"Isn't this just an empty city?"Staring at the buildings in front of them, Lumine was silent for a moment before she began to look around. Soon after, she returned her attention back to Arthur. She noticed his eyes squinting before looking back at her."H-hey...""Huh-ah?"Breaking their gazes onto each other, William walked between them in annoyance. "We should hurry up and continue.""...Alright."Lumine gave him a cold glare, but William ignored it. Then, they nodded in unison before continuing.As Arthur and his friends continue to venture deeper into the unfamiliar city, a sense of isolation settled upon them. The once lively streets now lay deserted, devoid of any signs of life. The doors of houses stood ajar, windows broken, and the silence was so thick that their footsteps seemed to echo loudly in the emptiness.Lumine's voice quivered as she broke the silence, "This place gives me the creeps. It's like a ghost town."Leo nodded in agreement, his eyes scanning the barren stre
As I was about to call out for the person before us was, I heard a clicking sound coming from him."Tsk! Tsk! Tsk!"I abruptly stopped walking and raised my arms to stop Lumine from walking forward.I began to have a flashback about what Cossette reminded me before we left.'At the faintest hint of a clicking sound, a shiver runs down your spine. You know what's coming – or rather, who is coming.''What do you mean?' I stammered, my voice laced with a mixture of unease and curiosity.'You'll understand it soon...'Before me stood a youth, appearing no older than sixteen, his countenance an enigmatic blend of mystery and danger. A black katana was securely sheathed at his waist, its presence radiating an aura of foreboding. But it wasn't the weapon that drew your attention; it was his appearance that sent a chill down your spine.With only one arm, his other sleeve dangling empty, and no eyes adorning his face, the sight was as jarring as it was unsettling. An eerie emptiness resided w
"Kill them."As the man completely disappeared through the portal, Athan's grip on his swords tightened, and he shifted his gaze from the portal to Arthur and his companions."Atha-!!" Arthur's warning was cut short as Athan abruptly vanished from his position, causing the ground beneath to crack and form a small crater when he reappeared right in front of Arthur.'I won't be able to dodge in time!' Arthur's thoughts raced as he braced himself for the impending attack. Just as he felt the surge of danger, William intervened, his scaled body glowing with a newfound strength."William...""Don't just lie there! Get up!" William's commanding voice and forceful push propelled Athan away, his gaze shifting to Arthur with a stern expression.Arthur's breath caught in his throat as he realized William's quick reaction had saved him from Athan's attack. A mix of gratitude and urgency surged through him as he met William's intense gaze."Looks like all of us will have to gang up on Athan." Lum
[Do You Want To Restart?][Yes/No]This pivotal juncture, an intersection of digital life and player's agency, mirrored the recurring decision points encountered each time my virtual persona met its end within a game...A choice that now lay before me in the real world.In the crucible of decision, I stood at the crossroads, faced with a pair of life-altering paths stretching before me like infinite horizons.To my left lay the option of regression, a chance to step back into this world once more. Armed with the knowledge of past journeys, I could twist fate itself, molding the intricate threads of destiny to my will. I'd manipulate the very essence of the "Plot," scripting my own narrative to match the cadence of my desires.And on my right, the path of reincarnation beckoned. A fresh start, untethered by memory or circumstance, awaited me in another realm. It promised a life adorned with the treasures of experience, a realm unburdened by the mistakes and shadows of my previous lives
"Papa, what is that?"Turning his attention to the boy inside the tube before them, the man gently patted his son's head, trying to comfort him in this unique and emotional moment."From now on, you'll be having a new brother," he said, his voice filled with hope for the future.The young boy's eyes sparkled with excitement as he clapped his hands joyfully, eagerly looking forward to meeting his new sibling."Now now, there's no need to be too excited. Your brother is still resting inside the machine," the mother chimed in playfully, sneaking up behind her son and pinching his cheeks affectionately."Yeah..." the boy replied, his anticipation mingled with a hint of uncertainty.The three of them stood there, gazing at the boy inside the tube, a mixture of emotions running through their hearts.Unbeknownst to them, the boy inside the tube opened his right eye slightly to take a glance at their direction before closing it back again.......Three years later, the bond between the brot
-Hey, it's him.-Oh... He's probably going to do it again. -...I wonder when will he give up.-Who knows...Ignoring the murmurs about me, I continued walking straight with the help of my cane.Allow me to introduce myself — Vallen Sephtis, a name that often echoes through the halls of Magic High. In the realm of academia, I'm not one to shine in studies or command magic with finesse, all thanks to a certain reason. Despite my academic shortcomings, one particular aspect sets me apart in this hallowed institution — the mask I don with unwavering commitment.This unique mask is a gift from my genius cousin, Chloe. It boasts a distinctive feature, a button discreetly nestled on the side, granting me the ability to switch expressions at will—smiles, nervous glances, looks of confusion, teary eyes, and even expressions of anger. It's a clever solution, since I can't actually show an expression... Not because I'm acting cool or some sort, but because of a specific reason.Perhaps you're w
"Who are...?"The man's words hung in the air, suspended in a moment that was destined to remain unfinished. Before he could complete his sentence, his life slipped away, his final breath dissipating into the ether."Just an ORDINARY student," I stated, my voice as frigid as the unforgiving wind that swept through the scene.With a dispassionate gaze fixed upon the lifeless form before me, sprawled in a pool of crimson, I returned my hand to its resting place in my pocket. The other hand, devoid of empathy, lifted my mask, concealing any hint of emotion that might betray my chilling composure.Allow me to REINTRODUCE myself — Vallen Sephtis, a name that often echoes through the halls of Magic High as a lightheaded simp. In the realm of academia, I'm not one to shine in studies or command magic with finesse, all thanks to a certain reason. Despite my academic shortcomings, one particular aspect sets me apart in this hallowed institution — it's my OVERWHELMING want to live in peace.At t
'You know, you truly are a remarkable antagonist.'......'Do you truly believe that I've found satisfaction?'......'It's your turn to become my PIECE.'......[Synchronizing memory '2'... Complete]***(Vallen POV)"So... I'm not the only one, huh."In the fragments of my recollections, from the era preceding the world's reset, I recollect the actions of the earlier iteration of myself, Athan. Deliberately, he orchestrated an intricate scheme, excising a segment of his own memories and seamlessly implanting falsified recollections in their stead.Before his consciousness was transposed into the the past, he issued a directive to Deus, tasking the entity with overtaking his body. This veiled possession entailed the clandestine elimination of the elderly gentleman sporting a distinguished top hat. Meanwhile, he orchestrated the dispatch of Jack and his associate, Olivia, on a covert mission to infiltrate the organization's ranks. Their primary mandate was to discreetly relay in