WHEN I GOT REINCARNATED AS A SPIDER WITH MY GODDESS :VOLUME1

CH – 6 - C - DID I MESS UP WITH THE REINCARNATION CEREMONY

THE TEMPLE

We were standing in front of a huge marble building with a central tower and a dome at the top. It was as grand and as beautiful as wealth and skill could make it. Many beautiful fountains, statues and flowers surrounded the perimeter.

“It seems that we are late. Others have already arrived. Lets go Sachi.”

“Okay.”

Lady Athena as if catching the hesitation and the sensation of fear in my voice spoke to me.

“Don’t worry. I will be there with you. So lets go.”

We climbed the small flight of stairs to the huge entrance which was half concealed by the gigantic white marble doors. Its interior gives a sober and bare impression by its lack of ornaments and statues in the nave. The ribbed vaults, supported by compound piers, are closed by ornamented keystones. Light enters the church through blue stained-glass windows of the clerestory and the tall, traceried windows in the side walls.

We reached the end of the corridor and entered yet another big hall with a much larger dome covered in red-petal glass. And as usual the source less – light still haunted me.

All the eyes were suddenly focused at us and like a reflex I suddenly caught on to Lady Athena’s hand. We could hear all types of murmur going around.

“How are they still alive?”

“Were they really attacked by the heavenly beast or was that just a flying rumour?”

“Still why do they bother even coming here.”

“Right it doesn’t make a difference, because they won’t be able to accomplish anything.”

Several footsteps could be heard heading in our direction. I lifted my head and saw Goddess Freya, goddess Aphrodite, goddess Ova and Goddess Artemis accompanied by Sakura Kendo and Saki Honda.

“I am so glad Sachi you are still alive after that ferocious beast attacked you.”

“We were so worried, to hear that our classmate had such a fateful encounter.”

Goddess Freya and Goddess Artemis stepped forward. Lady Athena clenched my hand tightly and I could look at her and tell that she was ready to face anything whatever one could throw at her.

“Athena I heard that your human partner was attacked. Its so depressing just to think about how the beast could have eaten you alive.”

“Now you sure understand the difference in our power. If World God wouldn’t have helped you, then both of you would have perished before even reincarnating. There is still time just turn back and go hole yourself up in your small room.”

All the other present attendees were giving us the silent treatment, but Lady Athena looked unfazed by all of it.

“You, both are wrong. You don’t know the first thing about us.”

Goddess Freya looked angry and made no attempt to hide her contempt or hatred at her defiance.

She took another step as if to punch Lady Athena, but then someone barged through the entrance and for some reason the whole hall panicked and I felt a bit of suffocation. It was as if I was brought upon on my knees by some supreme invisible power at play. I looked around the room and everyone had the same expression of a slight pain and fear.

“The Almighty World God has made his appearance in the Founder’s Altar and will now begin the proceedings of the reincarnation ceremony” announced one of the angels in his somewhat high and mighty tone.

The World God as usual held a scepter in his hand and accompanied by a huge elegant yet wild eagle. He walked from the entrance to the other end of a hall and made a small tap with his scepter on the floor. The hall started shaking and the small area on which He stood rose high above from the ground.

“My children and humans of the mortal realm, we have all gathered here on the auspicious occasion of you reincarnation into the new world. May my blessings be with thou who have decided to step into this new world save it from falling apart. I congratulate you all for getting a new life and may you achieve everything you desire and fulfill your dreams. And I shall wait here for your safe return and will be looking upon you as you overcome all the hurdles life throws at you.”

Everyone started clapping, though it was a bit disarrayed and not synchronized, but for some reason World God was slowly rubbing his fingers at the end of his beard. I could tell that he looked smug; maybe the speech was just to catch everyone’s attention.

“We will now begin the reincarnation ceremony. I shall explain you the different things you need to know.”

World God this time raised his scepter high up and small flicker of lights burst out from his magical stick and disappeared after giving off a bright light. Several magical circles formed around the building. The largest drawn at the center of the hall. It had two inner magical circles and at the centre of the biggest magic circle a small white altar stood with a green glass ball as big as a soccer ball. This suspiciously looking sorcery ball also gave a faint green light which caught my attention for a while.

