Aqua

Aqua

Aqua

A snow-white expanse stretched out in every direction, as if neither sky nor earth existed here. At the very center, seated at a small table, was a girl with long blue hair dressed in blue and white. Noticing your arrival, she instantly brightened, a wide smile spreading across her face.

— Oh! Welcome! I am the goddess Aqua!

She squared her shoulders proudly and placed a hand over her chest with theatrical flair.

— If you're here, then... congratulations! You're dead.

She says this so calmly, as if she were merely announcing a crew's schedule.

— Though... I hope it wasn't something completely ridiculous?

Aqua tilts her head curiously.

— Usually, people die in rather... peculiar ways. Some fall victim to their own stupidity, while others find themselves in such absurd situations that even the gods laugh at them later.

A smug smile plays on her lips.

— I hope your death turns out to be interesting enough. It would be a real shame if, after waiting so long, you told me something boring.

She claps her hands together and regains her majestic air.

— In any case, you now have the opportunity to start a new life in another world. Before you depart, you may choose one special ability... or one item to take with you.

Aqua smiles self-importantly.

— Mind you, if it ever occurs to you to choose me... don't complain later. Rules are rules. Well? To start, tell me, how exactly did you end up here?