I apologize for the lack of updates. Somehow, I lost motivation. I wonder if this chapter will be able to satisfy the readers.

I plan on changing the title of this fiction. Recommendations are welcome.

Chapter 4

Once again, I found myself in a large room. It was the same exact room I was in, when I passsed on and met God. Sitting atop the throne decorated with glowing stones, an eerily handsome man gazed down at me.

"Oh? For what reason, have you called?" He asked, whilst rubbing his chin with his right hand.

My eyes slightly narrowed. I stared at him, baffled.

"..." , I was utterly and totally, at a loss for words.

The man on the throne slightly grinned. The grin enlightened, and complimented his facial features.

If I was interested in men, I would probably faint from extreme emotions.

" Just kidding, I know why you are here." Hearing those words, I couldn't help but believe he was playing with me. "

Unsatisfied with your current predicament?"

Booming laughter filled the room. Instantly, my face flushed.

"Y-Yeah... I was hoping, you would help me." I replied, with a low voice and my gaze low.

I could not help but feel embarrassed. Certainly, he had tricked me into thinking that I was able to choose how my next life would be like. However, I can't really be mad at him. After all, I was dumb enough to believe in him.

During my adventuring days, deceit was common. In this world, opportunities similar to this were uncommon. Even if you were given such an opportunity, it would most likely be fake.

The god, had went through the trouble of giving me a second chance. This life that I have been granted, most likely, is better than the life I would have been granted, through the normal process of reincarnation. Asking for more, defininitely was shameful.

The Gods hand didn't leave his chin, but he had stopped rubbing. He looked at me with curious eyes.

"It's ok. Tell me, what do you need?"

My eyes slightly brightened, and I looked up. With a relieved expression, I voiced my requests. "I think, I am a little too weak. I want to be stronger. I-I... don't want to be stuck in that room till somebody comes to rescue me. I don't have the knowledge to break the barrier, or leave the room, either. Please, help me."

Immediately, after I finished, the god replied.

" Ah, that's right. Certainly, you are weak." The God began to ponder. Then, suddenly, he looked at me.

He let out a big smile. " Hehe, for such a master piece to have such flaws." He continued to look at me, as if I was one of those renowned pieces of art.

"Yes, yes. I shall grant you some power. It would be a shame if you were to die."

My eyes beamed! Grateful, a huge smile developed on my small face. " Th-thank you, so much. Really..."

"Haha, this much is nothing."

As he finished, he suddenly appeared before me. The demonstration of speed was beyond that of anything I had ever experienced. I couldn't even followed his movements.

"Wo-" Before I could even display my surprise, he raised his hand and gently touched my head. His hands emitted a strange light, as it quickly entered my body.

I could feel a huge amount of mana entering my body. The mana quickly spread throughout my body, reinforcing every cell it stumbled upon. Power began swelling inside of me. Slowly, a strange sensation began to engulf my body.

Strange windows simultaneously popped up.

- Your body has been reinforced with mana. Strength and durability has increased. Senses have been enhanced. Reaction been enhanced.

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- You have gained the ability to control mana.

- Your body had changed.. Your has changed to the  body  you once held during your most powerful state, throughout your several reincarnations.

- New skills have been obtained. The skills of your previous lives have been obtained, limited to your strongest life.

+  Resolute Smite - bring forth your wraith, destroy those that stand in your path.

  +  Agony's Embrace - With the agony you once held, cripple your enemies with pain.

  + Onslaught of Darkness - The light has abandoned you. The darkness is your only friend. Bring forth the rage you once held, and destroy your enemies. Deprive them of hope, and slaughter thy enemies.

+ Darkness mastery - You have mastered the mysteries of darkness, your power is enhanced in the dark. The light weakens you, Holy magic is your weakness. With the power of darkness. nothing is impossible.

- You have regained the memory of your very first life.

Images, voices, and emotions surged into my very soul. Images of things I have never seen, voices I have never heard, and emotions I have never felt. Suddenly, great rage began developing inside my soul.

My very soul began to scream. " Why, why,why..." Tears began to overflow, and stream down my face. I couldn't handle the sudden emotion, and the emotions began to swallow my soul.

"Ahhhhh!!!"  I screamed in pain. The very feeling of being abandoned by the world. Left to rot in cruel world. Tormented by the inhabitants. The very feeling of being betrayed by everything. The feeling of having nothing, absolutely nothing.

A warm handle pressed against my face, gently wiping my tears.

"To think you went through such experiences. I am truly sorry. Don't let those emotions swallow you, it will bring greater pain." Those gentle words slowly dissolved the great wraith built inside me.

I looked up at the being that had brought me out of my emotional state. A gentle expression was shown on the mans face. I felt so warm, so happy.

How could I have forgotten, this man, no this God was the very being that has granted me another chance. He's right, I shouldn't succumb to the rage.

I wiped away my remaining tears, and took a deep breath. *hahhuuu*.

Sniff* sniff* " Thank you, for your help. I'm very grateful, venerable lord." I gently bowed, expressing my thanks. Booming laughter followed after.

"HAHA, what's with that? Somehow, that doesnt match your usual demeanor!"

" H-huh? Y-you! Is that how you react to someone that just thanked you!?" I retorted.

"Pfft, HAHA." The god couldn't help but laugh.

"Hmph!" I couldn't believe a God could act in such a way.

The gods laughter subsided. With a serious expression he began to express his condolence.

" Ah, yes. Once again, I must ask. Please, forgive me. I have not checked the history of your soul. I didn't know of your previous lives. To have thought you were actually the very first 'demon lord'."

My heart tightened. " Yea..., It's alright. I should be the one apologizing for causing so much trouble."

"Haha. Anyway, it's about time you go back."

Once again, I expressed my gratitude. I gently bowed. Soon after, I was sent back.

The gods last words being, "With great power, comes great responsibilities. Every life is important. Who are we, to decide whether another lives or not. Yet, taking lives is a necessity to live. One mistake, can change the entire course of history. I hope you do not make the same mistakes."