(To anyone who has no patients on reading the actual Isekai story starting here, I don't blame you. I kinda skimmed through a lot of details I have no time to write in Mike's backstory just to make it snappy as possible. Hopefully, with our focus now on the isekai part, things will get more interesting. Okay small note over)
I hope you guys enjoyed the first chapter of this story. If not, that's fine. You can go here as theres a small recap from the previous chapter to alleviate some readers who has an attention span of a goldfish or you just aren't interested in the real world style story.
Anyway, with that out of the way. It's time for our MC to meet Gaia and get his superpowers! Letz go!!!
Chapter 1: Arc 1, Florestyna - Meeting The Know All
Recap;
Mike Small used to live an average but happy life. However, tragedy struck when the news of both of his parents perished from seemingly unknown causes. On the same day, the step-family of the Small family branch came to Mike's life, believing he'll have to move on and make his new family proud but unfortunately for him, fate is not so kind to him as the years go by, Mike was struck in numerous misfortunes including harassment from school bullies, negligence from his step-parents, overworked to the bone by greedy companies, unequal treatments from the higher ups, abandonment by said step-parents whom turned out to be behind the murder of his biological parents and so much more. Mike lost all hope in the world and did nothing but eat, sleep, and stare at the outside world in the confine of his small home in the dumpster. Dazed in deep thoughts, depressed and lonely. Up until his passing, the used to be 50-ish old Mike Small believed he's finally free until something unexpected happen that takes him outside his expected outcome. It was here, the now dazed little orb form of Mike Small experience the most important event beyond his entire existance and the decision he would make to flip his bad luck upside down.
Recap Over
Unknown - The Creator's Meeting Room - Unknown Date Time. 4 Hours until Mike's Departure to Andromeverse #8
Uh...where the heck am I?
*shudders* My head hurts...
Are you alright little one?
Huh?
The small blue orb inhabitated by his previous known name, Mike Small, is surprised to find somebody he didn't expect to meet.
In front of him was the largest being he ever seen in his entire mortal life. Never before he had seen something so absent yet so beautiful in his mind he couldn't take his eyes(?) of her.
Sporting a simple chiton cloak, lush rainbow hair flowing down endlessly with no end, eyes made out bright diamond-shaped white, a beautiful face with puffy cheeks, slightly large hourglass body with I cups breast and plump ass, with her entire body made out entirely out of a mesh of every colour known to existence. This is Gaia, goddess of Earth, mother of all life and current Supreme Watcher throughtout the omniverse. With a wave of her hand, the gorgeous giant lady takes the little orb's attention from gawking for so long, not like she hasn't seen it a billionth of time yet somehow, she feels this soul is slightly different. Slightly.
Uh...hello, anyone there?
*snap* huh? oh? s-ssorry. I never met somebody so beautiful before. I-it became natural to just staring at you, you k-know, hee...
Oh I don't mind the compliment too much but that your stare does slightly bothers me
Oh is it? I'm so sorry, i'll try not to look at you too much from now on okay? Sorry...
Pfft, Ahhahahahaha. Oh you silly thing, I'm not even mad at such small inconveniences. Your adorable!
Huh? Oh come on! I really thought something really is wrong with me. I mean, this must be where heaven here is right?
Um what?
You know, bright yellow lights above white clouds, a large gate made out of gold, harps, angels and such. Wait, are you god?
I'm not sure what your talking about but no, this is not heaven.
Then what IS here?
*sigh* This might take a while. Before that, you wouldn't mind introducing yourself would you?
N-not at all! My name is Mike Small! And I...um...uh...honestly that really is what I can show...
That's it? Boring. Come on little one, tell me more about yourself.
*gulp* W-well...I used to work all kinds of small jobs so if it there's any assistance, i'll be there.
I also have a habit of just helping others...
What a kind soul you are! You must be a really cutie even when your a little kid.
Hehe thanks, thats a first ever compliment I ever get since...well, when I was a kid
(Interesting...) Anyway, I've wouldn't want to stall our readers for too long so allow me to introduce myself! My name is Gaia, mother of Earths, goddess of all known life and current Supreme Watcher of the Omniverse.
Wai-waii-wait a minute. Your an actual god? As in, God GOD???
Yup! Though I am hurt you seemed to not know me. Was my name really isn't that widely known in your world?
Well not really, I kinda remember a name Gaia from a game I played when I was home but I never got the chance to read up anything related to gods and such.
However the only gods I do remember was Jesus Zeus. You wouldn't happen to know them do you?
Oh them? Jesus is just an alias of one of my peers, he is formless but he likes to dress up as many figures to attain a close following from various worlds, I think he just likes Earth too much.
As for Zeus, I have no comment on him. The records of his misdeeds are extremely vast I wouldn't dare to have his sight on me even in my dying state.
