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Slow droplets of water can be heard as I lay afloat the what seem to be an empty abyss that is pitch black dark and cold. I close my eyes as I continue to drift to a never ending darkness that seem to be relaxing me, wanting me to just sleep and close my eyes forever. ' So this is what happens when you die '
I don't know how many hours or days I have been in here but for some reason even if I just want to keep on sleeping and let the abyss take over me there is an unknown force that would keep me awake whenever I am on the verge of being swallowed.
The cold feeling soon became warmer and warmer until I felt that I was being sucked into an unknown space. It's that time that I saw a vague image who looks so heavenly majestic, like it was actually the goddess ishvalla herself who is smiling at me but I can't see her face clearly. And when I open my eyes...
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( " Welcome Host to the goddess's system! " ) An unknown voice came out of nowhere and I found myself in a large room filled with what seems to be a highly advanced technological devices that is glowing for some reason which I don't know.
"...goddess's system? " I asked in bewilderment.
( " Ding! Correct host! The goddess ishvalla granted you this system to give assistance to you when you reincarnate into a different world! " )
" Reincarnate? Me? I am going to be reincarnated? " I asked again, finding it hard to take everything in.
( " Correct again! The goddess ishvalla took pity on what happened to you in your past life and because of the countless contribution you had in that world she has created, she then decided to give you a second chance to live again but this time in a different world so that you may enjoy life. " ) The system explains happily.
" Where are you? Do you have a physical manifestation? Cause it feels weird talking to air. " I said.
( " Ding! The system has no physical manifestation and suggests that the host should just get used to it! " )
I sighed inwardly. I still can't believe this is happening to me.
" So how does this thing work? The reincarnation and all? " I asked.
( " First of, the goddess ishvalla blessed the host to choose from three classes. A class aggregates several abilities and aptitudes that will determine the path of your growth. Second, the goddess also allows you to choose three skills that are all rank B then you will be reincarnated " )
" Class and skills? What kind of world am I going to be reincarnated to? "
( " To answer the host's question, you will be reincarnated in a world of swords and magic. The people of this world has limitations to their abilities, no matter how much blood and sweat they put in into improving themselves they can't surpass their limit thus having a good class determines how strong a person will be. People in this world are granted with blessings called skills when they are born. Most skill levels usually starts with rank F or E and can be upgraded to rank D, those who are talented or special starts with rank D and be upgraded to C or B as they grow, very few who are at the level of geniuses and prodigies granted with rank C skills that can be upgraded to B or A. " )
" I see. There are still a lot of things I didn't know and I'm guessing that the things you can tell me is also limited. "
( " Correct! The host is indeed wise! It is because the goddess wants you to find more about this world yourself because she thinks it would be a lot more enjoyable for you in that way. Also, the host should know how clearly special you are because most people are only granted with one specific skill when they are born. Very few have two skills but the host has three of them at the start. " )
The classes that I was given a chance to choose from are Saintess, Hero and an Unknown class that has ??? on it but is describe as a class with no limits and specific job thus I am free to choose which path I wanna take but unlike the Saintess and Hero class, it only gives me half the stat of a Saintess and a quarter only for the Hero class.
But I will still choose that unknown class because aren't I considered a saint and hero of the masses because I always put the common people first in my previous life? Look how it turned out for me, that's why I am choosing a different path where I am free to just be whatever I wanted to be. In this new life, I decided that I will live only for myself.
Class: ???? ( Unknown )
The class will unravel itself once you reached a certain level and it will match the path you will choose. The limits to any kind of growth is eliminated.
Chosen Skills:
Rank B - Regenerative Abilities ( The ability to regenerate everything, from stamina to magical powers and healing but in a slow pace. )
Rank B - Curse and Mental Manipulation ( The power to manipulate curses and thoughts, mindsets, and upper brain functions of others. )
Rank B - Eyes of Truth ( The ability to destroy any magic barriers, illusions, and dark spells that is below the user's level. )
Passive Skill: Can identify if the person is lying or not.
I browsed patiently to those countless skills that is available for choosing and choose these three. I choose Regenerative Abilities so that I won't die easily, Curse and Mental Manipulation with the sole purpose of wanting to be immune to them. I don't want to be controlled and manipulated anymore. And lastly, Eyes of Truth so I won't be deceived by anyone anymore.
With this three skills, I think I am ready to live in this new world without fear. I didn't choose any powerful destructive skills since the system is there to assist me in my growth and development. I can learn the rest but these three are necessary for me to have.
( " Ding! Ding! Ding! The system congratulates the host for the successful choosing of their class and skills. The reincarnation of the host will now start. " )
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Suddenly, a blinding flash of light manifest forcing me to shut my eyes.
After a moment, I could feel that someone is gently stroking my face. And when I felt a warm kiss on my forehead, I began to open my eyes.
I saw a woman who seems to be crying tears of joy. I think this woman must be my mother and the one beside her is my father. Being in an infant's body is weird.
" Ah. Look Blake, our adorable Althea is finally born. "
' Hmmm... so my name is Althea huh? It sure sounds nice. '
Everything looks so foggy as I observe my surroundings but judging from my parents garments I think I was born in a common family. Even so, I am glad to know that my parents genuinely loves me.
I was deprived of love in my previous life but with this warm feeling coming from them, I'd get the feeling that I will be happy in this life.