Chapter 1 : Awakening.

After running away from home and his responsibilities, he landed a normal 9-to-5 job that didn't bring him happiness. He grew depressed and tired of his lifestyle. One evening, on his way home from work, he stumbled upon some men attempting to assault a girl in an alleyway. Feeling compelled to intervene, he shouted at them and fabricated a story about calling the police. Startled, they fled. He approached the girl to ensure she was unharmed and asked why she was out so late.

Before he could call an Uber for her, he was struck from behind with what felt like a steel rod. Losing his balance, he fell to the ground. Disoriented, he could only discern voices discussing how easy it was to ensnare him. They robbed him and tossed him into a nearby lake.

"What a shame to die like this, without accomplishing anything significant. But perhaps... if given another chance, I could right my wrongs," he mused to himself as he drowned.

"Open your eyes," a strange voice beckoned.

As he regained consciousness, he found himself in a place enveloped in white clouds. Confused yet composed, he responded to the voice.

"Hello! Is someone there?" he called out.

"I am here, my child," the voice replied.

"Child? Is it a father from the church who saved me?" he wondered aloud.

"Thank you for saving me," he replied.

"Saving you... well, you could say that, but let me clarify. You died while drowning, and I am God, not a father," the voice revealed.

As he processed this revelation, he inquired about his fate.

"So, what now, God? Am I bound for heaven or hell, or do you have something else in mind?" he asked.

"Haha, deep thinkers are always interesting to converse with. You know why? Because they think too much," God quipped.

"Seriously? Now God is telling dad jokes. This is worse than today's generation," he retorted, bemused.

"Well, if you're here to send me to hell or heaven, just do it. I'm already weary of this existence. And if not, what could a mere human like myself offer to a deity?" he queried.

"I can't divulge all the details just yet, but let's allow everyone to gather first," God replied.

Soon, four other men appeared, and as they exchanged glances, God interjected, "Oh, I almost forgot! It's been 20 years; you must have forgotten."

As God spoke, their names materialized above their heads.

"Huh... Rebellution, Itzsmit, ABtop, Deoxyx. What are these? And even I have one!" he muttered to himself.

"Wait, Ultraxeno! That's the name I used in my game. That means they are..." Realization dawned slowly.

After a moment of recollection, they realized they knew each other from a game they played 20 years ago.

"I can't believe I'm seeing all of you," ABtop exclaimed.

"I know, it's both surprising and surreal," he replied.

"OMG! I can't believe this. Someone pinch me," Rebellution exclaimed.

"Looking at you, my punch should suffice," Itzsmit retorted.

After a moment of laughter, Deoxyx turned to God.

"What do you want from us, and why are we all dead?" he asked.

God explained that they all died simultaneously in the human world, yet their souls couldn't pass on to heaven or hell.

"So, you're telling us we can't go to heaven or hell?" ABtop clarified.

"Yes, but don't worry. I have something beneficial for you—a deal you can't refuse," God replied.

"You're all getting another chance to live in a different world," God explained further.

"Living in a different world? Like reincarnation?" he queried.

"Exactly. You'll be reincarnated into that world," God confirmed.

"It's not that simple, is it, God?" Deoxyx interjected.

"I can't disclose all the details, but trust me, it's an order you can't refuse," God replied sternly.

After a moment of contemplation, ABtop inquired, "Can you at least tell us how we died?"

God obliged, detailing their deaths: Ultraxeno drowned, ABtop was in an accident, Deoxyx got into a fight, he died from overworking, and Rebellution committed suicide.

A somber silence enveloped them.

"I understand it's difficult, but these are the rules set by higher beings," God stated.

"Higher beings?" they echoed.

"Yes, there are others. You four are quick learners, unlike Rebellution, who pondered why he couldn't break his own rules," God explained.

After some discussion, they posed questions about the new world.

"How different is it from ours? How will we find each other without revealing our identities? Will our memories remain intact? How long can we stay there?" they asked.

God elucidated, addressing their concerns one by one:

"The new world works differently from yours, with similarities but also challenges. I can allow you to telepathically communicate with each other but only once per person, enabling you to recognize each other without revealing your identities. Your memories will remain intact, and you will stay in the new world as long as you're alive, though I may not be able to intervene if you die unnaturally."

With their doubts cleared, they accepted the deal.

"Now it's time for you to embark on your journey in the new world," God declared.

As their vision blurred, they bid farewell to each other and to God, eagerly anticipating their new lives.

"I hope we meet soon on the other side," Ultraxeno remarked.

"Indeed. And when we do, expect a nice slap on your backside," Rebellution quipped.

"I'll give you my favorite roundhouse kick to the face," ABtop added.

"And if you encounter Rebellution first, kick him for me," Ultraxeno instructed ABtop.

"We'll see about that," Rebellution replied with a grin.

"Let's not fight and just enjoy this opportunity for a fresh start," Itzsmit suggested.

"Good luck on your journey," Deoxyx bid them farewell as they ventured into the unknown.

Chapter 1: End.