Chapter 1 – Death and Rebirth

I woke up stunned in the middle of a forest... it was dark and I couldn’t see beyond a few meters - Where... am I? - confused I get up from the ground starting to see everywhere... gives me a headache I started to remember a strange scene... it seemed to be me next to my best friend Marcus... we were talking about anything, but Marcus started to walk down the road and a high speed vehicle was going towards him... I crossed on the way pushing Marcus and I was the one impacted... and so ended the memory -... fucking idiot - I said annoyingly while walking either way - well, I have to assume that- my words stopped when a sudden headache and forgot; "What did I forget?" - What was that... I don’t remember because I’m upset, I’m sure I knew it a second ago - I started trying to remember even confused, but it was as if that memory had simply disappeared; trying to forget what happened I decided to continue on my way and nothing interesting happened in that process, about 30 minutes later when I was finally able to get out of the forest I managed to see a city similar to those of the Middle Ages, with curiosity and in search of at least some information I encamine to that city arriving about 10 minutes later...

Shortly before entering the city someone who passed by me said - the capital city if it is full of surprises - Capital city? I thought a little confused, now more motivated by the expectation come into town; the people there were noticeable a certain amount of money mainly by their clothes and the price of the shops that I saw in my path, notice that the people began to talk low while keeping a sneaky look at me, This obviously bothers me so I decided to hasten the step to avoid the crowd of people "will I look weird?" I pass by my mind that conclusion, although seconds later I realized why they kept looking at me, it was for my clothes, had sportswear of my previous life so to their eyes was strange...

My thoughts were interrupted when I hit a wall that made me move back a little, I looked up and read a sign on the wall "Exams for the magic academy 15 to 16 years old, 35/02/1545" at the end of reading I was surprised "magic?" It was the only thing I managed to think, apart from being confused regarding the date, in this world the months lasted more than 30 days? , suddenly I heard a small laugh behind me that took me out of my thoughts and confusion when I turned around I saw two girls, the taller and red-haired one was the one who had laughed and turned her eyes towards me, Meanwhile the other one who was shorter and with purple hair just saw the other girl a little nervous - emm... - I laughed nervous at the situation - is something wrong? - finished asking something sorry - no, no, it’s that when you hit was very funny - answered the red-haired one - Senko! That’s disrespectful - I reply the one with purple hair - no, no problem to me it seems funny too - I replied to lighten the atmosphere - exactly, Violet you worry too much - said apparently to calm your friend - besides, you’re interested in the magic exam, right? I say it because of the expression you put when reading the sign - I ask with some curiosity in his voice - bu... well, something like that could be said - I replied a little nervous - in fact... taking the opportunity could you tell me what day it is? - after asking both of them saw me strangely... it was to be expected is a stupid question - I’ve been locked in my room for a few days and lost track of time - I said trying to justify myself - oh, then let me tell you that today is the 34th day of the spring period - he believed it and Senko replied to me, this at once answered my doubt about the date, although I still do not have very clear what date would be for me - because thanks you took me out of the doubt - I replied somewhat relieved... then tomorrow will be the exam... I want to at least try... wait... I stopped my thoughts for a second - wait a second How much does the exam cost? - I said to turn around and look for a price on the sign - Um... what are you talking about? The examination is free of charge - Senko answered confused - eh?... oh I see - I laughed a little nervous - I’m very lost today - I laughed nerves again - ... well, I have to go now, thank you girls - I started walking after my comment - wait you didn’t tell us your name - Senko stopped me with his comment - oh right, sorry, my name is Lawlieth a pleasure - I said turning to see them with a smile - now if I go, I’ll see them tomorrow I guess - I heard Senko say goodbye; Violet seems to be a little shy I thought by hearing her...

