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In a world where reincarnation is a reality, Amelia finds herself cursed to repeatedly live her life from infancy to early adulthood before suddenly regressing back to infancy, losing all memories of her past lives each time. This phenomenon has haunted her for centuries, trapping her in a cycle of helplessness and frustration.

Amelia discovers that she is the last surviving member of the once-powerful Ruin Empire, a lineage manipulated by the Church to empower their saint through sacrificial rituals across generations. Each time she regresses, she loses not only her memories but also any progress towards breaking free from the Church's grasp.

Determined to break the cycle and seek justice, Amelia makes a desperate pact with a devilish entity known as the Enigma. In exchange for her soul, the Enigma grants her the ability to retain her memories across lifetimes. With this newfound power, Amelia sets out on a mission of vengeance against the Church and its leaders who have exploited her lineage for centuries.

As Amelia navigates through her hundredth life, she begins to uncover the intricate web of deceit and manipulation orchestrated by the Church. She forms alliances with rebels, scholars, and other individuals who have suffered under the Church's oppressive rule. Together, they uncover dark secrets about the true nature of the saint's power and the origins of the Ruin Empire's downfall.

However, the path of vengeance is fraught with moral dilemmas and personal sacrifices. Amelia struggles with the consequences of her deal with the devil and grapples with the weight of her past lives' actions. Along the way, she confronts her own vulnerabilities and discovers unexpected allies who challenge her beliefs about trust, loyalty, and redemption.

The Eternal Reckoning

Amelia woke up with a start, her heart pounding in her chest. The familiar weight of her tiny body and the small crib bars surrounding her confirmed her greatest fear: she had regressed once again. Tears of frustration welled in her eyes, but she quickly blinked them away, knowing they would solve nothing.

For centuries, Amelia had been trapped in this unending cycle. She would grow from infancy to early adulthood, only to be pulled back to the beginning just as she was on the cusp of discovering the truth about her curse. Each time, her memories were wiped clean, leaving her to start over in a state of helplessness.

This time, however, was different. The desperation of her past lives had culminated in a single, reckless act: making a pact with the Enigma, a devilish entity whispered about in ancient, forbidden texts. In exchange for her soul, the Enigma had granted her the ability to retain her memories across lifetimes. Now, she carried the burden of centuries' worth of knowledge and pain, a double-edged sword that could either be her salvation or her doom.

As the days turned into weeks and Amelia grew from infant to child, she carefully plotted her next move. She knew she had little time before the Church would come for her. They always did. The Church had manipulated her lineage for generations, using the power of the Ruin Empire to empower their saint through sacrificial rituals. Amelia was the last of her line, the final piece in their twisted game.

When she reached her teenage years, Amelia began to seek out allies. She found kindred spirits among the rebels who despised the Church's iron-fisted rule. Scholars who had spent their lives studying forbidden texts became her confidants, and together they pieced together the dark history of the Ruin Empire and the true nature of the saint's power.

The weight of her past lives pressed heavily on Amelia as she delved deeper into the Church's secrets. She discovered that the saint's power was not divine but stolen—drawn from the lifeblood of her ancestors. The realization ignited a burning rage within her, fueling her determination to dismantle the institution that had destroyed her family and countless others.

But vengeance came with a cost. Amelia was forced to confront the consequences of her pact with the Enigma. The dark entity lurked in the shadows of her mind, reminding her of the price she would eventually pay. Each victory against the Church was bittersweet, tainted by the knowledge that her soul was no longer her own.

Throughout her journey, Amelia encountered individuals who challenged her beliefs about trust and loyalty. Some betrayed her, driven by fear or greed. Others stood by her side, their unwavering support providing the strength she needed to continue. Among these allies, Amelia found an unexpected sense of redemption and hope, even as she grappled with her own vulnerabilities.

As Amelia approached the climax of her hundredth life, she stood at the precipice of her ultimate goal: to bring down the Church and free her lineage from its curse. The path ahead was fraught with danger and uncertainty, but she was no longer the helpless child who had once been at the mercy of forces beyond her control.

With her memories intact and her resolve unshaken, Amelia stepped forward into the eternal reckoning, ready to face whatever came next.