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Chapter 6 - THE INFINITE DESPAIR

The Origins of Pain

Hikari's life had always been dark, even before his death. Born into a broken family, he spent his childhood surrounded by hopelessness. His father was an abusive drunk, and his mother worked tirelessly to provide for her children, often facing exploitation. Despite her sacrifices, life only seemed to grow harsher.

One day at school, a fight broke out. Hikari, having grown hardened by his harsh environment, fought back fiercely. But this time, it went too far. His opponent pulled out a sharp bracelet, its jagged edges glinting under the light, and struck Hikari down. His life ended in that moment of violence, yet his story was far from over.

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Rebirth in a New World

When Hikari opened his eyes again, he found himself in a completely different world. The air was pure, and the skies stretched endlessly. He was no longer the broken child from Earth. Instead, he was a child once more, surrounded by a loving family. His father, a strong yet gentle man, taught him the ways of Chakar, the life energy that formed the foundation of this world.

For a time, Hikari believed this was his second chance at happiness. He trained diligently under his father, learning to manipulate Chakar. He laughed with his younger sister, sparring and exploring their idyllic village. But happiness, he realized, was fleeting.

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The Split in the Sky

One fateful evening, the sky above their village tore open. A jagged rift appeared, as if reality itself had been slashed apart. Two massive, clawed hands emerged, tearing the rift wider. A figure stepped through—a woman with crimson hair and piercing golden eyes, clad in ornate armor that seemed alive with power.

Her name was Akane. Her aura was suffocating, her presence commanding, and her intentions clear. Without a word, she raised her hand, and devastation followed. Buildings crumbled, forests ignited, and screams filled the air. She unleashed waves of destruction, reveling in the chaos.

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The Fall of Hikari's World

Hikari's father fought valiantly, his mastery of Chakar on full display. But Akane was unstoppable. With a flick of her wrist, she shattered his defenses, sending him crashing into the ground. Desperate to save his children, Hikari's father activated an ancient teleportation device hidden beneath their home.

Hikari and his sister were engulfed in light. Their father's final words echoed in their ears:

"Live. Survive. Remember us."

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Arrival on a New Planet

The siblings landed on a foreign planet—the same world where Kael and Liu Ming resided. The terrain was unfamiliar, the air dense with Chakar energy. For weeks, they wandered, trying to adjust to their new reality. But the horrors of their past were not far behind.

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Akane's Return and the Chimera Transformation

One day, Akane appeared again, her crimson hair glowing ominously against the alien skies. Her gaze locked onto Hikari and his sister, a cruel smile playing on her lips. She stepped forward, effortlessly breaking Hikari's attempts to protect his sibling.

"You've escaped once," she said, her voice calm and terrifying, "but you'll never escape me."

With a wave of her hand, she transformed Hikari's sister into a monstrous chimera. Her body twisted and warped, merging with grotesque animal features until she was no longer recognizable. Hikari fell to his knees, screaming in agony as Akane laughed.

"You're not worth killing," she sneered, shoving him into a deep valley. "You'll die down there, alone and forgotten."

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The Descent and Discovery

The fall should have killed him, but Hikari survived. Broken and battered, he crawled through the valley, his body and spirit shattered. As he wandered, he stumbled upon an infinity-shaped device, embedded deep within the ground. Its surface pulsed with an ominous glow.

Compelled by something beyond his understanding, Hikari reached out and touched it.

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The Infinite Nightmare

In an instant, Hikari was pulled into a void where time moved differently. One second in this place equaled one million years. Trapped for what felt like 44 trillion years, Hikari endured unimaginable torment.

He relived the deaths of his family and friends in endless, brutal cycles.

He experienced alternate versions of his life, each more tragic than the last.

No matter how hard he fought, the outcomes remained the same—pain, loss, and despair.

The void tested every fragment of his mind and soul. Time eroded his emotions, leaving him hollow and desensitized.

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The Rescue

We are shifted to main time LIU create an sycthe from air and slash the cacoon and then massive aura came from that cacoon and then from the cacoon

Hikari tumbled out, his body weak but alive. His eyes, once filled with hope, were now haunted by the weight of eternity. As he sat on the ground, fragments of his memories resurfaced, each one more painful than the last.

Despite everything, Hikari managed a faint smile. Looking up at Liu and Kael, he whispered

Thank You