My name is Aisha Mizuki, an 18-year-old with blonde hair that falls delicately to my waist, green eyes, and a fair complexion that highlights my youth. Although my height stands at 5'5", my presence has always been striking. Until recently, I was an "average" college student, with a life full of diversity and passions.
I enjoyed exploring a wide variety of activities, from participating in sports to dedicating my time to helping those around me. I was the top student in my grade in all subjects, with math and chemistry being my areas of excellence. However, my life was not just limited to school; I also loved playing video games.
Now, let me tell you about the tragic event that marked the end of my existence.
It was my birthday and I was anxious to buy the video game I had wanted so badly for months but before I could even see the video game store I saw her in the distance, a young girl of 6 or 7 years old, she was trapped in a dark corner, surrounded by three guys who were easily over 2 meters tall. I wasn't going to be the one to stand idly by, so I decided to approach to keep an eye on her.
As I got closer, the reality of the situation hit me hard. These guys weren't exactly role models, the poor girl looked terrified, incomprehensible mumbles escaped her lips, and that was like an alarm in my head I couldn't ignore this! With my heroic morale always ready to act, I approached, ready to find out what the hell was going on.
- Hey, what do you guys think you're doing?
The three big guys gave me a look of contempt, as if I was the intruder at their party. Their eyes, lost and with that glint that denotes trouble, made me think they were more stoned than an 80's movie. It wasn't the first time I had run into these guys, but this time they were in broad daylight, close to downtown. Couldn't the government really do something to stop things from reaching this extreme?
I wondered what the hell was going on in high places that the street situation was so out of control. Not that I was an expert on politics, but something must have been going terribly wrong for these guys to be running wild in broad daylight.
In a rough and tumble voice they addressed me.
-Ugh, why do villains always have to spout those cliché lines? Without giving him a chance to say another word, I let loose a punch so hard on his head that the sound echoed in the alley for an instant, causing him to faint and fall over. Sometimes, a good punch is the best answer to those guys!
-You bastard!
The guy's eyes now looked more bloodshot than anything else. With quick movements, I dodged all of his attacks. It wasn't my first time facing people with altered perception of reality; his movements were slow and he was staggering. It was enough with a simple shift for him to get dizzy and fall down. Really disappointing.
-Hahaha, do you really think you can beat us, p#rr#? You're just an immature little girl. So give it up or I'll shoot the little girl.-One of those guys was holding a gun near the little girl Are they really using that little girl as a hostage? I laughed wryly at their threat, did he really think he would intimidate me with those words? I was about to show him that underestimating me was a mistake.
- Well, come on, give it a try. - I told him to provoke him but, apparently he's still a novice, he started sweating and shaking saying random words, I just continued to tease him until he snapped *click* sounded, the bandit's face suddenly changed -Hey? W-Why nothing happens?" he was clearly confused 'I pulled the trigger, but why nothing came out shooting?' That was what I could see on his face, he pulls the trigger again, but the same thing happens, it already makes me desperate to see him like that so I answer: -You didn't even take the safety off, slimeball- Without waiting a second more, I take the gun from him, remove the trigger and shoot at his feet causing him to run away with his tail between his legs, seeing him running away I whisper "Idiots..." I shift my attention to the girl.
- Are you all right? - The girl was still shivering, her face pale and sweating cold, how could those bastards try to do anything to her?
-Y-Yes, y-yes, s-sister," the girl says quietly as she clenches her fists, I lower the volume of my voice and ask, 'Are you lost,' the girl nods and says in a very low tone, "I can't find my sister. Well, obviously video games can wait.
-I see, I understand, I'll take you to the nearest police station, okay? Maybe your sister can find you there more easily.
- Y-Yes, thank you very much miss...
Everything would have been great if that's where the story ended, however, as we were walking out of the alley, onto the road, one of the guys I had defeated gets up and pushes me, where a truck speeds by, during that time I didn't feel anything, I didn't see my life flash before my eyes or anything, I just woke up in this room.