“Now I shall, ask each pair of you to step in each of the small magical circle and place your hand on the ‘Orb of the Being’. This magical orb will establish a permanent connection between the God and the partnered human. This ball will also help the gods to bestow upon their unique skill onto you and then you will be reincarnated into the world of Isleguard.”

The first one to step forward and volunteer was Homura Kenta and Goddess Freya. It seems that they are in a bit of hurry. They took each of their position on the magical circles and slowly placed their hands on the magic orb. After few seconds a white light emerged from the centre and blue light came falling down upon us from the sky. I was blinded by the sudden bursts. But I slowly opened my eyes which were trying to accommodate themselves as per the surroundings …. and the two were gone.

“The first ceremony was successful. Remember that in this new world you will be born in a new body and we have kept in mind that you all are born in a perfect environment where you can train without any concerns and seek the guidance of your God. We shall now move to the next pair.”

Time flew by, as each and every pair stepped forward and the same process repeated itself. All the other nineteen duos had left the divine realm and had reincarnated themselves. It was just too easy, I was expecting something more eventful and action- oriented. Guess not.

“Sachi lets go. We are the last.”

“Yeah.”

We both took our respective position on the magic circle. Suddenly the World God himself stepped down from his elevated position. Before I could notice, we three were the only one present in the Temple Hall.

“I am sure, you are feeling well now.”

The world God was standing in front of me. And in his usual wise tone that was adenoidal in nature caught my attention.

“Yeah, I am fine….. Worl……Grandfather. Goddess Athena had been looking after me the whole time. Thank you for your concern.”

For some reason, I ended him calling grandfather, maybe because he had previously asked me to do so. I hope he doesn’t consider it disrespectful.

“I like the sound of that. I wish you best of luck on your journey. Now lets continue with the ceremony.”

I stepped forward towards the Altar, where Lady Athena was waiting for me.

We both were looking at each other, but couldn’t come up with what to say. Just before placing our hands on the magic orb;

“I will do my best to find you soon.”

“I will do my best to find you soon.”

We both simultaneously spoke the same thing. We smiled at each other, while our hands involuntarily touched the magic sphere. It was kind of smooth and cold.

But suddenly my hand felt a bit of repulsion, my whole body was hurting. I took a step back. Red streaks of lightning fell all around me.

Was it supposed to be like this?

Something was wrong for sure. Before I could look at my surrounding I fell unconscious and crashed on the ground. The last thing I saw before my eyes shut down was Lady Athena running towards me.

***

GODDESS ATHENA

‘What’s happening? Why the ground is shaking. Something’s not right. Why this red lightning is ravaging the Temple Hall. Sachi, she is hurt. Oh, no she fell down on ground.’

I ran towards her in full speed, but before I could reach, her body disappeared in thin air. My mind went blank. Sachi was gone, and I was still here. I didn’t know what to do. What could have gone wrong this time?

I looked towards another person in the room, who was standing a bit further away and he too seemed surprised with the sudden occurrence.

I was by now, half lying on the floor. I stood up and took long steps to quickly reach where this other person was standing.

“World God, what happened here and why?”

“It seems too bizarre for me too. But I think there is no need to worry about. The reincarnation was successful. Its just that I can’t trace back her location. She might have ended up in an entirely different location and body than intended.”

“Huhhh”

“I mean, you already have noticed by now, that she possesses a tremendous amount of soul power.”

“Yeah, but is it even possible for a human. But why was it first undetectable before.”

“There is one thing I hadn’t told you about.”

“What is it? Please tell me.”

“After Sachi was able to assimilate the apple of Tree of Life. I got curious and checked into her origins. It seems that she is actually a descendant of Goddess Urza. Though she didn’t possess my blood, she was born with a tremendous amount of soul power. The reincarnation circle helps the soul to find a perfect body that could handle the implant. So, considering her case, the results were obvious. The magic circle went berserk but hopefully it was able to find a perfect body and synchronize with her soul.”

“Wait, you are telling me she is Aunt Urza’s daughter.”

