The Last Test

Thus, thanks to the decision made by those mysterious figures hidden in the shadows, my life was spared.

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As the soldiers began their advance, an individual who seemed to be a high-ranking officer appeared out of nowhere.

His armor gleamed intensely, and his presence radiated a sense of command and supremacy.

He moved with firmness, leaving an aura of authority and dominance in the air.

At the arrival of this man, everyone watched him with great anticipation, as if they had already understood his intent to kill me.

Even I, at that moment, wondered if it was possible to die after already being dead.

But just when everyone expected him to attack me, he stopped and exclaimed in a serious tone, pointing at me:

"It has been decided that this one will live. Anyone who opposes this decision will have to deal with me."

The remaining guardians seemed incredulous and bewildered, not only because this meant sparing my life but because it meant no action would be taken against me, allowing me to reincarnate.

Nevertheless, no one dared to oppose, knowing that the high-ranking officer was not joking and would kill anyone who challenged him.

Seeing this, the officer nodded with satisfaction and added:

"He will participate in the third and final trial, reincarnating like all the others."

After uttering these words, he walked away as suddenly as he had appeared.

Even though the high-ranking officer had left, his words and my destiny, along with that of the other remaining souls, made me reflect.

A feeling of surprise and doubt washed over me.

I did not know why someone would want me to continue living, but surely they had a purpose; I did not believe they did it out of mere compassion or curiosity.

Thus, although I felt grateful for the decision made by that mysterious individual and whoever ordered him to do so, I was skeptical because I did not fully understand why I had been spared, even though it was surely related to the phenomenon of the red light.

However, it reassured me to know that I would have the chance to reincarnate after facing the third and final trial.

Indeed, even after seeing this place, it seemed incredibly foolish to me to think that after death one could have a second life and that there would be the opportunity to reincarnate.

For this reason, the words of what seemed to be a high-ranking officer were shocking to me.

And, despite having heard them, it was still difficult for me to know where I would reincarnate.

In fact, no matter how much I thought about it, it was impossible for me to know if I would live again on Earth or on another planet.

With my heart filled with determination, I prepared to embark on the next chapter of my existence.

The time had come to reincarnate and face whatever fate had in store for me.

I looked around, observing the faces of the other participants in the trial.

I could see a mixture of emotions in each of their eyes: surprise, gratitude, but also some anxiety about what awaited us and disdain and fear towards me.

But these looks lasted only a short while because the guardians decided to announce that we would soon begin the third trial, saying:

"The Third Trial will officially begin shortly."

Thus, as the guardians gathered all the remaining souls, they decided to start it, saying:

"Now begins the Third and Final Trial, the trial of Reincarnation."

As we prepared to face this final trial, I felt excitement and anxiety growing within me.

I did not know what to expect, but I was determined to face any challenge that was put before us.

The guardians led us to a place that seemed to be a vast open field, surrounded by a diffuse and enveloping light.

The air was charged with the same energy I had managed to connect with, which had caused the phenomenon of the red light.

I could feel the accelerated heartbeat of the others, all ready to discover their new fate.

At that moment, I realized that this trial was not just about my reincarnation but also my renewed commitment to walk the path of life with wisdom and determination.

With a mix of emotions swirling inside me, I prepared to leave my past behind and embrace my uncertain future with courage and hope.

The Third Trial had just begun, and I was ready to face it with all of myself.

As I stepped into the open field, I felt something strange.

It was not just the sensation of being watched, but also a sort of dissonance between what I saw and what I perceived.

The field seemed too perfect, too uniform, too far from the reality I had known. I wondered if it was a trap, a deception, a test.

I decided to test my hypothesis. I focused my mind and energy, and tried to probe the field with my senses.

Little by little, I began to notice cracks, inconsistencies, anomalies.

The field was not solid but a projection. A very sophisticated projection, but still a projection.

I realized it was an optical illusion, similar to those I had studied in the past.

Indeed, an optical illusion is a phenomenon where our brain incorrectly interprets the visual information it receives, creating a false image of reality.

There are different types of optical illusions, such as geometric, motion, color, and perspective illusions.

Some of these illusions have also been used in art to create surprising and original effects.

The illusion of the open field was probably based on a combination of these principles and used the diffuse and enveloping light to create an effect of depth and distance.

But it was not enough to deceive me.

I had a connection with the energy that went beyond sight, allowing me to distinguish true from false.

I decided to break the illusion and see the truth.

