This is the story of a young man who died, losing everything he had while protecting someone. But instead of having eternal rest, his soul was kidnapped by a god for a competition in the world they controlled. There was a big problem when he obtained his new body, which made it very difficult for him to survive in this world, which was filled with both magic and creatures, both fantastic and nightmarish. However, there was something that severed his connection to the god and the competition, but he still had a long journey ahead of him.

The journey of Arusai

Norgo's death had left a tense atmosphere. Shina and Usaki were only somewhat uncomfortable with this situation, while I didn't know how to feel. "I knew it was very likely to encounter soulless humans, but I didn't expect it to be so soon," I thought to myself. While I was lost in my thoughts, Bretta and the mage approached us. 


—Arusai —Bretta said somewhat unsure—, you didn't seem so surprised by Norgo's death —she said sadly—. Why? 


—You see —I said with a sigh—, I know how humans are, so I'm not too surprised —I explained. She seemed to understand, as she lowered her head, crestfallen. 


—Is that all you were going to tell me? —I asked, feeling like she was holding something back. 


—That's right —she said, looking back at me—. My friend Glaice wonders how your companion obtained that healing ability —I glanced sideways at this Glaicia, who looked away when she noticed I was watching her. 


—Are you talking about Shina? —I asked with interest. 


Chapter 18