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Published:2024-12-19Updated:2025-03-18Words:107,665Chapters:20/?Comments:10Kudos:24Bookmarks:10Hits:2,550
A New Life [TbatexTensura]
Asuryii
Chapter 2: Awakening to New Light
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Chapter 2: Awakening to New Light
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Rimuru POV:
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It had been awhile since I felt this sensation. The sensation of reincarnation. This seemingly inescapable darkness surrounds me; enveloping me in the infinite embrace of the dimensional gaps.
After taking my position as the god presiding over all of creation I expanded the reaches of existence, but as I increased its size I also added more barriers to separate parts of creation. Those barriers were dimensional gaps. Infinite expanses of pure emptiness; pieces of reality devoid of all life that merely served as a way to mitigate interference between realities.
I didn't want the Cardinal World to limit the growth or diversity of other worlds, universes, and other aspects of reality. I took inspiration from Ramirus and Veldanva in how I would structure these different parts of reality that I would sector off into layers.
I reigned supreme over all of creation; known and unknown. Past, present, and future. These were all things I could dictate. If I were to sum my existence to other pieces of reality beyond the dimensional gap I would be defined as one thing simply– The Manifestation of Fate and of the End.
I could be called a god in the eyes of all but each reality was left to develop unrestricted by me or the VoTW. This meant beings could grow to the status of 'god' in the eyes of the people among the different realities. I did this out of curiosity; I wished to see how far other people could and would go.
Alas there was a single barrier, a singular wall they would never overcome. They would never be able to surpass the dimensional gap; to surpass the endless void that existed before the barrier of their reality touched the dimensional gap.
Frankly I had no clue what level of reality Ciel, Velz, and myself would be reincarnating into. I left it to 'Fate'. If I knew the layer of reality we would be reincarnating in knowledge of all of that reality's pasts, presents, and futures would begin to flood my mind. That alone would ruin this short life we were intending to experience.
I wanted to avoid knowing who I would meet, when I may, where I might be, and how my relationships could change due to this new life in another world. I liked the idea of being unaware of what my life may hold.
It was the reason I never wanted to accept true omniscience but alas here we are; a good thing did come with this change in me– I can control things I couldn't properly before and at least I have the knowledge of how to curb or mitigate my foresight.
I can only hope or wish for one thing- I pray that when I open my eyes; when I see the world I will reside I may be blessed with a fruitful life. I don't need much; just a nice place to relax after so long would be lovely.
I pray that I will be able to look upon this life fondly and that I may experience new things- more than anything I wish; I wish for a small moment to just breathe.
Closing my mind I laid back calmly as I let the embrace of rebirth wash over me. I let the stresses, anxieties, and my anticipations wash away. A mimicked sensation; one like when you close your eyes to fall asleep enveloped me as a calm came to my heart- to my soul.
At the very least the surprise I left Ciel and Velz will be a treat to see their reactions. Yet, I have this odd feeling- interference but from where?
I didn't know why at the time but I could at least tell– this life would not be so simple, despite that it prove fruitful in many ways.
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Velzard Pov:
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We survived that escapade- it was not without cost though.
The cost and sacrifice; the person lost was of no care to me, this seemed true for Ciel. Despite this we both knew that the loss had an effect on Rimuru.
He acted like it didn't bother him but it was clear that it was eating away at him. Piece by piece parts of him were dyed in the colors of despair and apathy. We could feel it but he made it clear he didn't regret anything and would've made the same choice again and again if he had to.
He would've made it earlier- this was his only regret. Just as we were worried for the endless pain he endured literally and metaphorically he too worried about us. To be truthful I didn't enjoy the pain; the forceful reincarnations but for him. I'd do it again without a second thought.
It does bother me knowing of someone who doesn't exist and was made to have never existed but I can tolerate that feeling as in the end- we're still together; Rimuru, Ciel and I.
A price is paid for everything– that is life.
Just as that fact remains true another synonymous with it remains just as true; after struggle and hardship one will be rewarded.
The reward for this hardship is simple - rest.
A time away from all of our responsibilities and the shackles of life that we must abide by each day. Instead we will experience a new life. See a new sun, a new sky, and new places.
Rimuru needed this. I won't deny that I wanted a break myself but he needs one- this break is as much for him as it is for Ciel and I.
I would be lying if I said I wasn't nervous or excited. I'm oddly looking forward to this new life. It's sad I won't see Velgrynd, Veldora, or any of those I created close relationships with but this is a chance. A chance to forge new bonds and see new things.
I do have a single worry despite this all.
