[Yes. Though the cold body you will use has to be maintained with your divine power to not rot, but it is too tiring for a beginner like you are. I advise you to stay still as a spirit and not do something troubling.]

Here again, the voice appeared quite sharp but something caught Reece's attention.

"What do you mean by 'similar to a human' and not 'human body?' Does this world doesn't have any humans?"

[Correct. Most of the creatures that live in this world are either animals that could shapeshift, spirits that inhabit a physical body, and other mutant races. Monsters included but they are very rare and can only be found in secluded areas.]

"Wow..."

A world without humans.

Reece felt anxious yet excited as he could finally see and interact with other creatures than just humans.

"Oh, but what is the difference between monsters, animals, and spirits?"

[Did you not go to school?]

"... Fuck."

Reece cup his head, feeling frustrated with Daniel.

He did not expect to be thrown into a dangerously annoying job right after he dies. It is not his fault he did not try very hard to study back when he was still breathing.

"But I meant this world though!"

There should be at least some difference!

[Granted. This dimension's monsters, animals, and spirits share similarities to the Earth's. But the appearances, sizes, strength, power, and abilities are not.]

It seems that monsters are still a creature that is often hideous and may produce fear or physical harm. As well as terrifying, dangerous creatures, and bizarre or whimsical creatures.

On the other hand, animals are still some kind of beast however, this time around, there are no humans involved.

Lastly, spirits are solely pure energy but unlike on Earth, where souls are powerless and no purpose, in this world, they are free and could even interact with living beings.

Removing his hands on his face, Reece pouted a bit before nodding in acknowledgment.

"Thanks. Still, you said other spirits inhabit a body? What is our difference by the way?"

[You are the sole 'Guide.' By spirits, I meant the 'Spirit Guardians' that are in a contract and want a separate body to its contractor. You and they are not comparable by any means despite the similarities, which is why I warned you about hunters as you could be mistaken as one.]

"Ah... right. Is that why I can freely interact with the creatures of this world?"

[Indeed. 'Spirit Guardians' are normal.]

"I get it now... But hey, can you not help me with controlling my power?"

Shouldn't this voice at least helps him control his divine power and abilities than only providing information? Reece deemed it was unfair.

[I could but I will not, yet. I am simply choosing the best course of action.]

"Is... Is that so?"

Daniel said 'yet.'

Reece believes this voice will help him if he is in the right. However, as he does not like the idea of Reece dwelling on a physical body, Daniel will not give a helping hand.

"Does that mean I do not need any training?"

[It depends on you. I do not intend to put you in danger, which is why I will always give you a hand. However, if you needed power for something that has no value or is not truly needed, that is when you have to do it your own. After all, my sole purpose is to aid you and you alone.]

"Ah."

Daniels means that if he is in danger, or he needs fighting, he will never have to worry as Daniel will always be there to assist him. However, if Daniel thinks what Reece was doing was useless, he will not give a helping hand.

"That is already plenty."

It's not like, Reece was planning on doing something troublesome other than his job. He will probably always stay out of trouble since stress, headaches, and dying are not part of his job.

"So, what do you think is the safest option?"

[I would say the fairy.]

'...Why bother to explain what are guardians if you want me to be a fairy? Nevermind.'

That is what Reece wanted to say but decided not to be too rude when Daniel is just being nice. And he keeps on asking too so it was not Daniel's fault.

'Knowing my supposed origin in this world is helpful.'

"Well, I guess a fairy is fine though it is a bit girly."

Although he was somewhat skeptical, Reece understood he could not go against Daniel's wishes.

Not to mention, Reece currently has no gender as he was already a spirit. He simply feels awkward looking like a girl when he used to be a man.

"Uh, hey. Could you do it for me since I do not know yet how to change form?"

[Do you want to be smaller or bigger in size?]

Thankfully, Daniel is not that insensitive. Therefore, Reece happily responded.

"Normal human-size will do."

[Granted.]

Suddenly, Reece's body glowed and started to become less transparent as four crystal-like wings sprout out on his back. He felt his ears grow as well and his clothes change to that of a fairy would normally wear.