I continued walking for a few minutes until I started to think more seriously about my situation... where am I specifically... I don’t think I can go back to my world because I literally died there... Not to mention that I do not feel the need to return, for some reason my thoughts stopped when I got a second headache stronger than he did a while ago that even made me squirm a little... there goes that sting again... what will it be? but it is that moment a more important thought came to my mind... a second... Where am I supposed to spend the night? I wondered a little puzzled as I started to walk in a hurry looking for anything... I was like this for a while untilvi a sign on a gate of a three-storey house "It is sought worker/ ra that I cleaned the house in exchange for lodging" is not exactly something that I would excite to do, but given the need, I had to do it, I decided to go towards the sign and touch the gate and after waiting a few seconds a lady of maybe 40 years white skin and blue sky hair opened the door - can I help you in something? - asks the woman as she looks down at me - she was coming for the sign is she still looking for someone? - I said something nervous and anxious - ... if I still look for it - he said in a tired voice after a little pause - then I would like to do it myself - I answered in an almost imploring voice, the woman looked at me for a few seconds with a penetrating look... until finally she sighed and in a somewhat conformist tone replied - it’s okay, enter - said letting me pass inside... Upon entering and seeing the house from inside I managed to contemplate that it was spacious and apparently "luxurious" - I think it is right that we introduce ourselves - said the lady in a respectful and formal tone as she closed the door - my name is Elis Gawder, but you can tell me Mrs Gawder - Mrs Gawder - well, my name is Lawlieth Smith, it’s a pleasure - I said with a slight bow - like... As you must know I am the descendant of the late King Vellhan What are your origins? - finish saying without losing your formal tone is a noble...! Well, thinking about it and seen it is quite obvious I think - well I... I did not know my parents, so I do not know where I come from, I name Smith because I needed a surname for different things - I faked sadness at that time in order to believe me my little improvisation - hmm... I see, sorry to ask - he said in a soft tone - don’t worry it doesn’t affect me much - I said giving a smile to continue with the performance - well, follow me, I’ll show you your room and then you can start your work - he said starting to walk towards me - oh, yes thank you - my surprise was manifested at the moment that I took my wrist to pass by me and started walking pulling myself "okey... this is weird" I thought at that moment, we walked up to the third floor where we stopped at a door - here it is - said the lady at the time of opening the door, the room was simple which was understandable technically was a servant, had a bed a desk, a closet and a window that let give a good view of the city - I like, thank you very much - I looked back at her with a smile, to my surprise the lady kept looking at me which started to bother me but before I could say anything she said something to me - sorry, you reminded me of my son for a second - looked away, apparently a little sorry as I finally let go - ... if you don’t mind, could you tell me where your son is? - I said something nervous for what could happen - ... my son... is with his father, we divorced a few years ago... but hopefully I can see him tomorrow after the entrance exam to the academy of magic - said with a melancholy voice although in the end denoted some joy - ... I see... right! I will also do the exam, so if I get in, is it okay for me to do the homework when I return from there? - I said with a smile and nervous voice, the lady turned to me and said - for nothing, magic is fundamental, beyond anything I am a noble, all my workers must know magic - said returning to his formal tone - oh, then now I have double examination - I said something worried - by the way, where are the rest of the workers? - ask something curious - ... only you have come in 3 months - said in a tone somewhat sorry - oh... well... I think I should start - said to divert the topic "if I am alone I must start immediately" thought a little stressed by working alone - the cleaning stuff is in the basement, here’s the key - he said as he pulled out a small bag that he carried on his side and gave it to me - very well, I’ll start at once, to make dinner as soon as possible - I said to see that the sun was already going to hide on the horizon - very well, I’ll let you work then - he said to go down the hall... I think it’s a good start, if that is how my life will be not the best, but I do not complain about this I thought as I headed to the basement...