With a thought, I created a rift in the air, and it collapsed like a house of cards.

In its place appeared a stone wall with a metal door at the center.

It was the real portal that would lead us to our reincarnation.

Fortunately, the test was individual for each person, though I did not know if it could be different based on our past experiences and our world of origin or if it was actually the same for everyone but each had a separate space from the others.

Since it was an individual test, there were no other participants who could be astonished, look at me with wonder and admiration, and then ask me how I did it.

Thus, I managed to avoid what I considered a nuisance.

So I decided to approach the portal, and I opened it with a push.

An intense, blinding light hit me, making me close my eyes. I felt an irresistible pull and let myself be carried away.

I did not know what awaited me on the other side, but I was sure of one thing:

It was my new life, and I was ready to live it.

But before fully entering the portal, I stopped.

I realized I was not the only one who had to face reincarnation.

There were still the other souls who had participated in the trial and who perhaps were not yet ready to leave their world.

I wondered if I should wait for them or go ahead alone.

I wondered if there was a difference between reincarnating together or separately, and if there was an advantage or disadvantage in one choice or the other.

I decided to wait. Not out of altruism or solidarity, but out of pragmatism.

If the other souls had information or skills useful for my new life, it would be a shame to lose them.

If, on the other hand, they had hostile intentions or dangerous ambitions, it would be better to keep an eye on them.

In any case, I did not want to leave anything to chance and wanted to be prepared for any eventuality.

Even if this type of choice turned out to be useless, as the guardians came to tell me:

"You cannot pass yet; you must wait until all the other souls have finished with the illusion. Only then can you reincarnate."

So, I stopped at the threshold of the portal and began to meditate.

I tried to improve my connection with the energy I had discovered and understand how to use it to my advantage.

Thus, I focused on the energy, trying to feel it, understand it, and control it.

It was a long and difficult process, but also gratifying and enlightening. I discovered that the energy was actually the life force of all living beings, capable of transforming and creating new forms of life.

I tried to remember my past experiences and draw lessons from them, understanding how they would be useful after reincarnating and especially if I would retain my memories of this life.

I tried to imagine my future and plan.

I tried to be as ready as possible for my reincarnation, and to do so, I even decided to ask others if they had useful information or skills.

Unfortunately, not everyone decided to give me information that could be useful in a new world, but I still acquired diverse knowledge in various fields.

Moreover, I did not bother those who refused to give me information because the cons outweighed the pros, and there could have been unexpected variables.

After what felt like an eternity, the portal lit up even more, and we all heard a voice saying:

"The trial is over. You are ready for reincarnation. Cross the portal and reincarnate. Good luck."

I did not know how much time had passed, but eventually, I saw the other souls approaching the portal.

Some were serene, others were agitated, others were indifferent.

Some greeted me, others ignored me, others challenged me.

Some entered the portal without hesitation, others thought for a bit, others gave up.

I watched them all and tried to memorize their faces, names, and characters.

I did not know if I would ever see them again, but I wanted to be prepared in case of encounter.

When all the souls had made their choice, I was the only one left.

I looked around and saw that the place I was in had changed. It was no longer a stone hall but a circular structure over ten meters high, emanating a white and pulsating light.

It was the portal that would lead me to my reincarnation. I felt drawn to that light, like a magnet calling me.

Before entering, I turned to look at the place where I was.

It was a vast hall with stone walls and ceiling, decorated with symbols and sculptures representing the various phases of life and death.

In the center of the hall, there was a large fountain from which clear and refreshing water flowed.

Around the fountain, there were twelve thrones, probably one for each individual who had accompanied us.

Now, however, those thrones were empty, and those who had accompanied us had disappeared.

I wondered what had happened to them and if I would ever see any of them again, and if in that case, I would be able to discern their appearance.

I also wondered about the criteria for where we reincarnate, making me question what had happened to the other participants.

How their reincarnation would be, if they had reincarnated in worlds different from the one they were originally from, and if each of them had reincarnated in a different world.

Then, I focused on my future and the infinite possibilities that lay before me.

I did not know what awaited me on the other side of the portal, but I was ready to face it with courage and determination.

I knew I would find a new life, a new adventure, and I hoped to gain absolute strength that would guarantee me absolute freedom.

With these thoughts in mind, I crossed the portal and let myself be enveloped by the light.

And, just as I took the final step to enter the portal, I saw an interface, but it disappeared immediately.