63 The Heavens

Ryzen POV

The real Millen Yu said some farewell greetings before the scene in front of me changed in an instant.

Quickly, I was back in the darkness again, with the light only shining on the area where Mr. Red-haired man is. Mysteriously, the floating glass mirror was still next to him.

Although I was overwhelmed with my emotions and was very unsure, Mr. Red-haired man only stared at me with calmness in his eyes.

I twitched my mouth at the sight as I took a deep breath, wanting to get straight to the point.

"It's heartwarming to find out that Lennox is supposedly my soulmate. But at the same time, it doesn't make sense. I cannot help but be doubtful. If that was the case for him and I, then what about my parents? What about people like Kristine and the real Millen Yu?"

Mr. Red-haired man only raised his eyebrows a little, as if he was amused at my question.

"The heavens have an individualised plan for every single person in the world. Not everyone is the same. Not everyone is also fated to have a true, romantic soulmate like you and him. Some people love another, but they are not meant to stay with them, just like your parents. There is only a brief intersection of their souls because they are only meant to teach valuable lessons to each other, such as love, forgiveness, independence and so on..."

While he was saying that, the floating mirror magically showed a montage of the parents I grew up knowing, Rose and Eric Ferrada. It seemed to show other couples who did not end up with each other as well...

So in the end, their souls only served a purpose on each other?

No matter how I think about it, it's very sad. It's sorrowful to discover that you can love someone with all your heart but in the end, the heavens have already planned beforehand that you're only meant to teach each other a lesson that will help you grow as a person.

Also, regarding my biological father, I actually don't know what I'm supposed to feel about him, especially upon finding out how much he had hurt Rose Ferrada...

No matter what though, I vow to never be like him. When I love someone, it will be the only person that I will love until the very end. I would not got swayed by other people and only love once through a sincere heart.

But with everything showcased to me so far, it's not like I have to worry about this kind of thing, right?

After all, I am not capable of loving another man other than Lennox Zevallos.

To be paired with him in all of the possible chances in this world, maybe I was wrong about accusing the heavens to be cruel, hmm?

Without any warnings, the montage transitioned into scenes of Kristine laughing with her friends.

"On the other hand, some don't have a soulmate at all. Sometimes, a soulmate for them is just someone they don't love in a romantic sense. It could just be a friend that they can connect to in a deep level... Then, as for Millen Yu..."

My eyes widened a bit upon seeing the new scenes in the mirror. It was a montage of the real Millen Yu in a beautiful garden that resembled a heavenly place. Her eyes were closed and she looked like she was performing some kind of a ritual.

With how everything was in that scene, she really looked like she belonged there. Actually, I reckon that she really looked like a celestial being...

"Souls are eternal and everyone is on their own spiritual journeys and evolution. With that, some souls encounter each other to make an impact on each other's journey. For Millen Yu's case though, she never needed another soul to help her, whether in a romantic or platonic sense. Frankly, she was never meant to have her spiritual journey in that world. The heavens have designed a plan for her to ascend to heaven early so she can fulfil her fate as a spiritual being. To be able to evolve on her spiritual journey, heaven is the only place for her."

Is that so?

Although I was already exposed to the wonders of this transmigration mission long ago, I still could not believe what I'm hearing.

The heavens are truly something, huh? How can all these things even exist?

How perplexing it is, for every single person to have different purposes and journeys in life...

I blinked my eyes a bit to refocus myself, since I was still too astonished at everything that I'm hearing.

"Hmm, so that is the case, huh? Then, Mr. Red-haired man, you mentioned that I can go back to my original body, right? How is that going to happen?"

I bit my lips, eager for his answer.

It has been this that has been bugging me for a long time! I cannot let this opportunity pass and not ask him. Because no matter how much I think of different possibilities, I cannot imagine how it would happen.

Perhaps, it's because I am just a mere human, hmm? In the end, no matter how much I overthink, I can never be as wise as the heavens.

"Millen Yu already told you about the phenomenon of parallel universes, did she not? If you choose to go back to your original body, you cannot actually go back to the real world that you were in. You will only go back into a parallel universe, before the plane accident happened since your body has already perished. Also, following the rules of the heavens, once you are transferred there, you will forget everything about this transmigration mission."

