Back in my room, I have with me not only my food but also a black box.
(Who the heck gave me this)
If you asked how I know the box is for me, well it's because of the gold engraved letter on top with the words "To the chosen one, Ark Licht". The only thing is, there is no indication anywhere stating who this is from.
(Well Im pretty sure its not a bomb, or else Ark Licht wouldnt have appeared latter in the story– Unless he was killed or replaced that is)
Looking around the box, truly nothing was found besides the dark abyss-like color of the box. The more I look at the box, the weirder I feel. Like a sort of anxiousness of looking at something that doesn't exist.
(Well, honestly I had no choice other than to open it. I don't have the will to just leave a box laying around unopened)
Taking a breath, I put the box on the ground and slowly opened it. Not bothering to shield myself with something in between as I really don't believe I'll get killed or harmed from this. If I do, I guess it's a cruel joke of fate to be sent to a world only to die a few minutes after.
The moment the box was opened, bright light shined from it and as I closed my eyes in response, I didn't see the blue rays of light resembling mana entering my body.
(Damn my eyes, what is this a prank?)
Taking a few seconds to settle my sight, I finally look back into the box to see another intricately written letter and also two clown masks in it. Of course, like a logical person, I first pick up the letter to read it.
[Dear Chosen one,
It is I Amu the Trickster of Fate, and I give you this box to better prepare you for the world you are now in. I bet you have a question of why you were chosen or why you were sent to this world and the answer to that is a simple "because I wanted to". I chose you because I wanted to and I sent you to this world because I wanted to. Don't think that there is some greater plan at play as even if there is, there is not much you could do so don't waste your time worrying. And even more, don't think that there is any mission that you have to achieve, your only goal should be to live or whatever else you want to achieve with your new chance in a new world.
Now that I've said the boring inspirational part, if you look in the box there are two masks. Now while you got two, you only keep one. If you're wondering what it is, don't worry as you have also received a new ability when you opened the box. just look at them and concentrate thinking you want to know what they are, that you want to identify them and you'll know how nice I have been to you. Furthermore, as you might have guessed, with this ability you can even identify yourself, just think of it and you'll see what I mean.
Now, it's time for you to start your adventure, Chosen One. While we probably won't ever talk or meet with each other again, unless something either truly disastrous or fortunate happens, I still wish you well as at the end of the day it was I who chose you. Good luck and have fun.
Sincerely, Amu Bearer of the Gold Mask]
(.... well that resolved a lot of my questions. Well less resolved and more just put me at ease. And damn I'm lucky. Seems that this Amu guy is nice, he actually cared enough to give me a starter pack. Luckily I'm not one of those transmigrators sent with nothing to another world. Also what the heck is with this Amu guy always having a different title)
After reading the letter, while I'd love to have had a conversation with Amu, it was enough to set my mind straight. I didn't really realize it but deep in my heart, I had a pressing feeling of doubt about my current status as a transmigator. Reading this puts me at a weird ease as I guess it's all because of a carefree gods or beings will.
(.. honestly I'm actually kinda thankful)
While I can't remember much of my past life anymore, I still remember my feelings or lack thereof in my old world. I don't know why, but the real world I was in was filled with gray boredom and stress. I lived a life lacking colorful emotions and spent most of my youth withering away by myself. I never really fit in with anyone, just passing bye and I especially never found a companion to be with. Instead, I spent my time immersing myself in the world of stories and while I felt happy, I knew I was just turning a blind eye to the sad lonely truth. And I really didn't have anyone to blame other than myself, I could have at any moment changed myself but as time passed on, the more I felt that I was okay with myself and my will to change thawed out.
(But not this time. A new world, the literal meaning of a second chance. I will make sure that I change, no I have no other choice but to change. It's funny, rather than getting away from stories, I actually found myself a second chance from going into one.)
"You said that my goal is anything I want it to be. It's seems that I found mine"
(Let's make this second chance, one filled with bright memories)