PROLOGUE
What do you think humans desire the most?
Is it love?
Is it money?
Is it power?
Or maybe it's pleasure?
To the person reading what I have to say, what is it that you desire most of all?
For me, it's to be free. Free to explore the world, freedom to walk around without being in potential danger, freedom to choose how I want to live my life. All of this seemed like a fantasy to me until now.
For as long as I can remember, I've been having this dream. I was in a world filled with magical beasts, Gods, Goddesses, and all kinds of humanoid species roaming the world. I wielded a magical stave which was the colour of the sky and which had an unusual expensive-looking jewel encased at the top. My childhood friend, Edith, was there, along with all my other friends whom I so dearly cherish. I travelled with what looked like a female elf by my side. I was having the time of my life, not worrying about school, crime, deaths, or even the well-being of my fellow school mates. I was free to explore the world as I wanted and do anything I pleased. This is what I would call humanity's deepest desire.
If I and my friends were to be sent to this kind of world, would it be the same benevolence as my dream? Would it be void of the gloom of Earth? Would the emptiness which I and all the other people of my world finally be revoked?
What exactly would I do there? Would I spend the rest of my days living peacefully in a village with people I love and care about? Or would I go out and explore to my heart's content? Would I marry someone and start a family? Or would I spend the rest of my days aiding in maintaining the peace of the world?
I guess everyone wonders stuff like this in their free time, huh?
My name is Aria. I'm 14, and a second year in high school, where I serve as the head of the student council. I hope you enjoy what I have to say.