I gulped, affected at what he said. Forgetting everything? So that means, I will just be my old self? I will forget the truth that I found out about my birth? Forget all my memories with Lennox?

As if Mr. Red-haired man could read my thoughts, he nodded at me.

"Also, in that parallel universe, even though you have already seen that you will meet Lennox Zevallos again, it takes place many years from now, as you can see on both of your looks. And since it is only a parallel universe, it is not as authentic as the real world. Once your body ceases in that world, that parallel universe will also collapse since you are no longer living there."

Huh? That could really happen? Somehow, it sounds very horrific.

I was actually considering this option the most for the majority of my mission, since I've been wanting to go back to my family...

But everything has changed the moment I found out the truth and from then on, along with my growing attraction for Lennox, I started to waver from my original decision.

Now, by hearing Mr. Red-haired man's explanation about the parallel universe and Millen Yu's suggestion before, I feel like I can make up my mind now...

If I go back to my original body in that parallel universe, I feel like it would feel very unauthentic. I also cannot find any purpose in going back on my original body anymore...

After all, I cannot stand to bring more pain and resentment to Rose Ferrada, since I am a living nightmare in her eyes. It was only when my body perished that she seemed to have slowly let go of her grudges and brought peace upon herself.

I cannot be so heartless to hurt that person, even if it's just a parallel universe...

Also, what Millen Yu said actually makes sense. I can easily build a relationship with her and Zaynah since I already have a connection with them...

So with that, what is the purpose of even going back?

Sure, I might've had a couple of researches and a booming career in the medical field... but while doing the transmigration mission, didn't I already start a career in medicine as well?

Besides, all those researches and whatever achievements I had has lost its essence. They only mattered to me because I wanted to be as great as Rose Ferrada. I thought that if I achieved all of those things, she will finally warm up to me...

But now, rather than mere achievements, there is something greater that matters to me...

Hmm... I've really changed as a person, huh? Just thinking about my ideals and perspectives right now, I cannot lose the way I am right now.

Finally, amidst all confusion, things are becoming a bit more clearer for me.

"So, Mr. Red-haired man, is it true what the real Millen Yu have said? Can I possibly return back to the real world and continue occupying her body?"

He answered rather quickly.

"Indeed, that is certainly possible. I didn't mention this option to you at the start since soul stabilisation would need the blessing of the original body owner. Aside from that, I'm sure that it wasn't even on your mind back then."

I only nodded at him, finally understanding his reasons one by one.

Suddenly though, he showed me another scene through the floating mirror. It was a current scene from the real world.

In a hospital bed, Millen Yu's body was lying down there. The body looked like it was sleeping, with no certainty if it was going to wake up.

Then, at the side, there is a familiar man sitting on a chair near the bed. Although Lennox was sleeping, the gloominess and tiredness he felt was evident on his face.

My heart couldn't help but clench at the scene. I bit my lips in frustration, feeling helpless.

"Right now, that body on the real world is kept in a vague state since you have not made a decision yet. But it will cease to exist once you choose to rest in heaven or go back to your original body through the parallel universe."

I didn't even stare at Mr. Red-haired man as he said that, since my eyes were still fixed on the scene that he was showing on the floating mirror.

I cannot leave Lennox in that state...

More than that, I now fully understood the true intentions of the real Millen Yu's words earlier.

She was worried about her family's well-being...

Because when I choose either of the initial choices presented to me, her body will perish, right?

Once a body perishes, it makes a person officially 'dead' in the real world...

With that, her family will grieve badly...

I can only imagine how they'd react, considering that the Millen Yu that they know was their only child and granddaughter.

Also, Zaynah is already connected to me in that body. If she were to find out about my body perishing as Millen Yu, I could only imagine her grieving once again...

In the first place, there was no other choice, hmm?

"I'm going to be honest with you... You see, everything was planned already, right? Even though it may seem like you have choices, in the end, it is the plans of the heavens that will prevail in the end. Even now, you already know this in your heart, don't you?"

Out of shock and confusion, I frowned my eyebrows as the scene on the mirror ended. It made me turn my focus back on Mr. Red-haired man again.

