Floating aimlessly in a dark void, my mind recalled the last moments of my successful yet empty life.
'The fact that I died as a weeb, despite all my efforts, would probably be one of my biggest regrets'
A few more miscellaneous thoughts ran through my head as I continued to float in that empty space.
After a long while, a voice so majestic and godly that it sounded like thunder and lightning resounded through the space and caused it to tremble.
"Child"
My intangible body automatically flew towards the being that called my name, and my rattled mind eased completely.
After a while, a white light with a golden hue surrounding it came into view, and I was sure that if I had eyes, I would have been blinded.
'Is this judgement?'.
I tried asking, but I didn't have a mouth to do so, and even if I did, I wasn't certain I would be able to utter a word in its presence.I felt like he was staring at me —as if he could see all my experiences, my thoughts, my emotions, and even things I didn't know about myself.
Eventually, he spoke: "Child, you have lived a life that was drowned in emptiness and mediocrity."
Surrounding me with his light, he drew me into a kingdom that was far more majestic than anything that I had ever seen in my entire life.
Golden roads that shone without sunlight, large castles that screamed prestige and majesty at the same time – a sense of extreme peace and happiness exuded from them.
I imagined he was looking in the direction I was looking, but I had no way to tell since the light he exuded covered his figure.
But despite the extreme sense of grandeur he gave off, I didn't feel an ounce of fear or inferiority – rather I felt a..... strong sense of connection.
After a while, he spoke, "Your life was cut short before the plans I had for your life could come to fruition".
"But the life I planned for you, couldn't be realized either way – due to the constantly changing scenarios of life that you were faced with, your life span would have ended with you accomplishing everything, yet nothing at the same time".
A small sigh escaped from his mouth, and he continued, "Your life experiences does not grant you the chance to join me in my kingdom, but at the same time not bad enough to land you in hell – since the circumstances were beyond your control".
Although I was lost on some parts, I eventually managed to come to a shocking conclusion.
'I'm in the presence of the creator of the universe'.
My mind nearly collapsed as I grasped the magnitude of who's presence I was and I couldn't escape the urge to bow.
He watched me bow awkwardly, a warm smile formed on his face.....I could feel it, and he took me in his arms– causing the light to envelop me completely, giving me a moment of extreme joy in his presence.
While I was still in his embrace, he spoke, "Since you belong to neither of the realms – and as much as it pains me, I shall hand you to Yama, to give you another chance at life".
My intangible body shook as I heard his words.
'I'm going to be given to someone else?, but I don't want to leave'.
"But fear not my child, you shall return here eventually, your soul was created by me and my love for you transcends space and time". He added.
I eased my mind as I heard the reassuring promise, and my resolve to return was strengthened.
"That child,Yama does not like his hosts to retain their memories of the divine to avoid unnecessary issues in his divinity". He added.
My body floated out of the embrace and I was placed back on the ground, "I will erase every memory of this place from your memories, so you will only remember that you died by the truck sent by Macaria – Hades' son, and got reincarnated in one of Yama's worlds of his choosing".
I nodded slowly as I soaked in the gentle explanation.
Seeing that I understood, he slowly extended his light– filled fingers towards my head and tapped it gently.
My body floated backwards and out of the beautiful domain and I felt at the white and golden figure staring at me with what I could only imagine as a loving gaze.
My memories of the place faded slowly and steadily and my state of mind was reverted to the initial state.
.....
'The fact that I died like a weeb, despite all my efforts would probably be one of my greatest regrets'.
A while later, a dark regal figure riding a bufallow with a noose in one of his four arms, came into view.
I was filled with a sense of dread as my body floated uncontrollably towards the being with a neutral expression.
'This is scary'.
The being stared at me neutrally for a while before extending his arms and muttering something under his breath.
"Your karma is sufficient to be reincarnated, and due to the relationship you have with him, I have given you a gift".
"You shall have no recollection of this place nor this interaction, one of my Yamadutas' children shall guide you through this world for a limited time".
I tried opening my mouth to ask something, but before I could say anything, my body was moved aside and a powerful suction force pulled me, causing my memories of the place to be slowly erased.
.....
Opening my eyes, a golden rimmed ceiling came into view, a huge chandelier glistening with diamonds hung firmly in the centre, I also caught a large bed with gold etched all over the frame, from the corner of my eye.
"This isn't my mansion" I mumbled as I rubbed my head with a grimace
Feeling the rough texture of my hair, my eyebrows furrowed in confusion as I stood up from the smaller bed that sat next to the larger one with a groan.
"Ouch!".
A large pain shot through my body and I rubbed my back in hopes of relieving the throbbing pain.
"What happened to me?".
My mind raced as I tried to piece the missing fragments of my memory .
'I went to work – as dreadful as always, had a drink with my so–called friends, got home....i didn't get home.....i got hit by a truck.....'
"HOLY SHIT!".
"Have I been..... isekai'd?"
Staring at the reflection of a tall man with dark–blue eyes and long dark hair with his face filled with confusion, the reality sank in.
"It's official....I've been isekai'd!".
