Chapter 2: Memories of past
"Will we now finish the task? I will make you a wonderful specimen after I am done."
"Wait, how exactly, do you know that orb thing is inside my body? I can offer it to you if it's really hindering my advancement, and I'm also wiling to impart my understanding of the spells I created. There is no need for more causality if they are consistent with your objectives."
"You are not in a position where you can bargain; once I get the orb, you will wither and die; as for the spells, I can retrieve your memories."
It is useless. Impatiently, I summoned mana in my palms necessary to cast the spell. But Xarathas swiftly severed my hand before the spell had a chance to take shape.
"Your eyes have no anxiety for death. If your hope is with the transmission bead, let me warn you that the empire is not coming to rescue you; in this turmoil situation where demons and dark forces are running amok, the emperor gladly exchanged a small kingdom under his control for a divine artefact; a wise approach."
I was struck by the pain of my severed hand before I had a chance to organise the knowledge I had received. But the lich keeps on speaking, I eventually heard the voice of lich as I become used to the pain.
"Now that's the sort of look a person who's dying should have"
Xarathas placed his thin and long, dreadful fingers on my chest as waves of dark power swept over my body. My consciousness is gradually fading. I felt a part of me was being dragged out, something very essential, and the pain was awful, yet I was helpless.
A sudden feminine voice full of divine and authority was heard by me just as I about pass out.
'You might be unsure of my existence and purpose right now, but Ryan, please listen. As there is no more time, we will proceed right to the deal. I promise to save you from this situation in exchange for a pledge from you that you must keep at all costs: the restoration of dragon race. Answer me now, do you accept my legacy and agree to this contract?'
"I do."
Although the situation was unexpected, I had no choice because I lacked any luxury with which to negotiate. I was unable to think clearly due to pain and waning consciousness. I therefore expressed my approval for this contract.
"What!!?"
The lich exclaimed as a blinding light engulfed me, and the space around me started to bend and melt as I was drawn into a singularity that was originating from my chest. Then, as my consciousness waned, everything became pitch black.
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I suddenly felt nostalgic while I was pacing the floor of my former office. When I opened my eyes, I was in the workplace of my prior life. I bitterly grinned when I noticed that nobody was in the office. It's late.
I was taken aback to see a familiar face working alone in the office, but this is what I was just doing, working late at night.
"A dream or probably a memory?"
I moved closer to my former self as I examined the papers and records. I was a mechanical engineer, therefore there were many drawings of mechanical components scattered around.
When I saw the drawings, my eyes became wider. It's the project I was engaged on when I passed away. I recalled it since it was the last day for me to submit my project, which involved studying the design of a new nuclear reactor's equipment. It was a challenging task.
My former self left the workplace when the task was over, and despite knowing what would happen, I followed him. He followed the pathways just as I had recalled. He simply took a shortcut right now, which was unusual in the past and will be the worst decision of his or my life. I followed him into the shadowy ally. Suddenly, a bald man who he had initially missed blocked him and demanded money appeared. He punched the bald man just as he was about to reach into his pocket. Of course, the bald man was unharmed by the punch; instead, he pulled a knife out and began slashing at my former self. After that, I'm well familiar with the fight. The blad man grabbed my neck and held me against the wall.
I was at a loss of what to do. As this vision and the lich shackling me in chains overlapped, a rush of nausea overcame me. In both of my life, I was reckless. recklessly drawing danger closer to me. I was assured of my ability and potential. But every time, it cost me my life. I resolved to grow stronger when I was reborn so that what had happened in the past wouldn't happen again. But by recklessly showcasing my talent, I drew attention from people who could defeat me with a single hand wave. I gritted my teeth in frustration.
The memory began to waver and appears to be coming to an end. I heard someone calling my name in the horizon. As I took one last look at my deceased body from a past life, I clenched my hands. I collected my thoughts and became ready for what was about to happen.
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