As Tasl vanished from the Palace Hall, he found himself standing in a place unfamiliar yet strangely regal. Before him stood King Ezekiel, a man who bore a mixture of curiosity and suspicion.
"Who are you?" demanded Ezekiel, piercing Tasl with an intense gaze.
Tasl, still grappling with the surreal chain of events, stammered, "I am Prince Tasl."
"Do not lie to me," warned Ezekiel, his tone sharp and commanding. Suddenly, Tasl felt a powerful force enveloping him, a tangible threat that hung in the air. Fear gripped him, realizing that speaking nonsense could lead to dire consequences.
Caught in the grip of this unseen force, Tasl decided honesty was his only recourse. In a rush, he revealed the truth about his death in the previous world and the inexplicable rebirth in this mysterious realm. The confession hung in the air, the weight of its implications settling between them.
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After moments of contemplative silence, Ezekiel spoke with authority, "You must not share this with anyone. From now on, you shall act as a prince in this realm."
Tasl, still reeling from the revelation, nodded obediently, accepting the weight of his newfound role. As the conversation unfolded, he shared details about his memory loss, prompting Ezekiel to grant him access to the royal library.
Guided by a vigilant guard, Tasl left the room for the library.
Alone, Ezekiel's thoughts turned to his late wife, Eileithyia, a deity whose divine status was a secret known only to him. Her final prophecy, foretelling Tasl's premature demise before the age of ten, echoed in Ezekiel's mind. The face of Tasl bore a striking resemblance to her, and memories flooded Ezekiel's mind. As a god, her predictions held weight, even in her diminished state after descending to the mortal plane. Now, confronted with the merging of his son's soul with a reincarnated being, Ezekiel grappled with a sense of loss and the realization that even his immense power couldn't protect his family.
Despite delving into the extensive 100,000-year history of the Madrion dynasty, Ezekiel found no mention of reincarnation. The enigma deepened, leaving him with unanswered questions.
Outside the library, an unassuming old man stood guard. Though he appeared ordinary, Tasl sensed an incredible power emanating from him. Bowing deeply, Tasl acknowledged the guard before stepping into the vast expanse of knowledge that lay within the library's confines, eager to unveil the secrets that may hold the key to his newfound existence.