Calian began his new playthrough with a sense of determination. He knew that he had to make different choices and explore new paths to break the cycle of darkness and save the kingdom.
As he journeyed through the game, he encountered familiar faces and familiar challenges, but he also discovered new secrets and new paths. He was determined to make the right choices this time, and he was determined to save Lirien.
But despite his best efforts, he found himself in the same situation as before. Lirien was chosen to wield the powerful sword and make the ultimate sacrifice to banish the darkness.
Calian was heartbroken as he watched Lirien sacrifice herself once again. He realized that no matter how many times he played the game, the outcome would always be the same. The darkness would always return, and Lirien would always have to make the ultimate sacrifice.
He understood that the game was a reflection of the real world, where sacrifice and loss are a part of life. He also realized that the true victory was not in saving one person, but in the knowledge that he had tried his best, and that he had learned something from each playthrough.
As he sat back in front of the screen, he clicked the "Quit Game" button. He knew that he would never find the true ending, but he was satisfied with what he had learned and the knowledge that he had tried his best.
As the chapter ends, Calian closes the game, ready to move on and apply what he learned to the real world, where sometimes sacrifices are necessary, but the true victory is in the effort, not the outcome.