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Anna is a girl capable of controlling time ever since she lost her parents. However, by using her powers recklessly, she ended up being adopted and exploited by a corrupt noble family, pushing her body’s health to its absolute limit.  

To Anna’s surprise, a boy with an unknown identity offered her something she can no longer remember. That’s because, to her astonishment, she was sent back in time to the moment she first arrived at the orphanage, granting her a second chance.  

Her friends—those she hadn’t seen again since being taken in by that family—were now standing in front of her once more. With that, Anna gained the resolve that if this wasn’t just a dream… she wouldn’t repeat her past mistakes.  

Despite her lingering fear of using her powers, Anna is determined to live this second life in a way that truly matters, forming bonds with friends who will stand by her side as she faces the chaos of a world shaped by magic and the political ambitions of a selfish few.  

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Chapter 7 - A Risky Move

Anna stood across from Darius, the most respected and calculating player in the room. They had tied four times in a row, something no one had ever seen before.  

“I’ll raise the stakes,” Darius said with a cold smile, pushing a massive pile of chips to the center of the table.  

The dealer turned to Anna:  

“You must match the bet, or you’ll lose automatically.”  

Anna hesitated, glancing at her dwindling pile of chips. She was out of money. The murmurs of the spectators grew louder. Finally, the dealer offered her a way out:  

“You can play on credit, but if you lose, you’ll have to pay it back—with interest… or face more serious consequences.”  

Anna swallowed hard. She knew continuing was a massive risk, especially since exhaustion was creeping up on her. But Leo’s words echoed in her mind, urging her to keep going. She looked at the dealer and, with unwavering determination, declared:  

“I accept. I’ll double the bet.”  

Silence fell over the room as the game resumed. Anna used her ability to rewind time and fix every mistake she made. But with each use of her power, the fatigue took a heavier toll.  

The minutes ticked by, and when she finally scored a perfect 21, leaving her opponent in the dust, her body couldn’t take any more.  

“Anna wins,” the dealer announced.  

But before Anna could celebrate, her vision blurred, and she collapsed in front of everyone, leaving the room in complete shock.

The Witch In Love With The Enigmatic Butler

Anna lay down on the middle bed, wrapping herself in the thin sheet Aria had pointed out to her. The fabric was soft, but the environment still felt strange to her.

Closing her eyes, she tried to ignore the light, but after several minutes of tossing and turning, she sighed in frustration.

It wasn't just the brightness making it hard to sleep. She simply wasn't tired.

'I shouldn't have used that skill…' Anna thought with a hint of annoyance.

Finally, with a decisive gesture, she threw the sheet off and sat up on the bed, resting her hands on the mattress.

That's when she noticed Aria in the next bed over, completely awake. She was sitting cross-legged, holding an open book in her hands. Her eyes sparkled with interest as she delicately turned the pages.

Hearing Anna's movement, Aria glanced up, and upon seeing she was awake, flashed a knowing smile. Lowering the book slightly, she whispered:

I Suppose I’ll Accept Your Offer