2 chapter 1: second life

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What the hell is going on? Is what I just shouted when I realized the situation I was in. However, I couldn't hear anything... At least in terms of sound.

I was floating in an unknown void that was darker than anything I had ever seen. No light, no sound, no smell...

Damn it, I don't know what situation I got myself into. The last thing I remember is myself being killed while doing my duty.

Ah, that's right… I died… Meh, whatever. So this is hell? After all, I've killed a lot of people, so it's inevitable that I'll go to hell after I die. It's just a little different from what I think of as hell.

I had planned to go see Hitler when I went to hell. I want to tell him that thanks to him, the standard of art is now terrible. Thanks to him, the criteria to become an artist are much easier… Cough Cough… I was just joking… a boring joke…

I don't remember how long I floated like this… I stopped counting after about 10,000 seconds.

[Congratulations on being chosen to be reincarnated into another world]

hmm… what the hell is this? Suddenly a blue screen appeared in my mind. Or am I hallucinating? damn… If this is an illusion then why this damn thing? Can you at least give me the illusion of being surrounded by beautiful girls?

But being reincarnated into another world sounds really interesting… It means I will be able to live again. It's just that from now on I will live in a completely new world.

[ You receive the Heavenly Restriction skill ]

Skill ? Heavenly Restriction ? What the hell is happening here ? Well… but it's quite interesting…

After reading the description of this skill, I quickly concluded that this is a pretty stupid skill. It's more like a curse than a skill, can I refuse this stupid gift? Just let me float like this, there's no need to reincarnate me anymore...

. Basically, I would have to choose between having huge magical energy, and in exchange my body would be extremely weak. And if I choose the other choice then I will have great physical strength but I won't have any magical energy.

Immediately after reading the description of Heavenly Restriction. I immediately chose the second option. I would rather not be able to use magical energy than have a weak body. Especially as a former assassin, having physical strength is extremely important... But I'm also a bit curious about magic... It sounds pretty cool.

[ 3 ]

huh?

[ 2 ]

Oh, countdown time huh?

[ first ]

Hello new world, here I come...

[ 0 ]

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In some unknown forest, a woman was moving stiffly. She exhaled each breath with difficulty every time she crawled forward. On the woman's body were countless large and small wounds. However, her eyes still shone with determination.

"Almost there… Just a little more and I can get out of here…" The woman said tiredly before looking down at the bundle in her hand.

"My Toji… We're almost out of here… I'm sorry for putting you in danger… I'm sorry for not being able to protect you…" The woman said to the newborn in her arms .

This newborn baby is none other than our MC, who has just been reincarnated.

' Toji ? So this is my name in this life huh? The smell of blood? Damn, this woman is bleeding so much. What's happening ? ' However, Toji immediately realized the situation he was in. He and this woman were pursued.

' Oh I just reincarnated . I haven't even enjoyed my second life yet.' Toji complained in his heart as he felt what was going on was stupid. He was lucky to be reborn and now he's about to die while still an infant.

The woman continued to move without stopping. Her physical condition also became more and more serious. Until she found a cave. The woman entered the cave before sitting against a wall to rest.

She then looked down at the little creature in her arms while tears continued to fall.

Suddenly, footsteps sounded from outside the cave entrance, causing the woman to become scared thinking that her pursuers had found her. However, her eyes softened when she saw the man she knew.

"You are seriously injured Shizuka-san." The man spoke in a worried voice when he saw the woman's condition.

" Masaomi-san… I'm fine… I'm glad you accepted my selfish request."

" Stop talking . Let me take you and the child away. You need to be treated immediately. " Masaomi stepped forward to help the woman up but she just shook her head.

"I have reached my limit… I understand my condition… Masaomi-san… Please take the child away." Shizuka gave the newborn to Masaomi and continued speaking with sad eyes.

"I know what I did was selfish but please… help me protect Toji…"

Masaomi now looked extremely conflicted, he wanted to take both mother and child out of here safely, but at this moment he felt that there were many presences heading towards this cave.

" Masaomi-san... They're almost here... Please leave now."

At this time, Masaomi could only stay silent and follow the woman's words. To be honest, he didn't mind fighting, but fighting and protecting a child at the same time was impossible.

Right after seeing Masaomi leave, the woman just sat there quietly and waited for death to come to her.

'Once again... I couldn't protect my child... I'm sorry... Please live well... Live for me and your brother.' Was what the woman thought first. when she took her last breath.

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Somewhere unknown. Masaomi has arrived at a safe place. He looked down at the baby seriously, especially this child's eyes.

'This kid's eyes are so strange...' However, Masaomi quickly shook his head and gave a sad smile thinking that this kid was just missing his mother.

"There's nothing to be sad about, little Toji. From now on I will protect you." Then he noticed this child's name tag and continued speaking.

"From now on you will no longer be Toji Himejima. Your name is Toji Yaegaki, my son."