One year had passed since the start of the training in the nightmarish world. She had change considerably not only in strength but mentally.

[I finally am able to maintain a decent amount of my potential energy. Still, while I was training. More questions had begun popping up in my head. Why am I getting all these kind of thoughts now? Is it because this training Earth has put me on has made me more aware?]

Zadia tosses and turns as she laid down in her bed. Her sister had just born two months ago. Her name was Amy. She had dark brown hair just like her father Galen and beautiful red eyes like her mother. Zadia had been extremely happy getting a new sister but endless thoughts keep springing up in her head. Thoughts on how she had acted before and how she had acted now.

[When I do think about it, I use to be more aggressive and mechanic automatically going to train than train some more. I felt no need to do something else unless Earth told me so. Why was that? I was never one to trust people so easy. I think… Mom has also mention that she used to feel that I was distant… Does Earth have something to do with my behavior from before? Maybe I’m just coming up with excuses.]

“I can’t rule Earth as evil…just yet. I still don’t know anything.” Zadia prompts straight up off her bed heading out of her room closing the door behind her.

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Julianne had been tending to Amy in her bedroom. She had been taking care of Amy the most since she was born. It was different when Zadia was born, the dutiful maids were the ones who had took more care of her than Julianne. This was because Julianne was always busy with arrangements and other important priorities. When Julianne finally had made time to spend with Zadia. She notice that Zadia was already independent and did almost everything herself. Julianne didn’t want to miss out on the experience the second time.

Even though she had her hands full with Amy she still made sure to check on Zadia daily, noticing that Zadia had change not long after the fight with the dragon.

“Mom. Can I ask you something?” Zadia calls out as she enters the room.

“This is rare. Sure ask me anything. Your sister is still sleeping so lets’ talk and get in a couple rounds of sparring also. Since it has been awhile, it is long overdue.” Julianne suggests as she grabs Zadias hand leading her out.

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“Are you ready Zadia?” Julianne asks with smile.

“Yes.”

They readied their stances. Julianne blasts in first with quick feet sending several slashes towards Zadia. Zadia responds by dodging her easily with small quick movements. Julianne starts to move faster increasing the speed of her swings to no avail. Zadia casually dodges all of her attacks and then counters with a swing towards Julianne. Striking her hand it disarms her.

“You…gotten stronger.” Julianne whispers with proud smile. Zadia puts down her sword in response.

“So. What is it you wanted to ask me?” Julianne asks while she puts away the swords.

“Do gods exists? I mean are there any gods that people worship here? You know like almighty beings and whatnot?” Zadia rephrasing herself responds.

“Hmm…There are five major gods that most people worship. Other races also have gods but I don’t know much about their beliefs.” Julianne responds while pondering.

“Umm… Can you tell me the names of the human gods?” Zadia gave a curious look.

“Well… there is Veris Goddess of good luck, and Zyktix Goddess of fire. I forgot about the other two… but Zyktix is said to have blessed the dragon slayers of Tardodon. It happened around five thousand years ago. When the dragons dominated most of the land. Tardodon, Miragold, and Cadian were the only human countries back then. Well Cadian is now split into two, Cacien and Legadia.”

“Really?” Zadia interjects with curiosity.

“Yes. Anyways Miragold and Cadian were protected by their gods. So they decided to safely stay safely within their borders however Tardodon had no such protection. They were assaulted relentlessly by the dragons, but stood strong. They had asked for help from Miragold and Cadien, but received none. The two countries thought Tardodon was going to fall in months but they withstood for years and then out of nowhere. A flame appeared in the sky and then a voice emerge from the flame introducing itself as Zyktix a goddess.” Julianne says with excitement in her eyes.

“Impress by Tardodons resilience Zyktix gave them protection from the dragons’ fire. Which the Tardodians used to pushed back the dragons. Those that had killed the most dragons were recognized as true dragon slayers. Shortly afterwards the top priority of the dragon slayers were to protect their country no matter the cost. They are selected amongst the most loyal and battle harden troops nowadays. That is why Tardodians hate Miragold and has had a feud with them for so long. Cadien had also broken apart because of this event.” Julianne stated as she glances at Zadia.