But enough of that, I now want real answers. What with your lousy excuses of not reading about us. Sure, i'm aware not everyone is the sharpest tool in the shed but this is the first i'm meeting somebody with a lack of integrity of their small part of history despite having no records of disabilities. What have you been doing all those years on Earth!?!
*long sigh* The truth is ma'am, It's not that I wouldn't want to know you guys even a little but I just can't!
...Elaborate...
I've been through a lot so i'm not comfortable telling this to anyone but since i'm well, dead. I might aswell spill everything I know.
Author: This part is pretty boring and you guys already know the story from the previous chapter/recap so let skip all that junk and move forward.
2.5 Hours Remaining Until Mike's Departure To Andromeverse #8
...And that's how I ended up where I am until I was brought here...
I'm honestly speechless. I never thought someone like you in your timeframe could possibly endure such an experience. Perhaps I should pay a little visit to Tyche for schewing around her powers too much.
Um that wouldn't be necessary ma'am. Atleast, not anymore. Some of those problems largely falls to the individual's choice and time and I couldn't expect the consequences would occur moving forward.
Besides, right now. I just really wanna meet my parents again. My REAL parents.
Is that so? Well, if I haven't brought you here in such short notice then I would love to bring you to them much sooner but there seemed to be a problem.
Huh? What do you mean?
Universe #673, the universe you resided previously has been destroyed.
WHAT?!?! Tha-that's too extreme but why does it have do to in not seeing my parents again?
Every universes has their own identical earths, and with its existence, so too the existence of the same realms both the living and the dead. Without a universe acting as the anchor for either living beings and spirits, the means to travel to these realms would sadly been put in a halt while they wither away along with the rest of what remains of the fractured universe that is soon to ceast exist. In the most simplest terms of words; Your parents are long gone.
N-no...that...THAT'S IMPOSSIBLE!!! I-i mean your a god right? Can't you just reset it back like good as new? I-i'm willing to do anything just so I could meet them again...
I...I don't want to be left alone...
*pats Mike* There...there...
If such a thing would be that simple, I could. However, there are laws prohibiting gods like me, to act.
What?
Turning back time is not out the realms of possibilities for us, however meddling in such trivial promises such as yourself wouldn't fare well for us especially when it involves with mortal loved ones. For example, one of a good friend of mine had agreed to help a lone soul to meet his best friend in the afterlife using his powers without authorization.
What happened?
A leak by an unknown assailant caused a good chunk of universes under his watch ruined beyond repair. Because of his carelessness, he was punished under a powerful seal, surrounded by holy chains, forever brand his actions as treason for endangering the landscape of the omniverse as we know it. Since then, no gods has ever agreed to comply any request of souls upon their arrival. We simply guide the way for the souls to either pass on to the next life or agreed to partake in a higher role albeit with much difficulty.
Having been seated in his orb form for too long, Mike shut his eyes(?) until Gaia snaps him back to reality.
Did you not hear what I had said?!!!
*wakes up*Huh? Oh S-sorry...I did keep check on the whole what not to do stuff but you kept going on and on until it became too much for me to focus. Why do I have to learn so much about that information in such small amount of time. I can't process all that!!
Just as Gaia was about to continuing her rant, she realized she might've almost forgotten why he had brought Mike into her domain in the first place.
(Oh dear me, I almost forgot about the initiation. Um, how much time do we have I see?)
1 Hour Remaining Until Mike's Departure To Andromeverse #8
(I should really speed this up)
Alright! I think we should put our little talk on hold.
Huh? You mean I wasn't brought here because I was supposed to go somewhere?
Well you are but kinda not so-
And what about my whole universe destroyed thing, how did that happen? You haven't brought that up and what's up with the whole procedure thing. What is that anyway?
It's best we leave that whole discussion in another time. Afterall, we can still interact with each other once you reach your destination.
Oh yeah, I almost forgot about that. I think I remember it saying i'm going to the Andromeverse?
Precisely, more specifically, your going to Andromeverse #8.
Huh. But what is the Andromeverse about? Sorry, last question.
*sigh* Alright. The Andromeverse is a slightly more modified universe constructed directly made by us Gods. Unlike the usual universe creation which is process through identical spatial duplication from a single pre-existedence of the original, this universe is directly crafted specifically to allow endless amounts of uncountable, hypothetical changes without the hindrance of established laws to hinder our imaginations. We called it a debug phase.
To test it, we brought in numerous dying souls like yourself not only giving this universe more life but to allow participants with unfulfilling desires from their previous experiences to start anew. Don't worry about the whole dillemma of forced participations, we've given them the choice in advance like this meeting if they've so choose to live in the Aether realm or what you folks called 'Heaven' for sometime until their due time for their reincarnation. In short, all participants are designated to start from square one to live in their perspective Earth-like planets to experience changes we've made so far. Did you get all that?