I still remember when she went missing after the war. My mother and she were good friends. She also used to play with me when I was a kid. She was the one who took me to the spirit lake for the first time.

While I was reminiscing about the past. I was soon interrupted by the familiar voice.

“Well, you are still here. You need to complete the ceremony. Just go and place the hands on the orb and the ceremony will be completed.”

I still had my concerns, but it was better to follow World god’s direction than sit and do nothing.

I went to the magic circle and placed my hands on the orb and a white light enveloped my body.

‘Don’t worry Sachi; I won’t stop until I find you.’

The light show seemed to have been over. All the player pieces were now set on the table.

All that was left was to sit and watch how thing play out. Is there still hope left, will the dark forces take full control or these braves would be victorious in their endeavour?

***

SACHI KONDO

“Gwaaaaah!”

My head hurts. At the same time, I feel uncomfortable; like something is stuck in my throat. I can’t take it anymore, so I opened my eyes.

 I can’t see clearly. Everything is blurry. But after a while,……

 I still couldn’t see anything. It was all dark.

I think I fell asleep now. But my head doesn’t hurt now. I am all good. Now about my situation. Its not at all familiar. All I could remember was that I was in some sort of reincarnation ritual.

That’s it. I must be in my mother’s womb. Wait; don’t tell me that I will be conscious here for nine months.

It seems that it has been an eternity now. I sleep, think, imagine eating food, sometimes talk to myself and sometimes imagine playing with Lady Athena. I wonder what she is doing. Is everyone going through the same phase as I am? I remember all the nice places I had visited with her. They were engraved in my memory because no one ever took me to visit such beautiful places or on a trip.

I am getting bored. Maybe the gods would have provided us with some books or video games. Even a mobile phone with internet connection works. But what about the charging cable, will they provide us with that too.

“Ahhhh…. I am going to sleep now.”

The me awoke, please wake me up after some time the me going to sleep now.

I think I am getting used to this. My surroundings still remains dark. I wonder the time when I am born, how should I greet my new parents. Maybe I should make a smile and say nice to meet you. Or should I go with putting a normal crying act in my father’s hands. Will I be able to speak just after I am born? Will my new parents freak out if I do that?

I don’t remember anything about my real parents, but I promise I will be a good girl and do everything to keep my new mother and father happy.

I can’t even use magic here. What a waste of time. I could have practiced a lot. All I could do was think of several interesting ways I could use magic. Well my cubicle bomb idea worked. I thought about different ways I could use water element or fire element as attack spells. I remember now I never used any earth attribute magic. Wind was another aspect I took less interest in. but here I was devising different kind of magic spells, several odd combinations. I wonder how many of them will work.

Should I learn swordsmanship when I come of age? I will ask Lady Athena for her advice.

I wonder what my face would look like. I knew I was pretty in my previous life and many people who took a close look at my face never denied it. Bu I still don’t think I was that good looking, was I.

“I think I had, fallen asleep again. I feel a little week now.”

BUMP.

BUMP.

“What, is the time has come. Surprise, I am here. Should I start with introducing myself? Wait newborns don’t speak. I wonder what kind of face I should make. Or maybe I will usually cover my face with my hairs as usual.  I wonder will I be born with long hairs or not. Just think something.”

BUMP.

BUMP.

“Wait could I be in a ride now. The road sure is bumpy. It doesn’t hurt, but feels a bit nauseated. Just stop the vehicle already driver.”

“Ah, nobody is hearing me. Its so lonely here.”

CRACK.

CRACK.

“What is this weird cracking sound is it supposed to be like this. The voices, they just keep on getting louder. I can just faintly hear some rustling sounds from outside. Well, regardless of how sketchy this situation is, I feel being crushed under something.”

“Ahhhhhhhhh… that hurts.”

I felt my whole weight push against something hard. For some reason I was quickly becoming conscious of my whole body, which up till now never existed. This is weird, I feel more legs and hands than I could possibly have. Is something wrong with me?

BUMP.

“What kind of stupid ride is this?”

BUMP.

“Fine if you are so stubborn, then take this.”

I took a stance, pulled one of my limbs back, since I couldn’t make out which of my limbs is my leg. I applied a bit tension in my muscles and swinged it with all my might.

