LIGHTNOVELWORLD Chapter 2: New Family
I tried to move my body. The first movement felt awkward and clumsy, as if I hadn't fully gained control over my limbs.
The hard ground beneath me felt cold, while the surrounding air seemed to carry a chill that was cooler than I had anticipated.
The strong smell of wet earth enveloped my surroundings, mingling with the damp aroma of the lush trees that surrounded this cave.
The sound of rustling leaves and the crackling of branches could be heard faintly, as if nature was observing my small movements with great curiosity.
The sky, covered by the dense foliage, looked gloomy, with only a little light managing to penetrate the gaps in the trees, creating a somewhat somber atmosphere.
If I were to be reincarnated...
'Status'
Suddenly, a blue screen appeared before my eyes.
NAME: EVA SCARLET
RACE: DARK LIZARD
LEVEL: 1 (0%)
HP: 200
MP: 90
STR: 9
AGI: 9
INT: 13
DEX: 9
VIT: 9
STAT POINT: 0
SKILL:
[APPRAISAL I] [CLAW STRIKE I] [DASH I] [UNIVERSAL MULTILINGUAL]
UNIQUE SKILL:
[PRIDE] [WISDOM]
TITLE:
(REINCARNATOR)
Haaaah???
I really reincarnated into another world?
Suddenly, I heard a voice.
??? : "Hello, darling."
I looked up and saw two black lizards. One of them looked majestic, while the other was softer with two bulges on its chest.
They sat beside the cave, their gazes full of attention. The night breeze carried the sound of rustling leaves, creating an atmosphere that was increasingly confusing and foreign. Could they be my parents?
I tilted my head in confusion.
??? : "Hello, darling, I'm your mother."
??? : "How could she understand your words?"
??? : "I know... Is she hungry? She just gave birth."
??? : "Wait, I'll get some food from inside the cave."
The more majestic lizard, whom I assumed to be my father, entered the dark cave, running slowly with large steps that echoed in the narrow space.
Silence enveloped the surroundings after he left, with only the sound of the wind blowing from outside.
But why can I understand their language? Could it be because of the skill [UNIVERSAL MULTILINGUAL]?
[UNIVERSAL MULTILINGUAL]
{Understand all languages of intelligent beings}
Waaaah!?
I was momentarily surprised... maybe because of this skill I can understand their language.
Suddenly, something touched my head. I looked up and saw my mother lizard, her face full of tenderness with large, shining eyes.
??? : "Darling, are you hungry? Just wait a moment, your father is getting food for you."
I nodded because my stomach was indeed very hungry. Is it because I just gave birth?
??? : "Wow, you understand what your mother is saying, my genius child!"
I just remembered that newborns shouldn't understand anything, but that's okay... By the way, can I assess my mother's status? If I'm not mistaken, the name of the skill is 'Appraisal'
[APPRAISAL I]
{A skill used to assess an item. The higher the level, the more complete the explanation.}
That's it! I looked at my mother lizard with curiosity, trying to recognize all the details around her. The sound of the wind rustling outside the cave gave a mysterious atmosphere, as if this nature still hid untold secrets.
'APPRAISAL'
NAME: REVA
RACE: DARK LIZARD
Suddenly, a blue screen appeared above her head showing her name and race. Why did it only display her name and race? Is it because my APPRAISAL skill is still level 1?
??? : "Here is the food."
My father had returned. In his mouth was a fairly large piece of meat. He dropped the meat onto the ground beside me.
From the dark cave, the meat looked shiny with a somewhat fishy smell, blending with the damp aroma of the surrounding earth.
??? : "Come on, eat so you can grow big quickly."
What? Do I have to eat raw meat? Not cooked first? I slowly got up. My legs were still very weak because I had just been born.
I sniffed the meat. Should I eat it? I glanced at my father lizard, who was waiting with a patient gaze.
??? : "Hmm? Why isn't she eating the meat? Does she not like it?"
Kruuyukk..(Sound of stomach growling)
Reva: "Your stomach is growling, come on, eat, my dear child."
Oh no, my stomach growled. I looked back at the meat while closing my eyes and reluctantly bit into it.
Oh no, my stomach growled. I looked back at the meat while closing my eyes and reluctantly bit into it.
CRUNCH CRUNCHH...
Hmm? I bite again and again until the meat was gone.
Reva: "Wow, you're eating so eagerly."
??? : "Yeah."
Haaah! Finally, I was full even though the raw meat tasted a bit bland. It felt like eating sashimi, but the texture was similar to beef, slightly tough but quite good. The taste of raw meat wasn't bad either.
Is it because I've become a lizard now... haaaah...
I looked up and saw my parents watching me with loving gazes.
Reva: "Look, darling, she's looking at us. By the way, our child is a genius; she can understand what I'm saying."
??? : "Is that true? She just gave birth, how can she understand?"
Reva: "Just try it if you don't believe me."
Tyson: "Hello Eva, I'm your father... my name is Tyson."
I stayed silent and tilted my head; pretending to be clueless.
Tyson: "See.., she doesn't understand."
Reva: "Heeeh!? She understood just now..."
Tyson: "It's just your feeling."
Reva: "She really understood earlier!"
I started to walk towards them. My steps felt awkward and heavy. My little legs were still struggling to move.
The rough and dusty ground, along with the atmosphere of the forest filled with the sounds of crickets and other small animals, made me feel out of place. After a few steps, I fell.
Thud (Sound of falling)
Tyson: "Pfftt... Look, she fell."
Reva: "Yeah; hahaha. Come here, my dear child."
I felt a gentle pat on my head. I looked up and saw my mother lizard stroking my head with her soft clawed hand.
The sound of rustling leaves falling from the trees around the cave added to the calm atmosphere, though it remained full of mystery.
It seemed they cared for me, unlike my family on Earth. My family on Earth, before they separated, was very busy and had no time for me.
They often fought over trivial matters, and as their child, I was overlooked. I often spent time alone at home reading books without any affection from my parents.
Suddenly, my eyes felt wet. The quiet sounds of the forest felt in stark contrast to my chaotic feelings.
Reva: "Hah; why are you crying? Are you in pain?"
Tyson: "Maybe you patted her too hard, causing her pain."
Reva: "No, not at all!"
I continued to cry. My new parents panicked because I wouldn't stop crying until I finally fell asleep.
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'Author POV'
Unbeknownst to them, someone was watching them from a distance. The forest was quiet, with a thin mist covering the ground, giving a frightening impression.
??? : "Am I lucky!? It seems that's a dark lizard... They were said to be extinct, but it turns out there are still remnants from the massacre three years ago."
In his eyes, a greedy glint and a terrifying wicked smile appeared. The sound of the wind blowing through the dry leaves made him even more impatient.
??? : "Hehehe... It seems I will gain a lot if I report this to the guild."
Upon arriving at the guild, he immediately reported the discovery of the dark lizard in the forest. He laughed wickedly and hurried back to the city, leaving the silent forest as if no one knew what had just happened.
Receptionist: "Yes, what is it?"
??? : "I found a dark lizard in the forest..."