"Ah!! Brother!!!"Chloe's piercing scream rang in my ears, snapping me back to reality.Am I going to die again...? I thought, my vision blurring. I could feel my life's blood pooling beneath me, the room growing cold, and my vision splitting into two. One eye remained locked on the heartwarming scene of Chloe's father hugging her tightly, while my other eye swung back and forth like a pendulum, as if someone were pushing it on a swing."Are you okay? Did that person do anything strange to you?" Chloe's father asked her, his concern evident.This jerk... I'm not some sick guy with a sister complex! I tried to speak, but my jaw only twitched slightly. It must have been a gruesome sight for Chloe, and I felt a pang of guilt for putting her through this."You killed him!!"Those were the last words I heard before my consciousness began to fade.......Water...?I awoke to the sensation of being submerged. I was back in the eerie underwater abyss, unable to move an inch. Something seeme

"You... You're Vallen, aren't you?"Alicia's voice rang out with a mix of shock and disbelief. Her eyes were fixed on the young man who had just entered the room, and she was struggling to comprehend the situation. Her gaze remained locked on him as she took a step closer, confirming her suspicion.Vallen, for his part, met her words with silence. He sat up straight, closed his eyes for a brief moment, and scratched the back of his neck before meeting her gaze."Uh... Yeah. Is there supposed to be a problem with that?" he responded, his tone laced with nonchalance.Alicia was brimming with questions, and her curiosity was getting the best of her. She was about to press further when Vallen raised his right hand, signaling for her to stop."Then, how are you—?"He interrupted her again, a hint of annoyance in his voice. "How am I able to see? I apologize, but I'll refrain from explaining. Just to clear things, I'm not here for you. It's just a coincidence that I got placed in the same c

"Yes, the newly established Magic Department Club."Upon hearing Artoria's words, Vallen's eyes widened, caught in a momentary surprise. The information seemed to settle in as he slowly closed his eyes, absorbing the revelation. A deep sigh escaped him, carrying a weight of realization and perhaps a tinge of resignation. He shook his head in response to his internal musings.The atmosphere shifted between them, an unspoken tension lingering in the air. Artoria, still curious, began to pose a question when, before she could finish, Vallen, with a casual air, walked past her. His hands were tucked inside his pockets, an almost nonchalant demeanor painted on his face.As he moved away, there was a subtle murmur, as if thoughts were finding expression in muted sounds. A chuckle, soft yet distinct, escaped Vallen's lips. The echo of it lingered briefly, leaving an intriguing layer to the atmosphere. The clubroom's ambiance held a certain enigmatic quality, as though secrets whispered withi

"Yo! William!"Startled, William tensed up, his tail wiggling cutely as he eagerly turned around. Upon spotting me, his expression lit up, his chin raised with enthusiasm."Vallen! Long time no see!" he greeted, the corners of his lips curling upward.Amused, I closed my eyes for a brief second, shook my shoulders, and settled into the chair across from him. I signaled the waitress to take my order."So, what have you been up to lately?" I turned my attention back to William. He leaned back comfortably and responded with a soft hum."Mostly family business, and the rest of my time is spent hanging out with my girlfriend," he said, a hint of smugness in his tone.I rolled my eyes at his response and sighed. "Yeah, right. I'm getting jealous.""Liar," he retorted, pursing his lips. "Your expression clearly says the opposite. Anyway, how's your eyes? I thought you wouldn't be able to see.""Ah... Well, let's save that question and enjoy the snack first!"As my order arrived, he let the m

As soon as I woke up back inside my room on the mansion, confusion engulfed me as I checked the calendar that was on the shelf before checking through my phone.'First Day of School!'It was the same.Panic gripped me; this regression wasn't exactly as I anticipated. Cursing my predicament, I held my head in frustration. "Why had I been thrust back to the beginning?" There were no answers, and the disorienting return only fueled my anxiety.Contemplating various possibilities, I considered the absurd idea of being poisoned. However, logic swiftly dismissed it – Miss Olivia, who shared the meal, wouldn't endanger herself nor her boyfriend. She wasn't that reckless or suicidal.Desperation led my mind to entertain wild theories. Had my father sent assassins? A notion swiftly dismissed, recognizing the improbability... Although there is still a possibility, I knew his personality. The mind raced, concocting and discarding scenarios, each more implausible than the last.Tok Tok—!The ca