The Rewound Prophet
The world is destined to fall to the Dark Overlord. I know this because I have seen it—again and again.
As the Oracle of Everlight, I possess a cruel gift: every time I die, time rewinds to a fixed point, forcing me to relive the world’s destruction until I find a way to prevent it. My mission is clear—guide the hero who will defeat the Dark Overlord. But the truth is far more complicated.
No one knows who the true hero is.
Through countless cycles, I have searched for the one who can change fate. Among them was Rainer, a battle-hardened mercenary known for his brutal efficiency. He had survived wars that wiped out entire armies. Ruthless, calculating, and always demanding his price—he was undeniably strong.
But was he a hero?
When the city of Velstadt stood on the brink of ruin, Rainer chose to let its defenders bleed while he waited for the perfect opening. His strategy won the battle, but at a terrible cost. The people he was meant to protect were left to die, their loved ones drowned in grief. He called it survival. Others called it cruelty.
In the end, I made my choice.
Rainer was powerful—but not the hero I sought.
And so, I erased his name from my list.
With time repeating endlessly, I must continue my search. Before the world falls again. Before I die once more. Before the Dark Overlord prevails.
But how many more rewinds will it take to find the one who can truly break this cycle?
