I am really confused right now.
Current circumstances?
I don't know what is even happening at this point in time.
Save the world?
How am I going to do that? Plus, isn't that asking too much from me?
And power?
What power? Even though it is only a little, how much is it going to even help at all?
Ok. Calm down Zeta. Organize your thoughts. Take 10 deep breaths.
1...2...3...4...5...6...7...8...9...10...
There. Much better. Ok. Lets calmly ask the supposed Death God what I am supposed to do to save the world.
"Hey, Death God?"
"Yeah? What is it? Oh! I get it. You must be thinking 'What the heck is the guy even saying right now?', right?"
"Umm, yes."
Wow. This guy is able to read what other people are thinking pretty easily. I guess that is one of the benefits of being a god.
"Ok. So, let me get this straight. You want me to save the world."
"Correct."
"And, you want me to do it because of the present situation of the world."
"Also correct."
"Lastly, you will give me a bit of your power as a god to help me achieve this goal or mission, right?"
"Ding ding ding, you got it. You are a very fast learner. All of the other people I have asked needed me to do a long explanation of what is happening."
Other people?
"What do you mean 'other people'?"
"Oh, right. I didn't tell you yet, have I. The other people I have asked come from a different world."
Another...world?
"If they are from another world, how did you bring them here?"
"I was able to because, well, I am the God of Death. Even if it is in another world, what is alive also dies. You get it?"
Ahh. I see. He rules over all things that are dead. Even in other worlds. Or rather, I am not as surprised as I thought I would be when discovering other worlds are actually real. I mean, Luke always said he came from a different world from mine but, I thought he was just using that as a way to conceal his past. I guess he really was telling the truth after all.
"Anyway, let's not get too carried away with the people of another world. Right now, it is just a talk between you and me."
The Death God is right. It is not the time to be thinking about other worlds. What matters now is, how will I answer this request? I mean, I have never seen other people at all. My whole life was spent just in the underground bunker where I was born. But, I imagine that everyone else in the world has their happy lives.
Obviously, some people weren't able to get a good life but, if I can help those people, I think I will do it. I think I am naive for thinking this but, I really don't know a person acts. That is why, I think I should take this chance so that I can be more experienced in life and so I won't make the same mistake that cost me this life.
Plus, I get an extra life, right? For a person like me, getting another chance is pretty amazing so I am definitely not missing this chance. I would need to work a lot though. But, that is okay. I can prove to myself that I am not useless AND live again! That's killing two birds with one stone.
"Yes it is. Also, I will accept your request."
"Thank you. But, I am curious, how will you do this?"
I.
I didn't think about that.
I'll add thinking beforehand to the 'Changes I will make to myself list'. Hmmm. How will I save this world. Any other person would reply, 'Easy, I just need to get stronger and that will fix everything!'. Yeah, I don't think getting stronger would help me defeat monsters that can suck your souls out.
Hey, wait a minute. I can ask the God of Death for an explanation on what I am supposed to do and for help, right?
"Hey."
"Yes?"
"How exactly am I supposed to save the world?"
"Ohh. So you want me to explain it to you?"
"Yes, please."
"Ok. So you know those Soul Eaters, right?"
I nod.
"Alright. Those Soul Eaters are middle-rank monsters that come from another world. They follow a ridiculously powerful entity that we gods call, The Scourge. The Scourge has already destroyed millions of worlds and has finally reached yours. It is able to create huge amount of monsters like the Soul Eaters and has the ability to turn consumed souls into energy. As for its goal, we are pretty sure it wants to destroy everything. Even we don't know how it was able to acquire power like that or why it just wants to destroy. After hearing this, are you sure you are still up to the task?"
This.
This might be much harder than expected. However, Luke said that when there is a situation that looks impossible, as long as the possibility isn't zero, I should still try. So, I will follow his teachings.
"Yes. I am."
"Good. It looks like I chose the correct person to give my power to."
Your power? Give it to me? Ahh. Right. At the start, he told me that he would be giving me a tiny fraction of his power to aid me. Maybe I should ask him what it is.
"About that power, what would it be exactly?"
"I don't know"
What the!? Aren't you a god that is supposed to know everything!?
"Why don't you know?"
"I don't know because the soul is mysterious. If I give you my power, your soul will adapt and change to accommodate it. Since there are many ways it could change, I can't predict it. There are infinite possibilities after all."
Oh. I get it.
Ok. I think I have asked every question that is crucial to my quest. Ok, time to reincarnate!
Wait. I think I am forgetting something. Oh yes! Of course! I forgot the most important part of it all!
"How am I supposed to defeat the Scourge?"
"Oh. That part. You should try to gain control over the Divine Beasts."
"What? Didn't you say that the Scourge and its monsters are able to pull the soul out of a living thing."
"I did. But, the Divine Beasts have no soul. They are so powerful that nothing can kill them so, they have no need to reincarnate. However, they are sealed in ancient ruins and are being guarded by powerful monsters."
Wow. There is a solution. However, it is much easier saying it than actually doing it. I'll have to find a way to be able to gain control over things that can't die. Hard. Then again, it's not like it is 100% impossible so I should do my best. Yes. Let's go!
"Ok. I think I am ready to go now."
"Alrighty. Now, some last reminders. Firstly, I am going to greatly enhance the strength and size of your soul by 101 times so that if you get attacked by a Soul Destroying hit, your soul will still survive."
Oh. That is good. At least I have some insurance that my soul won't immediately die.
"Secondly, I will be giving you the ability to manipulate your soul in any way so, if you do die, you will be able to move your soul back to the cycle of reincarnation instead of waiting for you to be sucked up."
That is also good. I think I might have a good chance at succeeding now.
"Lastly, I advise you to go to the ruin of Ignis Drakonis first. I will be checking in on your progress every 2-3 years, ok? I wish you good luck. Bye!"
Oh. The Death God told me to go to the ruin of Ignis Drakonis first. I must remember that name.
As I was thinking that, I suddenly felt my body being pulled upwards.
After that, I lost consciousness.