CRACK.

A huge white chunk fell on the ground and dim light poured in the pitch black world of mine. I still couldn’t see much, but in the dim light I could at least make out some of my surroundings. There were bare rocks all around, and a jagged ceiling looming above. The ground was strangely bumpy and uneven.

I took a deep breath, and my vision was kind of bit strange. It was not human at all. It felt like a more 360 degree view. Could it be my superpower, the all viewing eye!

Well, I couldn’t come up with a good name instantly.

Now time to see who my parents are. Ah, I forgot to cry. Should I start now? I looked around a bit. It sure is bit dark, but that will do, its better than seeing nothing.

Now back tom my search finding – parents.

“What’s that thing?”

My jaws dropped, and my mouth was left wide open. My breath caught in my throat.

“A monster, no it’s a lizard. Is it really supposed to be that gigantic?”

I almost fainted. But I need to keep my wits up. This is not a situation to fall unconscious. My danger senses are ringing. Wait what’s that. Do I really have such a thing? Could it be another power of mine, the sixth sense!

I took a deep breath; it helps me keep calm, during emergency situations.

My new born instincts were screaming of how unsafe the situation was. I need to survive if I want to meet the person I have been waiting for all this time.

I was inside a small white encase which was half broken thanks to my’ super ultimate fast power jacked kick’.

A huge red lizard, with a long tail and a boulder attached at the end of it was rolling this small oval sheath with the help of his nose. I could feel the warm air entering and leaving the two huge openings.

“Good, it hasn’t noticed me yet.”

I took a look on the other side, and I was about fifteen feet above the normal ground. It seemed more like a mountain cliff with a downward slope.  I had decided at the next bump I will start running and jump down before the lizard monster could make a move. All I could do was now hope that my simple plan works.

THREE.  TWO.  ON….EEEE.

BUMP.

‘And Jump.’

A chill went through my head and my ears or whatever body part it was, were left in shock.

“It saw me. I am still in mid air. There’s still chance.”

I fell on the ground on my head. But it doesn’t hurt much. I need to run.

I don’t know why but it seems that all my limbs are being used for running. Well that actually makes me move faster. The place is huge, but this road is straight but I cannot ascertain how long it is because of the lack of light.

I was running at my full speed I could muster, just after birth. There was no time to think about parents, or why there is a monster and why I am in a place which mostly resembled a cave or a ruin.

“ROOOOOAAAARRRRghhh !!!”

“What’s this sudden howling about?”

I turned back and saw the huge lizard taking a step back and making a huge leap for me. It was surely angry and frustrated to see its food escape literally from under his nose.

RUN.

All I could think was to save my life and wonder how I messed up during my reincarnation ceremony.

EPILOGUE

I was visiting the tree of life on my usual morning stroll; it has been two days since the reincarnation took place. I hope they are all doing well.

“Why don’t you show yourself?”

I felt a long seemingly forgotten familiar presence just behind the Tree of Life. Could it really be…….

A tall woman with white hairs, crystal blue eyes, a beautiful young lady appeared from behind the trees.

“Nothing escapes you. And here I was planning to sneak up and surprise you World God.”

“Urza I never thought you would ever come back in the divine realm.”

“Well I totally agree. But things turning out like this, I couldn’t resist myself.”

“What are you talking about?”

“You know, why I am here? Do you really want me to say it?”

“…....”

“Fine then. I wanted to know about my daughter Sachi. What happened that she ended up in the divine realm and also broke the first seal?”

“HAAAAAHAA, she and her whole class was chosen for the reincarnation in Isleguard. As for the first seal, I think its because she had an encounter and a small scuffle with Fenrir.”

“What? And you are telling me this now! I thought by placing two layered seals on her I would be able to keep her safe from all kinds of trouble.”

“I think its fate, that she ended up being reincarnated in the same world where once you commanded an army during the Holy war. I think she will grow up to be even stronger than you.”

“Really!”

“However, during the reincarnation ceremony I lost track of her whereabouts’ and am not able to locate her. By any chance, is it because of the second seal you placed on her?”

“Who knows? But I will be looking forward to where this goes! I hope you will too look after your granddaughter.”

