Brian POV

As my consciousness fades, I can only hear the chirping of the birds. The sweet chirping. High-pitched, yet soothing to the ears. A lullaby for my final moments.

Everything becomes dark and I finally lose myself. It's as if there is a constant pleasant feeling. Not something I could describe with words, as this feeling is too complex. I always wondered what would happen when I was to die. I believed in reincarnation, since the idea of a single god governing everything was just far too ridiculous in my eyes.

There had to have been something. And... to my amazement and expectancy, there was something. Something I didn't expect.

Instead of becoming one with nature, forgetting everything, and being thrown on some distant planet in an unknown universe, I was on a hill. It looked absolutely stunning. Birds are singing, flowers blooming, only this time - it was a good time. The sky was a beautiful blue. There were a few clouds scattered, but it was generally clear.

The most noticeable thing on the hill, however, was the woman. She was sitting under a tree. The tree was almost as gorgeous as she. It was a Japanese maple, with bright orange leaves that didn't show even a hint of deterioration. It stood several meters tall, easily surpassing my height and swayed perfectly in the wind.

Under said tree, was a woman. She had stainless skin. It looked perfect. No blemishes... nothing. She had long, light green hair. She was holding a flower I had never seen before. It was green as well, but it looked like a hybrid rose of some kind. Its petals spun outwards, yet curled up at the same time.

The woman looked at me, and I was able to see her eyes. They were similar to hazel, but had a much grander feeling, and a larger green tint. We stared for a while, and she broke the silence.

"Hello, Brian. It seems you are very confused, in which I can understand. Please. Have a seat." (?)

She ushered next to her, in which a plant grew out of the ground and formed what seemed to be a chair made out of vines. She stood up, and sat in a chair she created for herself, and she literally made her own tea party. I cautiously walked over, not wanting to sully any of this beauty. She poured tea into both of our cups, and I reached my chair. She gave a little giggle as she seemed to have read me and why I was so cautious.

"Don't worry Brian. You have an ethereal form, you abandoned your human for a long time ago." (?)

"Ah..." (Brian)

I sat, and began to examine my body, or lack thereof.

I didn't seem to have any special features. No muscle, just very thin arms. No sex organs, but a space. I could only imagine that I would have only a mouth and nose as facial features. I calmed myself down, and took a sip of the tea. It was the most delicious thing I had ever had. Simply so sweet and craving that it was hard to just have one cup, but I somehow managed to only take a few sips before placing it down despite my desire to gulp everything in front of me down.

"You are probably wondering where you are... Why I am talking to you, and what happened to you as you are now, right?" (?)

I nervously replied with a "Yes", and she continued.

"Well, let's start off with my introduction. I am Silvia, the Goddess of Life. You see, Brian, there are many gods. I am not the only God or Goddess of life. There are countless others. We are simply higher beings than humans and the such. The humans and monsters across the endless span of universes all have the possibility to become gods and goddesses themselves, but it is so rare there are only a few born every millennium despite so many people and creatures.

Taken from Royal Road, this narrative should be reported if found on Amazon.

You were killed, just as you know in your previous life. You, however, have maintained a completely pure soul. Well.. completely as far as a soul can get. Nothing is perfect. However, you forgave your murderer, and always wished for more simplicity. An escape from the complexity of the temptation of your parents, and others." (Silvia)

I was speechless. She was right. She was completely and utterly right. I just wanted to escape from the annoying life I had. I even forgave the person who murdered me. He had reason to do so. There is so much greed that it has become normal.

"I.. see... So, what am I doing here? Why have I been brought here? I can only assume that you have some task for me, or better to say a reward of sorts." (Brian)

She giggled a bit, then replied. "Yes. You are right. I thoroughly believe that you are going to become a god. A god of what exactly? I do not know. That is up to you, but I do believe you can go far. Very, very far. I wish to give you a reward in the form of an option. You can go back to the natural flow, forget everything, and be reincarnated into another human. Or, you can be sent to another planet. As what? That is for me to know, and you to find out. I am sure you will love it, and the world will be very similar to the games your humans have created. RPGs, or so they are called. Magic, monsters, etc. The choice is entirely yours. You will be given an advantage over the others, and I'll help you a bit along your journey. Nothing big of course, but just with certain information." (Silvia)

This is extraordinary. I get to choose to turn back into a normal person, or accept this gift from the goddess. I obviously want to accept the gift from the goddess, and honestly the deal sounds too good to be true. I do not know exactly what I will be reincarnating into, but it will most likely not be human. With magic and magic beasts or monsters, my life as whatever creature I will become will most likely be hard.

I'll most likely have to go through man hardships, and I'll have to shove my way through things that I could never even have imagined back on Earth... But... I think it will be worth it. I won't be alone, and I'll have help. It may be hard, but it will be something new and exciting. I'd much rather remember the good things. Granted I would not remember these feelings if I were to reincarnate, but who would willingly lose their memories when given a much better option?

"Silvia.. I have made my choice." (Brian)

She nodded in agreement, seemingly understanding what I had chosen. She might even be able to read my mind. Maybe she could foresee the future, and already knew what I would pick.

She giggled. She definitely can read my mind. Well, let's get this started Silvia.

"When you are ready." (Silvia)

Looks like things are getting interesting...

"Alright. I'm ready, let's do this." (Brian)