บท 2: Chapter 2 - Lilia

"You didn't agree with the universe's choice? And you simply changed it?" said Darius as he simply couldn't believe what he was hearing.

"Exactly, you really are smart," said the woman sarcastically.

Hearing her confirm that Darius was stunned, unsure of the identity of the person he was currently talking to.

He had, obviously, understood that he was talking to someone quite special, but that was the end of it.

He had no idea as to what strength this person possessed.

"What are you some type of Goddess?" asked Darius in his astral form, floating in front of her.

"Ah, finally, took you long enough," she answered, seemingly relieved that he was finally asking about her.

"I am Lilia, Goddess of Life, and it is I who decided to save you," she said proudly.

'Goddess of Life, this is crazy are there multiple Gods?' thought Darius as he had always thought that only one single existed which controlled as he had known it.

"Yes, there are multiple Gods, but enough about that, it's not like I can keep you here forever, it is quite demanding," she said, complaining a little.

When she said that, Darius actually remembered the current situation. He wasn't on Earth anymore, he was in some astral form that made him able to see and think even while he was dead.

So many things were weird, but even if he kept thinking about them for many hours, he wouldn't be able to understand anything, so he dismissed those useless thoughts.

"Then, why am I here?" asked Darius, understanding that this conversation would most likely be determining his future.

"Well, haven't I told you already, I'm the Goddess of Life," she said as she waited for him to have some sort of realization.

And he did, many things clicked in his mind when he heard that, the fact that she had saved him from Hell, transporting him all the way here.

Only a single thing came to his mind, she was here to give him another chance at life.

"Ding, ding, ding, good job, you're right I am here to give you another chance at life," she said, reading Darius's mind instantly.

"However, it's not that simple, I'll give you two choices. Ready?" said Lilia.

Darius only responded with complete silence waiting for her to continue talking.

"I'll take that as a yes. The first option is that you will be reincarnated on Earth under the same name and everything, and you will even be able to keep your memories and knowledge."

'That would actually be perfect to take my revenge,' he thought, already thinking that there was literally no way for him to accept that second choice of hers.

"The second option, is that you will be reincarnated, however, the twist is that it won't be on Earth," said Lilia, laughing seeing Darius's shocked expression on his face.

'Earth isn't the only planet in the universe?' thought Darius as he once again couldn't believe his ears.

There were so many things that he was currently learning, but he had no time to discuss them as it seemed his time here was restricted just like Lilia had mentioned earlier.

"Right, there are multiple worlds apart from your precious Earth," said Lilia, laughing as she said that, as she found the human in front of her stupid for thinking such a thing.

"But, it doesn't matter," said Lilia, out of nowhere as she seemed to want to focus on the subject at hand. "For the second option, you will be able to reincarnate in a completely different world where different types of power exist, such as shooting fireballs, flying, teleporting, all of that would be possible over there."

Darius only nodded as he imagined himself flying in the sky, free from everything that surrounded him.

"However, if you decide to go to that new world, you won't be able to recall this conversation or anything that happened after your death, but you'll still keep your memories of when you were alive on Earth," said Lilia, out of nowhere.

The only word that Darius could think of was, why?

"It's just too risky, I can't tell you much, but yeah if you go over there you will forget everything about me and this conversation between us. But, you will remember everything else."

Darius then went over the two options carefully, trying to make the best possible choice.

On one hand, he would be able to get his revenge on those who had betrayed him. But as he kept thinking about that, he understood that apart from revenge he wouldn't do anything else.

If he was reincarnated on Earth, all he would be thinking about would be to get revenge, and after thinking it through he realized that this wasn't what he wanted.

He wanted to be free from what he had once suffered, that was what he had promised himself on his last breath.

"I'll take the second option," answered Darius, making up his mind.

The powers which she had mentioned seemed great and if Darius was going to be able to learn them then it would be an incredible opportunity.

There was also the fact, that he would be living a completely new life, which meant that it wouldn't be tied down by his past which was exactly what he wanted.

He was simply the better choice, and he was sure of himself in making the right decision, not doubting himself even a little.

"Hmm, I thought you would have taken the first option," she muttered as she started moving her hands in the air in a weird manner.

Darius seeing her do as such didn't question her as he knew that this process was probably important.

'Should I give him a little something to help him?' thought Lilia, as she made an additional hand gesture which she hadn't expected to make.

'Yeah, that should be good enough,' she thought as she looked right in front of her, directly in the direction of Darius's astral body.

"Everything is now ready, I hope that you will have a great second chance at life, good luck and I hope that we see each other again," she said as Darius's astral body started to fade into particles, disappearing for good it seemed.

Then, Darius regained his vision, as he was in a completely different place.

He raised his head from the bed which he was currently on, as he felt pain.

"Argh, my head, why does it hurt so much?" muttered Darius, as he realized something.

"Wait, I'm still alive, but how..."