It had only been a few days since Noah was born into this world, but he was already beginning to adapt and recognize his surroundings. Everything felt surreal yet strangely familiar. He was born into what was clearly a very wealthy and powerful family. He lived in a vast mansion with lush, beautiful surroundings, far more luxurious than anything he'd ever seen in his previous life.
Outside the windows of his nursery, there were plants he'd never seen before. Their vibrant colors and exotic shapes looked otherworldly to him. Occasionally, he caught glimpses of animals he couldn't recognize—some with feathers in colors that shouldn't exist, others with graceful movements that defied what he thought he knew about nature.
So, I really reincarnated in the world of novels" huh?
This world was based on a novels he'd once read, but he still had no idea where he was in the timeline or which storyline. Was it "Sword Saint's Legacy"? Or was it "Chaos mage" or "Supreme Lord" or "Pleasure Lord", "Arcane Emperor" "Demon's Descent", etc. He had no idea. And because he still didn't understand the language, there were no answers to be found in the conversations swirling around him.
There was also the matter of the gift Yama had mentioned. Noah had been waiting for it, but so far, nothing seemed different. No sudden powers, no burst of knowledge, no hidden abilities had surfaced. The only oddity was how quickly he was learning the language. He was already starting to pick up on certain words and sounds, even though he was just a few days old.
Maybe I'm a genius, Noah mused to himself, half-jokingly. Or maybe this is the gift Yama mentioned. Or it could just be the fact that my mind is still that of a 33-year-old man.
Whatever the case, Noah wasn't in a rush to figure everything out. He was just a baby now, and there was no need to overthink things. For now, he could simply enjoy being coddled and doted on by his beautiful mother.
At that very moment, he was being carried in his mother's arms, basking in the warm rays of the morning sun. The light was gentle, golden, and soothing. Interestingly, the sun in this world seemed larger than the one he remembered from Earth, but its heat wasn't as harsh. There was a softness to it that made him feel at peace.
"What's wrong, my little angel? Are you enjoying this?" His mother's voice broke through his thoughts, and he immediately turned his gaze to her, a wave of affection welling up in his tiny body.
Her name was Lilith, and in this world, she was the most important person to him. She was his mother, and even in his previous life, he'd never experienced a connection as warm and profound as this. Her presence was a source of comfort and safety, a feeling he had never known before.
"Uaaa~ Uaa~" Noah cooed, raising his small arms and trying to hug her.
Lilith giggled at his adorable attempt and cradled him closer, kissing his soft cheeks. "Okay, okay, my baby wants a hug in the morning, doesn't he?" she whispered, her voice filled with warmth and tenderness.
Noah closed his eyes, sinking into her embrace. Her scent, her warmth—it all felt so perfect, like nothing he had ever experienced. For the first time in a long time, he felt at ease. His life on Earth had been dull, full of monotony and loneliness, but this—this was pure bliss. He was loved and cared for in a way that made him feel whole.
Yes, Noah thought to himself, I should just enjoy this feeling for now.