Ah...well I sorta understand now but I don't know how I feel about this.
*more sighs* I understand your lack of judgement so for now, consider this as your second chance in life.
R-really??? You mean I get the chance to live again?
Oh course! And that's not all, in this version of Earth, it is more than just your run on a mill generic reincarnation into a medieval world you mortals made in fantasies. It is a world connected to all types of people dreams! Do you wish that your life is like a game, do you dreamed of battling those massive monsters as a hero you watch as a kid on tv or perhaps the chance to get the girl of your dreams. Whatever it's in your mind, this world has it all. And the best part about it is it's all real! Yup, no CGI or trickery around found here.
ALRIGHT! I'M IN!!!
It took a long time for the soul of Mike to properly digest the huge chunk of information given to him up until this point but hearing that he'll be soon be given a chance to start over makes him very excited. Never before since his previous life from his own universe would make him more happy then when he was a small kid while his parents were still around.
This reminded him that he won't be meeting his parents anytime soon which made him feel miserable but like his parents alway say, you can't expect to do anything with the past but instead to move forward to which the soul of Mike agreed and that's not all. This time, Mike no longer desire to be the same innocent child, taking anything in face value. No, Mike Small resolved to fix his old habits and shape his destiny the way he wants. That's a promise.
Speaking of which, now that he's on board in the idea of accepting the god's school project, there's a couple of things he needs to know. Some more crucial than others.
So um, now what? Now that i'm behind in going into this new world of mine, why am I still here?
Now that's a very good question! (Although this should've been the first thing you could've brought up but then again, I wouldn't be one to judge because of my own incompetence)
You notice that there's a set amount of time before you could go into the Andromeverse.
I faintly remembered when I was transported here. Maybe 4 hours or something. Actually, how much time do I have left?
Oh don't worry, your not so short in- *checks time*
30 Minutes Remaining Before Mike's Departure To Andromeverse #8
30 minutes remaining?!?! I've been talking with him for this long?
30 minutes? Is that how long I had. That doesn't sound bad.
Oh my dear little soul, of course it's bad!!
Why? Wouldn't that be plenty of time for us?
Normally yes but because we've been talking about trivial topics for so long that I forgot I should've explain the whole system of progress of the world in the process!
WHAT?!?! YOU MEAN WE'VE BEEN GOOFING OFF THIS WHOLE TIME?!? WHY DIDN'T YOU TELL ME!
DON'T LOOK AT ME LIKE THAT! YOU'RE THE ONE WHO ASKED WHAT HAPPENED TO YOUR PARENTS!!!
I would agree IF NOT FOR THE FACT YOU KEPT ADDING MORE INFO THAT I DON'T NEED TO HEAR! AHHHHHH, WHAT AM I GOING TO DO!?!?
Okay okay, relax little one. I know when I said meddling in trivial matters would normally put gods in hot water however this is a special exception i'm willing to make just for you to make do in time.
Really? Are you sure, Miss Gaia? Wouldn't you be in trouble?
Don't worry about the specifics. As the current god holding the title of Supreme Watcher, i'm willing to break my own protocal so long as this project would succeed. Besides, no one other the Upper Gods would be furious about this matter since I have my own records of them partake in similar manners anyway.
If you say so, so what else am I waiting for?
I'm getting to that. Before any participants are sent to their designated Earth's to live in, we prepare them some assistant in a form of a Personal Profession*.
Profession? You mean something like magic?
Yes. A Personal Profession is a type of ability the gods provide for their given participants. They're willing to give any type of ability the participants wants so long as it doesn't temper the spectral or spatial plane beyond our scope. Otherwise, it would be the obvious choice that could endangered the project from the start.
I remembered there were thousand of past participants chosen this type of power beforehand and have it not been for some interference by other liked-minded folks, this would've doomed reality as we know but that's not something you should be worried about. Instead, you should start to consider what type of ability you want!!
Well that would be difficult. I haven't had the slightest clue of what I'm supposed to have.
Oh for the love of E- Alright, just think about anything that you wanted so much in your entire life but never happened. Use it as a basis and we can start from there. I strongly recommend to hurry up as your time here is limited. Without having those abilities, you won't survive in that world for long. Again, HURRY THE F*CK UP!!
YES MA'AM!!!! (come on brain, think of something!!)
(What is the most important thing you wish to have back on Earth? )
As time starts ticking, a ray of light appeared. Surrounding the soul that is still pondering his choice of power.
(If I had one thing I hate most is how weak I was, without strength, i'm nothing. I couldn't fought back anyone above me especially my step-brother.)
(I also hadn't been given the best opportunities when it comes to things I like. Every time I tried to get interested to it, it'll always left me hanging. I want to reach the best results. No, I need to reach beyond the best. The absolute best. Wait...THAT'S IT!!!)
