What is fortune? What is misfortune? What do you call luck? What is bad luck? These are questions that have intrigued humanity for ages, and the answers vary depending on one's beliefs and experiences.
When life is born, the God of Doom and Destiny bestows blessings upon each individual. Some are born with good fortune, bestowed with a life of abundance and luxury. Others, however, are not as fortunate, lacking wealth and luck. They struggle daily, clinging to the false hope of reaping the fruits of their labor. While some succeed against all odds, the majority face failure.
Yet, nothing in life is permanent, and the future remains uncertain. The decisions we make in our lives can have an immediate impact on our future. Even those blessed with great fortune and luck may lose everything if they make poor choices. Their lives, gifted by the divine, can crumble before them.
Similarly, those burdened with misfortune and unhappiness may suddenly find themselves becoming wealthy overnight, as luck unexpectedly enters their lives. On the flip side, some individuals defy life's options, never losing their good fortune, while others remain bearers of misfortune and unhappiness until their last breath.
However, there exists a peculiar existence that carries misfortune and bad luck, but it affects not only the bearer but also those around them. They absorb the luck and fortune of others, bringing only misfortune and unhappiness to those they encounter.
Lastly, there are those who bring luck and fortune into the lives of others but lose everything in the process. Their impact on those around them leads to personal improvement while bad luck and misery befall the bearer. Nonetheless, propelled by their inherent Good Luck, they become trapped in an eternal cycle of joy and sadness.
Undoubtedly, each of us has encountered such individuals in our lives, or perhaps we even fit into one of these categories ourselves. Ultimately, our choices shape our future, excluding those irregular beings. Luck, bad luck, fortune, and misery are inherent parts of our existence.
Now, let us delve into the story of a man fortunate enough to be born into a wealthy family and blessed with exceptional luck. His fortune is so potent that it has the power to dispel all misfortune and misery surrounding him and anyone associated with him.
However, his life was not always filled with such good fortune. In his previous life, he was destined to die before reaching his twenties, burdened by immense bad luck. Nevertheless, he endured and overcame countless obstacles, harboring resentment towards God at every turn but managing to survive. In the end, he met his demise while attempting to save a newborn baby from a raging fire. Although he succeeded in rescuing the child, he could not save himself.
As he lay on the ground, gasping for breath amidst the smoldering wreckage, tears of happiness streamed down his face. He gazed at the innocent child, cradled in her mother's embrace, and expressed his gratitude to God for her safety. The mother, overwhelmed with gratitude, knelt beside him, thanking him repeatedly, oblivious to the excruciating pain he endured. His body was charred, half of his face disfigured, and the medics struggled to provide relief to his scorched flesh.
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The medical professionals worked feverishly to administer treatments, desperately attempting to save his life. Yet, deep down, he knew that his time was running out, and he had to convey his final thoughts. The Reaper patiently awaited him, prepared to guide him into the eternal slumber.
"Tell... Mom... Sister... I am... sorry for everything," he managed to say, his voice weak and strained. With great effort, he retrieved his wallet from his pocket, attempting to convey something more
. But no words escaped his lips. His vision blurred, fading into obscurity.
Summoning their last reserves of strength, the medical team tried their best to alleviate his suffering. "Bring the medics... Hurry!" shouted one of them. "We have multiple critical burn injuries," another reported. "The child is safe... But... His condition looks dire," murmured a third, the weight of failure etched in their voice.
Realizing the fleeting nature of his existence, the medical professionals administered a morphine injection, aiming to alleviate his agony during his final moments. "Forgive us, kid... We failed in our duty," one of them whispered, his voice tinged with remorse. "This will help you sleep... Just close your eyes... The pain will soon be gone," another reassured him.
Gasping for air, he struggled to breathe. His senses dulled, the world around him fading into darkness. With his last ounce of strength, he mustered a feeble laugh, accompanied by spasms of pain. "Kkekeke... Hehe... Kuggg..." he chuckled, a mixture of relief and suffering intertwining in his voice.
"I win... You... lose," he wheezed, his words punctuated by labored gasps. "Haaa!!! Huff!!! Kuggg!!!"
His body convulsed, and in a final act of defiance, he extended his maimed hand, raising his middle finger towards the sky. His laughter turned into painful coughs as his life force waned. It was not the glamorous death he had envisioned, but in that moment, he found solace, knowing he had performed a small act of goodness before departing this world.
[God's Realm]
The realm of God exists as a realm of perfect order and harmony, a sanctuary of beauty and serenity where all is right and flawless. It offers refuge from the chaotic external world.
The God of Doom and Destiny pondered the situation at hand. This man had defied fate and destiny, escaping his predetermined death. He could not be kept in the realm nor sent to the next cycle of life and death, having cheated death once already. The deity contemplated the next course of action.
"Hmm... What shall I do with you?" the God murmured thoughtfully. "You are the first to defy fate and destiny, evading your own demise. I cannot keep you here, nor can I send you back to the cycle of life and death since you have already cheated death once..."
After careful consideration, a decision was made. "Perhaps... Yes, this shall be better," the God declared. "Go forth and live the life you have always yearned for. Return to where you came from. A new life awaits you."
The deity granted the man another chance, offering him the opportunity to become a savior or a destroyer. The world he once knew had changed significantly since his demise, and the choice was now his to make. However, a final word of caution was imparted.
"Be cautious in your choices," the God warned. "The consequences may be far-reaching."
And so, the story begins of a man bestowed with divine favor. Was the child he saved an irregular whose good luck had transferred to him, or had he possessed immense luck from the start, which manifested just before his death? The truth remains elusive, forever shrouded in mystery.