Episode 2 - I was reincarnated?!

Hushed whispers

"What should we do with her?"

"Such a pathetic girl, despite not achieving anything throughout her life she has the nerve to leave her soul out here for us to deal with. It almost makes me want to forget about her rebirth."

"Even so, don't you think that's a bit harsh?"

"Then how about..."

Where am I? Why can't I see anything? Everything is dark, and I can't feel anything except a cold wind brushing against my skin. Who are these people and what are they talking about. Rebirth? Is that like reincarnation? What happened to me. The last thing I remember... lying down in my bed, and then... going to sleep... so does that mean this is a dream? If this is a dream then I should be waking up anytime soon, although for some reason I can't seem to open my eyes.

"What a curious child."

A voice was suddenly resonating inside my head, making my head ring and throb with the sudden sound. Somehow, the voice felt gentle and calming amidst the confusion I found myself in.

"So many questions from someone who isn't usually very active. Have I made a mistake with the soul I chose?"

I felt questions brimming to the surface. I wanted to know what situation I was in and whether or not this was a dream after all. I had never felt so isolated before, partly because I was never in any situation where that would be a consequence of my actions. I was never someone who would associate with many people outside of my family, so this was a brand new feeling for me.

I wanted to ask questions but I quickly discovered that I, in fact, was unable to open my mouth to speak up.

"Don't worry girl. This feeling will be over soon, just bear with it for a little longer."

It seems like the voice was trying to reassure me.

A few seconds later I began to feel a prickling sensation on my body. It wasn't an unpleasant feeling, it was actually rather pleasant. It felt warm and comfortable as if it was always meant to be part of me.

As soon as the feeling came, it faded just as quickly, leaving me feeling empty and cold. I attempted to open my eyes once more and this time, I was greeted with the blinding light of the hot sun shining down at me.

As I groggily sat up and got used to my surroundings, I noticed the land around me is completely barren. There is nothing around me for miles in all directions. Nothing but dry, cracked, sandy land and some damp piles of seemingly hydrated piles of dirt.

Where am I!?

Raising a hand to my face, I looked down and saw that my hand was abnormally small and frail. Almost like a child's. I got to my feet, feeling conflicted. Am I scared? What is this place? It appears like I was asleep, and then there were voices talking around me, and now I'm here. Wait, Is this... Reincarnation?!!

Come to think of it, one of the voices I heard just now was saying something about rebirth right? Does that mean I died and was given a new life in this small body? Despite the circumstances, I felt dejected at the fact that my peaceful life had come to an end. Even though I lacked the mental fortitude to get myself out of this mess, I got to my feet and began walking towards the tallest sand dune I could see. Perhaps if I got to the top, I would be able to find a way to something that wasn't sand and uninhabitable land.

As soon as I began walking, my foot caught on something and I fell face-first into the floor.

"Ow... damn rock."

As I reached out to properly see the fiend that had tripped me up, I saw a small stone sparkling in the little dirt pile. Brushing it off, it took a closer look and upon inspection, it was a rather beautiful amber colored gem.

All of a sudden, right in front of my eyes, a rectangular screen popped to life. It was simply hovering above the ground a few feet away from my shocked face.

Moving closer to the white screen, there were a few sentences written in cursive.

NAME: Lizzy ______                          MP: 10

RACE: Human                                    HP: 100

LEVEL: 1

SKILLS: Hear the voice of god

TITLE: The chosen one

"...WHAT IS HAPPENING RIGHT NOW?!"

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