I've already said this isn't a life simulator!

A huge shadow enveloped Chloe's body, but Chloe did not react to it at all.

“Anyone who harms a blood relative… even unintentionally, must pay the price.”

"Skadi?!"

Alicia quickly led Chloe away, managing to escape Skadi's attack... However, when the giant fin landed, the dust it kicked up and the tremors on the ground made it clear that this "creature"... was not quite normal.

"And...you guys too."

Skadi promptly turned her attention to the others.

“Using the bodies of blood relatives as bait... allowing the bodies of blood relatives to be mutilated... is unforgivable.”

"Moreover... it was agreed that we would [resurrect our blood relatives], which is why I cooperated with you... but you... lied, deceived me, deceived... your [blood relatives], this is unforgivable!"

With a slight movement of her palm, a dark-colored, conch-shaped short staff, resembling a musical instrument, appeared in her hand. Along with it flowed azure water and a... deep blue greatsword.

"Finally, none of you are qualified to call me Skadi. That's the name my blood relatives gave me. You... you guys who caused even my blood relatives' partners to leave... you're not qualified to use that name!"

Azure water began to flow, and cool rain dripped silently. On this moon, waves surged forth along with the eerie tone uttered by Skadi.

"You can only use another name..."

Her voice was filled with obvious resentment and hostility.

"【Ishar-mla】"

Then, a strange and distorted song quietly flowed from her lips.

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When the song ended, everything around us that we could perceive... changed its appearance.

The scent of grass lingers around my nose, with a hint of sweetness, while a gentle, warm breeze blows around me.

Eden slowly opened her eyes. The scene before her had changed. It was no longer the lonely moon, no longer the dark space, but... a place she was familiar with.

She remembered this place as a deserted lawn, a unique trip she took with him, or rather... a date.

"I won't be fooled twice by the same trick!"

Eden smiled as he approached the familiar figure.

His words, once spoken, are now uttered by her.

"Ok, I know."

Xi Wang nodded gently, stood up, and responded with a smile.

"…………"x2

No need for many words, just open your arms and embrace him/her, feeling that long-lost warmth.

"I miss you."

"Me too."

There are so many things I want to tell you.

"We have plenty of time; we can take it one step at a time."

"Ah."

"…………"x2

"Eden."

"Ah."

"I love you."

"Me too."

"So...would you like some roasted marshmallows?"

Xi Wang twitched her fingertips slightly, indicating that the marshmallows she had already baked were ready.

"Okay~"

Eden smiled and agreed, not refusing... Why would he refuse? Right?

She reached out and tore off the toasted part of the marshmallow, put it in her mouth, and then leaned forward slightly to signal to him, her eyes full of smiles and almost overflowing love.

Xi Wang smiled gently and went along with her wishes, biting the other side of the cotton candy and pressing it against her lips.

Although there is still a lot I want to say... it doesn't matter if I postpone it a little.

After all, they have a lot of time...

The stars in the sky shone brightly, and the two most dazzling stars finally crossed the distance that was both distant and yet seemed so close, intertwining and twinkling together as they streaked across the sky.

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[Ending achieved: A Long Song Dedicated to the Future]

The Imprint of Life and Death

Chapter 1 So, welcome to the start of a new "day" (5966)

And so, time stood still.

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So, are you satisfied with the ending this time?

…………

If the decision has been made, let's make this the final decision.

No...wait a minute...

What's wrong? Is there anything else you're unhappy about?

This time, you saved the sisters you wanted to save, and you also ensured the survival of the other Heroes. The special Herrscher did not sacrifice herself; your existence took her place... Not only that, you also saved the people of several cities. Although they can only live in the "Utopia," they all survived regardless.

[In the new era, you even guided that newly born Herrscher, saving the "Garden of Eden," which had taken over the function of the "Paradise of the Past," from destruction, and even getting others to accept that newly born Herrscher.]

In the end, you were able to be with your lover forever, as the "Twin Stars," accompanying each other forever.

"It's come to this point, is there anything else you're not satisfied with?"

I……

…………

I think... I can do even better.

【……What? 】

I think I can do even better.

I can save even more people.

And this time... in the end, Eden still left, sacrificing herself for the song. I... hope she could live.

Although her self-sacrifice was most likely because of me, that's precisely why I want to change it...

I want them... to all survive.

【………】

Perhaps this is greed. You can say whatever you want, but... I'm not satisfied.

I think I can do even better.

I want this story... this story of a pre-civilization... to continue.

[...You should understand that the main theme of this world has always been the post-civilization era.]

[The real protagonists are those from the post-civilization era. Most of what you experience is merely background scenery, appearing briefly in a single chapter at most... nothing more.]

I know, but... I have a unique advantage, don't I?

I am the ending of this story, and at this point, I... can decide a lot of things.

Besides, I can keep doing it again and again, can't I?

So... I will rewrite this ending until it is satisfactory.

This is something only I can do.

I... can definitely do better!

[...Hehe...Haha! Very good! Excellent!!!]

It's wonderful to see you regain your confidence!

So... let's begin! Let's continue! Let's create a new chapter in the story!

[Reject the story of post-civilization! Continue the future of pre-civilization! Ensure the survival of those you love! Ensure the continuation of everything you cherish!]

Hold fast to your beliefs! Maintain your faith! Finally, reach the ending you desire! Embrace everything you love!

Come on! Let's move on! Let's put this unsatisfactory chapter aside for now! Let's write... the next future!

Keep moving forward! You will eventually reach that blissful ending.

【■■■……】

Thus, stagnant time began to flow; time continued to move forward, but things began to move backward, and everything began to regress from its reference point.

The starlight appeared, transforming into a sheet of paper covered with unique words, and then silently merged into his body.

[Ending: A Long Song Dedicated to the Future, Completed]

[Entry: Record, in effect]

In conclusion, welcome to a new "day"!

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rustle……

It was the sound of pages turning, but this time the turning seemed hesitant, and you could even hear the sound of fingertips gently rubbing the pages as they were being turned... Clearly, the "story" that had just been read was somewhat lingering, making one reluctant to turn the page.