I had a severe headache, one that felt like my head might explode. I held my hands around my head. I don't know how long I was in that state, but gradually the pain faded, so I tried to open my eyes.
Right now, I'm lying on a bed and trying to assess my situation. I looked around and realized I was in a room that resembled a luxurious suite in a five-star hotel. Even the bed I was lying on was a plush double bed.
As I took this in, I wondered if I was in a hospital or a hotel room. Curious, I tried to get up. To my surprise, I found it easy to walk. I made my way out of the room and into a long corridor. I felt a sense of urgency because I needed to find out about Lina's condition. As far as I remembered, I pushed her out of the way just in time, but she still got clipped by the truck. I needed to know where she was. If I was all right, she should be too.
With these thoughts in mind, I walked down the corridor. Soon, I came across a large mirror. At first, I wondered why someone put a mirror in the hallway; maybe it was just for decoration. But when I saw my reflection, I was stunned.
The face in the mirror was not mine. I reached up to confirm it was actually me. It was indeed my reflection. I couldn't comprehend how my face and body had changed to that of a teenager, around 16 years old.
As I tried to understand my situation, a sudden pain shot through my head, bringing back the unbearable ache. This time, along with the pain, some memories started surfacing. I slowly walked back to the room, but as soon as I entered, I collapsed on the bed and lost consciousness because of the headache and overwhelming memories.
I don't know how long I was out, but when I opened my eyes again, I was still in the same room. This time, people surrounded me. A woman in maid clothing stood at the door, and beside the bed was an older man in a butler suit. He looked at me and said, "Young master, are you all right? If you feel any discomfort, please let me know. I will call the doctor immediately."
I replied, "No need, Ronald. I'm just a little tired. Could you please leave me alone for a bit? I will call for you when I need you." After nodding, he left the room.
Lying on the bed, I continued processing my situation. I seemed to be in another body, or perhaps I had been reincarnated, and my memories of my previous life had finally awakened. I recognized the old man's name because I had memories of this body from childhood up to now.
Surprisingly, my name in this life is also Amar. I am an orphan, but my parents, who died when I was eight, left me a considerable inheritance. Both were successful in business and were among the top martial artists in the city. This world is unlike my previous one; it feels like a fantasy realm where magical powers and martial arts are dominant. There is some technology, but it pales in comparison to martial arts.
From my memories, both of my parents were well-known martial arts masters in the city. After their passing, I inherited all their wealth and property.
I still couldn't quite grasp my situation. It seemed that I died in that truck accident and was now reincarnated as a boy named Amar Roy in this world. My full name here is Amar Roy. But I kept worrying about Lina. What happened to her? Did she get to the hospital in time?
Despite being in a strange body and unfamiliar world, my concern for Lina remained. Now that I was here, I had no way of knowing what had happened to her. All I could do was hope that wherever she was, she would be okay and happy. Silently praying for her, I tried to gather information about this new world in my mind.
From what I knew, this world was a fantasy landscape where people practiced martial arts or magic to perform incredible feats, like flying or living longer than usual. Destroying mountains isn't impossible for high-level martial artists.
However, this world is complicated. Alongside humans, many other races are in constant conflict. There are magical beasts inhabiting much of this world, making those areas inaccessible to other races. There's also the threat of alien races that open rifts in space to invade and conquer.
In short, I've been reincarnated in a troubling world. With this realization, I steeled myself for what lay ahead. I needed to survive here and find a way back, especially if there are aliens who can infiltrate this realm. There's a good chance my previous world, Earth, is out there somewhere, waiting for me, where Lina might still be.
With that in mind, I activated the ring by my bed to call Ronald. I needed more information about this world and my current situation, so I asked him to bring me something to eat.