The next day.
The reason Veren wanted to meet Helvry was simple. He had to gather all the progress he had made within these three days.
Then, Veren could simply pass this three days' worth of research to Helvry, the next round. This was the method Vousenne used in the novel to escape her nightmare.
'However, it would still take a long time...it took more than 400 rounds in the novel. Vousenne was able to think of this idea only after the 50th round, so I'm probably only saving myself a few months.'
Veren coldly calculated while walking to the guest room.
Knock~
Helvry opened the door with dark circles, he squinted immediately after seeing Veren.
"How may I help you, young master?" Helvry felt skeptical seeing Veren.
He couldn't think of a reason for Veren to visit him. Helvry felt goosebumps whenever he looked at the black mask.
"I want Mister Helvry to share your progress in research. I might be able to provide some assistance too."
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Back in Vousenne's room, Veren quietly sat beside her.
"Um, why do you think father ignores me?" Vousenne tried to start a conversation.
"Because you're a defect."
"....phuu, cruel bastard." Vousenne seems to have grown some balls in this time.
"...." Veren shook his head at her. He was more interested in meditating to strengthen his mind. However, he wondered if it actually worked or not.
'Better than doing nothing.'
The days went by and Vousenne grew nearer to her death but this time, Veren was able to prolong her life for 2 hours.
"Thanks." Vousenne felt the holy divinity flow through her body. At first, she was surprised by Veren having holy divinity but it turned into rejoicing soon.
Holy divinity could elevate her pain by a little! She didn't lose control over her body like before either. Nevertheless, Little by little, she could feel her body turning cold.
Seeing Veren continuing to pour his divinity in silence, Vousenne tried to keep her eyes open. But as if to refuse her will, her eyes slowly shut close.
'I wanted to stay a little longer with him...' Vousenne lamented.
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[Round 13]
Vousenne's room.
"You....I see!" Vousenne exclaimed seeing Veren visiting her even after the new round began and a day passed.
Joy couldn't help but appear on her face, she wasn't alone!
"Why didn't you say anything before? I was thinking I would have to be alone..." Vousenne grew silent, she felt pain in her heart. She couldn't describe her despair in words.
"I didn't see a reason to explain myself," Veren answered without any emotions.
"...you..." Vousenne chewed on her words before sighing to herself.
Their life which wasn't supposed to intertwine changed at this moment. Time began to pass.
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[Round 19]
"When I re...err, was adopted, I really looked forward to it for a second. I thought that I would find a family at last. But my hopes were dashed the moment I reached here. A father that refused to see me...and a mansion that seemed like it was haunted." Vousenne recounted with a reminiscent look.
"Not surprised." Veren nodded his head.
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[Round 25]
"Ugh! It hurts...sniff." Vousenne gritted her teeth in overwhelming frustration.
"I don't want to go through this anymore! Just put an end to this already!!"
Knowing that her death would just reset everything, Vousenne felt even more crazed in her heart. This information was provided by Veren.
At that moment, a hand was placed on her head. Soothing energy was sent into her body.
"Calm down and shut up."
Hearing the merciless voice, which didn't change even after a month, Vousenne clenched her teeth.
"Sniff...I just want to die...please, Veren...I don't want to restart again..." Vousenne's mind seems to have reached some limit.
This sight made Veren tilt his head, the novel's Vousenne was very strong-minded. She had only begun to give up from round 100 or so.
'Is it because of me...?' Veren contemplated.
Either way, Veren had to do something.
"Vousenne, listen to me." Veren seriously looked into her eyes: "This may seem like a nightmare that will never end, but there is an end to everything. If you hold on, I promise on my life, you will survive."
Vousenne blankly stared at Veren, she didn't know where he got such confidence. He sounded like he knew such a thing would come to pass. Power began to reappear within her eyes.
"Survival is the symbol of hope. Didn't you want a family? You might find it in the future, so just think of surviving till then."
Veren didn't lie, he said what he felt was the truth. If there was no hope, he would have plainly said so to Vousenne. That was just the kind of person he was.
'I hate dealing with unnecessary emotions and thoughts. My mind is already occupied with many matters.'
Vousenne seemed to be in a state of consideration before she opened her mouth carefully: "Can I call you brother...?"
"....Do whatever you want. But keep one thing in mind, don't put your trust in me." Veren spoke with Goodwill.
No matter what happened, In Veren's mind, Vousenne would always remain a simple neighbor. Who he helped for benefits. His heart will never trust anyone no matter the cost.
"Alright, brother..." Vousenne smiled for the first time in a long while.
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[Round 80]
"Brother, I.... actually am a reincarnated person."
"....? That so?" Veren felt his heart stirring but controlled his emotions.
"Really....I can't tell what you're thinking because of that mask… I truthfully just wanted to run away once I understood my situation. Would you believe me if I said that this is a world that I read from a storybook....?"
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[Round 147]
"Hahaha, it's better to die in three days after restart. Or else, I will have to go through pain for no reason." Vousenne calmly killed herself with a knife.
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[Round 180]
"Brother....when? Just how long will this go on...." Vousenne laid her head on Veren's thighs, her violet hair cascading down his leg.
Vousenne rubbed her head against his thigh for a few seconds, before she felt comfortable.
"....not long, just wait a while more." Veren's eyes shone, and he lightly patted Vousenne's head.
Veren had grown used to living with Vousenne. More than a year passed while he tried to save her.
And within this time, he was able to grow mentally.
Vousenne was Vousenne, he didn't know if his mind had acknowledged her after so long. But he would know her as a person rather than a shadow of his trauma hereinafter.