Within a place that has no ends, nor there were any beginnings in this place.
It is a place, that has nothing but darkness, an endless sea of darkness, that known as the void itself.
And in such a place, that spread endlessly like the abyss, that known for its bottomless. Lies an orb, a hovering ball of light, that faintly shines within this sea of darkness of the void.
But in truth, this orb of light, wasn't just any light source that shines within this sea of darkness, but a lost soul, a soul that looks no different to a floating lightbulb, that aimlessly floats within this sea known as the void, with no goals, no ends, or anywhere to go.
They just aimlessly wander the endless sea of the abyss, lost and aimlessly floated forward.
The soul itself has no clue why they are wandering within this endless sea of darkness.
Nor did they know who they used to be.
After all, the lost soul wasn't just lost, they are no different to a blank state themselves.
They have no memory within their core of existence.
No clue who or what they used to be.
Nor did they have any reason or doubt to know, why are they just hovering for eons within this silent sea of darkness, that has nothing but blackness all around them.
A blackness that also the same as this lost soul, who has nothing but blankness to their core of existence, as they knew nothing about themselves, as all they do, is to aimlessly float within this sea of the void.
That is why, it wouldn't be wrong to say, the state of this soul, that no different to a blank state, is no different to a child, no, maybe a newborn soul might be the right way to distinguished them, as they have nothing within themselves.
Maybe that is why, the lost soul just hovers aimlessly, with no plan in mind, no place to stop at. Just a blank lost soul that knows nothing, but to go onwards, within this sea of blackness of the void.
And right now, like always, this very lost soul, that is no different to the lost child they are, just did what they always had done, that is to floated onwards in this void.
Or that should be the case.
While the lost soul hovers aimlessly like always, suddenly for the first time in eons, the lost soul halted moving within this voidness sea.
Something felt off, something out of place. Even if the lost soul cannot explain or show why they understand this. But something within the blackness around them felt off.
Before the soul could understand what this strange feeling around them, that so different from the eons they spent in this abyss.
It happened.
A blinding light flashed before the lost soul, even if they have no eyes, the strange light still blinded them for mere moments, causing the lost soul to become slightly chaotic, as they have no clue what is happening.
But the panic wasn't long, mere seconds before the lost soul regained their sight from their eyeless eyes.
And when they regained their sight, they weren't alone, like they had been for eons.
Because in the place where the blinding light came from, someone was standing there, something the lost soul felt like they knew and as well did not know what lies before them.
And what came out of the blinding light, was a person, a man that stood within this darkness sea, as if the darkness beneath them was made of solid ground.
The lost soul cluelessly looked at the man, as if they are strangest thing they ever saw.
And yet, that cannot be help, after all, to them, who know nothing but darkness of the void for many eons.
It is no wonder, why they looked at the man who stepped out of the blinding light, if they are a strange thing, not to mention, that is not the only strange thing about this man who came before this lost soul.
No matter how many times the lost soul looked at the face of this person, from the moment they looked away, they soon forget what the man looked like, as if something is preventing the lost soul to remember their face.
As if some kind of power is altering reality around this person, hiding his face away from this soul.
And yet, while others might find this unsettling, seeing something is preventing them to remember the appearance of this man. The lost soul themselves did not, if anything, they found this interesting and confusing at the same time.
Almost as if how a child will behave in such a situation.
Besides the face that cannot be seen, the soul then turned their focus on the strange things on their body, clothing they have no clue what they are, or meant for.
The soul looked at the long stylish shirt, and plain black shorts, and sandals on their bare feet.
No matter how one looked at it, it was attire that did not suit this place, this endless sea of the void and darkness.
And yet, this man stood within the void, standing if he was standing on solid grounds, in an attire if he was going to the beach, but not the kind that can be found within this endless darkness.
Silence overcoated the lost soul and the stranger that came from beyond the void, as they just stared at each other, before the man himself opened his mouth.
{Hmm, why is there a soul doing in such a place?} The man said, with words the lost soul never heard before.
And yet, they completely understood what the man saying, even if they barely understand the meaning behind them.
But that is not all, while the man looked at the lost soul, the lost soul themselves felt something is wrong.
They do not know why they feel this way, but the way this man looked at them, made the lost soul feel if they are naked before him.
It feels like this stranger that came beyond the void, can see their very core of existence. The depths of their very soul, and aware of things, that even themselves are unaware of, meaning, this person can see who they truly are.
{Well, is this fascinating? But at the same time, how unfortunate. To think I will encounter such a thing while travelling in this place. While I can recover your lost memories, but I rather not, not to say, the other you will also refer I didn't either.}
The man said with a light laugh, causing the lost soul to look at him with a confuse look, that if they had a face, of course.
{Expect as much, with the current state of your soul, it no wonder why you are… so blank? No, maybe the right way to say this, a child, a newborn, is what you are, a blank soul, but not utterly true, but in a way, that what you are. And why you are so interesting at the same time.}
When the man said this, they walked onto the void and stood before the lost soul, who did not understand a thing the man just told them.
