I Got Reincarnated as a Zombie Girl

The lich fell silent for a moment, his eyes quietly fixed on a book he had just pulled from the topmost shelf. Its cover was thick, made of what looked like very old leather, wrapped with fine silver ribbons as if sealing ancient knowledge not meant for just anyone to open.

"If you wish to know about the gods... this is one of the oldest records I’ve ever found," he said, gently patting the book’s cover. "Written by a historian from the Age of Unification, before the central continent was fractured."

He opened it slowly, and the scent of ancient paper and centuries-old ink drifted from its pages. As he began to read, the room fell completely still. Candlelight flickered gently, as though paying respect to the names about to be spoken.

1. Lumielle, Goddess of Eternal Light Protector of the eastern sky and the first light. She awakens the sun and rejects absolute darkness. When the blackest night comes, whispering her name will summon the dawn sooner.

2. Velgrath, God of Endless Night Keeper of secrets and the weaver of fate. He watches from behind dead stars. It is said he can erase someone from all timelines if he wills it not just kill them, but erase their very existence.

3. Nerys, Goddess of the Waves She hears every tear that falls into the sea and turns them into offerings. She remembers all that’s lost, from sunken ships to forgotten memories. The souls never found are said to be whispers in her waves.

4. Korthan, God of Eternal Flame and Great Battles His breath is war, his heart a blazing fire. Every spark from clashing swords, every scream on the battlefield it is all music to his ears. Warriors who die valiantly are said to be welcomed into his ’Eternal Ember’.

5. Syvalith, Goddess of the Forbidden Forest and Growing Shadows She is the root that entangles and the whisper among the leaves. Every ancient forest is thought to be her body, and those who enter without permission will find her lurking as a shadow in the mist.

6. Zepharion, God of Wind, Promises, and Journeys He breathes wind into sails and whispers into the hearts of wanderers. He brings hope in gentle breezes or curses in sudden storms. A broken promise will be carried by the wind to his ears.

7. Olmerath, God of Borders and the In-Between Guardian between life and death, between reality and dreams. Necromancers either worship or hate him, for he is the barrier they cannot cross without his permission. When you dream of strange worlds, it may be a bridge he allowed.

8. Caelyra, Goddess of Illusion and Hidden Truths She laughs behind mirrors and cries in shadows. To her, truth and lies are merely two sides of the same coin. Often called the ’Great Deceiver’, yet also the ’Eye Opener’.

9. Dreigos, God of Stone, Resolve, and Slow Time He is never in a hurry. He is the mountain that waits thousands of years to crack. He speaks with time, not words. In steadfastness and silence, he shapes the future.

10. Ithara, Goddess of Stars, Fate, and Recurrence She writes destinies in the night sky. Reincarnation and the cycle of life are the threads she weaves endlessly. Seers and dreamers often search the constellations for her fingerprints.

11. Xynareth, Goddess of the Void and Pure Potential She is the beginning of all things, before form, name, and meaning. Void mages speak her name in silence, seeking power from the emptiness not yet shaped.

12. Zha’gor, God of Endings and Beginnings He is the storm that closes stories and the seed of new ones. When the world reaches the end of its cycle, he will come not to destroy, but to open the next page.

After reading the last name, the lich gently closed the book, as if carefully returning something sacred.

I could only nod slowly, still digesting everything. The names, the concepts, the roles of these gods... they sounded foreign, yet not entirely unfamiliar. There was an echo of them like shadows of the deities I once knew from the myths of my old world.

"It seems... they’re different from the ones in my world," I murmured.

The lich nodded, leaning back in his chair. "Did your world... also have gods?"

I took a slow breath. "Yes. But... they were known more as myths, legends, or ancient beliefs. But fraction of people still truly believe in them."

"Interesting." He tilted his head, as if scanning my entire mind. "Why did they become myths? Shouldn’t gods be eternal?"

I shrugged, then spoke honestly, "Maybe because times changed. Civilizations evolved, science replaced many of the old beliefs. But... I think they were real once. Maybe they still are."

The lich narrowed his eyes. "And you speak not just as someone who believes... but someone who knows."

I smirked faintly. "Because one of them once gave me a blessing."

His eyes widened slightly. "Oh? A blessing from a god? Remarkable... Are you perhaps a hero sent by the gods? Or maybe... their avatar?"

I shook my head. "Not really. I don’t even know why. I’m not the hero of your folktales, and I’ve never claimed to be anyone’s envoy."

The lich let out a dry chuckle, like gravel falling on stone. "Still fascinating. So... you come from a world where gods are trapped in legend, yet they were strong enough to bless you. What a sweet irony."

He interlaced his fingers, then asked further, "You said some people still worship them... who are they? Are there religions in your world that still revere the gods?"

I nodded slowly. "Yes. One of them is the oldest religion in my world Hinduism. They have a vast pantheon. Gods and goddesses, each with their own stories, attributes, and powers. From the Creator, the Preserver, to the Destroyer."

The lich leaned back, eyes contemplative. "I’ve read about a world like that... a realm that holds thousands of deities in a single belief system. Complex and profound... far richer than just two or three divine figures."

I smiled. "They don’t believe in only one path. They embrace the diversity of the divine as different manifestations of the same truth, merely with different faces."

"A beautiful philosophy," he said softly.