After an exhausting 2 hours and a half I was able to finish and after washing my hands I went to the kitchen to start cooking - very well what should I do? - I said as I saw that I had at my disposal - you can do whatever you want - I was surprised by the lady who came suddenly - eh? - I turned around to see her on the door frame - you can do whatever you want I said... I want to see what you can do - she finally went into the room - bu...well, give me a few minutes then please - I said something nervous - okey - said the lady to retire afterwards to the dining room next door very well, let’s see... I thought as I started looking in the drawers... I think I can make some meat with vegetables... Mom’s recipe knowing what would happen I hasten to write down on a sheet that there was the recipe, luckily I managed to write in a hurry the recipe before a stinging headache arrive making me writhe a little with a small pain groan and forget the recipe "... fuck you world, this recipe is superior to you" I thought among laughs as I started reading the recipe; the minutes passed and finally finished cooking, there was enough meat and vegetables for two people, so take the food and bring it to the dining room - here this lady Gawder - I said leaving the food in front of her - hmm... - started seeing from different angles the food - it doesn’t look bad, but I need to taste it - she said something expectant, I stood aside and didn’t respond as I watched her take the food and bring it to her mouth... when that wait seemed eternal and she tasted the food I pause and turn around to see me - ... sit down - he said something serious, he put the stitches in my hair and I sat a little scared - where did you get this?! - I wonder in a slightly different tone almost excited - eh tried food of all kinds, but never something like this - said with a smile - bone... like? - I said even something doubtful - of course - she replied immediately - in that case... see me to be someone who really does not stay long on one side I have worked on different sides, this dish is from a lord of a village a few weeks from here - said continuing with my improvisation a while ago - I see... what other surprises will you give me?... well, come you should have dinner too so that you bathe and rest for tomorrow - he said returning to his formal tone in his last words - he is right - I said at the time of sitting down to start eating; At the end of my meal I said goodbye and prepared to take a bath, after which I went up to my room and threw myself into bed exhausted for some reason -... it seems that every time a slightly remarkable memory comes to my mind this world immediately erases it, besides the pain increases, is like a warning, well, I must leave it for later, I have things to do tomorrow - I said while closing my eyes and half slowly sleep until I fall asleep...

When it was dawn and the light leaked through the window to my eyes waking me up, with my reality and new life somewhat assimilated I went down and made breakfast, The lady under shortly after and I served her food to then eat mine and immediately went to the place where would be the entrance exam... When I got to the site I started looking for Senko and Violet to be able to guide me better and after a few seconds I saw her hair in all we expected expectant - ¡girls! - I called them being able to reach them and both turned around to see me - oh, hello Lawlieth, at the end if you came - I salute Senko just to see me - ho...hi - on the other hand, Violet greeting me kept with her attitude somewhat shy, although in her voice I felt some annoyance as if my presence disturbed her peace - I’m glad to find you girls, I am very bad orienting myself - I laughed a little nervous - in that case follow Violet, she is better on magical subjects than me - said pointing to Violet with pride - no... I’m not so good - said something nervous Violet - of course you are even born with three basic elements - he said recognizing the ability of Violet - Basic elements? - I was surprised, had not heard of it - no... do not know what they are your basic elements? - she said surprised for some reason - to tell you that I do not know which elements there are - I said with voice and nervous smile - ... Violet, you know what to do - she said in a more serious voice - if - she pulls out of a bag on her side three strange grey tubes - see, there are 8 variations of basic magic, fire, air, lightning, earth, water, light, darkness and standard - I explain - standard? What do you mean? - I said something confused - by standard I mean the mana as such, techniques like basic cloning, speed increase abilities or illusions in general are made thanks to the standard magic as such without being an element - explain in enthusiastic voice, seemed to feel smart - I see... Well thanks for the info... and what are these things? - I asked about the tubes Violet gave me - they are tubes that define your magic elements, the maximum is three, that's why the tests are always with three - Senko explained again - I see... very well, let's see - I said as I concentrated on the cylinders... and a few seconds later the middle tube turned black, the one on the right turned red and the one on the left turned yellow - Hmm? - I was surprised to see that - Three?! - Senko suddenly shouted - I-is something wrong? - I asked somewhat surprised, when Senko was about to speak Violet covers her mouth - you see, those of us who master three elements are 1 in 100,000 humans, you and I are true rarities, it is understandable that Senko is surprised - when she finished she takes her hand away from Senko's mouth - exactly, I can only master two which is the average - she said somewhat disappointed in herself - well, I think so - I didn't manage to finish since a horn sounded highlighting that the exam was about to begin - ... what is this about? - I said to the girls referring to the exam - they will examine your aura, meaning a censor will examine the size and power of your aura in our range which is "novice" to see how much magical power we have - explained Senko as she stood in the line that was forming - I see... sounds interesting - I said standing behind both of them in line - the minimum to pass is rank 1 - Violet finished saying - rank 1? - I asked Violet confused - yes, magical power is classified into categories: D, C, B, A, S, S+ and SS, then it is measured in ranks, if you reach rank 5 they test you with the next category and if you reach rank 1 you are considered the next rank - Violet explained with a somewhat annoyed voice, as if she didn't really want to answer - ... I see, thanks - I decided to ignore the tone and the bunch of strange words to wait for my turn, the girls went first and both seemed satisfied, they seemed in a hurry and left before my turn came... I stood on a metal surface... and the exam began, after a few seconds the people in charge of the exam put on a surprised expression and although they didn't say anything to me they looked at me with curiosity and moved a lever... after a few minutes they gave me a card where my name could be seen, a picture of me and a writing that said “C rank 3” ... C? What am I not supposed to say, "D"?... They kicked me out of the place, and with no other option, I left there heading for my "home"...

