#0. Deceased

I just died.

How did I die, you ask? Struck by a car experiencing sudden acceleration while crossing the crosswalk.

I remember it all clearly. The paramedics performing CPR, the doctor rushing over in a flurry, the pronouncement of death.

Even the guardian’s seat, remaining unoccupied for three hours.

That’s how I died.

“Oh, spirit who met an unfair end, are you content with this?”

I thought death was the end, but apparently not.

“Wouldn’t you like to live a second life?”

Before my eyes stood a goddess. A truly beautiful goddess.

She extended her hand to me with a gentle expression. I felt blinded by her halo.

“…”

To be honest, I had thought about it before.

That perhaps another world would be better than this godforsaken 21st-century Korea.

“I’ll grant you the chance to reincarnate with exactly one thing you desire.”

I nodded without hesitation.

The goddess smiled in response.

“What will you take with you?”

I answered.

“ChatGPT.”