A cozy dimly lit chamber inside the Lopez estate. I sit beside my mother, the countess as she tells me the story of an ancient legend.
"This is a story every noble child must know. The story of a great hero who once eradicated the evil and brought peace to our world. This legend is the reason why our family guards magic and the Astrelia academy is so close to our land. Always remember this story, little Ari. Think of this story when you're feeling demotivated at the academy while learning mag-"
"Mom!! Start the story already!!!!" I exclaimed with irritation. Why do I even need to remember an ancient legend? This is just a fairytale. A fake story. Heroes don't exist in this world, they never did and they never will. Why does everyone make such a fuss. I hope she doesn't tell another cliché fairytale. *sigh*
The countess chuckles and says,
"Yes yes, little Ari. I'll start the story now."
Rain pours on the windowpane as mother starts tge story. I don't know why, but I'm feeling like I know tge atmosphere. Almost too well. Is it Déjà vu?
The countess starts, "Long long ago, when the world was bright and new, the demon king Diablo ascended from the depths of the underworld and caused chaos in all directions. He tortured humans and enslaved them. Not because he had a purpose, but because he could. Because he liked seeing the inferior creatures suffer"
I almost go into a trance while listening to the story. The Déjà vu feeling is getting stronger by the second. I'm feeling like I've listened to this story before. But where? Why can't I remember!!! I'm trying my best to remember, but....
The countess continues, "No one dared to disobey the demon king Diablo. Until one day...."
I've never listened to this story. And yet I found myself mumbling the next part unconsciously.
"....there appeared a hope of light. Raymond, the hero."
Mother seems surprised and amused. She chuckles and says, "you read the story already, you sneaky girl!! You didn't even told me"
I stay silent. No. I've never listened to this story. How did I know? How did I know what was next? Thoughts swirled in my mind as my mother continued.
"He fought with the demon king and his armies all alone. After many years of fighting, the hero, injured and exhausted, used his own life as a sacrifice to seal away the demon king. The place where the demon king is sealed is..."
My chest tightens. It hurts. It hurts so bad. My mind is a whirlwind of memories. My body is going limp.
"I remember. I remember it all"
I pass out with that last mumble. My body going limp on the chair.
After an hour or more, my consciousness slowly returns. I found myself in my bedroom. I stare at the ceiling, my mother's worried voice soft and distant. I finally remember everything.
I remember a young girl playing her favourite game. The joyous hours, the exciting nights she spent playing that game, i remember it all.
Then...crash. the screeching noise of tired, the shattering pain. The death scream I let out.
That was my previous life. And this world?
Story my mother told me, the legend of that hero, that was in my favorite game. Does that mean...I'm reincarnated in the favorite game of my previous life ? I can't believe it. I'm actually living in the world of "Astrelia: world of swords and magic"???
Well...the details of this world is the same as the game. Like..this is the Astrelia kingdom. And me? I don't remember any Ariana Lopez in the game. Well...I do remember the intro when a mother was telling her child about the legend. That must me Ariana's mother. So that means...I'M REINCARNATED AS A BACKGROUND CHARACTER???