NEXT!"
A calm monotonous voice calls through the void as a soul is sucked into what could only describe to be a standard office looking room with simple decor. In front of the soul sits a beauty, it's a shame though. She looks so morbid. Well, nothing to be done about it. The job must really suck.
Looking up from a file on her desk the beauty in a straight-cut secretary outfit lists out the souls karma in the same tone that is almost unbearable to the human ear and would make one wish for death, or pray for the brain cells that are being lost simply from being in the same room as said voice. Meanwhile a large pin wheel is spinning behind her. The soul is no stranger to this pin wheel as in his world is known to be the bain of many poor souls, the gotcha wheel slows down considerably before landing on a single word. DANMACHI.
It is at this point that he finally begins listening to the god awful sound coming from the lips of this angel. A sigh escapes mentally as the soul laments the failings of this after-life service.
"And so adding up your karma, you have enough to make six reasonable wishes to accompany you in your next life."
Danmachi huh? It thinks to itself. Well, what better ability to have in a world of hero's, monsters and Gods then the most over powered ability in another world of hero's?
"Okay I get what your saying." the soul says not actually having listened to more then a few words of the beauty. "so for my first wish I want the Alpha Stigma eyes from the legend of the legendary hero but without the psychotic backlash that comes with it."
The soul lists out its first wish just wanting to get out of this place in the fastest time possible, it continues before it can be interrupted. But the voice still cuts in.
"That's two wishes."
"Fine, As for the second wish can I have a weapon bound to my soul? Preferably a Zanpakuto."
"That's three wishes."
"Okay, as for my third...er...Forth wish I'd like some kind of spacial storage skill just to make my life a little easier."
"...Hurry up."
WHAT THE FUCK! Your the one throwing me off here! The soul sulkingly thinks. Then it proceeds to steamrolls through the last two wishes.
"Ahh yes ofcourse, my fifth wish to be able to use the magic of my Alpha Stigma's home world. And my sixth wish is to be born seven years before Ais Wallenstein joins the Loki Familiar."
"And that's six. Congratulations and good luck on your next life, good bye."
With a snap of her fingers the souls consciousness begins to fade but not before the realisation that it fucked up kicks in, it forgot to keep its memories and knowledge of cannon!
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Orario. Maria's Orphanage
"Do you have everything that you need Cole?"
The sweet mellow voice of Ms Maria called out to the boy who was busy packing his belongings into a travel pack.
"Almost done Ms Maria." Cole replied without turning. hurrying to finish he threw the last few items of clothing into his pack and picked up his sword, hooping it over his shoulder he turned to face the matron of this orphanage that had served as his home for last seven years.
As she lent on the door frame watching the boy pack she felt sad to see him leaving. After all he was so young and she could still watch over him for a few more years. But alas he had made his decision and she would support him in it.
Seeing Cole now facing her Maria snapped out of her thoughts. and proceeded to start the legendary lecture. "Make sure you bath every day and brush your teeth. Always wear clean clothes and underwear. and mind your attitude towards others! be nice to girls and don't go breaking any hearts. remember to be respectful to your God or Goddess.... and finally. be safe dear please don't go dying young by doing something stupid."
Coles cheeks turned a slight red hue from embarrassment but his heart was filled with warmth as he took in the matrons final parting words.
Smiling and patting his chest with one hand Cole replied with assurance. "Don't worry miss Maria I'm sure I will be able to pass the Loki Familiars examination and become a supporter. by then, I'll be able to send some money back for the others so the orphanage can finally have some good days."
"You brat! who said the orphanage can't have good days without you hurry up and leave if your going to go." snapped the matron as her righteous right hand slapped out towards the back of Coles head only for the youth to duck under it and slide out through the door making his way outside to the streets of Orario at a jog and waving goodbye without another word.
"Be safe my child." Maria muttered before she closed the front door of the orphanage.
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Cole strolled down the streets of Orario with a smile tugging at his lips, he loved the bustling atmosphere of this city whether it be the cheers and jeers of the population or the mix of different races dressed in adventurer's attire filling the streets, hawker's selling their wears and smell of freshly baked breads in the morning. there was something for everyone in Orario.
Cole was making his way towards the largest land mark in all of Orario, the tower of babel where he would turn right and head in a straight line to the Loki Familiars Twilight Manor to participate in the supporter examination that was being held today. the trip in itself was not long taking only the better half of an hour to walk there.
He arrived to find the front entrance swarming with adventurer's of all shapes and sizes. sighing internally Cole proceeded to weave between the crowd finding the line for applicants in short order. he stood in line to wait for his turn without much fuss where as some of the older adventurer's made some snarky comments about him wasting their time by being in line. or that he was just a kid and should not dream so big.
Cole just ignored all these and waited calmly until he came to the desk that had the clerk that was filling out the registration forms.
"Name, age and level?" the clerk asked looking up at Cole.
"Cole Turners. I'm seven years old and don't have a falna yet sir." Cole quickly replied.
Jotting down the information, the clerk handed him a number plate with the number 358 on it.
and Muttering good luck before dismissively waving him off and calling for the next person in line.
There was still some time before the examination began so Cole decided to get a quick bite to eat, walking not too far away from the Manor where he found a stall owner was selling Jagamarukun Cole quickly ordered 4 sticks to take back with to eat.
Finding a seat in the front yard of the Twilight Manor that been occupied by a young girl with golden hair that appeared to be around the same age as him Cole approached her and introduced himself. " Hi, my names Cole. do you mind if I sit here with you?" he asked politely pointing at the free space next to the girl.
The girl who had watched him coming looked at the boy who had just introduced himself and paused for a few seconds before nodding her head slowly and gave a short reply. well not short as it was just a name! "Ais Wallenstein." she said calmly.
Cole was slightly puzzled by the brief response but shrugged internally and just sat down next to her before taking out his food and starting to enjoy one.
Just as he was eating he heard the girls stomach growl in response to the smell of the Jagamarukun. Laughing internally at the blush of embarrassment that crept up on the girls face. Cole picked one up and offered it to the girl. "Sorry Ais, it was rude of me to take out food next to you and not offer you some after you let me sit here. please take one to enjoy as well." He said as he placed the Jagamarukun in front of the stunned girl.
"Take it, my treat." Cole smiled and urged.
Ais looked at the Jagamarukun and reached out lightly taking it and opening her tiny mouth for a bite. her eyes slightly closed in joy and a blush crept back up on her face as she enjoyed the flavours of Jagamarukun.
"Thank you, it's really good." She said looking at Cole with a small smile.
"Your welcome!" Cole replied with a smile of his own.