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If reincarnation is a common occurrence why are there no memories of any previous life?
That question constantly pierced my mind like a stuck thorn. I couldn’t shake off the idea that I, that this conscious, would soon disappear while giving way to a new personality. I breathed and stopped the stream of thoughts before despair could set it.
Whatever the case, it’s not something you can control. For the mean time, assume that won’t happen and do whatever you can to make the most out of it. Right then let’s start with the daily routine…
The door creaked open. Mother wore her black hair in a simple ponytail. Her deep blue eyes stared full of love and care. I replied to them with a genuine smile. I stretched my arms toward her and was overcome by happiness as she lifted me. Memories of being able to stand up and having adventures in a virtual reality game rushed to me as I hovered about four and half feet above ground while resting on her shoulder. I pointed at the book on top of the table and spat out baby sounds as I attempted to plead her to read it to me.
“Again?” she questioned.
“Yes!” I attempted to reply by clapping and smiling. I’ve been born for about three months but I’m still unable to talk. Control over my tongue and knowledge of the language prevented it. I could understand some words, but phrases where still impossible.
“Haha okay,” mother said followed by some gibberish.
I was placed on the floor as she grabbed the book and sat in a wooden handmade chair. While she read I worked on trying to crawl. First I rolled over, and then I started some baby pushups.
Learning to walk again… this brings back memories!
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Two years before death
So this is inside a game? Everything looks so real! I can’t smell anything though… guess the tech is still limited. Well then let’s try walking!
All I could see was dirt. An indicator stated that my health dropped by five points due to falling.
How silly of me, the excitement about walking made me forget that I don’t even remember how to control my legs… let alone walk! It’s been fourteen years after all, so this is inevitable.
“Dad! Mom! Some help please haha.” I said
“Are you okay son?” My father asked as he carried to a house they previously bought inside the game. “You’ll have to relearn how to move your body Isaac. It won’t be easy, but I’m sure you’ll find it rewarding. Dr. Alcaraz will help with your rehab, together I’m sure you’ll accomplish it.”
“I’ll do my best father. Thank you for helping me out!” I said.
I was frustrated and excited at the same time. I once again felt my limbs responding to my mind, but not accurately enough. Over two months I relearned how to control my body. I was mentally exhausted from all the failed attempts. Still, nothing else mattered as I gave my first (again) step. I felt reborn.
Great first step done! Next up learning to run, after that kicking ass learning some martial art! This is so awesome! I wonder if it’s possible to fly in this game? First things first… second step here I go!
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Four months after rebirth
I opened my eyes and the room around me was lit by the first timid rays of the day. I got annoyed at the fragility of this body as hunger took hold of me. I began crying to get my mother’s attention. I desperately longed being self-sufficient, eighteen plus years was no small amount time. I was fed and cleaned up expertly by mom. I was carried out of my parents’ room and into the small hallway that connects it to the living room and kitchen. It was a small but comfortable wooden house. I was placed near the kitchen floor and mother started working on father’s breakfast.
I remembered my vow and began working on my daily routine. I made it two months ago but remained as limited as back then. Still practically no knowledge of what or where this places is. Still a baby. Despite that I stayed the course.
Do whatever you can to live your life to the fullest. Right then, the method to improve language knowledge is set. Same goes for my moving exercises. From the state of the house, the fields my mom works outside our home, and our clothes it’s clear technology is lacking. So, it’s important to continue reviewing my science knowledge. It will most likely be very handy, worst case scenario you can get a scholarship to a good university in a more civilized place. Also, in the afternoon review your economics and financial knowledge. Improving my parents’ lives is a must!
Babies and children are capable of learning stuff fast right? So lets study, study, study! This way it will probably (hopefully) remain engraved in my memory. Mom, dad, Google, Wikipedia… thank you for all the information you provided haha! Too bad I’ll probably forget most of it, its hard remembering everything without access to reference material. Damn it! If only could write! Well… that’s out of my control so all I can do is try to retain as much as possible. A small advantage is still an advantage.
