Above the endless expanse of stars, two figures floated in eternal emptiness. There was no up, no down, only a vast black space, adorned by thousands of twinkling stars like gems on an unending celestial canvas. Their brilliance not only illuminated the darkness but also brought a soul-stirring silence.
The light from these stars didn't just radiate. They seemed to whisper, singing a silent song that could only be heard by brave souls who ventured to the edge of the universe. The song had no words, yet it conveyed feelings, a deep tranquility, a faint sadness, and a hope yet to be born.
This sky did not belong to the world known as Eldrin. There were no clouds, no atmosphere, only an emptiness that embraced them like a dark ocean, holding millions of untold secrets. In the midst of that frozen space and time, two silent figures hovered, one like an adult man, the other like a small girl. A small voice broke the silence.
"Congratulations! You defeated the Abyss God Ivkareth," the girl said cheerfully, clapping her hands. Her voice was bright, as if welcoming the end of a very entertaining show.
The man beside her merely frowned. His face showed deep exhaustion, his sharp eyes now dim.
"Why didn't you help at all?" he asked. His voice was flat, almost emotionless. "If you had intervened, this world wouldn't have been destroyed."
The girl placed a hand on her cheek, looking at him with an innocent expression, though without a hint of regret.
"Hm? It's true that I created this world, and other worlds too. But it's not my job to protect them. I'm not a savior. I'm just the creator of this world."
She smiled faintly.
"I love all my creations. Both light and dark, good and evil. I enjoy watching how they thrive or perish. That's why I choose to remain neutral."
"Then why did you come?" the man asked. "Is it because I'm the first mortal to break through to the Transcendent realm?"
The girl nodded lightly, raising her index finger as if answering an exam question.
"Exactly. And not only that, you achieved it in less than 100 years and only lost a little of your humanity. That's an interesting feat."
"I wish I could have died with this world." The man laughed bitterly.
"Unfortunately, after you defeated Ivkareth, you've ascended to an even higher level; even death can no longer reach you," the girl said, shaking her head.
"Haaah…" The man sighed deeply, then looked at her with a hint of curiosity.
"So, there's no reward for me, even though I've made you curious?" he asked, his voice containing a hard to hide note of curiosity.
"Of course you do. As a reward, I will return all the lost parts of yourself, from your three human traits to the concept of your death that has vanished," the girl continued.
"Then, you will be sent to one of my worlds where magic, demon races, and other races don't exist. A world ruled only by nature and humans."
"Alright, a world like that…" The man nodded slowly. "…sounds good."
The girl smiled.
"Exactly, that's what you need now,"
"Additionally, your old world will be rebuilt, but the history and people will be different.
Now, after all your tasks are complete, it's time for you to rest."
A white light emerged from the girl's palm, slowly enveloping the man's body. "Thank you for your efforts, Reinhard. May you enjoy your freedom."
And in an instant, Reinhard's figure vanished, carried away toward a new life.
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The girl gazed at the empty space before her.
"Oh, right, I forgot to mention, your memories will be sealed. So you won't be able to remember who you were before. Hehehe," the girl chuckled.
After that, her body slowly dissolved into the void, as if she had never been there.
Silence once again enveloped the universe.