Chapter 59 Reflection

Humans are social creatures.

Thus, when humans are alone, there generally exists a sense of "peculiarity" in their psychology, the extent of which depends on individual differences.

If one moved from a populated urban area to a desolate suburb, they would inevitably feel endangered.

A decrease in the number of people often signifies an increase in danger.

This is the alarm mechanism ingrained in human instincts from the times when our ancestors hunted in groups.

The situation Ronald was facing

was even worse—

Previously, although the time loops had caused tension, there were at least other people around.

But now...

There was nothing!

On the empty platform, not a single humanoid creature was in sight; even the girl who had been traveling with him was nowhere to be seen.

The "familiarity" brought about by numerous experiences contrasted starkly with the "unfamiliarity" of the present scene, creating an extremely intense, impactful contrast.

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