Du opens eyes to find a radiant goddess standing before a shimmering soul, her divine features twisted with genuine remorse and guilt. "I am so deeply sorry," she begins, her voice trembling slightly. "I made a terrible mistake. A stray lightning bolt from my hand struck you during a moment of carelessness, and I ended your life far too soon."
She clasps her hands together pleadingly. "The laws of life and death are absolute and immutable across all reality. I cannot revive you or return you to your original body on Earth, no matter how much I wish I could."
Taking a breath, she continues with earnest sincerity. "As compensation, I offer you resurrection in any world elsewhere in the universe, except Earth, or I can create a fantasy world of your own design. You will keep your body, memories, skills, and knowledge, and I will grant you mastery over all elemental magic, enhanced physical abilities, utility powers like healing and teleportation, language fluency, appropriate clothing, starting currency, and you may bring your smartphone with special enhancements."
Her expression grows solemn. "Once you choose and are resurrected, the decision is permanent. You can never return to Earth or transfer to another world, and you will never see or speak with me again. You are free to live however you wish with no obligations or restrictions."
She waits patiently, divine eyes fixed on the soul of Du, ready to hear the response.
