Chapter 16

Chapter 16

In a white room, Embra regain his conscious and immediately looks around him to see that he is back tot he white room again. Instinctively, he turns back to see Goddess Gaia who is smiling gently. Her smiles has not changed from the time he saw it and it still gives off the warm feeling like a mother is looking at her child lovingly.

"Greeting, Embra. We meet again." (Gaia)

Embra smiles at her before calming himself down and gather his thought. When he opens his eyes, Goddess Gaia is already inviting him to join her on the tea table. Taking up on her offer, Embra sits down and takes a sip from the cup of tea which makes him feel warm throughout his whole body and soul, calming him down.

"I really like this tea, Goddess Gaia. Pity that, I can't use my power here. I would have love to analyze this and try creating it again." (Embra)

"Ufuf ~ It was just a tea. All you have to do is ask me, you know. I would have make it so that, it is available in the shop." (Gaia)

"Oh. Much, appreciated, Goddess Gaia. Please do so." (Embra)

"Of course, Embra" (Gaia)

"So, um... How much can I expect to hear?" (Embra)

Being an intelligent man, Embra guess that, there may or may not be things that, Goddess Gaia can spoke about to him, who is just a normal man. It would not have matter anyway, being keep in the dark because he will find out about them when he reaches Raftel, either way. But, he would not have mind hearing the truth form Goddess Gaia about the current things. And, Goddess Gaia, did not disappoints Embra, as she has always been.

"Well, it certainly is always easy to talk with you, Embra. You are one of the man I would not have mind accompanying because you are considerate to others and you are a good listener which I am very much appreciate. Anyway, let's talk about the history. The history of Sakura Kingdom." (Gaia)

"Yes. please explain me so that, I can clear some questions." (Embra)

"Certainly. You see, when I first read your story or the history of Sakura Kingdom, I was mesmerized. The only thoughts that exists in my mind after reading that story is that, the respect for King Embra and admiration for his subordinates such as three divine generals.

So, I used my power as a creator god to make your story become a reality because why not. That way is more interesting for you and for me, too.

A King is born 1000 years ago from your current timeline and he built the great Kingdom Sakura Kingdom, where different races with different appearance live in harmony. The Kingdom get stronger under the rule of King Embra and earned him the hate and envy from those who are jealous of the King's power and the prosperity of his Kingdom. Thus, starting a century long war which ended in the annihilation of Sakura Kingdom alongside his five allied countries because of the individual who can bend the Laws of the whole world itself and the ancient weapons.

I made your story reality. King Embra, Sakura Kingdom and its generals really did exist 1000 years ago. Each words you wrote in the story became true because I use my power to make it real. All the character you summoned from the system will also believve themselves that, they lived 1000 years ago in Sakura Kingdom as soon as they see or read anything that conerns with Sakura Kingdom.

Their memories are also make it so that, they think they lost them because of IM's world law bending ability.

Oh mind you, though. I swear on my name that, I certainly did not do something like making you go to the past 1000 year and deleting your memories of it. The 'King Embra' from 1000 years ago was another person who is destined to die early. I just give him a new destiny and guide him so that, he creates the same legend as your story is written. So, did this answer your questions, Embra?" (Gaia)

Embra could not answers her question for some time. Because even if it is him, who have read many fictional stories and listened to the ideas of those fictional stories author, it is still difficult for him to wrap his around the things Goddess Gaia told him. He wondered that, maybe if Oda was in his place and realize that, there is a whole universe out there which is the same as his 'One Piece' manga, will he feel like this too.

All he did was write a story because he wanted to give his Kingdom some 'essence' or 'backbone'. Of course, he is aware of the consequences. It is just the possibilities of his story becoming a reality and a person burdened with a heavy destiny of making his story come true, never ever occur to him. Of course, he is happy that, the story become a reality and thus adding essence to his Kingdom. But, having a person, who he does not know, carry the burden of making his story come true, makes him feel conflicted.

He wondered how much of the actual history of 'One Piece' did he change. However, his thoughts are interrupted by the serene voice of Goddess Gaia.

"You know, it was just for my entertainment when I decided to make your story come true. I made a deal with that man that, if he were to follow his new destiny, he will live longer than a century and can protect his citizens. As a kind King of a small Kingdom, it did not take me long to persuade him after showing him his new destiny. He made a good job at fulfilling his new destiny even though he was a exact opposite to you: him being a kind-hearted child and you, being a man who will use his intellect to make his dream come true.

Be that as it may, he did a good job at fulfilling his new destiny that, I offered to him. He lived his live as 'King Embra' and died happily at the last moment. When we met again after his death, he even thanked me saying that, it was a miracle for him, who was destined to die before twenty to live till two century. He said he has no regret choosing to sign a deal with me.

Do you understand why I am saying this, Embra?" (Gaia)

Embra nods at Goddess Gaia in understanding. Goddess Gaia's words made him feel at ease, knowing that, the person did the work was not forced. It is not that, he feel sorry for a man who he does not knows but, Embra was feeling sympathy to him. After all, he would have exploded and did stupid things like exerting vengeance on Goddess Gaia for playing with him, if he were to knows that, he was just a pawn to make some scribble come true.

However, he become calm and beginning to accept the reality after some minutes. Sipping the tea, he clears his thoughts before coming to a conclusion. He places his cup down and bows till his head touch the table because he is sincerely grateful for Goddess Gaia. He certainly would not have come this far if not because of the system Goddess Gaia gave him. He also would not have come far if Goddess Gaia did not give him a chance to reincarnate. He has many things he is grateful for Goddess Gaia but, he knows that, he is in no position to pay her back. So, he just bows. From the bottom of his heart. And, say one thing that compose all of his emotions.

"I am grateful, Goddess Gaia" (Embra)

Goddess smiles upon the man who is bowing his head. She as a goddess can read the mind and emotion of a human like an open book. So, she can clearly feel all of Embra's thoughts and emotions. And, receiving that wholly, Goddess Gaia stands up to put a hand on Embra's head.

"I have certainly received your gratitude, Embra. I hope you become a King you have written in your stories. I will be watching, King Embra." (Gaia)

Light envelops Embra again and he disappeared from the white room, leaving Goddess Gaia alone. Goddess Gaia smiles looking at the place which Embra was sitting before. She takes up the cup which Embra drank from earlier and touch the same place where Embra's lips touched and gulp down the remaining tea before placing it on a tray where similar cups and kettle are placed. Her own cup is also there, placed together with Embra's own and looks at them with reminisce.

"It seems, your likes still haven't change, Embra." (Gaia)

After saying that, she makes the tea tray disappear and walks towards somewhere. As soon as she reached the wall of the white room, the whole white room disappears, showing a magnificent throne room where two throne are placed side by side at the end. She goes and sits on one of the throne before glancing at the side. Goddess Gaia gently lay her hand on the throne to her right, rubbing it before saying,

"I will be waiting for your return again, Embra, my dear husband." (Gaia)

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