“Yes, why not, saving pretty girls is the duty of every man. By the way are you leaving by any chance?”

“You are too old for that. And yeah, I am having fun exploring different worlds in the mortal realm. So let’s meet someday again.”

And so the two supreme beings just vanished in thin air…….

Afterword

Hello there, this is NOEL ELITIA.

I’m not really the type whom you would find out on streets or pose in front of a camera, so forgive me if I speak my mind a little louder and make you feel like I am a ditz. Whoops, maybe I am under-rating myself a little.

Um, well then, this work is an improved and revised version of an adventure I always imagine myself being in.

I originally began writing this story completely as a hobby, but at the end I thought to put it up on online publishing for others to share my journey on which I had embarked and create new bonds with unknown discerning eyes of the readers.

As I write this, I’m actually still worrying that the book will never actually make it to completion or put up, but, well, if you’re reading this, then that must mean my worries were misplaced... I hope they were.

WHEN I GOT REINCARNATED AS A SPIDER WITH MY GODDESS, is a story set in a fantasy world where Gods often have descended themselves to purge evil and partake in wars. People worship these Gods who bestow upon them super incredible powers and uphold their legacy by creating new legends. Whether it is the war between two empires or a m******e between races, the beings of this world has always admired and feared The Strongest. This is not your story of a hero defeating the demon king, or a leader building his new kingdom. The romance between a knight in silver armour and a princess or an expedition of crazed adventurers in search for mysterious relics that are beyond comprehension holds no value.

This is a story of reincarnators who were once the part of not a peaceful but a quieter world, who would later on give up their humanity to save their own hide and become the pawns of Gods and Devils of Hell to orchestrate a new holy war for their own amusement.

At the end of their journeys, what path will they finally choose? Whether they will sacrifice themselves to protect the other or abandon the hope and will of others to protect themselves?

Will it be determined by the will of the Gods or by those who will foolishly challenge and defy the will of these all powerful Absolute Beings?

Anyway, I really have guts to bring a blindfold-child’s work to the reader’s table like this... But that’s just how I feel about it. I’ve already gone and done it now, though. All that’s left is to hope that this first volume was to the liking of anyone who read it. Did you enjoy it at all? I plan to continue adding more and more eye-catching characters to this saga from now on, too. Something like a homunculus who became an assassin maid and an elven princess as a guide, for starters.

 If you enjoyed this volume, then please continue to support ‘When I Got Reincarnated As A Spider With My Goddess’ from now on! Thank you so much, really.

Another thing is that, I am still a student who just got infatuated by reading isekai light novels and decided to write his own story. After coming from school and completing my homework, I would sit down with my rough copy which had a layout of different ways I had planned to move the story forward. I still remember the time I was always in a hurry and made several typo mistakes which took several hours to fix, which is very unfortunate.

I always imagine myself, that I’d look a lot cooler sitting at a desk, typing up my novel while sipping coffee. I already know that wouldn’t really suit me, though. Its totally out of my own taste and thrill of a busy workaholic man. Did I really call myself that!

I’m aware that Sachi didn’t really make much use of her own powers in this volume, but don’t worry; she will start gradually powering up from now on! She is going to be the most OP (overpowered) character in the entire history of fantasy adventure genre.

From volume 2 the story will be filled with thrill, action, adventure, mystery, fights, sword battles and magic combat. Believe me or not I am sure you will enjoy each and every move Sachi takes in order to survive in this harsh world and make strong allies to help her in time of her need.

VOLUME 2 – SYNOPSIS

Sachi continues on her journey in The Great Tathya Labyrinth, while defeating powerful monsters and adapting to the harsh and cruel environment of the labyrinth that always puts her on trials. Fighting the human army five thousand strong or defeating the Apostle of Hell and becoming the wielder of Dual blade of the Dawn & Dusk.

But after an encounter with the ex-True Demon Lord of this world, it seems that her life has come to a standstill again. Whether that will be the end of her or not is soon to be revealed.

Anyway, here are my special thanks for this time. To all those who read my work, you have my deepest gratitude.

NOEL ELITIA

Contact me: - noelelitia14@gmail.com

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