Liar?

Since I can remember, I've lived in this tower. I know things about it, even though no one has ever told me, as if they'd planted information in my mind. I've never met anyone, never spoken to anyone, but that didn't affect me, or at least, it didn't until then. Loneliness was my constant companion, and I'd grown accustomed to it. The fact that I was created to be the greatest challenge a planet would face meant I'd fight someone strong. I thought it would be entertaining, but for years, no one came. At least I could see what happened in the tower: various people's adventures, emotions like joy, sadness, and fear I witnessed, but never experienced. About 800 years ago, the next planet the tower appeared on was Earth. I was intrigued to see beings that looked like me. I thought finally someone would come to my floor, but that didn't happen. I thought these beings would be like me, but they're fragile. It was the first time I saw a race rely so heavily on weapons and the system, but despite those facts, they finished the 69th floor.

I no longer cared about the tower, my purpose, or anything else tedious. I thought I'd be isolated forever, but one day she appeared, falling from the sky. I knew she wouldn't survive, so I created a building to cushion her fall. Her fall was only 50 meters, and yet it still affected her. As I approached, it was a woman. She looked young, wore worn-out armor, had brown, short hair, and blue eyes. She seemed to be the same size as me. The girl had been unconscious for about 5 minutes. She'd probably wake up soon. I wondered what happened for her to come to this floor. I doubt she came through conventional means, but who cares! Finally, I can talk to someone. Oh! She's waking up. Okay, be nice, education is the foundation of social bonding. She's looking at me. Okay, I'll approach her. Why is she making that face? Is she scared of something? Doesn't matter! Be gentle. - Are you okay? You fell from the sky out of nowhere and gave me a huge scare.

After talking to her, it seems I understood everything. She came through a ghost shortcut. I told her that in a month she could leave, since it was enough time for me to create a teleportation stone, but in truth, I can create one now. But I don't want to miss the chance to be friends with her. But am I doing the right thing? When I saw other people on other floors and someone lied, they always got upset. But it's okay, there's no way she'll find out.

Before, she asked me my name. I have one, but I don't like it. Kachisabi is a crappy name. Kachisabi, momentarily lost in his thoughts, recovers and looks at Ninsun. She seemed worried and scared, with a desperate expression on her face. Kachisabi thought it was because of the building's height, but soon she stated that her heart wasn't beating. Kachisabi gave a small laugh, as if trying to ease the tension. Ninsun looked at him without understanding and asked if he knew the reason. Her voice trembled with fear and uncertainty.

Kachisabi turns and points to where Ninsun was lying, and when she turns, she can see her own lifeless body.

The body was motionless, with closed eyes, as if it were sleeping. But Ninsun knew it wasn't that way.

- What the hell is this?! Ninsun was completely incredulous and scared to see her body, how could this have happened? She died at what moment? Her mind was disturbed, and she couldn't think clearly.

Kachisabi notices she's not doing well. He approaches her and tries to calm her down.

- Relax, you're not really dead.

Ninsun becomes even more confused; she doesn't feel relieved at all by Kachisabi's words. She looks at him desperately, seeking answers.

- How am I not dead? My body is right there, damn it!

- Calm down, Ninsun. When you enter a ghost shortcut, you're kind of considered part of it.

Ninsun furrows her brow, trying to understand what Kachisabi is saying.

- Part of the shortcut?! You said the tower fixes ghost shortcuts. Following that logic, then they're errors that shouldn't exist, right? Kachisabi nods his head, as if confirming what Ninsun said.

- Well... yes. Ninsun starts to feel increasingly anxious, as if she's trapped in a trap.

- Damn... so that means the tower is going to erase me? Kachisabi tries to calm her down again.

- Wait, Ninsun. You're jumping to conclusions. You're not going to be erased. Ninsun looks at him with distrust, as if she doesn't believe what he's saying.

- No? But you said the tower was going to fix the shortcut. Kachisabi sighs, as if trying to explain something complicated.

- Yes, that's why. At this moment, it's analyzing. It'll realize you're not part of it. Ninsun starts to feel increasingly confused, as if she's lost in a labyrinth.

- So that means I'll go back to my body? Kachisabi hesitates for a moment before responding.

- Well... yes, but that has to be done manually. Ninsun starts to feel increasingly frustrated, as if she's trapped in a situation with no way out.

- Damn, what a fucking bureaucracy! When I think it's solved, there's more. Explain this. Kachisabi tries to explain again, but Ninsun is getting increasingly impatient.

- You're now in your original form, that is, your soul. A soul can't return to its body after death, but this rule doesn't apply in the tower. Ninsun looks at him with desperation, as if searching for a way out.

- So can I or can't I return? And what about my body? What if it rots? Kachisabi tries to calm her down again, but Ninsun is getting increasingly anxious.

- Calm down, haha. That's a lot of questions. I can't tell you much, so you'll have to trust me. In a month or less, you'll be better than before. You can trust me. Kachisabi affirms with confidence that everything will be alright, his gaze shining with an unwavering certainty.

Even Ninsun sees this shine, she's worried, a feeling of insecurity that she can't shake off. She wants to, at least, calm her mind, find some peace amidst the chaos.

But it would be impossible in this place, where anxiety and fear seem to be embedded in the air.

Furthermore, something else bothered her, a sensation she couldn't ignore. She wasn't entirely sure, but instinctively, something in her mind whispered, "He's lying." The idea arose as quickly and unexpectedly as a lightning bolt. Ninsun tried to push it away, convince herself she was being paranoid, but the sensation persisted, like a voice whispering in her mind.

She looked at Kachisabi, trying to read his expression. He seemed sincere, but Ninsun couldn't shake off the feeling that there was something hidden behind his words. She felt a shiver down her spine, as if she were walking on thin ice. What was the truth? What was Kachisabi hiding? Ninsun knew she needed to find out before it was too late.