{What should I do with you? I may not look like it, but I am a God, but unlucky for you, I am not the kind of God, that governs over souls, even more so, with lost souls like you.}
{Leaving you be, wouldn't do me any harm, after all, you are not the only lost soul in this place, which does surprises me slightly, you never run into them. Or maybe you did, but had not noticed, which wouldn't surprise me, knowing your current situation.}
{However, while I have no duty or responsibility to do anything for you boy, it also be… a shame. After all, our meeting was by chance, a chance, that not even me, a God could expect to meet within this place. So, what you say boy?}
{While I cannot give you the life you once had, I can still reincarnate you, something the other you once dreamt of, but not anymore. What about it?}
Said the man, no, God, who askes the lost soul this. But as expected, the lost soul, in their blankness, just stared at the God with silence as the answer, as they clearly have no clue what he meant.
But one thing the lost soul do understand, is the word of 'boy' seems to be referring to themselves, a word they don't know, and yet they felt they knew it at the same time. Or more like, something deep within them does.
{That is right, a boy, is what you are, but at the same time, not, after all, souls do not have genders, but it easier to refer you as a boy, since that what you used to be in your past life. So, it is only fair, to call you a boy, because of that, and because your mental state, not like you will understand that.}
God went with a small chuckle, confusing the lost soul further.
{Don't think too much about it. While I can recover your memories but doing so… will be less entertaining and interesting. Not to say, it also something the other you wouldn't like either. But enough about that boy.}
{Since you are… not in a state to consent. Allow me to choose on your behalf, not like you have a choice. But even way, I will choose to reincarnate you but simply reincarnating someone is not in my style. Instead, this is more of my approach.}
From the moment God said this with an amused tone, God soon snapped his fingers, and when he did, a series of wheels with arrows on them appeared before God and the lost soul.
Of course, this caught the attention of the clueless lost soul, who stared at these wheels that appeared out of nowhere with both interest and curiosity.
{While I am a being that can see the future, fate, and destiny. I am never a fan of doing so, I am what you say, someone who more interested in what comes when it is unexpected, not when it is expected.}
{Never mind that, everything before you boy, is by chance, by luck that is accompanied by fate. No one, not even me, will knew where or what I will be giving you, not like you will understand it, right?}
God went with a chuckle while he snapped his fingers once more, only for a beam of light to shine on one of the many wheels.
{The Wheel of Reincarnation, it is the first wheel boy, it is the very wheel of fate wheel that will foretell how you will be reincarnated. Will you be reborn as a newborn? Or maybe you will take over someone else body, that already exists? Or maybe… by luck, you will be reborn in a body I personally create? Not to say, even if you are reborn, will you still be Human, like you were in your last life? Or maybe, something that is not?}
Along with an amused voice, God said that as the wheel began to spin, which caused the lost and clueless soul to become startled, when they did not expect the wheel that shines with light above them, could actually surprise them further.
While the clueless soul has no clue what is going on, they watched in amusement as the wheel spins around. And watched as the arrowhead on the wheel pointed at something called 'Create Body – Human'.
{To be shocked, what others will view as common sense, no wonder why you are so interesting, boy. Either way, creating a body? I am… not very fond of that, so I will go with the usual setup that others like myself, seems to do with those in the same situation as yourself, boy.}
{It is very recommended these days, for those that wanted a second chance, to be handsome, beautiful, along with other things. Of course, as most men who wanted a second change, also mostly demands to have… well let say a huge package as well, so, don't blame me if it gets too big.}
God went with a chuckle and a grin, clearly amused by the reactions of the clueless soul, who had no clue what God meant by this. Nor it seems God had any intentions to explain either.
Instead of explanations, God once again snapped his fingers, when he did, the wheel that shined with light, faded like a lie, only for the very same beam of light to appear a moment later, but shined and fell onto a different wheel.
{The second wheel is called Wheel of Worlds. Normally there should be another wheel before this one, one to determine what kind of universe you will be reborn into. One based on fictional; one based a different universe you came from.}
{However, going to a different universe, means I had to either create that universe from scratch, while it is possible for someone like me. I refer not to, not to mention, my role as a God, is not the kind that oversees life and order within a universe, or a multiverse.}
{That is why fictional worlds are a better option, they are countless of them out there, so many, that not even a God like me could count. Not to say, it also it a lot easier and quicker to do it this way, you see?}
{However, do keep in mind, while you may not understand what I meant now, but you may do one day. The thing about fictional worlds, they are many of them, so many, that sometimes you might land on… something different what you expect.}
{The multiverse is a complex thing to understand, but knew this, the universe you will be going to, might not be 100% of what it meant to be. It all counts on, well luck and fate what version of that universe you may end up on.}
{But don't worry some much of it, if the changes are none, small, or large at that, that changes the overall end of the story, it wouldn't matter to you, since whatever world you will be going to, will be a whole different world, not one based on something in your past life, that currently unknown to you.}
{Anyway, I can go on and on about this topic of multiverses and such, but I don't have much time left, so, let us see what fictional universe you will be gong to, of course, based on the memories of your other self.}
From the moment when God said that. The second wheel began to moved.
The lost soul, that looked very confuse, not understanding a single thing what God meant by any of this, looked with interest at the second wheel that span before them.
There were many words on the wheel itself, words the soul can read, and not understand. Even so, it watches as the arrow thing pointed at something called 'Overlord, soon passed something called 'Attack on Titan', then 'Dragon Ball', and finally halting on the one something called 'Fairy Tail'.