The Beginning of Everything

You: "Is the Aqua Spiritual Pearl here in this world?"

As you looked around at the familiar scenery, you felt a sense of déjà vu.

Suddenly, you saw a temple of the mountain god, and a figure with a protruding belly entered the temple.

You moved swiftly, flying to the rooftop. Through the cracks in the roof tiles, you saw a woman giving birth alone. You withdrew your gaze, feeling a myriad of emotions.

With the sound of a baby's cry, you slowly closed your eyes, a hint of pain apparent on your face.

Woman: "Child, I'm sorry. Mother can't raise you. I'm sorry..."

Even as the woman dragged her body away from the temple, you didn't open your eyes, nor did you question her why she abandoned her child. Why did she do it?

When you reopened your eyes, they were clear. You looked down at the newborn baby, a smile playing at the corners of your mouth, feeling a strange mixture of emotions.

The baby's clear eyes, like water, also looked at you.