"Good, you're awake, I didn't think you'd be so lazy~"
A velvety voice reminiscent of that of a young woman resounded in my head and I jolted in surprise as I looked around vigilantly.
"Who's there?!".
"Now now, let's not fry that brain of yours with my existence, mkay?"
The pleasant voice replied, and I traced the sound back to my head.
"What?, wait first of all can you get out of my head?, it's creepy".
"Awww, you're so mean!, fine, I'll just set up my stuff and I'll be out in a jiffy!"
Her coquettish voice travelled around my head and I could swear I heard the sound of furniture being moved about.
"What are you doing in there?!". I
"Caln yourself!...Mhm, this is good, I'll be out now!"
A mild gust of wind blew, and an extremely beautiful woman surrounded with an ethereal presence followed.
'Smash'.
An instinctive thought that crossed my mind as I stared dazedly at the extremely curvy body that had all the right proportions to them.
Her long yellow hair coupled with her average height and blood red eyes heightened her beauty to a degree that far surpassed the level of mortals.
"Ara~ stop looking, you're making me embarrassed."
Looking at the woman hiding her body in a coqquestish manner, I sighed audibly and asked, "Just to confirm, I've been isekai'd, yes?"
"Isekai'd?, oh you meant reincarnated!""
Snapping her fingers in realization, she
continued, "Yes, and seeing as your reaction isn't as frantic as the other reincarnators, it could only mean that you were a bonafide degenerate from....what was the name of that place again?"
My eyebrows twitched visibly, and I had to restrain the urge to smack her face that looked like she was in deep contemplation.
"Ah, yes!, earth!" She exclaimed.
Placing my hands on my forehead, I belatedly realized that I had chains cuffed on my mark – filled wrists.
"The hell are these?". I muttered confusedly as I stared at the chains on my arms.
Floating with her hands under her chin, she replied, "Your first mission, that's what"
"Mission?"
"Oh, I forgot to tell you, I'm your... guardian for a limited time"
With furrowed eyebrows, I replied, "Guardian?, girl, I ain't some kid"
"Not my problem". She shrugged
"My real name could blow your brains out, so let's stick with Laura" She added.
"Okay, Laura, what am I supposed to do?"
"It's simple, just break the chains and you'll pass your first mission!" She answered with clasped hands.
My face filled with confusion, I nodded head and studied my current condition.
'Whip marks all over my body, weird looking chains cuffed to my wrist....this could only mean one thing'.
"BDSM exists in this world too?".
Now, for the virgin degenerates who might be confused, BDSM is a sexual experience that involves weapons and unconventional pleasurable practices.
Studying the chains with a curious expression for a while, Laura responded with a shrug, "I'm not a weird pervert like you, so I wouldn't know"
I could feel my veins bulging due to her sibling– level annoyance.
Clicking my tongue, I twisted my wrists to be tried stretching the chains.
After a few minutes, the chains started to show signs of wear under the constant twisting.
*Snap* *Snap*
Some time passed and the chains snapped, causing the cuffs to fall off.
"Let's goooo"
Laura nodded in approval, "Good job~, now time to grant you your reward"
I nodded with clenched my fists in anticipation.
Extending her beautiful hands, a golden energy poured out and surrounded me slowly.
Confusion was written all over my face as I watched the energy rotated my body a few times before entering my heart.
A strange feeling coursed through my body as I stared at Laura with eyes filled with curiosity.
Seeing the signal, Laura answered, "That, is your system and I'm sure you don't need any explanations, since I'm sure you know about this much"
I nodded calmly, but my mind was in extreme excitement.
'I've got a system!, does that mean I get to be OP?!, this is so fuckin cool!'.
Laura stared at me deadpan before replying, "you do know I can listen to your thoughts right?"
I laughed dryly and changed the subject, "So, can I check it now?".
She shrugged.
Sitting up on the less luxurious bed, I straightened my ruffled clothes and muttered, "System".
A blue interface appeared before me and constant beeping sounds resounded in my head.
[Ding!]
[&@$$## interface, module $#$$$ has been activated]
[Base form in use!]
[Connecting with host...]
[Connected with host successfully]
[Gathering karma from past life]
[Karma gathered successfully]
[Displaying new host's information]
Name: Clark Thompson
Age: 22
Lvl: 1
Skills: None
Traits: [boy toy, BDSM partner, slow learner, soft spoken, pushover]
Mission completion: 1/??
Rank: F-
Rate of improvement: 1 level per 5 years (improvable).
Remark: Bro you're fucked lol ←(>▽<)ﾉ
*****
The previous excitement drained from my face and was replaced with dissappointment at the stats.
"This is some real bullishit, you know that?". I stared at Laura with tired eyes.
"So, I have an amazingly shitty cultivation rate and shittier stats..... amazing".
Laura averted her gaze quietly as she stared at the large wall clock hung on the wall of the room.
"Well, time to crash out I guess".
With a smile, I slowly placed my hands on either side of my temple and....
"FUUUUUUUCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK".
I cursed like there was no tomorrow