I arrived home and the lady greeted me at the door. "So how was it?" she asked. "I think it was fine," I said as I showed her my card. "Hmm?!" she asked, surprised, suddenly grabbing my card. "I... is something wrong?" - I asked surprised - Well... well, it's surprising that someone your age has so much mana, plus you're rank 3 - he says still surprised - ... you'll go far, I'm sure - she said giving a slight smile, to which I laughed a little - Thank you very much I suppose - I finished saying, I was going to say something else, but I stopped when someone knocked on the door - Oh, it must be my son - he said with some joy in his voice and then opened the door - Welcome back son - he said still with happiness in his voice - Hi mom, I missed being with you - he said as he hugged his mother the love of a mother I thought of that moment as I entered a memory again...

I was standing next to a woman with my same white hair color and blue eyes in contrast to my purple ones - Good morning my boy - said the woman with love in her voice as she greeted me - Good morning, mom - I answered at that moment while... The memory couldn't continue its course when a pang of pain reached my head, more intense than the last getting a little uncomfortable - huh? Who is this? - asked the boy who had left his mother and had advanced inside the house, he was a little shorter than me, light blue hair and black eyes - hello... hello, I'm the house worker - I answered as politely as possible - worker? - said the boy turning to look at his mother - exactly, his name is Lawlieth, I hope you two get along - he answered without changing his previous tone and the boy turned his gaze to me - so if he's a worker... why does he have those clothes?! - he said apparently annoyed - he should have worker clothes - "ah... I understand, an idiot" I thought keeping my kind gesture so as not to show my annoyance - these are the clothes I was going to give you as a gift, but due to the complications that arose that you couldn't come I didn't, so I gave them to him, but don't worry, you and I will go buy clothes for you - he said stroking the boy's head - are you okay Salkao? – I ended up mentioning his name, although I think it was so I would know it -… it's okay mom – he said pretending not to be happy about his mother's treatment and I laughed inside but it seems he is also spoiled I smiled at that thought - Well, in any case I should make the food as soon as possible so they can go out - I said to also leave them alone and they could talk - Yes, thank you - said Mrs. Gawderr, I just nodded and left the place to the kitchen, when I arrived I began to wash vegetables "he doesn't seem like a bad person, I think I can get used to living with him" I thought something happy about the situation... after lunch the two left and I began to clean the house... night came and I prepared dinner when they returned... after dinner I took a bath to go to my first class the next day...