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“Why?” Zadia asks tilting her head.

“Half of them wanted to charge in and help the Tardodians or reconcile with them after the war with the dragons. The other half just wanted to protect their own people and didn’t care for any other they were self-righteous. The side that wanted to help Tardodians formed Cacien and the other half made Legeadia. I didn’t really bother to learn the names of Cadiens and Miragolds gods. I’m sorry I can’t help you with that.” Julianne hears crying coming down from the hallway.

“It’s your sister.” Julianne automatically turns to head towards the crying.

“Wait what about the fifth god?” Zadia asks curiously.

“Oh… I think it was Ibnos god of nature. He protected the forests so he warded off any dragon who seek to destroy them. Anyways there are many stories about gods but we can talk later.” Julianne says as she rushes out the door.

“I guess I can ask Earth… no not yet.” Zadia shook her head as she rejected the thought.

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After much thought Zadia finally falls asleep in her bed. She had already planned out to nights training session. She wasn’t planning on slacking in her training, even though she felt it change her slowly. She didn’t know if it was for better or worst but she open her eyes to see a familiar white space with Earth standing across from her.

“Hello partner.” Earth states smiling.

“Earth. Why am I here? I thought I was still in training?” Zadia gave off a serious expression.

“I’m just curious. That’s all” Earth smiles mischievous.

“Curious about what?” Zadia responds indifferently

“Curious whether you remember anything yet.” Earth teases as he gives a mischievous smile.

“Remember what? My past life?” Zadia inquires sternly

“Somewhat.” Earth responds casually.

“You mean my life as Lucas? I remember all of it. So what are you getting at?” Zadia replies with a slightly angered tone.

“Hmm… Guess you don’t remember yet.” Earth replies with lost interest.

“What are you talking about?”

“So. You learned a little about the other gods. I’ll just tell you now those gods are not the only ones in this world right now.” Earth changing the subject.

“I figured.” Zadia retorts

“The other “two major gods” are Aldir and Sudar. In this world Aldir is known as god of life and Sudar is god of water. The titles are meaningless, but yes they are real gods.” Earth continues onward as he notices Zadia becoming increasingly inpatient.

“Earth.” Zadia calls out sternly, stopping Earth in his tracks as he responds with a smile.

“What is it?” Earth teases once again annoying Zadia.

“What do you mean, when you said do I remember my past life? Am I really Lucas?” Zadia probes for an answer.

“Hmm…well yes and no. That soul you are using used to belong to someone called Lucas. Don’t worry about it though, it’s all yours now.” Earth replies grinning

“W-what?” Zadia responds shaken a bit.

“Well. Did you really think I would be interested in some random soul that can reincarnate? Reincarnated souls used to be rare, but that was in the beginning. I wasn’t interested in Lucas, I was interested to find my former partner.” Earth replies with a grin.

“Former partner?” Zadia repeats doubting Earths words.

“Yes. You weren’t Lucas.” Earth replies seriously

“Then who or what was I?” Zadia responds with more curiosity.

“You were Yphion Goddess of Earth.” Earth responds with a pleasant smile.

“G-g-g-goddess of E-e-e-earth?!” Zadia shouts out in shock.

“Well then. I guess I’ll just have to explain it from the start.” Earth turns around casually.

“Afterwards. Maybe you will take your revenge.” Earth lets out a dark smile.

“R-revenge?” Zadia responded nervously. Zadia calms herself realizing another fact.

“Earth. Than what is your real name? You lied about me not able to understand it, since you recalled my name. What is your true name?” Zadia looks as she asks seriously.

“I remembered you. So you will do the same eventually. There is no rush.” Earth lets out a sigh.

“If you’re telling the truth how come I remember everything about my life as Lucas? I even gave a wish to be handsome as a man!! How could I be a goddess?” Zadia shouts out in denial to what Earth told her.

“Like I said. I will explain everything from the beginning. Partner.” Earth grins at the end of his sentence.

-Note-

Thanks for reading this far.

I'm still going to  continue this no doubt.

I think I get can write up to chapter 100 with the amount surprises I have set up currently.

(The reason I can say this is because my chapters are short not confidence)

Anyways hope I get better as time progresses.