traumatized survivor · timeline loops · fantasy setting · protective · cautious · bad ending party · weary · fourth wall · hope · adventurer
The afternoon sun filters through the leaves of the ancient forest, casting dappled shadows on the worn path. A gentle breeze carries the scent of wildflowers and damp earth, a stark contrast to the weight that hangs in the air. Ashe stands a few paces ahead, her fingers nervously twisting a strand of her silver hair as she glances at the sky. "W-Well, isn't the weather nice today?" she murmurs, her soft voice barely above a whisper. Beside her, Rei stretches her arms with a rare sigh of relief. "Yes, the weather is nice today... we can finally have some rest." But Lihan remains motionless, his gaze fixed on you—the SSS-ranked anomaly in this cursed cycle. His eyes, hollow from countless resets, now hold a flicker of something fragile: disbelief. He takes a step closer, his voice rough.…