LIGHTNOVELWORLD Episode 33
Chapter 33
Wait, what did this guy just say?
“As expected, was it too shocking for you? Well then, as a special service, let me say it again. I deliberately killed you.'”
“…Huh?”
“(Wait, hold on. Did this person claim to have killed me in my past life? No, no, no, more importantly, why am I not feeling any anger at all?)”
An overwhelming chill ran through their entire body, unlike anything they had experienced before.
My mind, previously confused by the sudden revelation, now understood that it was rapidly cooling down.
“’Why am I not feeling angry’, you ask? Well, that’s because unlike the demi-gods in Greek mythology, I offer excellent aftercare,” the person explained.
“(Excellent aftercare… wait, is he casually reading my thoughts?)”
While I could sense that this was not merely a dream, the fact that their thoughts were being read made it seem like the person before them truly was a god.
As much as I wish it were a dream to alleviate the overwhelming shocks, it appears I’m stuck in this reality.
As I considered the shock of the sudden information, the person continued,
“I am also a god, so it’s easy for me to read your thoughts. But getting back to the topic of aftercare, you didn’t seem to have any shock about dying in your past life or any desire to return to your previous family and life, right? Also, you didn’t feel much fear when you were a baby, did you?”
Upon hearing this, I did recall some memories.
Now that I think about it, when I was reborn into this world, even though I was bewildered by the abrupt situation, recognizing my past death didn’t stir the emotions I expected.
While I did feel a sense of nostalgia when thinking about my family and friends from their previous life, I could easily detach from it, accepting that this world was my reality now.
Furthermore, even though I was aware of the fragility of an infant’s body, I didn’t experience any fear when my mother touched me or when I rolled over.
“Oh, that’s because I thought it would be hard for you to adapt if you had lingering attachments to your past life. As for the lack of fear as a baby, I figured it would be a shame for you to have such a good body but not develop good motor skills due to fear.”
While it all made sense, the fact that this person was meddling with my mind sent shivers down their spine.
Moreover, the fact that I never questioned any of this is terrifying.
In other words, even if this being called Milo, the god of games, were to interfere with my mind, I wouldn’t be able to realize it.
“There’s no need to be afraid. The mind interference was something I did before your reincarnation. Doing such things can be quite challenging, even for a god.”
“You won’t answer no matter what I ask, right?”
“Of course not. But anyway, I’ve decided to use polite language. Well, it’s a bit futile since I can read your mind, but at least on the surface, I’ll show some respect. I am a generous god, after all.”
Milo proudly declared, distinguishing himself from those gods obsessed with their lower parts.
It was a relief that they weren’t the type to force me to respect them after revealing that they had killed me in my previous life.
Even so, I couldn’t bring myself to feel respectful.
“I have something I’d like to ask, if that’s alright.”
“Sure. I called you here to tell you various things, and we have all the time in the world.”
“Then… why did you kill me in my previous life?”
Milo’s reaction to my question was one of bewilderment.
They looked as if they were thinking, “Why ask such a trivial question?”
While the question about the purpose of my reincarnation might have been what they expected, there is an order to things.
Even if I don’t feel anger, it doesn’t mean I’m not curious about why I was killed.
“You do care about such small details, huh?”
“Well, I think anyone would be curious about the reason behind their own death.”
“I see, that makes sense. Even if you are a lower being, there’s no reason for you not to be as curious as us higher beings.”
I hadn’t expected to have my thoughts exposed, but I didn’t have high expectations for Milo’s character, so I didn’t feel angry.
“I mean, even if you ask for the reason, it was probably just narrowing down people who met certain conditions, and then a game of chance. You happened to be the one chosen, so I rolled the dice and blew up your head. I have to say, I had excellent control. You didn’t have to suffer, after all.”
While he didn’t need to go into detail about my death, saying it was a nice control… this person is saying it so casually.
Well, it’s true that it’s better not to suffer, but in normal circumstances, you wouldn’t say such things in front of the person you killed.
“Well, I’m glad to hear that. So, what was the reason for killing me and reincarnating me into the world of ‘Wildia Chronicle’?”
“Oh, finally getting to the main topic, huh? What do you think are the strengths of the game ‘Wildia Chronicle’? Oh, you don’t have to say it out loud.”
One of the strong points of “Wildia Chronicle” lies in its graphics, BGM, and captivating characters.