Alright Giai, I know what abilities I want so wish away!!! (Huh? Where did this light coming from?)
About time you little rascal. What is it?
My first Personal Profession is the ability to create anything I want. I don't care what it is or how long i'll take to master it. I need this badly.
I think that'll be overkill little one, that is already reaching transcendal levels that affects the spatial plane. You're lucky I've taken a liking to you, otherwise you'll be terminated on the spot. Try again.
Darn, hmmm. Alright then, how about limit it to only things that can touch. That way, I wouldn't be able to create anything that doesn't affect outside forces.
On the plus side, I get to make a sweet home to my liking. It'll be so refreshing!
Hmmm, I still see some complications with this choice of ability...
(Oh crud...)
Then again, that is the point of the Andromeverse project in testing the unknown anyway so I'll allow it. From now on, your Personal Profession is Projection Creation!!!
ALRIGHT!!
Uh...*ahem* so my second Personal Profession is the ability to grow forever. I wasted an entire lifetime of free will following people with more power than me that they never gave me a chance to comeback so I'm turning that around. I want to be the best at everything I can be and to do that, i need potential. All of it to reach my goals and for that, can you grant my wish please?
Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Goddess?
I'm sorry. I didn't expect to find you as the first to find this loophole.
Loophole? What are you talking about? I only wished the abilities that I wanted badly. Is there something I'm missing?
Well...normally, we allow to give the abilities the participants wants but we didn't say how many you'll wished for but because they were so proud with what they had, we just accepted they're satisfied with the choice and move on. You on the other hand, had wished for not one but TWO Personal Profession's at the same time so now i'm worried that might be a problem.
Uh...should I just stick with Projection Creation then?
No. This is yet again my mistake as a goddess who doesn't enforce the rules competently especially my inability to deny the request of the participant who hadn't broken any rules. If you hadn't been the one who showed me, anyone with evil intentions could've find it sooner and for that, I must thank you. As compensation, I permit you to have both requested Personal Profession's granted plus a little extra from me.
By the way, your second ability is called Endless Potential. I wish you good fortune in utilizing this ability wisely. Still, this is one scary ability that even makes me interested to find out.
ALRIGHT! Now that makes it twice as good. Oh man, I can't wait to try it out.
While both of them continue to discuss, the ray of light starts to become brighter, indicating Mike's stay inside Gaia's domain is nearing its end.
*weeps* I can't believe your leaving now...
Ye-yeah. I would be lying when I said I enjoyed talking with you goddess.
Honestly, this is the first time I had a genuine conversation that isn't about work, drama or anything negative thrown at my face. Just talking like good old buddies would.
Goddess...
Just Gaia, or Gladiia if you want.
R-right *gulp* Gladiia, even if you're a goddess and I know we only talked because of the whole reincarnation thing but...
After I reach down there, even after I might die sometime, somewhere or even losing my memories of my time here, at the very least, will you be my friend.
For the first time in a millenium, Gaia, mother of Earths, goddess of all known life, the current title holder of Supreme Watcher, and surprisingly amateur rule maker, felt her heart tingle with sudden warmth.
She knows she no longer has business with the soul she's guiding for long yet the feeling of companionship had tickle her need to have somebody you know very well at your side. Not because she's a goddess nor as a higher being, just Gaia. A figure who can speak, a figure supposed not to interfere in trivial matter and a figure in her heart happily accepts a lesser mortal's request even if it sounded so rediculous.
Oh course Mike.
I guess this is my stop. I promise I'll talk to you soon once I have this whole system figured out! You can count on that!!!
The ray of lights becomes blindingly bright by the minute until suddenly, Mike had just remembered one small detail he wanted to know.
Hey wait a minute, what will happen to me down there?
Ah this might be a little harsh but you'll be reincarnated as someone's baby.
WHAT?!? You mean I'm not keeping my old body?
Do you really want to?
I-uh...(thinking back, I don't think my old body looked healthy in all honesty and I'm sure I got penile dysfunction when I turned 20 because of my condition)
You know what, i'm happy about the change.
Good. Because you're going to train a ton to even have a chance to use Personal Profession at all.
Awww man...
With that final comment, the ungodly blinding light has finally cease, taking Mike's soul down to its designated destination, New Earth.
0 Minutes Remaining Before Mike's Departure To Andromeverse #8; Rerouting Coordinates To Its Destination.
Coordination Located, Commencing Transportation To New Earth. Good Luck Mike And May Gaia Be With Y'all.
Objective Complete; Initiating Project Reincarnation In Universe #674 Engage. Commencing Finding Potential Candidates In Universe #674.
End of Chapter 1: Arc 1, Florestyna - Meeting The Know All