And that's how we got to this point, well, I don't regret anything I did in my life, so it's okay I guess.... I just wonder if that little girl was able to find her sister? Oh and I'm sorry I didn't get to play the video game I wanted so badly, well, it doesn't matter anymore.
- I see you're calm even after you die, it's a funny thing you know? Most mortals go around denying their death, but you? You've accepted it.
A voice began to echo in the place, but there is no one in this endless sea of darkness, with a tone of doubt in my voice I ask: -Who are you-, the voice that answers me is that of a woman, it is a serene and somewhat curious voice -Me? You can call me Era, the Almighty Goddess Era
-Well, then, Goddess Era, am I really dead? I already know the answer, but I still want you to confirm it for me," Era, with her serene tone, answered: "Well, yes, but no. You are dead in your world, but since you are dead in your world, you are not. You are dead in your world, but as you have behaved well in life, I will reward you. You will have the opportunity to reincarnate. You will be able to choose 5 bonuses, 5 initial skills and a low level wish. In addition, you will keep your stats from the previous world, although I will have to adjust your mana level.
- Can you explain to me what the world I will be reincarnated in is like?
- It's a world very similar to the video game you were going to buy, there's magic, levels, classes, skills, an RPG type system and a Demon King.
-Wait, a demon king, you're not telling me I have to defeat him, are you?
- Not really, he's a few years away from being born but other heroes have already incarnated, so I don't think there's any need for you to join the battle unless you want to.
- Phew~ thank goodness.
- Now, the bonuses and abilities will be presented to you next in the form of cards, you can choose 5 of each
After a long wait I think I have the configuration I want for my new life.
- Well, Goddess Era, I already know what my abilities, bonuses and desire will be.
Era looked at her expectantly. - Is that so? Let's see, tell me.
Mizuki proceeded to reveal her choice:
- For my skills, I want: Quick Thinking, Analyze, Inventory, Discharge, and Speed Boost.
Quick Thinking (Passive/Active): Speeds up your thoughts x2 and perception of the environment.
Analyze (Active SR): Allows you to analyze anything and record the information for future reference.
Inventory (Active SR): Allows you to store things in a space-time vortex, with improvements as your mana level increases.
Discharge 3 (Elemental Active): A spell that casts an electric shock chain at an enemy. The passive version allows the chain to spread from enemy to enemy, increasing speed and damage with each connection.
Speed Boost (Passive): Improves your speed and reflexes.
- You like speed, huh?
I nodded with a mischievous grin. - Yes, the faster the better.
Era raised an eyebrow with interest. - Although you know that if you go too fast, it's going to hurt, right?
- Sure, that's why I've decided that the bonuses will counteract that.
Era frowned, intrigued. - Huh?
-My bonuses will be -magic bonus, stamina, physical enhancement, speed, wisdom.
- Magic Bonus: Increases my magic damage and mana by 75%, and reduces cooldown time by 25%.
- Stamina Bonus: Increases my physical and magic stamina by 75%.
- Physical Enhancement Bonus: Increases all my physical stats by 50%.
- Speed Bonus: Increases base speed by 50%, can increase to 125%.
- Wisdom Bonus: Improves my intelligence by 45% and my experience increase by 45%.
- I'm impressed that you thought of all that, now what is your wish? -It seems that Era is waiting for my answer I can't let her down! so my wish will be
- I wish for as much knowledge as possible.
-Really? You know you can choose a mythic grade weapon or armor, a rank EX skill or something like that right?
-Yes, but I want the knowledge. - In the world, knowledge is power, even more so when it comes to the magical world, right? Most mages crave it, so the hard way, I can sell the knowledge, right?
- W-Well, there is a multidimensional library in which you could read various books, but since it's a minor wish, you could be there for a maximum of 3 days is that okay with you?
It's weird Can I acquire a skill or weapon of the highest grade with a minor wish but only 3 days in the library? I'm getting curious so I'll answer: -Yes, that's fine? But can't it be at least a week?" I said trying to get more time, but Era rejected it immediately.