What Is a human?

Not who, but what?

All people are basically comprised of the Soul and Body.

One can not exist without the other, and without one, the other expires.

The Soul without a body simply vanishes; the body stops all functions without the Soul and rots away.

This process is known as DEATH.

But, if one looked at things from this angle… isn’t it possible to solve either problem?

—Maybe even both!

These are deep waters, uncharted territories. There are many mysteries in this world, some of which elude even me.

However, ever since I reincarnated and started utilizing Magic, a whole new world has been opened to me… including several possibilities.

What I am about to attempt is one of them.

It is known by many names—Resuscitation, Restoration, Resurrection… REVIVAL!

Right here and now, I am going to achieve the impossible!

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“Come on!” I gritted my teeth, sweating pouring out of all my pores as I spent all my concentration on the task.

Spellcraft became ready for use, so I ignited the second phase of my plan.

‘Attraction!’

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A Soul leaves the body once it is damaged beyond recovery. It is a defense mechanism, a last-ditch attempt to escape destruction. Once it leaves the body, it connects with the surrounding Mana and fuses with them—that is my theory!

It’s incomplete, of course, but it rings true.

All I have to do now is prove it.

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I had already repaired the body, placing it in perfect condition. There was no way the Soul would reject an optimal vessel—the perfect residence.

However, my Theory established that a Soul would need a strong attractive force to push it back into the body.

There were a few people capable of using Resurrection Magic, but they couldn’t do so after a while passed after someone’s death. Even the most skilled Mage would need to use their Magic an hour after death at the latest—of which the chances of revival were slim. Anything more would render the Spell ineffective.

A time limit meant there was a point of no return. The Soul would have completely fused with its surrounding, and—just like the wind—would be swept away.

However, not only did I arrive within the allotted time frame, but I also used Spellcraft to generate a barrier around the Dorm. It was dense enough to prevent the escape of Shadow Demons, there was no way Soul Fragments would escape!

I just needed one—just a tiny piece would be enough!

Every cell in a human body had all the genetic information on them; the same applied to Souls. Just a fragment would be enough to complete the equation.

That was where Spellcraft came in!

I was going to flood this body with the Mana of the surrounding. Doing so would kill anyone, naturally, but I was going to channel the flow to her Mana Core, ensuring she progressed as a Mage as a result.

Of course, it would all be pointless if no Soul Fragment made it in. Still, I had faith. I had laid the correct foundation. I just needed it to work.

‘If my theory is correct… it will!’

SHIIIINNNNGGGG!!!

Mana poured into the woman, surging through her whole body. The intensity was so much that I saw her throb, though she was still lifeless. The temperature of her flesh rose at an alarming rate, it felt like her blood was boiling.

‘Not on my watch!’ I gritted my teeth.

I conducted the Mana flow, making sure everything went in the direction I wanted. So many particles charged in and I felt like it was nearly beyond control.

Usually, a Core was only meant to take in the body’s Mana Particles, but since those came from the Soul, there was no supply.

The Mana Particles in her body were being charged by my Mana to enhance her body and increase its absorption rate. I couldn’t spare it for anything else. Instead, I relied on the fact that since the woman’s soul had fused with the surrounding Mana, it basically meant that would have to do.

It was risky.

The Core could reject it.

But… I saw no other way out!

‘Come on… come on…’ I clenched my teeth as more beads of sweat poured out.

My whole body screamed in pain. I was at my limit, pushing all my cores and exerting my physical state to the point of straining it. But, I felt it was too close to give up now.

My bulging eyes widened even more, and I commanded the woman’s perfect body to wake up.

Her body was fully healed.

Her Mana Core was present.

Her Mana Particles were active.

All that remained was the Soul!

SHIIIIINNNGGGG!!!

Suddenly, a golden light shone. The moment I saw this, my face brightened and tears welled up in my eyes. This was a first for me… the first time I would be seeing a Soul—well, a Soul fragment to be exact.

It was like a tiny firefly that fluttered and converged with the healthy body I prepared.

The body glowed golden, causing me to squint. A surge of energy rose, nearly pushing me out of sync, but I relentlessly struggled to remain in control. No surgery could be deemed successful without the finishing touch!

‘The soul is present, finally!’

With that out of the way, I had to eject my Mana before it became registered as a foreign object.

WHUUUSSHHH

In an instant, I expelled my energy, allowing the golden piece of the soul to gain control.

Slowly, it repaired itself, absorbing its leftover essence in the body—the Mana Particles.

‘This is what I’ve been saving you guys for. GO!’

The Mana Particles converged with the Soul and became a golden glow that filled the entire body with an invigorating light.

It was so amazing, so unreal that I wanted to let out screams.

Just then—right as I watched—the dead woman opened her eyes, crinkled her face… and—

“FUAHH!”

—She let out gasps of air.

She let out gasps and gave confused, flustered, totally puzzled expressions.

I could tell she was in shock, but nothing serious.

“W-what is… I…”

This would be similar to a near-death experience for her, I was certain.

‘It’s alright, Miss…’ I calmed her down and placed my hand on her stomach, the other on her head.

She was perfectly fine… no side effects!

“You’re safe now. It’s fine.”

It seemed bizarre to say such a thing when we were both in her pool of blood, but it was the only thing I could say amid my tiny streaks of tears.

“Everything is fine!”