The tragedy began with her, passed through Walter and Lucinda, then to Kela, and finally returned to her.

Repeatedly.

I don’t know when it started, but little Vivian, who was supposed to be an NPC, appeared next to Vivianna, silently watching "herself" searching for answers one after another.

Gradually, Viviana felt a little tired.

Having witnessed too many tragedies, she has become numb. Even though there is a door in front of her that has not been opened yet, she no longer has the same passion as at the beginning.

"if..."

Little Vivian came forward, held Vivianna's hand that was pressing on the door handle and looked up at her.

"If my parents' love didn't have to be hidden and could be acknowledged by everyone, my birth would also be blessed by everyone..."

"Will we be able to live happily forever?"

"I...I don't know."

Faced with the answer that already knew the outcome, Viviana was unable to give a response.

"If Dad could really let go of those identities and missions, and live an ordinary life with Mom, just a simple one..."

"Will the ending be much better than it is now?"

"sorry, I..."

"If I could contact the spokesperson in advance, and if I were still a popular competitive knight, could I use the resources of the Chamber of Commerce to learn about the situation here earlier?"

Before anyone knew it, little Vivian had grown up. She was wearing a gorgeous silver armor and the emblem of the Order of the Sanhua Knights on her shoulder.

She stood beside Viviana and said gently, "If you could be seen, seen openly, seen without scrutiny, ridicule, mockery or pity..."

"If you could find a more perfect ending, a more satisfying ending, live the life you want without regrets, and find what you want..."

"If you could...read more calmly..."

"Will it... not be so painful?"

The voice blew through Viviana's heart like a spring breeze, "advising" her.

At the same time, the "hand" pressing on Viviana's hand began to exert a little force, controlling her to open the next door.

The shadows on the ground began to spread infinitely, and Viviana's shadow was stretched to the limit. On the contrary, the "self" standing next to her was distorted.

Beneath the shadows were hideous monsters, roaring and snarling silently, waiting for Viviana to make a choice.

"You deserve better... Viviana."

The unreal whispering sound in her ears made Viviana's eyes blurry.

If Talina were here, she would be able to recognize at a glance that this was the evil demon's deception before it.

But Viviana didn't know this. The sealed knowledge was a taboo for her, but it was also salvation.

Because of her incomplete knowledge, she could not give the evil spirit the power it wanted, so she was able to search for unknown answers in the chaos.

No cost required.

"A better life? But why... is it so disappointing every time?"

Click...click!

A subtle sound appeared, and Viviana realized that something was wrong.

That was the sound of the "door" collapsing, distant but clear, like the beginning of an avalanche, the loosening of the snow crust on the top of the mountain.

“There’s still a chance…”

I still have a chance to try again!

Pressing her hands down hard, Viviana walked into the door in front of her.

This is a brand new door, different from all the previous ones.

It was simple and shabby, but it left the deepest impression on Viviana.

Inside the house, it was pitch black.

Viviana fumbled to turn on the light in the living room and looked at the empty living room.

"Mom...are you working overtime again today?"

This is her home in the Great Knight Territory and also the starting point.

Seeing this scene, Viviana, who had been treating herself as a bystander, was shocked.

The NPC who had always been following her did not appear. Instead, she became the protagonist here.

I took out my phone and checked the time.

"Today is...my birthday?"

Looking at what was written on the memo and that childish smile, Viviana sat down in silence.

Soon, the sound of a car braking was heard outside the door.

The gift, the box, and the girl lying in the box as a gift...

It all feels so "strange".

In the process of searching for the best ending for herself and her parents, Viviana has gradually forgotten the people around her because she has never seen their existence.

She has always been looking forward to her parents' regrets.

Ignore other people.

After taking the little girl out of the box, Viviana untied the restraints on her body and carried her into her room.

Things developed as usual. The girl woke up and screamed in fear, but this time she reacted in advance and closed all the windows, so as not to ruin herself.

Viviana coaxed the girl with ease and successfully gained her initial trust, and the two walked down the stairs hand in hand.

The girl sat on a stool, swinging her feet, while she took out a cake from the refrigerator that she was going to share with her mother.

She ate with the girl, a satisfied and sweet smile on her face.

But...it's false after all.

