"There is no such thing as true emptiness. There is always something to see, something to hear. In fact, try as we may to make true silence, we cannot.
But what if someone or something could?"
- Musings on Transmigration (Scholars of All, SE 2015)
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In a separate dimension, far away from life on Earth, far away from anything at all, is a large expanse of nothingness. Not a single soul, molecule, or even atom exists here. An empty space created for just that purpose, to remain empty.
In this space appears a light. A tiny, yet daring speck of existence that dares disturb the serene stillness of this empty realm.
Then a soft *thump* resounds as the floating light is suddenly halted, as if encountering an invisible wall. The soundwaves reverberating like ripples on a still lake.
...
?
!?
...
?!?!?
*Bingbong*
Welcome to the Waiting Room. Please wait while we finish your initialization.
The little speck of light appeared startled, seemingly surprised by the unexpected appearance of a blue box. "What is..? Oh my voice is back!"
*Bingbong*
Announcement
Congratulations! You were chosen to be sent to
Since it would be unfair to send the host directly to their death this unknown environment, please make use of your appointed sub-dimension to familiarize yourself with Cultivation.
The host can follow System-created quests for guidance.
"What is going on here? System? What's a system?"
*Bingbong*
You have been granted a system to help create a new life for yourself, since the last one ended rather unfortunately.
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"My life ended? I'm dead? Then why am I here? What is going on?!"
Weirdly enough, being told I'm dead doesn't shake me that much. Maybe because I feel pretty alive?
*Bingbong*
Q&A
Yes your first life has ended.
You are currently neither dead or alive.
You are here because %@*à&"§, the Exiled has selected you, human.
The system is given to a select few lucky individuals.
... Q&A? What kind of system is this?
A system which is answering your questions in an area you know nothing about, as your only current companion.
"Oh you can hear my thoughts... Well then, I apologize for offending my dear companion system."
No offense was taken, please open your menu to continue your relocation process.
"Would you mind telling me how i died first?"
I'm afraid I do not know, we've only just met after all.
I suppose that's fair. Then...
"Open Menu?"
*Bingbong*
Menu Please select your preferred realm and settings Void Reality: Preset 1
"Not many options here, is that an error?"
...
"No response?"
...
Well, here goes nothing I guess.
*Bop*
*Bingbong*
Announcement
Congratulations on being dumped on invited to the Void Reality. You will now be transported into a new body which is currently being constructed on-scene. Good luck!
Quests
You have a new quest!
- Pick a quest
"A quest to pick a quest. Ok, accept quest"
*Bingbong*
Quest Completed!
Congratulations on completing your first quest! It is recommended for you to actually open and read the quest before accepting them from now on.
Your rewards are:
- 1 Qi sensing pill
- 2 Qi attracting pills
- A 1 bedroom home
- Quest system fully unlocked
Rewards? I love rewards!
Playing with unfamiliar pills sounds like a bad idea, so let's check out the house and try to make sense of what's going on here.
...
Where is it?
*Whoosh*
A small wooden hut appeared in the middle of an island floating in the Void Reality. It also seemed to be the only island in the Void Reality.
I see, my house just spawned. Cool.
Very much just a wooden shack I see.
Can't complain, could be worse. It could be worse~