pond.
" Marcus, that's amazing and all but I honestly don't think I can do that. "
" What a pathetic thing to say. " his tone changed. " With that mindset, do you think you'll survive in this world? "
" What are you saying? " What's wrong with him? I'm just saying the truth.
" You must be thinking you'll be fine because you're the king's daughter. " Marcus said as he approached me with a glare. Is Marcus just pretending to be kind towards me... Because I'm the king's daughter? Like how Ichika used me to threaten Riu...
" Just so you know, "
Stop.
" Someday, when you're outside the kingdom, no one will come to save you if you get attacked by monsters. "
" STOP! "
Surprised by that, Marcus smiled and faced the pond again. " Well done, young mistress. "
" Huh? "
" Look at the water, you may not notice it but it stopped. The wind keeps blowing but the water ceases to move. "
" You're right! I did it... But how? "
"Magic is connected to our emotions, especially water magic.The stronger your emotion is, the stronger you can control the water. In other words, our emotions, is our energy. " He said with his gentle voice.
" Let your emotions flow like the water. " I said to myself.
So he said all those bad things just for me to let my emotions flow?
Marcus, is really strange.
- To be continued . . .