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In a world where a floating city hovers above earthly landscapes, Betani, a young girl raised by the Souxian race, finds herself caught between loyalty and curiosity. In the serene yet enigmatic city of Hiroshirpa, Betani serves as a Divine servant to the Archives - an intricate library of interactive memories cherished by the Souxians. 

Orphaned and disconnected from her biological roots, Betani is under the tutelage of Rovis, her Souxian master, who guides her through the complex terrain of memory assimilation. Though, her journey begins amidst the planet below, where secrets and whispers tug at her inquisitive heart.

The Smaranjan tribe, resilient inhabitants of Near Edge, have miraculously resisted a devastating ailment known as "the weaving," a time-space disease causing rapid aging. The Souxians have long tried to maintain control over humanity for covert purposes, but Betani teeters on the threshold of defiance, questioning her true allegiance.

Driven by the urgency to understand the Smaranjan's resistance to the disease, Betani becomes determined to descend to Near Edge, seeking enlightenment in the tribal archives. But this journey is fraught with challenges, as she must navigate the intricacies of permission from the Souxian council to embark on her quest.

Torn between serving the Souxians and exploring the truths beyond, Betani's adventure promises to unveil hidden histories and test her resolve. In a race against time and disease, she must decide where her loyalty truly lies and unravel the mysteries that bind her to both the world above and below.

**Key Themes:** The struggle between duty and discovery, the quest for identity, and the power of memory and heritage in overcoming challenges. 

Will Betani’s journey unravel the secret behind "the weaving," or lead her into a greater unknown? Only by seeking the forbidden knowledge of the Smaranjan tribe can she unlock the future of both Souxians and humans.

Table of How to Grow Old

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Volume 1