1 Reincarnation
In the great void of reincarnation floated the souls of numerous earthlings who had fallen victim to the hooded reaper carrying a scythe; these souls had a lot of emotion sealed within them.
Among them was one with a flashing red glow.
The flashing red lasted as long as it took the sun to rise and set.
Time felt as if the heart was beating peacefully, with a semi-pounding sound.
When the glow shone upon the great emptiness of reincarnation, it illuminated the path of the other souls who did not possess the red glow.
These souls were the souls of people who had enough karmic destiny to trade for a second chance in a new world. The law of reincarnation and the exchange of karmic fates was unprecedented for people. We all believed that this life followed a certain phase: from the womb to the grave.
Whether they were evil or righteous, they all accumulated varying amounts of karmic fate, which could be exchanged immediately after death.
It is understandable that anyone who had passed through the void of reincarnation had saved up enough karmic destiny to trade it for a second chance at life, but why was only one soul shining?
Why was it red? Why were the other souls colorless?
It's simple: the fate of the solo radiant soul was too significant for heaven not to trade it all in, as it would be labeled a fraud.
The heavens do not deceive, but karmic destiny is akin to their wealth; it defines their supremacy and showcases their power over mortals. The more karmic destiny they receive, the stronger they become.
Of course, the sky is not governed by one God. There are almost a million gods who oversee all the elements of the universe. The gods are like the pillars of the universe.
They are akin to the salt of heaven, just as human beings are the salt of the earth. We once thought that they were the supreme rulers of the universe, but they are not. They also have a supreme ruler who holds absolute authority over the universe - the Primordials.
Alright, enough about celestial matters. Why is this soul still glowing red?
This defiled soul is the soul of a young man who had been deprived of his rights by heaven.
His life on earth was stained, with pain, guilt, helplessness, and injustice being his constant companions.
Suffering was like his brother; they willingly shared the same toothbrush early in the morning, and in the evening, his house was warmed by suffering. Growing up without parents left him facing the hardships of the world without any form of defense. He didn't go to high school because he had to work hard to survive.
Working as a laborer wasn't an easy job for a 15-year-old boy. Watching his peers drive flashy cars to high school every day was a painful torment to his heart.
Despite this, no matter how difficult life became, he never lost hope and kept working, hoping that one day heaven would answer his prayers.
Months and years went by, but no answer came. So, he gave up his belief in the existence of heaven.
His birthday was never celebrated; if he ever wanted to celebrate, the guest of honor would still be his beloved and hated brother - Suffering. Like everyone else on his birthday, he decided to work harder and earn more.
Dressed in his regular work uniform, Liam made his way to his job site - a construction site - greeting his colleagues as he ascended the stairs.
After a few minutes of climbing the stairs, Liam reached the top. However, when he arrived, he saw something he hadn't expected - death, which came in the form of a weapon aimed at his head by a mysterious hooded man.
He looked around
and saw his colleagues dead. He couldn't believe he was dying on his birthday. How unfair! Life was starting to become less stressful; he had even separated himself from his useless brother and lived in his own rented apartment, which had everything he needed. But he believed that a mysterious brother named Death would wait for him on his birthday, on the day he came of age. *Pope*
A bullet pierced his head.
This was the last thing he saw before giving up the ghost and finding himself in the great void of reincarnation, but with a mysterious red glow different from the others.
"So, this is how it ends, huh? After struggling with suffering and success, you've decided to send death. Damn."
Liam's mind still worked perfectly; the memories of his life were still with him, while the other souls had already lost all forms of memories related to their lives after passing through the ocean of oblivion.
It was then that the red glow appeared. At first, it had the shape of a halo, but then it began to shrink until it became a part of his soul. Since then, the red glow had become a guardian of his path in the great void of reincarnation.
One by one, the souls continued to disappear. They all vanished, now given a second chance to live a life. If they were lucky, the possibilities could grant them great achievements.
"I can't see another soul. Does that mean I'm alone here? ... What's that light over there?"
The light that Liam saw was not actually light, but a portal. A teleportation portal that would lead him to another dimension.
His soul was swallowed by it, entering a new place like a hall. This time, his soul wasn't the only source of illumination. The room seemed to consist entirely of light.
"Am I in heaven? I thought heaven was supposed to be a place with a very big room filled with millions of angels and God."
When one was in this place, one naturally had the feeling of being in heaven. Probably in one's home in heaven, or perhaps in the house of an angel or of God.
There was still no one here; there was even another portal. Liam was curious if this portal led him here, then where would the other portal lead him? So, he started flying towards it.
However...
"Do not enter this portal!"
A loud voice thundered through the hall, causing some of the light to flash while others momentarily faded, reducing the intensity of the lighting and also causing the red glow to shine within Liam's soul a meter or two away from the white light.
"Who is this person?"
Liam was annoyed, not bothering to listen anymore. He flew faster towards the portal until he was only a step away.
"Foolish mortal, that world is not for you. If you go there, you will probably die and suffer the same pain as in your previous life. I warn you, do not enter."
The voice's tone became anxious, and it later grew frustrated, as if the person was experiencing performance issues.
"If he's a god, I'm more than happy to disobey him." Liam shared his final thoughts before walking through the portal.
"Damn, a red glow of the soul just means total destruction. Why the hell did I leave this room? I'm sure I'll receive my share of punishment from the Primordials."
The voice sighed in disappointment.
Liam embarked on a heavenly adventure about which he knew nothing. He was glad he didn't obey that voice. When they didn't listen to him on earth, why should he listen to them now, especially in this situation?
After passing through the portal, his soul entered a golden portal that eclipsed the red glow of Liam's soul.
"Why can't I stop moving?"
He asked, but there was no one to answer.
His soul continued down the golden portal until it encountered another bright light that blinded his vision, causing him to pass out as his soul fell unconscious into the light.
His reincarnation was the legendary Demonic reincarnation, but where did he reincarnate? In the future or the past? In a normal world or a fantasy world?
