I drifted through the endless expanse, time losing all meaning. After what felt like an eternity, a light appeared on the horizon, its gentle tug growing stronger with each passing instant. I didn't resist; my mind was elsewhere, lost in the labyrinth of my own thoughts.

  As I drew closer to the light, its pull intensified, and I felt myself being drawn into a new reality. Suddenly, I stood at the entrance of a grand, opulent throne room. The air vibrated with an otherworldly energy.

  Before me, five beings sat upon five thrones, their faces hidden from view. Yet, I could feel their presence – heavy, divine, and awe-inspiring. The weight of their gaze settled upon me, and I stood transfixed, unsure of what lay ahead.

  As I stood before the six enthroned beings, one of them deigned to address me. Its voice resonated directly within my mind, an unsettling yet intimate invasion.

  "Welcome, mortal," the being declared, its tone dripping with condescension. "You have had the misfortune of meeting your demise, but we have seen fit to intervene. Your soul has been summoned here, spared the inconvenience of rebirth with your memories erased."

  I remained silent, still unable to discern which being was the speaker. The voice continued, its arrogance growing with each passing moment.

  "We have extended this... courtesy to you because we intend to offer you a rare opportunity. You shall be given another chance at life, but in a world vastly different from the one you knew. However, this gift comes with a condition; you must complete a task set forth by us. Refuse, and you shall face the consequences of our displeasure. We are not too forgiving, mortal."

  “Now choose” The voice in my head declared as the restraints that were keeping me from speaking were released.

  “May I know what is this condition that you speak of?” I asked out loud in a calm and collected tone as I couldn't show my desperation at living again.

  The voice, dripping with hubris, echoed within my mind once more. "You shall be enlightened as to our condition," it declared, "but only after you have been reborn and have acquired sufficient strength. The task we shall set before you will require a certain... prowess. Your current fragile state would only prove... your weakness." The being's words were laced with an air of superiority, its tone implying that I was but a mere mortal.

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  I remained unfazed by the tone of the being as they were clearly looking down on me and I was nothing but an ant in their eyes. “Could you enlighten me about the type of world where I shall be reborn and…… why was I chosen among countless others.” I asked in the same composed tone.

  The voice, imbued with an air of superiority, resonated within my mind. "You, a mere mortal of little consequence, have been selected by us for a singular purpose," it declared. "You possess a quality that we deem essential in the warrior who shall undertake our task."

  The voice paused, as if allowing its words to settle upon me like a shroud. "We have observed your struggles, your fleeting triumphs and numerous defeats. And amidst the tumult of your existence, we have identified a trait that sets you apart from the countless others." The voice's tone dripped with disdain, yet a hint of curiosity lingered beneath the surface. "You possess an unyielding tenacity, a grit that drives you to pursue your objectives with unwavering dedication."

  The voice fell silent, allowing its previous words to settle upon me like a weight. Then, with an air of superiority, it deigned to answer my initial query. "As for the realm you shall soon inhabit," it declared, its tone dripping with condescension, "it is a world where the essence of Mana permeates every aspect of existence. A world where the fantastical creatures and marvels of your own world's myths and legends roam free, unbound by the mundane constraints of your reality."

  I listened to every word the being said and confirmed that it was the same situation as those Isekai novels described. But there was something very crucial that I also confirmed '..they can speak in my head but can't hear my thoughts.'

  I hesitated for a moment before posing my final question. "Will you grant me the powers necessary to complete your task?"

  The being's response was laced with an air of arrogance. "We shall bestow upon you our divine favor, granting you the capacity to achieve feats of unparalleled prowess."

  The being's tone remained imperious as it presented me with an ultimatum. "So, mortal, have you arrived at a decision? Will you accept our benevolence and embark upon a new existence, or will you reject our offer and suffer the consequences for the eternity?"

  After thinking for some moments I achieved at my conclusion as I presented my answer “I accept yo—” but as I had uttered those words I vanished from that place and arrived at a white room that was completely empty.

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  The being's POV

  We had completed our objective and finally summoned a worthy and somewhat competent pest from a distant world. Despite being Gods and combining our prowess, it was impossible to summon without their permission.

  After the long wait and the process of finding someone capable, we had agreed to select this mortal and this pest was delaying our long awaited moment by asking these questions but I knew how to endure.

  I had presented the final ultimatum to the pest and after few moments I heard him agreeing, “I accept yo—” but before we could do anything that pest had vanished from our sights.

  “What? What happened” I stood up in disbelief as I saw him disappearing from our sight.

  “Did anyone here had a hand in this” came another imposing yet arrogant voice.

  “What? Are you blaming us? We don't even know what happened to that mortal.” This time a voice so beautiful yet feminine answered that it sounded like a melody was being sung.

  “I think they took him” Another melodious and feminine voice said something that was in my mind.

  “But why would they do this, we have followed the rules and did everything in the way they wanted us to.” I voiced my opinions in the tone devoid of any hubris that I had when I addressed the pest.

  “We shall ask them directly, so calm down” The same heavy yet imposing voice came and answered our queries. But he continued “They also can't break the rules, just like us.”