Before my eyes, the scenario that had entangled me for 26 years emerged again – familiar scenes, familiar plot, familiar feelings, all rushing to my heart.
Unconsciously, I gripped the jade tightly, as if holding it would provide an unprecedented sense of security. A familiar aura spread from the jade throughout my body.
Chapter 2: Choice (3)
“Yan’er—” A male voice from above,
“Yan’er—” A young woman’s voice.
“Yan’er—” An elderly voice.
“Yan’er—” A childlike call.
I tried to open my eyes, but I was too tired, truly exhausted. After 26 years of struggle, let me rest, stop calling. My final consciousness completely disappeared, everything falling into darkness.
Endless darkness, I wandered endlessly within it, unable to stop despite being extremely tired.
Chapter 3: Wandering (1)
Endless darkness continuously surrounded me, unable to stop despite wanting to.
A monotonous sound seemed to pass by my ears, flat and terrifying.
“Ran Yan’er, you have only two choices: either stand up and return to your place, or complete your cycle of curse. But you should understand that regardless of which you choose, the previous Ran Yan’er will disappear.” A gentle male voice, yet with an indescribable coldness.
I instinctively looked up, searching for the source of the voice, but it seemed to come out of thin air, leaving no trace.
I desperately searched and ran in the direction of the vanishing voice. My choice was apparently correct, seeing the increasingly bright light ahead, a relieved smile finally forming at the corner of my mouth.
No matter how meaningless my life might be, one thing was clear: my ultimate goal was to survive.
Dazzling light. I shielded my eyes, unable to adapt. My blurry gaze saw the image on the other side of the light – the same familiar image, that stunning face remarkably similar to mine, yet with an added softness and weakness.
A blinding white light attacked my eyes.
I smiled at the front, finally showing a relieved expression. I had finally arrived – I could finally rest, truly exhausted—
My body began to lose consciousness and fall, ultimately losing all sensation.
When I woke up, everything felt strange. I looked around blankly, at the unfamiliar world, unfamiliar environment, unfamiliar people—with no sense of familiarity.
A plain yet gentle voice echoed in my mind: was this truly my choice?