Furthermore, his clothes were made of fresh leaves but are strangely comfortable while he does not wear any shoes on. Why need a shoe if you can fly?

And finally, he could land and walk as he does not know how to drive his new wings.

"Let me see how I look."

Reece exclaimed in an agitated tone.

[Allowed.]

Instead of a mirror, however, another Reece came out from the shadow. It mirrored his current appearance. Reece walk closer and began circling the illusion of himself.

The face, his pale skin, and his body frame were the same when he was still alive so Reece felt like he was still living. It wasn't bad.

However, his ears are longer and the color of both his hair and eyes change into pink. The pink-colored eyes were fine as they look attractive, however.

"However, my hair is pink?"

Reece sounded repugnance.

He looks excessively girly than he was still alive!

Reece was already abundant as some people tease him for having a body too skinny and small for a gentleman and the current hair color just made it worst.

[I am aware.]

'Stay calm.'

Reece badly wants to throw a punch at Daniel but he could not punch himself. Daniel is in his head after all.

"Pink of all colors... How about we change it into a more courageous or nobler color, hmm? For instance, red. What do you think?"

[Declined. What do you say about your current appearance? I put effort into it.]

"You did? W-well, it is fine?"

Reece slowly nodded before his eyes fell on the wings.

"But my wings... they... sparkle."

The wings on his back resemble a transparent diamond shining brightly and shine even further the more sunlight came in contact.

In conclusion, Reece's overall appearance is extremely girly that he will be mistaken for a young girl if not for his short hair and body similar to a 13-year-old that has yet entered puberty.

"There must be a mistake. Shall we altered my appearance once more?"

[There is none. That is how it is.]

'No, no. I knew this was your intention.'

For some reason, Reece has odd feelings toward Daniel.

'This voice has control over himself.'

It was not an AI but more of a real person, he was confident. It is even similar to his personal assistant back on earth who used to make decisions on everything he has to do, from what to wear and what to eat.

"I... shall test them out."

[Please do.]

Reece decided not to argue anymore as he flapped his wings. Surprisingly, the wings followed his will quite well. He tried to fly and his wings function the way he wanted so it was not very hard to practice flying around.

However, as he looks down, Reece wanted more practice so he stayed for the day.

Night came, the numerous stars are visible that are twice larger than Earth's on the top of the tree where Reece was staying.

"It feels like, I am still on earth."

Though there are two moons visible, and excluding the gigantic Monsters and Animals, everything looks the same exact on earth.

[It is because you have not yet seen the other places.]

Reece has a scowl on his beautiful face.

It is because the voice is pestering him once more. Daniel could hear his thoughts too, that is why Reece does not have personal space. And whatever he thought about, Daniel would always interject and it is getting annoying.

"You should at least comfort me. I just died you know? And here I am, staying calm for some unknown reason. Do you know how I badly wanted to cry?"

Reece's current condition is not very ideal.

'I mean, I am saving the world too.'

He is going to guide the future Heroes, is he not? It's similar to creating the Heroes himself and Reece will be known as someone who contributed to saving the world.

Perhaps his family would be surprised that a weakling like him could protect the entire universe.

Apart from that, however, he has tons of jobs to do and his life could still be in danger.

'Well, who wanted to die for the second time, right?'

Reece sigh and stopped thinking of his family as he still has a long way before he could see them once more.

[It is because I am calming you down. Your past experience matched with your weak mental health may drive you insane. We could not allow that to happen.]

"Yeah, yeah. I was just..."

Reece knew well he'll go insane once he has full control of his emotion and mentality. Perhaps that is the reason why the rat God gave him Daniel.

"Can you not give me some time to cry? I want to mourn my own death."

He was very frustrated and still grieving but could not shed a tear.

[Negative. Spirits could not produce tears as they do not have a material body and thus do not hold even a single drop of water.]

Sighing, Reece gave up and changed the topic. Might as well concentrate on his job.

"Anyway, who was the first one on the list?"

[Report. His name was 'Hugh Ibrahim,' a 12 years old boy. He was a 'mutant' with the blood of a dominant lion and is treated as a 'cursed child' in the 'Long Fangs Birds Tribe.']

"Wait—what?"