Chapter 2 : A World of Magic

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Long story short, I was reincarnated. One unusual thing is that I have retained my memories of my previous life. At first, I could not comprehend why that was the case, but I have formulated a theory for now.

I think it is due to some sin I commited in my previous life that I have obtained a baby's body with an adult mind. One would assume it would be a blessing, but let me tell you the truth.

Being an infant with a matured brain is living hell.

You possess little to no mobility. All you can do all day is sleep. Most of your actions are dictated by reflexes alone. You have no control over your bodily functions. Add to that a shrill pitched woman who shrieks at anything you do and you have entered hell.

"Oh my God! Little Art looks so cute!"

Ah, there she is.

I don't fully understand what she is shouting, but due to my continuous observations since coming to this world, I have started to understand a few words. Right now, she is saying something along the lines of 'God's small painting is cute' .

What a weird woman.

I wonder what sin I commited in my life as King Grey to deserve this golden ticket to hell.

Does genocide count as a sin?

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It has been quite some time since I reincarnated. One fortunate thing to have happened is that now I can crawl. I didn't think one could feel so liberated after doing something so mundane. I am finally free from some of the shackles of this undeveloped body.

That is not all. I have been observing the  conversations of the couple who live in this summoning ritual house. I have learned the words of the language they speak.

I can speak short sentences, but prefer to remain quiet. I would not be surprised if the couple don't know that I can talk yet. That is a good thing. The less they bother me, the more beneficial it would be for my sanity.

Apparently, those people have named me Arthur. Not a bad name. But they sometimes call me 'Art', shortening the name Arthur. Sometimes, I miss being able to kill people at will.

Even though I have a new name and have learned a new language, I still think in my native language and refer to myself as Grey in my thoughts.

Anyways, using my newfound ability to crawl, I have been exploring this summoning ritual house. I still have not found where in the world I have been reincarnated. But I know when.

Let me explain. I have theorised that I have been reincarnated in the medieval ages. This theory is supported by the fact that there are no electric outlets or electric appliances in this place. Also, the people living in this town keep weapons on them like some sort of accessory.

I once saw a man murder another one in broad daylight in a public place. What is weird that, instead of being arrested, the people in the crowd started clapping and cheering for the murderer.

Such creepy people.

I think everyone in this town belongs to the cult.

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Today, I have found an interesting thing in the summoning ritual house. It is in the corner of the couple's room. Analysing the surface and the shine coming from the object, I can tell that it is definitely a mirror. I have not inspected my appearance once since being reincarnated. Although I don't care about trivial things like appearances, it would be beneficial to be aware of how I look like.

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