Rimuru wanted Ciel to be reborn as well; while I agree with her getting to see and experience new things on her own. I worry; I worry about how he'll be when he's all alone with his thoughts. Ciel and I– nowhere to be seen.
Just him and his new environment. Despite my anxieties regarding this I believe Rimuru will be fine. At the very least we can always talk to each other in our dreams until we are together physically again, that was a compromise Ciel and myself were unyielding on.
A static shock reverberated inside of my very being as I could tell instinctually- I, we had crossed the dimensional gap separating our world from the rest of existence.
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Moments continued to pass. It felt like time was moving so slow, so peaceful yet I could feel it. My time spent in this endless void of nothingness, the space between realities and dimensions would but come to an end momentarily.
I felt tense before this but I knew these feelings would get me nowhere. So I did the only logical thing- I let the void envelop me, to subsume me.
It wouldn't take long for me to let the void's embrace truly take hold of me. It felt oddly comforting- reminiscent of Rimuru's embrace which made it easier to relax into.
Relaxation was not the only feeling I felt as I let the void embrace me.
I could feel almost claustrophobic; I felt small, enclosed, and fragile.
Sensations; genuine sensations came to me as I fully accepted the embrace. Not but a moment later I felt something change as it felt like thousands of eyes peered down on me, boring into my very soul- judging me, praising me. The gaze's presence lingered on me. The gaze felt so welcoming, affectionate, and amused. So many emotions expressed by a faceless and unseen gaze.
I wanted to question it but that was a chance I wouldn't get as a seering sensation filled my body. Everything looked so unfathomably bright as if I was staring into a thousand stars.
I could feel my body now. It was done; I'd been reborn but it wasn't all nice since I felt my body's insatiable desire to wail and cry from the pain of the bright lights I had yet to even gaze at and the sensation of air invading my lungs.
My body having to work on its own; support of an egg or a mother no longer being supplied. It applied immense strain and stress on what I could tell was my feeble frame.
Wait…
I forcefully opened my eyes; the seering sensation burning my eyes far more intensely than previously. Blinking frantically I tried to make my eyes adjust to the light.
I could feel my body's instinct to cry. I truthfully wanted to not cry but I doubted I could truly control that, as I had acquired my answer.
I was reborn as a humanoid, likely a human and I knew how human babies were from Rimuru and Ciel's telling of children's instincts.
My eyes after much struggle adjusted to the blinding lights and the world around me could only be explained as- beautiful. The colors were so vibrant, the room despite simple decor radiated a sensation of calm. I wanted to continue to survey the room but my body had little if no motor capabilities currently; a reality I was going to change immediately by force if necessary- this lack of ability to carry myself is embarrassing frankly.
"She's awake it seems." A voice filled my ears; the language they spoke was one I never heard before but I gleaned the meaning from the events surrounding me. This voice was quite raspy and unamused, almost annoyed as if they had better things to be doing.
I assumed it likely was something along the lines of 'She's finally awake' or 'She has awoken'.
I would call myself quite intelligent so I was unbothered by the idea of learning a new language.
The words sounded similar to what Rimuru called 'English' but I couldn't be sure as I had little knowledge on its intricacies. At the very least the annunciation and tone seemed similar so I would use that as a base rather than cheat by using [Magic Sense] to auto translate the language for me.
"It seems so." Another voice filled my ears. This one was much more feminine in nature, I could tell from the softer tones and vocals but it was clear that the voice sounded mildly unbothered.
"I'll take her under my wing." A third voice similar to the last chimed in. This one however sounded younger, less mature, but more warm and welcoming.
I tried to decipher the language and its meaning. My current context was weak at best but I had an idea of what they could be saying based on tone and mannerisms displayed in their voices.
Frankly however I was still more interested in investigating but I knew this conversation at the very least was regarding me, it was of great importance, and it included a male and two females.
Father, mother, and sibling or servant were my assumptions.
"Her name will be Velzard. Velzard Aurae." I knew immediately without room to question what was said. Frankly to anyone it would be at least mildly clear. It was the name I was given. Velzard Aurae.
Thankfully I have the same general name from the Cardinal World. I didn't quite like the idea of a new name. A set of footsteps grew closer as I saw a woman looking down at me.
Her gaze was unwavering, somewhat cold. A pair of gray eyes stared down on me but her expression remained somewhat warm, comforting, and almost hopeful.
"I'll take my sister with me. End of story."
She pulled me into her arms and gently cradled me, my head nestled on her shoulder letting me see the other figures who were in the room before I peacefully fell asleep in her arms.
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Chapter 2 End~ 2000 words
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