In the depths of darkness and silence, I found myself disoriented and unaware of my surroundings.
"Aki... Aki... Aki!"
A voice, soft at first but growing louder and more urgent, called out to me. it echoed through the void.
Startled, I opened my eyes, only to be greeted by the sight of a bird perched on my forehead, its piercing gaze locked with mine. Its sudden presence startled me, causing the bird to swiftly take flight at the slightest movement.
As I gazed up at the sky, I was met with a breathtaking view—a vivid blue expanse adorned with a radiant sun. However, despite the beauty around me, I remained lost, devoid of any memories or knowledge of my identity.
Surveying my surroundings, I discovered a massive tree, its branches covered by the embrace of a lush forest. It stood amidst a vibrant field of grass, a picturesque scene that delighted my senses.
Yet, hunger gnawed at my stomach, compelling me to seek sustenance. Above me, the tree bore delicious fruits, and I wasted no time in plucking one to appease my growling hunger. Its taste, a blend of sweetness and sourness, filled my senses.
However, my fleeting moment of respite was interrupted by heavy breathing behind me. Slowly turning around, I was confronted by a monstrous bird, its enormous body, razor-sharp claws, and predatory gaze fixed upon me.
Fear coursed through my veins, leaving me paralyzed, uncertain of what to do.
The giant bird growled relentlessly, observing me, biding its time to strike. Desperate for an escape, my eyes fell upon a peculiar sentient rock nearby.
Without hesitation, I seized it and hurled it at the bird's eye. The impact disoriented the creature, making it rub its own eyes. Seizing the opportunity, I fled toward the safety of the colossal tree, running with all my might.
Finally reaching the sanctuary of the giant tree, I leaned against it while catching my breath. In front of me, a cave entrance revealed itself with torches lining against the walls, beckoning me further.
Stepping into the cave, a sense of déjà vu washed over me, stirring unknown memories within.
Guided by an unseen force, I ventured deeper into the cave, encountering skeletal remains strewn across the ground. Amidst the bones, I discovered a dagger with its belt intact.
Driven by instinct, I fastened the belt around my hips, feeling a newfound sense of purpose and determination coursing through me.
Suddenly, a gust of wind roared through the cave, extinguishing all the torches, and plunging me into darkness. Panic gripped me as I stood amidst pitch darkness.
However, a door creaked open, revealing a brilliant light beyond.
Stepping through the doorway, I beheld a wondrous sight, unlike anything I had ever witnessed before. A radiant light bathed the ground, illuminating a field teeming with flowers, their hues glowing with ethereal beauty.
At the heart of this mesmerizing display, a dark crystal emanated a dark red flame energy.
Amidst the enchanting scene, I heard the cries of a little girl, her sobs seemingly emerging from nowhere. I followed the sound and found her, her tear-stained face contorted in anguish.
"Are you all right?"
With concern, I approached her, asking.
"Papa... Mama."
Her voice, laden with grief resonated through the air.
"It's your fault."
She uttered in a whisper.
"What?"
Bewildered, I responded.
"IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT!"
A change overcame her, a deepening of the voice, an erupting in a furious shout.
A sinister black and red aura cloaked her figure, casting an ominous shadow over the once-illuminated flowers.
A surge of energy erupted from the girl, violently slamming me to the ground. Malevolence danced in her eyes as she advanced toward me, a sinister black tentacle extending from her back, aimed at seizing my throat with alarming speed.
Reacting on instinct, I slashed at the tentacle with my dagger, freeing myself from its clutches. But in that fleeting moment, something peculiar occurred, I felt a foreign presence within my right hand.
Her wicked laughter filled the air as I turned to witness an unknown entity infiltrating my bloodstream, causing my body to ignite with searing pain.
Overwhelmed by the intensity of my injuries, I collapsed to the ground, my life teetering on the edge.
"We'll meet again, Aki. To embark on this World Legacy..."
In her parting words, she declared.
Then, a flashback materialized before my eyes, a little girl with the surname "Beruciel."
As I jolted awake from a nightmare, I abruptly awoke, my body unharmed, the little girl nowhere in sight.
Confusion engulfed me, but amidst the chaos, my name resurfaced in my consciousness.
"My name is... Aki."
Thus began my journey to unravel the mysteries of my identity and the world that lay before me, a legacy waiting to be unraveled.