Thinking of this, Viviana paused with her fork in her hand.

She took a napkin and wiped the cream from the corners of her mouth and her cheeks.

This was what the girl took the opportunity to smear on her face when she leaned over just now.

It all seemed like a dream, giving her a brief moment of peace.

But the dream...

There will be a day when you wake up.

After tidying up the leftover cake, Viviana coaxed the girl to wash up and go to bed. After giving her a kiss on the forehead, she prepared to leave.

But when she tiptoed to the door, the girl who should have been asleep suddenly sat up from the bed and called her name.

"Vivianna..."

Her body stopped uncontrollably, and Viviana turned sideways to look at the girl.

Those clear blue eyes stared straight at her, and Viviana could clearly see her own reflection in them.

Subconsciously dodging, Viviana kept telling herself that it was an illusion, and her right hand couldn't wait to grasp the door handle. At the moment when she was about to open it, the words spoken from the girl's mouth made Viviana tremble all over.

"Do you... want to keep looking?"

Viviana didn't dare answer. She backed away to the door, not daring to look the girl in the eye.

"I'm sorry, Talina, but I have problems in this life, and I'm going to find the answers."

"Maybe... maybe I still have time to open the next door."

After she had spoken her own thoughts to others, Anna didn't know whether she was trying to convince "Talina" or to make excuses for herself.

“How many doors have you opened?”

Kneeling on the bed, "Talina" looked at Viviana.

"One hundred? One thousand? I don't remember..."

"I just...want to find a better possibility..."

"Hmm, even better? Can you give me numbers like a math problem?"

Twisting her lips, "Etalina" said coldly and thoughtfully, "In those hundreds of doors you've entered, maybe Mom and Dad lived a peaceful life without being disturbed for a while longer, and maybe Mom Lucinda would have left a few years later than she actually did..."

"Come to think of it... isn't there actually a better 'answer'?"

"Then why? You still feel regretful?"

"I..."

"How can you be sure that you can find a better answer?"

"Besides, what would it matter if they found it? Everything that should and shouldn't have happened has already happened."

Talina got down from the bed, her bare feet touching the cold floor, and looked at Viviana who lowered her head and remained silent.

"After I came to Leithnia, Mr. Walter actually told me some things about her and Lucinda's mother..."

"He always said if he had waited ten minutes longer in Marigold Lane, maybe he would have seen Mama Lucinda, and maybe everything would have been different."

"Unfortunately, fate doesn't give people a second chance."

Placing her hands on Viviana's face, Talina carefully wiped the tears that had already dried from the corners of her eyes.

"Even if he really waited, Mr. Walter would still leave, wouldn't he? Apart from leaving Mother Lucinda with a farewell and tears, the story wouldn't change at all."

"So, you actually hope that you can't find a better answer, because then you can convince yourself..."

"There is no better way."

This one word revealed the "desire" hidden in Viviana's heart, which even she herself was not aware of. Talina slowly shook her head.

"I don't understand, isn't this the same as Mr. Woerner?"

"Miss Kela once said that you were following in Mr. Walter's footsteps. I didn't believe it at first, but now it seems she was right."

After saying that, Talina withdrew her hand and turned to walk towards the bed.

"Talina..."

Looking at the thin figure, Viviana stretched out her hand weakly.

"I'm going to rest."

After climbing onto the bed with great effort, Talina lay on her side, leaving only her back to Viviana.

"Talina, you're disappointed, aren't you?"

Standing up straight, with her spine erect, Viviana's eyes were fixed on the small figure on the bed.

Noticing the gazes behind her, Talina waved her hand.

"Leave quickly, you still have time..."

"Open the next door."

Volume 8: Chapter 76: Hug

The sound of collapse was getting closer.

Even through a door, Viviana could clearly hear the sound like a shredder tearing paper.

It's so easy, but...

She still had some time to choose.

After opening the door, Viviana saw the collapse at the end of the corridor.

The illusory wall was devoured, and the horrific beast lurking in the shadows crawled ferociously, devouring everything.

Ahead, another door appeared before Viviana.

As if to tempt her, the door was half-open and could be opened with a gentle push, and the distance to her was closer than ever before.

With just one step, she can continue her next search.

but...

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