Chapter 2: Given a second chance ... but why Danmachi?

Ye Chen felt as if he were floating in water whilst suddenly being able to breathe . In the vast depths of the endless void the only thoughts to cross Ye Chen's mind was....

Ye Chen- 'Fuck, fuck ,fuck.... damn it why the hell did I do that ,now I'm fucking dead .I died a stupid overworked, underpaid man who couldn't even bang a single chick through his whole life .(Sigh...) Well not like I can change that and it's not like anyone will miss me or anything and it's not like I left anything of value behind . Man though I think that's kind of more depressing than me being dead ....'

?????- I'd have to agree , you ARE pathetic aren't you...

Ye Chen - Who's there show yourself , and who the hell are you calling pathetic???!!!

??????- You obvious silly, hahahaha.....

Ye Chen's vision was momentarily blinded by a flash of bright light appearing in the void . What made the experience more unbearable was that he had been in total darkness a few moments ago. When the light receded it revealed the dazzling form of a tall mature woman ( in every sense of the phrase 😉). She had huge knockers that made Ye Chen's primal instincts take over resulting in little Ye standing at attention much to the amusement of the mysterious woman.

???????- Hehehe ... cute but you won't be trilling me with that stick you call a d*ck honestly I think it was for the best you stayed a virgin 'cause you could never satisfy anyone with that ... even gigolos wouldn't be interested and they'll go for any guy mind you so just let that sink in won't you .Pfft... hehehe.....

Ye Chen's eye twitched several times severely tempted to spout a stream of his own insults but decided against it since he knew nothing about the woman in front of him and suspected that she could read minds given how she responded to him earlier. He took a few deep breaths and calmly asked ...

Ye Chen- Who are you miss...

??????- Hehehe... it's good you were able to calm yourself .Most of the mortals souls I have met thus far weren't as level headed as you and proceeded to curse at me. Needless to say they won't be "ascending" if you catch my drift . If you guessed it or maybe not this was just a little test of mine I use every time I decide to pull a special soul to the cycle of reincarnation. What is that mortal saying ... oh yes! " Pride comes before a fall" or something so naturally I only reincarnate those who aren't a stick in the mud y'know.....

Ye Chen- ( Stares blankly at the woman) Wait did you say , reincarnate?

???????- Yes indeed *ahem* allow me to introduce myself my name is Melody the goddess of reincarnation and rebirth and yes the "God" you probably know of is just propaganda created by those who wished to get a second chance at life on earth . That's why we gods decided to transfer people to different worlds instead of sending them back to earth.

Ye Chen- What kind of " other" worlds are out there?

Melody- Hmmm... you don't seem all that surprised about any of this , though after having read your memories it makes sense why ... I believe you call it "Isekai" yes that and honestly I think you mortals all got that concept from us .Anyway to answer your question there are many different types of worlds . Fantasy, fictional , futuristic all of which are formed through mortals imagination and desires ...

Ye Chen - Huh??? What do you mean mortals " imagination and desires" ???

Melody- Hmmm how best to explain... I think the simplest way to put it is that mortals are able to bring certain certain concepts and ideas to reality through collective thought . For instance say a certain " anime" or " manga" were to be created through a person's imagination. If said anime or manga were to gain traction the idea would develop into a seed and blossom into a reality but in a different dimension.

Ye Chen - Ahhh..so it's kind of like the multiverse where there exists a world where might be a different version of me or where swords and sorcery exist because the concept passed through people's minds . In short there are like infinite possibilities and worlds right...

Melody- Fufufu... you catch on quickly child yes you are correct, but to be more precise there are as many worlds as the ideas you mortals formulate.

Ye Chen - Wow that's alot !!!!

Melody- Yes in fact the same applies to us gods so if the idea of a God or god like entities watching over you mortals did not occur to you we ,the gods ,would likely not exist..

Ye Chen- So basically, your here because of us... so you like need us to help you exist or something?

Melody- Crude but yes that's the gist of it .Anyway enough about that it's time we went to the matter at hand your reincarnation. Before you ask , no , you can't go to a world of your choosing . Your soul will enter the cycle of reincarnation and land in a world that's compatible with your soul. Though don't be discouraged before you enter the cycle you may be granted three wishes though there are restrictions like making yourself the strongest being in that planet or immortality is off the table , you have to grow like everybody else but everything else is on the table.

Ye Chen - Ok this is it the thing I've always wanted. I don't even care if it's not the world I want as long as I get to do what I want . Ok for my first wish I wish to get 1000 times more growth than anybody else.

Melody- Hmmm... that's doable ,granted!

Ye Chen - For my second wish I wish to have an affinity with and have all knowledge of all magic and magic theories.

Melody- Interesting.... granted!

Ye Chen- And lastly I wish to have a system like guide that can help me acquire any skill I want as long as I finish certain tasks.

Melody- *Hmpf* Greedy one aren't you,well it would be interesting to see how this plays out... granted.

Melody- Alright now it is time to enter the the cycle of reincarnation.I do hope you have a wonderful experience in your new world .. Ye Chen.

Ye Chen - Me too.

Suddenly there was a bright light and it seemed like the entire world turned white and Ye Chen promptly loss consciousness. Barely a second passed and Ye Chen's eyes began to open precariously slowly. When he was finally fully awake he sat up from what appeared to be his bed. He gave the room one glance and knew from the room's decor that he must be flat broke

Ye Chen- So same old same old . Ha... and here I thought things would have changed, guess not then* Sigh*.I should have asked for eternal richs instead of...no I don't have any regrets about my decisions I'll need them incase I want to survive in this world . Huh ...and just which world is it ..Ye Chen got up went to his shabby bathroom to find a cracked mirror. He immediately rushed to it to see his reflection and when he did he couldn't help but smile with glee...

Ye Chen - I admit not my first choice but things could be much worst .I could have gone on to Attack on Titan* shiver* just thinking about it gives me the chill

It seems he got reincarnated into the Danmachi world and as Bell Cranel no less .