I Refused To Be Reincarnated

Everyone's ears perked up to hear what he would ask for, especially Julius.

'Would he ask for something crazy again?' The boy thought, fearing Adam would offend Ossian further. He couldn't understand how he got away that easily the first time and was sure the second wouldn't have such mild consequences.

With a smirk, Adam started, "I want..."

Then, he pointed his finger towards a particular person in the room and continued, "You to free her."

"Why her? Even if you asked for a soul reaper, I would have agreed," Ossian demanded, his brow raised in confusion.

"Because I promised to free her," Adam answered, shrugging and dismissing the reaper offer or whatever it was. He would never renege on his words, especially after the other party filled their parts of the deal.

Boisterous laughter echoed in the room as Ossian's body trembled in amusement. "Not bad. Not bad, kid," he giggled before pointing his hand at the stunned Nova and adding, "You found good friends, Banshee No.6. You are now free."

Grey soul energy engulfed her the next second, dissolving her slave mark for good.

"I-I' AM FREE!" Nova yelled, her ethereal hair fluttering as her immense joy triggered something in her being. Soon, dark, ethereal energy engulfed her under everyone's baffled eyes. Even Ossian found himself lost for words at the sudden development.

'Is her soul mutating after she went against her nature?' He theorised, remembering how happy she had been in the past day. After all, banshees revolved around death, sorrow and mourning. Joy wasn't something they typically felt.

Narrowing his eyes, he continued watching in interest, noting the critical moments of the process.

After five seconds, the black energy gradually turned lighter until it became pure white. Twenty seconds later, Nova's form condensed again.

"Haaaa," with a melodic sound, she revealed her new appearance, causing everyone to feel intense joy and a sense of inner peace.

"What did I just witness?" Adam muttered, gazing at her supple skin, ethereal hair and tear marks. 'Did she turn into a half-living being?!' He thought, chaos filling his mind.

Simultaneously, Ossian burst into laughter as theories popped up in his mind. Then, he offered everyone the explanation he found the most plausible.

"She transcended her natural limitations!" Said the ghost king before adding, "We witnessed the creation of an entirely new species originating from darkness to bring light."

"Can we all transform if we meet the right conditions?" Adam asked, his eyes glowing with hope. If he could transform like her, he could also possess a body! However, Ossian's response disappointed him.

"We can't. She is an artificial ghost I created with a single purpose. By going against it, she transcended, but for us, natural ghosts?" Said Ossian, pausing mid-sentence to ponder for a second. "Maybe if you turn evil for centuries, regain your sanity, and spread good for decades? Of course, it is all conjectures. It can also not work."

Adam fell silent in response, his hopes crushed. Yet, something blocked him from depressing.

"Don't worry, Adam. I'm sure you'll find a way in the future without risking turning evil," Nova suddenly said, her bright smile illuminating the room, chasing sadness and negative emotions away. Then, she bowed her head and said, "For my sake, you gave up on a valuable opportunity. Thank you so much."

Echoing her words, a magical scene unfolded, causing everyone's eyes to widen. Behind her, an intricate light circle materialised like a halo, shedding light on Adam before disappearing after a second.

With her melodious voice, Nova said, "I don't know if it'll be helpful, but that's a small gift from me."

As Adam frowned, trying to understand what she was talking about, Julius asked, his mind overloaded by the rapid succession of mysterious events, "What is happening?"

"I'm not sure. Ossian said she is no longer a ghost, and I can confirm it," replied Morgane, raising her thumb at Nova. She liked her new beautiful appearance and enchanting voice a lot.

"We should name her species since she is the first one!" She added, raising her fist excitedly.

"Agreed," Ossian nodded before turning to Adam. He was the one who caused her mutation. So, of course, he had to be the one naming her.

'Can't I even think for a second after waking up?!' Adam screamed inwardly, as confused as Julius, before pondering a decent name for her. After a second, as his habit, he found a name that sounded right to him but stunned everyone else.

"Since she has such a fine voice now, what about Imperius Harmonia?" He offered with a mischievous smile. If they kept asking him for names, he would soon revive the Roman culture in this world.

"Does it have a meaning like my name?" Julius asked, sparkles dancing in his eyes.

"Of course. It means imperial harmony," answered Adam, his chest puffed in pride after finding such a cool name.

"Imperius Harmonia..." Nova repeated, her voice echoing in the palace's room as her smile widened. Then, she asked meaningfully, "And who shall be the emperor I serve?"

"He? I don't know, it's just a fashionable name I came up with," Adam answered, not expecting her to take the meaning that seriously.

Yet, unbeknownst to him, he had gained another loyal follower who believed in his potential and future accomplishments. 'If you ever want to take the king's road in the future, I'll support you wholeheartedly,' Nova thought, smiling gently. Next, she gestured for Ossian to continue their discussion.

"So, which country would you recommend as a potential ally?" Ossian asked, his solemn demeanor returning after the brief break Nova offered them.

"Mh. I think the Beast Empire might be a good choice. They are stationed on the south continent and were strong enough to conquer it entirely," Adam started, remembering his impression of the emperor before adding. "Their leader is a little overbearing but follows his own rules. As long as you don't stab him in the back, he can be a valuable ally."