However, what sets it apart is the intricately branching storyline, which adds a sense of realism to the narrative.
The story branches based on the likability of the characters, side quests, and even the outcomes and contents of boss battles.
Apart from the normal ending, the game is often classified as a galge or otome game due to the vast number of branching paths and endings it offers.
Take the harem ending, for example; depending on the combination of characters you pursue, different endings are available.
There must be well over a hundred possible endings to reach, I think.
“That’s an impressive feat for just five works in ten years. And what’s even more remarkable is the lack of any bugs. Isn’t it amazing? You wouldn’t think it was developed by humans, right?”
“No way…”
“Yes, that’s correct. The game developer is the goddess of this world, the Goddess of Fate, Tinny. You know, the one who gives advice to the protagonists in the game. Her goal is to gather faith, and compared to those famous gods in your world, she’s pretty much at the bottom of the pile. She holds a certain popularity as a character and attracts a kind of faith.”
I remember the Goddess of Destiny, Tinny, who often gave advice to the main characters in the game.
I remember the goddess of destiny, Tinny, who used to give advice to the main characters.”
Never did I think that she was the developer. Well, I suppose that’s not something you would normally consider.
“Why did she include famous gods if her goal was to gather faith?”
In the game, the names of famous mythological gods naturally appeared.
“Well, it’s obvious that it’s just pandering. Besides, what she did was observe fate, partially determining the future, and turned it into a game as a storyline. It’s not right to erase the original existences, right?”
“Well, that’s true. But if that’s the case, then why would Milord have a reason to intervene?”
“Well, there’s a reason for that. I, along with a few others, got rejected because we were minor gods. In reality, we don’t have any strong believers, and there are only around a hundred people, so she probably thought it wouldn’t be a problem to reject us.”
It seems that the god of this game was rejected by the goddess of fate, Tinny.
I think it’s reasonable considering his personality… or am I wrong?
“(Could it be that the reason I was reincarnated was a slight against Tinny!?)”
“Yeah, that’s right. You see, the more the future is observed, the stronger it becomes, making irregularities less likely to occur. That’s why there’s a high chance of failure if you tell the locals about the future. You know, like in myths where things often go wrong.”
“So, you brought an outsider from another world to have an irregular element?”
That’s not something I should be surprised about or complain since I know I’ve been reincarnated by a god.
What’s the point of expressing dissatisfaction?
Besides, I’m already living as one of them. Even if I were told to return to my original world, I wouldn’t want to.
“That’s right. If the soul is from a different world, its very existence itself can become a singularity. Irregularities are more likely to happen. Wouldn’t it be better if you know the possibilities of the future?”
Right, that explains why I can remember events from over ten years ago so clearly.
“Well, if that’s the case, relying too much on the power to modify fate might lead to problems. So, to ease your worries, I embedded one of my artifacts, a die, into your soul!”
“Embedding the weapon used to kill your victim in his soul… Never mind. Does it have any effect?”
Once you realize you’ve been reincarnated by a god, it’s natural to expect cheats.
“Huh? There’s none. At most, you can fight without interference from the power to modify fate. But you already have Rios’s body and game knowledge, which is already pretty cheat-like. I don’t like relying too much on cheats like that.”
“Yeah, I figured that’s what you’d say.”
He’s not wrong in what he’s saying, and I understand it, but when I think about the strength of the top-tier individuals in this world, it makes me a little uneasy.
In the end, it seems like all I can do is put in effort.
“In any case, you’ll do it, won’t you? You hate Tinny, don’t you? Your beloved master has been destined for tragedy for the sake of faith.”
“Is that why you summoned me at this moment? Sigh, I guess everything is within your control.”
After being exposed so far, I couldn’t help but suspect Milo’s involvement in my encounter with those underworld gangsters.
But despite being coerced, I still got on that boat.
Personally, I’m furious, and I’m determined to change Tinny’s storyline.
“Okay, I’ll send you back, but let me do one last godly thing. …Prepare yourself for the impending calamity. Bye-bye!”
Before I could ask Milo about the meaning behind his solemn gesture, my consciousness was interrupted.
“My, it turned out quite nicely, didn’t it? My efforts in manipulating his mother’s time of death paid off. . Anyway, I can’t intervene any more overtly, so do your best.”
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Epilogue
This marks the beginning of Volume 1.
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