Sea of Consciousness

Here we are. Me standing in front of my house. Trying to get a feeling for this sea of consciousness thingy.

This is a recurrent theme in fantasy stories. That's the issue, however. Any knowledge about fiction remains only that. Now I need to somehow figure out a way to apply it here.

I guess I need to do some self-introspection? Perhaps feel the mana? The spider did say that everything uses this energy to some degree. The turtle did say I need to find my own path. What would mine look like?

So many questions…so many … Okay, I can't do this. Not like this. So, I'm just trying to focus. Meanwhile, the bear, the turtle, the tiger, and the hammer are all looking at me. Intently glaring at me waiting for something to happen.

[How about you guys do something constructive instead]

"We are learning! X3"

"Alright, this turtle will practice dance moves."

These other three are stubborn. Let me see, just need to trick them.

[Hammer you should practice beatboxing.]

"What? Why? I just want to ..."

[This will practice your rhythm. Mastering that aspect is vital to be able to forge well.]

I throw it near the turtle and it happily starts doing the background music. Now for the bear.

[There is such a thing as hiding in plain sight. If you ever come across a group of dancers you should be able to blend in their midst to hide!]

"OMG, this bear understands!"

He joins the fray and leaves me alone. Now, what do I do for the last one? He isn't as single-minded as the …actually never mind.

[Tiger! There has been a dragon attack recently. I want a complete report on all you can find about it!]

"Yes, teacher! This tiger won't disappoint you!"

This is how it's done! Now they are all too busy to disturb me. Time to focus on this one task. No matter what, I need to succeed. All for my dream. To be able to summon a palace whenever I please.

I may have to redecorate a bit. Still, Lil Ygg did say something about upgrading. Why do I want to accomplish this? Is it because I need a palace to live in? Nope. I really just need one room.

Is it because I need the storage? I am currently naked and penniless. Am I looking for prestige? You know owning a palace is sick. Well, it would be nice, but it isn't my main goal.

No! I have a goal far nobler! One day, using this magical palace I will…. I will pick up chicks in style! Expecting something else? Well, what can I say? To be honest, I am half-joking about this.

I want to explore the world. That is my main goal right now. Anyway, gotta focus. I guess try to sense the energy inside my body? Let's try using the whole technique of calm breathing.

Calm the mind. Visualize peaceful waves. Think about nothing. Don't think about the Hammer's catchy tune. Seriously, where did he learn that?!

Focus. Damn this is hard as hell. I keep sitting in a meditative posture. Trying to the best of my abilities. But no matter what I can't seem to succeed. This is annoying. Whatever I give up.

I'll try asking for tips again. I guess it's probably because I am used to the internet. You know how there is always some stimulus there.

I am used to receiving and interpreting information fast. Ignoring a lot of it too. All kinds of information, mostly useless ones.

For example, the many ads on the por…. biology sites. Still, I'm used to both a slow-paced peaceful life but also a fast one. You want to know something? Search it up. You want to hear a song? Go on U-tube.

Want to talk to a friend on the opposite side of the globe? Can be done in an instant. I'm used to this. Now I need to calm my mind and think of only serenity. Even as I try to resolve myself my thoughts are drifting. Serenity? That reminds me of a cool song.

That's what's happening. Actually, I kinda miss that time. Transmigration is fun, but it feels weird. Like I don't belong here. Ah, fuck it. I don't care anymore.

I just picture myself in front of my PC. Doing all the stuff I used to do. Chatting with friends. All people I truly appreciated. Joking about all subjects. I guess spending so long in the dark. Both made my memory amazing and horrible.

I can picture it easily. Some things are blurry, however. Still, the overall scene and feeling. Those are accurate.

I picture myself sitting in my comfy chair. Then I bring up my screen. I start chatting. I start sending messages. Also receiving replies. Still, I know none of this is real. Just a scene I am picturing.

All the feedback I am getting… simply is a by-product of my vivid imagination. To be honest this is the only reason I stayed sane. Living in my own memories. Sharing those with Yggdrasil.

I look around the room. I can see the various decorations that used to adorn it. All the posters, all the …

Ah, this is new. On a shelf right next to me I can see some figurines. Ones I know for a fact I never had before.

A bear.

A tiger.

A turtle.

A hammer.

A spider.

A ghost.

A dwarf.

Finally, a tree.

Ah, I see. Those are the people I have interacted with here. Most of them have bubbly heads. Looking silly and attaching. From a window shines some bright light. Directly on these new figurines.

That's when it hits me. This is a representation of my life. How nostalgic this all feels. Everything is there but a bit blurry. This represents my past.

The light my hopes toward the future. Shining directly on the new friends I have made. This is a first for me. Imagining something so vividly. Ah, I can also feel something. Something else calling out to me. Outside the window.

There floats a small potted plant. One that feels especially familiar. This is weird. Then I understand what it is. All of it. This plant is my house. This room is my sea of consciousness. Funny how I only succeeded after giving up.

Now, let's try bringing this plant inside, shall we?