"Everything happened for a reason... The heavens made your body perish suddenly, and made you carry out the transmigration mission. With that, you were able to meet your soulmate and with your influence, you were able to save the downfall of Millen Yu's family and made them redeem. From this mission, you were also able to find the truths you would've never found out in your original life, right? Just like what you have realised, from being detached from your body, it was able to cure the bitterness that have consumed Rose Ferrada's soul. Finally, she is not drowned by her resentments and have started to truly forgive..."

While staring at Mr. Red-haired man say that with full conviction, I feel like I'm too lost for words.

"The heavens have a special way to make everything in place. Sometimes, things don't seem as clear and we question why certain things happen... but in the end, the heavens will make you realise that it all makes sense." he said solemnly.

I took a deep breathe to recollect myself once again.

Indeed, it was only right to discuss these things properly with Mr. Red-haired man, just like what I've always wanted.

Once and for all, he gave me all the answers that I was looking for.

I closed my eyes, remembering everything in my life as fragments.

Finally, I understand now...

This is probably what the heavens have wanted me to realise.

In this life, all the events that happened in a person's life are inevitable and have nothing to do with chance...

Each and every one of the experiences I've had, no matter how painful or complicated - they were essential to be the current me.

In fact, now, I am even grateful for those experiences. If I was not unloved my the mother that I grew up knowing, I would have not dedicated my life on academic achievements and be ambitious enough to take that plane...

If I did not take that plane and suddenly perished, I would not be able to do this transmigration mission, that have enabled me to experience so much more in life.

I often questioned the heavens when I felt like nothing was making sense. But now, I realised that I was too impatient in those moments.

Looking at the whole puzzle now, everything fits perfectly.

"So, have you decided?"

I pouted at Mr. Red-haired man's cold voice. Isn't he rushing me a bit now?

And wait.. I'm not done yet!

"Before, you told me that once I complete my mission, you'll tell me your real name, right? What is it?" I asked in a slightly teasing tone.

Mr. Red-haired man sighed at my question.

You thought I forgot, huh?

"Sorcellerie." he said in a somewhat hesitant voice.

Sorcellerie?

What a peculiar name. It's like a name that it is never used in the real world.

Just thinking about his name, it made me a feel a bit confused. Unconsciously, I frowned my eyebrows.

"It's fine... you can continue calling me Red-haired man or redhead, just like what other spiritual beings call me. Even I don't like my name."

"Why? How did you even end up here in the first place?" I asked him.

For the first time, other than aloofness, I saw a sentimental expression on his face.

"In another world, I have defied the heavens to a great extent. I dared to imitate their ability to create a person from scratch, on top of many other crimes that I've done..."

Huh? Another world? What does he mean by that?

I looked at him confusingly, wanting him to explain more.

"In the world you were living in, that was the real world for you. However, like what was mentioned already, there are parallel universes to that world. On top of that, another worlds are different thing. They are worlds that have completely different norms to the real world that you know."

Mr. Red-haired man, no, Sorcellerie... let out a soft sigh.

"Isn't the heavens truly amazing? There's endless trails and possibilities in this world, all made by them. They're the only ones who are truly capable. Now, I'm atoning for all my sins for as long as I can. This is not only because the heavens have asked me to, but it is also my own will. Right now, I manage transmigration missions and direct the flow of time."

I don't why, but I feel like pitying Sorcellerie. To be punished by the heavens for the rest of his life and tirelessly manage all of that... just what exactly did he do?

He seemed to belittle my expression pitying him, as he let out a loud laughter.

"Why worry about that? Don't think too much of it. You've got your own life to focus on, don't you?"

In a quick sense, my thoughts directed back to that.

Pfft. What's the matter with him? Can't I probe into his past just a little?

Hmm, he's right, after all.

I gave him a bright smile. Thanks to him, I became much more confident with my resolution...

Before finally voicing out my decision, he said his final words for me.

"Just treat the original life you had as remnants, since it did help you grow as a person. And always remember, the heavens have a special way of doing things. Sometimes, we don't understand but in the end, their plans always turn out to be the best..."