epilogue

Eric disappeared, I emerged victorious over him, and I had an intuition that I would inevitably confront him...

I was aware that he was concealing something from me, that he was obscuring his true identity...

Given all the occurrences that transpired in the past, an inkling formed within me that he was the mastermind behind this scheme...

And it appears my intuition was accurate.

As I remained positioned upon the "terra firma" of his domain...

The domain began to quiver and fracture...

Then, in a fleeting moment, surpassing the concept of time itself... the domain ruptured...

Surveying my surroundings, Eric's domain has ceased to exist...

I have returned to Earth...

I now find myself standing upon the granular shores...

I am at the seaside, the very shoreline where my father used to labor, the same shoreline where I interred Brock...

With the advent of morning, the beach, typically serene, lay in tranquil silence... Consequently, upon surveying my surroundings, not a soul graced the scene...

Subsequently, I redirected my gaze towards the undulating waves while positioned upon the sandy shore, gradually comprehending the desolation of the beach.

Continuing to fixate on the rhythmic undulations of the waves...

A faint smile adorned my countenance...

Myself: I have achieved it...

I have preserved this world, I have safeguarded existence...

I have achieved it...

However, I observed an intensification of pain emanating from my wound...

Myself: Curse it...

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Even if the cycle of life and death continues, we can always live, enjoy and improve our lives for the better...

Since we only live once and we dont know of what will truly happen to us after we die, we can at least make existence good...

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I gazed intently upon the undulating waves... my anguish grew increasingly acute...

Shall I meet my demise in this very place?

After all that has transpired?

It does possess a certain tragic resonance... considering the entirety of my life's events, but hey, it possesses a certain allure...

As my gaze remained fixed upon the rhythmic waves, I gradually found solace in some measure...

Thus, this is the culmination... my existence concludes her- no.

I shall not perish, I shall not fade away...

I shall relish in the splendor of my existence, for I possess the capacity to mend this affliction, this wound is inconsequential...

And then, after a brief interval... I mended my wound, my corporeal form restored to its former state... and I once again experience robust well-being...

Me: This is better...

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I contemplated briefly:

My thoughts intermingled: Hm, I shall likely proceed to the abode of Eve and extend my salutations to her... it would be unfavorable for her to harbor concerns.

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I retrieved my cellular device and, after a short interval, dialed Eve's number...

Me: ...

After a few moments, Eve answered the call:

Eve: Liran?

Me: Greetings, Eve. It has been approximately 36 hours...

How are you faring?

Eve: I am well, though I had concerns for your well-being...

Where are you presently?

Me: I find myself at the seashore. Would you care to join me through the means of teleportation?

Eve: Certainly...

The telephone conversation concluded, and I returned my phone to the confines of my pocket...

After a brief pause, Eve materialized directly in front of me, having traversed space through her remarkable abilities...

She now stands before me...

I lifted my gaze, beholding the captivating visage she possesses...

Me: Salutations...

Eve: I am relieved that you are present. Shall we make our way to my residence?

Me: Indeed...

Eve, displaying her grace with purpose, approached my vicinity and, upon reaching an appropriate proximity, she gracefully crouched down and effortlessly scooped me into her arms while rising back up, effortlessly lifting me...

She currently carries me, cradled in her embrace... and after a short pause, she embarked upon the journey toward her domicile, bearing me along...

We did it... we have won...

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