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Seven months after rebirth
I listened as my mother read the old book for the hundredth time. Her tone was always calm and peaceful. I admired her for not “loosing” the book after a few weeks of reading it. She really loved me.
So the mischievous kid, Adam, gets kidnapped by a dragon and then rescued by a hero, Larelot was it? Then becomes his squire, learns about honor, saves a princess, and has a happy life? A children’s book to promote good behavior… well I’m just glad I can now understand most of it.
I wonder if it’s too soon to show I can talk? I definitely don’t want to standout too much when I know so little about the world around me, better play it safe. I prefer not being burnt on a stake because “a demon lives inside of him”. But, I do want to establish my self as someone who is a little ahead of the curve… yeah I need to gain access to more information and paper as soon as possible! If I correctly understood what my father was talking a couple of nights ago… then my small advantage is reality HUGE! But I need to confirm it first, and paper... lots and lots of paper.
Okay, phase two starts now; lets just pretend I can barely do it…
“Ma…ma!”
“Bl…Blaise?”
“M...mama!”
“Blaise! Blaise you said Mama! Yes that’s me! Oh Blaise!”
I laughed as mother wrapped me in her arms. Joy, uncontrollable joy abounded inside me. I broke my father’s heart as mom showed off my new trick in front of him. He recovered a few seconds later and hugged both of us while wearing a huge smile.
Sorry dad, it was always going to be a one sided contest... Making those you love feel happy has to be the greatest feeling in the world. Definitely a priority on my to-do list! Ok then, strength training begins once the celebrations are over!
It was frustrating knowing how to walk, but not being able to. My body strength wasn’t up to it. So, I camouflaged my squat training by repeatedly dropping and picking up anything I could grab. Abs training was simply sitting up from a laid position. I planned on walking in a month’s time.
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Ten months after rebirth
I guess that saying about baby brains being like sponges is true. It’s amazing how much I’ve been able to “record”. Well my original mom… hmm this will eventually become tiresome, okay she’ll be momori (mom+original), and my current mom will simply be mom. That works. In any case, momori explained to me that teaching kids early enough could positively affect the “wiring” of the brain. The connections you created through learning would then weaken or strengthen depending on repetition. Even if you stopped repetition, relearning it would be easier. So if this is true in children, I guess it is exponentially truer in babies?
That’s the only way to explain why lately I can memorize and learn things basically after one or two attempts. More than memorize its like “burn into mind without option to delete”. Also, some of the science stuff that I mostly memorized without fully understanding now makes complete sense. It’s as if the different knowledge is speaking with each other. It’s like having a super power! Maybe karma does exist after all…
No! Eighteen years of bad luck taught me that is just hearsay. This is the result of my hard work. I chose to work on reviewing my knowledge day in and day out instead of simply sucking tit! Preparation sets up luck! That is the truth I choose to believe, therefore I’ll just keep on grinding to make my power even more SUPER!
I maniacally laughed at my realization. I was grasped and suddenly flew of the ground and was held before my father’s face. The huge smile he had added on to my happiness. I sneezed as his hazelnut brown colored hair tickled my nose. His light green eyes reflected my stare. I gave him a kind smile and hugged him.
Okay, from what I’ve gathered so far from conversations this is indeed a different world from Earth. I suspected it when my father said something about magic problems. I thought I had misunderstood him, but yeah it seems that there’s some kind of magic thing in this world. Also, there should be no danger from appearing to be a really smart baby. Still won’t risk genius level just yet. The tech level is pretty low and apparently this world is in constant war, I rather not become a tool for someone. I still need to learn so much more! Once I’m able to read, everything will be easier to understand. I’ll build my LFP (Live to the Fullest Plan) when I have a better understanding of how this world works. Phase three starts now!
“Dad, book read.” I pleaded. Soon enough I was on his lap pointing at words and he would speak them out loud. I began my reading and writing education.
Is there anything more over powered than one pass memorization and understanding? Hahaha… hmm wait, what about magic? Yeah, that has potential to be stronger I think. Well, maybe not stronger, I guess it’s a matter of were the battle is fought? Anyway, recap plan… learn to read, read a lot, rule the world! Yeah, that sounds about right.
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