I obviously had a lot of questions as Anubis saw it fit to explain circumstances better. “You see child, Isis has started a program with a handful of people who died with regrets being reincarnated as monsters with their memories intact. I do not know what goes on in the heads of the Gods above, but I decided to take advantage of what was going on and submit you as an applicant.“

Alright, this seemed like something far beyond his paygrade. In life he wasn’t privy to the works of Dukes or the emperor, but in death he was casually hearing about the machinations of Gods. Truly, the underworld is as weird as described in legends.

Of course, this beget the question: “Why me? And why a turtle?” It was obvious why human wasn’t on the list at least. Some monsters can talk straight from birth, and a human reborn as a monster wouldn’t be stupid enough to reveal their past life. But being reborn as a human baby not only meant starting life from scratch,(God that would be embarrassing. Imagine having to poop you pants and drink mother’s milk with the consciousness of an adult!) but also risking the possibility of exposing that you were reincarnated. Of course, people could interpret that another way.

That you were a demon and needed to be purged. People have been killed for less.

Not that being a monster was that much better, but it was better. And turtles were inconspicuous.

“The reason is simple. I vouched for you. You always wanted a chance to enjoy life, but your responsibilities as a noble always kept you busy. And then you died, so even retirement was taken from you. And since Isis was allowing us to choose people to give second chances to, lo and behold the one child who always diligently prayed to me came to mind. “

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Well, I feel extremely flattered, but also feel bad for the god who seems to have no one else worship him. It seems my pity reached him, as Anubis scrunched up his face, as if he’d eaten something rotten.

“Turtle was chosen because of mana density laws. You know what those are right?” Of course, A noble’s duty is to be aware of all dangers that pervade their estate. “SO, to keep you away from the more dangerous environments, you have to be spawned as a low level monster. And we have:

Goblins

Wolves

Slimes

Kobolds

Undead

birds

See a problem?”

“They all die easily” I respond. Since Anubis was being kind enough to reincarnate me so I could enjoy a slower life, the last answer would be to bring me back as something that dies easily. And most monsters in low density mana zones die easily. And if I wanted to be a stronger monster like a dragon, I would in turn have to be placed in a high mana density zone. No thanks. Turtle it is.

“Then when will I go?”

“In a minute or two. But first,” Anubis got up and walked over to me before giving me one more hug.

“Don’t hesitate to send me a prayer hmm? Tell me how you’re doing once in a while. I can see you whenever I want, but its better when you call first.” I nodded. Even as a turtle, I’m sure I’ll have plenty to tell him.

Seeing my nodding in understanding, he claps me on both shoulders. “Very well then Earl, here’s to a new life hmm?” And with that, I black out.

…

Anubis looked where Earl had once been, now sent back to the world of the living. Sighing,, he sat down, ready to get back to work.

Frankly, he had no clue as to what the plan was with Isis, or why she would implement such a system. He knew people reincarnate in the east, but they did so without memories is what the old lady told him. This… this was something else entirely.

Nonetheless, he’d at least gotten a chance to send the kid back to the world of the living, so all he could do was pray for Earl’s wellbeing.

“Next!”