The Time When I was Reincarnated as a Spirit

I "What?!!!!!!"

Casper (POV)

The sound of the automobiles rouses me from sleep, so I quickly go down to the kitchen, take out an egg and a hotdog from the refrigerator and start cooking them. I make my coffee and put the cooked food in a bun. After I finish my meal, I take a shower and get dressed for work.

Greeted by students with respect and bowing their heads, I arrived at the University of Information Institute, the premier institution for gaining global knowledge. As always, I saw students running, talking, and engaging in typical student activities. I am Casper Lazarus Ripperton, one of the leading Professors at this University, and I have dedicated myself to the study of all knowledge pertaining to the world. "Good morning Professor," they said in unison.

I responded to their salutations with a nod as I made my way to my class. As usual, I taught some students at the university and completed some paperwork. During my free time, I studied, conducted research, and analyzed data. After a while, I took a break to have a snack. Suddenly, my stomach started to rumble, I felt faint, and my vision went dark. I shut my eyes, expecting to pass out.

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I awoke in an unfamiliar room, standing on an altar and taking in the details of the area. The architecture was from the Kamakura Period, which I remember was the Daibutsuy and Zenshy style. I noticed a mirror and, upon looking into it, saw a brightly colored figure with two horns like a reindeer. *Could this be me?*

Someone wearing a pink kimono resembling a cherry blossom and a man in red samurai armor resembling a dragon entered the door. I believe the armor is made of dragon scales. The man knelt before me and said, "Guardian of knowledge! I am here to inform you that you are now awake and am here to introduce myself. I am Lutar the Great Warrior of Seven Gates. I am the Gate of Wrath." and he stands straight holding his sword as a sign of respect.

"Come with me, Milord," The lady takes me by the arm and drapes me in a vibrant kimono with a pattern of red, green, blue, violet, black, white, and yellow. We stepped outside. I was awestruck by the azure sky, the orderly landscape, and the tranquil atmosphere. Everywhere we go, people are singing my praises.

"All hail the guardian!!! All hail the guardian!!!" that's all I hear in the capital.

As we arrived at the palace, all the samurai warriors were dressed in red armor lined up. The commander, wearing red plate armor with a symbol on his back, shouted, "All hail the guardian of knowledge! The protector of truth! Stand and show your gratitude!" and stood firmly with a sword at his waist. All the warriors followed the general's orders and praised him. Lutar escorts me inside the palace. I stop and look for the girl earlier that dressed me, I see her walking in a different direction. I call her. She stops and approaches me and bows her head.

"What is it, milord?" soft voice.

"May I ask your name, young lad?"

"I'm Mabelle milord, my pleasure to serve you," she answers with another soft angelic voice and leaves, leaving a smile at me.

Inside the palace astonish by the interiors of it and how it was constructed, the walls made of gold I saw when I walked, the floor that was shining silver that I was stepping with, and the ornaments that were made of a different gemstone that was caught by my eyes.

As we continue to walk, we stop at the front of a big door to look at it, precisely measuring about eight meters in width and two meters in length.

"Milord, the emperor was waiting for you," Lutar uttered.

Lutar opens the door with ease like just a normal person opening a normal door. Lutar just stands straight and stays behind.

I continue to enter the throne room, I see the Emperor sitting, and suddenly he stands, and bows down.

"Milord, please have a seat." he offers me a seat, letting me sit first, a sign that I am superior to him.

I analyze my situation and think about what I would ask.

"Human! what I am? What is my purpose here? I can't remember if some of my memory fragments are lost." superior voice.

He answers and explains that I am the guardian of knowledge, the protector of truth, and I am a divine being, born from the faith, prayers, and wishes of the people. I am the law in every single word I say is divine, I am more than just a ruler.

I inquired about his identity and the nature of this place with a haughty attitude. He replied that he was Emperor Vecta, the supreme leader of the Capital of the Red Dragon. This empire was the primary stronghold of powerful warriors known as samurai. After our conversation, the emperor escorted me to his door and commanded Lutar to take me to my chamber, or what was referred to as a shrine.

When we arrived at my room, Lutar let me rest. "Milord, rest, for now, tomorrow will be your day." He bowed his head and left.

After observing the sky, I determined that it's in the afternoon, likely between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM based on the position of the sun and moon. Upon returning to my room, I quickly lay down on my comfortable bed, while pondering various questions in my mind, such as "why am I here?" and "how could this happen?". However, these thoughts eventually fade away as I succumb to drowsiness.

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Startled by a loud noise, I awaken from my sleep and struggle to focus on my vision. As I step outside and rub my eyes, the sight of a stunning full moon gradually comes into view, and to my amazement, I recognize the palace from a dream I had earlier.

"What?!" I am in disbelief, and exclaim in shock, realizing that it's not just a dream. Overwhelmed by this surreal experience, I return to bed, hoping that I will wake up in reality.