As a guy who grew up in the modern era, I do not believe in such things as "reincarnation", many accounts of similar stories are known worldwide, there's a lot of bullshit claims "That was me before my reincarnation" for me it's all the same. delusions, coincidence, lies people told themselves to feel special.
Yeah I'm gonna buy that if we're inside a video game but no...
But then everything change...
At this very moment, I'm currently at the process of being reincarnated?.
the last time I remember was when I was walking home from my work, I saw a child 5-6 years old I think? in the middle of the road chasing his ball, I heard a loud engine noise..
—A truck.. A speeding truck towards him!
"..Hey Kid—!!!"
I.., I think I shouted. My body moved before my mind could catch up. I ran. No hesitation. No second thoughts. I grabbed the kid, pushed him away—
And then
Light. Blinding. Overwhelming.
After that… nothing.
Could it really be? Am I really dead?…So this is what they meant. "Your life flashes before your eyes." Heh. Except… mine didn't. I can't explain...
No happy memories. No meaningful moments. No grand achievements. Just a dull, empty life that ended in a single impulsive decision.
"…What a joke."
But I can't die.. Not now—
..I haven't accomplished anything yet. All I did was work… play games… and waste time.. nothing important. Nothing meaningful.. I want to make things that feels right, things that gives me purpose—
"I want to be useful too.., to have a meaningful life like the others— a glorious purpose"
I plead for help hoping for someone or something to at least get me out in to this mess.
Am I falling? No... But my body froze? It's really hard to tell anymore.
"... Please help me."
Then something changed...A faint voice—
"What will you do if you have a second chance?" As if a God.. Something or someone heard me and responded to me.
"—Everything!!!.." I answered as if it's the very last time I could at least scream up to my lungs.
Voice— "Everything for what?"
"To do everything I believe is right.. To become useful to others.." But I'm met with silence "..Please, just help me— let me out."
Voice— "You will be given a second life, but this time.. Seek for the light to guide others—
"…Light…?" The word echoed in the void. I didn't fully understand it, but somehow… it felt important. "…I don't care what it is," I whispered. "Just… give me a chance." Silence. For a moment again, I thought it was over—that whatever answered me had already left...Then—
The darkness shifted. Not like something moving… but like something breaking.
A faint glow appeared in the distance. Small at first, barely noticeable.. But it grew. Slowly, steadily, like a crack of light piercing through endless night.
Voice— "Then prove it."
The voice returned—clearer this time. Not kind. Not cruel. Just… absolute.
Voice—"A life without purpose is no different from death." —My chest tightened...
Voice—"You were empty."
"…I know."
Voice—"You wasted your time."
"…I know."
Voice—"You lived without meaning."
"…I know!"
My voice broke. "…That's why I'm asking! That's why I don't want to end like this!"
The light expanded, swallowing the darkness.
Voice—"Then remember this."
Something pressed into me—not physically, but deeper, like it was being carved into my very existence.
Voice—"Power without purpose will destroy you., Purpose without power will break you."
My thoughts trembled. "…Then give me both." Silence. Longer this time. As if something was deciding.
Voice—"…Very well." The light surged violently. —"Your existence will not follow the system."
"…System…?"
Voice—"You will not be bound by class...You will stand outside of order. You will become…" Something in my mind cracked. My very being started to distort.
—Static. Noise. Distortion.
Voice—"…an anomaly." Everything shattered.
[—System… Initializing—]
[—Error—]
[No Class Detected]
[—Error—]
[Rewriting… Rewriting…]
"…What… is this…?"
[Unique Condition Met]
[Subject: Anomaly]
[Granting Special Authority]
Pain—not physical, but something far worse.
NOTICE:
[Skill Acquired: System Breaker]
[Skill Acquired: Mana Override]
[Skill Acquired: Brute Force Ultra]
[Skill Acquired: Sword God]
[Skill Acquired: Lancer]
[Skill Acquired: Accuracy and Swift Hands]
[Skill Acquired: Archmage]
[Skill Acquired: Healing Hands]
[Skill Acquired: Universal Understanding]
"…I… can't…"
My consciousness began to fade as the light consumed everything.
Voice—"Now go."
Warmth. A heartbeat. A cry.
"…Wah—!?" W..What—what is this…?
A cry? No, my cry. My body… small… weak… I can't even control it —…Wait.
A baby?..No way. I'm a baby?! "…How—?!"
My thoughts spiraled, but only another helpless cry came out.
"…Waaah—!"
Voices surrounded me—clear, real.
"Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Greaves," a woman said. "He's a healthy baby boy."
Just who are these guys?
Arms held me gently. Warm. Careful. Someone… was cradling me like I mattered."…My child…" a soft voice trembled. A woman—my mother—held me close. "I… I can't believe it… he's finally here…" She was crying. I didn't understand why… but it felt… comforting.
Another voice entered—deep, urgent.
"…Is it done?" Footsteps rushed in."…My wife—! Is she alright?!"
"I'm fine," she replied softly. "Come… look…" A pause. "…So this is… my son?"
His voice changed—softer. "…He's small… but alive." A quiet breath escaped him. "…That's enough." A large, rough hand gently rested on my head. "…Welcome to the world, my son." but I'm still confused.., Are they my new parents now?. —Holy sh..
"…We need to give him a name," my mother said. "…A name…" the man repeated, thinking. "…Lucien." —"…Lucien?" she echoed. "…Lucien Greaves," he said firmly. "A name worthy of a new beginning." The midwife smiled. "A fine name, Mr. Greaves Shall I record it?"
"…Yes. Let it be known." Lucien...Greaves…So that's… me? that's my name now?
My thoughts grew heavy.
"…Am I really… reborn…?" I looked at them. They were smiling. Like my existence meant something.
"…For what purpose…?" No answer came. Not from them. Not from that voice anymore. Only silence. But deep within—
Something remained.
[This existence does not conform to the system]
"…This life… won't be normal."
-End of chapter-