Chapter 2

I wake up with a floating sensation.

I can't help but be startled by the feeling of being picked up by a giant or something.

"Whoa! What's going on?!"

"Ogyaaah! Ogyaaah!"

Against my will, the sound that comes out of my mouth is like a baby's cry.

It seems there are a few people around, but I can't make out who they are. I can't open my eyes, and my hearing is also poor.

I'm so sleepy. I want to check the situation, but the overwhelming drowsiness is attacking me fiercely.

...Did I really reincarnate?

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About a week has passed.

At first, I was confused and anxious, but recently I can see and hear better.

Thanks to that, I'm gradually understanding the situation.

My room is simple, with a baby's bed, a closet, and a desk.

It might be lonely, but it's a calming room. Since it's a baby's room, it's probably fine as long as there's nothing that could cause injury.

Is the floor mat for me? It seems quite soft. Is it made of animal fur or cotton?

My world is still just this small bed, so I don't know!

Anyway, is this really a rural lord's or a ruling noble's place, as the god said?

When the window is opened, I can hear the rustling of trees nearby and the fresh air comes in.

The air in Japan is like garbage.

Recently, my active time has increased, so I have a lot of free time.

I want to walk soon.

Among the various options for action, I want to laze around or play. Being forced to rest feels like taking a paid leave at work, which I don't like.

So, I'm training to get used to my body as soon as possible.

That said, I'm just moving my hands and feet within a reasonable range.

I still can't sit up by myself, so after that, I'm bored.

The god said I can use magic... but how do I use it?

As I'm thinking about this, I hear footsteps and voices from the other side of the door.

They're probably my parents.

Soon, my parents open the door and come in.

Hmm? There are two unfamiliar children today. Maybe they're my siblings?

The woman with long, fluffy chestnut hair and a gentle smile is probably my mother. She's very beautiful.

"♪"

She calls me with a gentle voice and slowly picks me up.

"♪"

Next to her is a man with golden hair and clear blue eyes. He's probably my father.

He's incredibly handsome and doesn't seem at all pretentious.

Both my parents are very good-looking. Or maybe good-looking people are common in this world? I might be a bit disappointed if I'm the only ugly one.

"♪?"

My father tentatively pokes my cheeks.

"♪"

"♪?"

I can hear them now, but I don't understand the words. Unfortunately, it's not Japanese.

...I have to learn a new language again. I'm not bad at English, but I'm not great at it either.

The two children I'm seeing for the first time are staring at me.

The girl with chestnut hair like my mother is probably around six years old.

The other one, a boy with golden hair and a finger in his mouth, is probably around three.

My mother bends down so the children can see me.

The children start petting my head.

Hey, golden-haired kid, that hurts a bit.

Satisfied, my father takes the children out of the room.

My mother stays behind.

It seems it's that time again.

My mother exposes her chest and brings it close to my face.

I'm just a baby. I shouldn't feel any sexual desire. It's a bit embarrassing. It's been a week since I was born, but I'm still not used to it.

Seeing that I'm not drinking, my mother looks worried.

I'm sorry. I'll drink. Please don't look at me like that.

Thus, my stomach gets full, and I start feeling sleepy.

Good night.

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"...It's warm... This feeling... I've felt it somewhere before..."

Just like when I met the god...

"You're right."

"Whoa!"

The god suddenly appears right in front of my eyes, nodding contentedly at my surprised cry.

What are you doing! I thought you were the Grim Reaper!

"What! That's rude! Don't compare me to that guy!"

The god starts to get angry, as if offended. The Grim Reaper exists too...

Anyway, what's the situation now?

"Ahem... I'm in your dream now. It's good to see you've reincarnated successfully. The reason I'm here is to talk about magic."

"Magic?"

"Yes. You would have learned it eventually, but I'm telling you now because of spatial magic."

I don't really understand magic. What are the precautions?

"Hmm. First, about spatial magic. It's a special type of magic, now classified as ancient. Its effects are powerful, but it requires a lot of magic and specific conditions."

"So?"

"I gave it to you, but you don't have enough magic to use it."

"Hey!"

"Calm down. That's why I'm here in your dream."

Phew. That's a relief. I almost pulled your beard. You're a kind god.

"Right? Right?"

Why are you blushing at your age?

...Wait? Wouldn't it have been better to explain everything before reincarnation to avoid this?

"Alright, I'll explain! I'll only say this once, so listen carefully!"

The god suddenly raises his voice.

This guy is definitely trying to cover something up...

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After explaining the precautions for spatial magic and magic in general.

This god is quite absent-minded, so I often ask questions. "Oh, by the way," and important things keep slipping out. I can't let my guard down.

"So, you must do it every day, okay?"

"Yes! Thank you!"

"Lastly, I'll show you a bit of magic! It's special, special, god's magic!"

This god is having fun because it's been a while since he had someone to talk to?

"Wow! I want to see it!"

Alright, alright. I get it. Show me quickly.

"...While you're innocently saying that, what are you thinking in your heart? Anyway, let's start with the magic! Watch carefully from the flow of magic to the activation!"

He mutters with a slight glare, then regains his composure and gets excited.

"Alright, first! Light!"

The god confidently wields his staff, and a brilliant light appears at the tip.

...Just a light? I was expecting something like Fire.

"What are you saying! For beginners, there's nothing safer or more practical than this! It can be activated with a small amount of magic and can be sustained by continuing to flow magic! Isn't it amazing?"

"Hmm, you might be right."

To my chagrin, the god might be right this time! It's indeed suitable for beginners. He seemed unusually passionate...

"Right? Neutral magic is wonderful! These days, mages prefer flashy elements like fire, lightning, and ice, neglecting the basics."

This god might personally like neutral magic.

Don't try to make me a neutral magic believer. Neutral magic like spatial magic is great, but fire and water are also necessary and convenient for life.

"Alright, if you understand, that's good... So, work hard."

The god leaves with those final words, fading away.

The end was quite abrupt.

Thank you, god. I feel like I'll see you again soon.

As my consciousness is pulled back to reality, my vision gradually darkens.

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