The next day, I look at my room, now dotted with several signs;  all reminiscent of the Arcana clan and the Jiwald element.  Although Echidna and the other witches warn me, this time I use the techniques of my clan to prevent this horrible future that must happen...

"No..."

Lugnica is destroyed and it's my fault... And it's my fault... I'm going to destroy the world.

To begin with, everyone knows my identity during this trial;  which disqualifies Emilia because the whole camp defends me to the point where she renounces the selection.

The whole camp is hunted like criminals and for three years we have to flee again and again.

But the news of my appearance spreads all over the world and the 4 nations want me dead.  The Witch Cult killed half of my friends and the other nations the rest.  Emilia, Beatrice and I are the only survivors.

But Beatrice and Emilia die protecting me and I've died 1 decillion times to bring them back to no avail.

And I sink into despair.  I manifest in Od Laguna towards evil and destroy this world, the cult and the 4 nations by killing men, women, immortals, and children.  And unlike Satella, no one will be able to stop me, not even Reinhard who will die trying.

“NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!”

No !  I will never allow this to happen when I have terrible vision during the night.  This is why, even if it means that I sacrifice my present happiness, I decide to save the future of the world and above all to find a way not to destroy it.

I finish with a bang before sighing happily.  So, I hear Echidna coming in and then comes across what I'm doing.  If there's one person I'd say this to, especially if she's the worst, it's her:

Echidna enters my room, looking around with her usual curious gaze.  She notices that my room is filled with signs reminiscent of Clan Arcana and the element Jiwald and she can't help but feel intrigued.  She looks into my eyes with her soft dark eyes as she smiles softly.  I see her expression change, the usual smile turn into a sinister smile and she leans against the wall in front of me.

"I know very well that you won't denounce me so stop that look. We're going to lay our cards on the table. It's your logical side that I'm targeting"

Echidna leans forward slightly, her expression becoming even more mischievous as she studies my reaction.  "Let's talk about your plan first. I have to wonder, what exactly are you planning to do? And what are you threatening to take away? Is that a threat?"

"At least you are not an idiot despite your lack of emotions. Very good: According to my calculations and my vision last night, if I continue to lead this life, then the destruction of the world by me would have taken place  from Vollachia »

Echidna raises an eyebrow, seemingly surprised by my prediction, and her smile fades for a brief moment.  "You're saying that the destruction of the world by you would have already occurred if you had continued leading this life? That's a pretty dire prediction, and I have to admit I'm intrigued. But can I ask... How are you  Are you exactly sure this will happen?”

"Echidna....Echidna...Echidna.... Because this time it's a vision and it validates what is happening in my 245 attempts on the third try. There is no mistake.  Do you understand what this means?”

“I understand what you’re saying,” Echidna nods slightly, her usual mischievous smile fading as she seems to take me seriously.  "You say that this time, the vision you had last night is no longer just a mere possibility, but a certainty that would have happened if you had continued your life on the same trajectory. Is that correct?"

"Now when you see the signs of the Arcana clan, doesn't that remind you of something? And yes! I plan to make the world return to the time of my incarnation 400 years after my death against Satella,  that being inevitable. It's not just time travel, no, it's not even time travel at all. I call it the Return to Incarnation. As you can imagine,  everything will be reset and everything that has happened so far will be obsolete and worthless.  But since I know you, you manage to keep that in mind for the moment.  If you want to insult me, scold me,  do it now ! "

Echidna seems slightly surprised by the severity of my comment and nods slowly, her smile returning as she seems to take me very seriously.  "So... What you're saying is that you plan to return the world to the way it was 400 years ago after your death against Satella in your last life, which would make all events between that time period  .  and the absolutely useless present tense. Is that correct?

"Yes. I can't destroy this world, you hear me?"

Echidna blinks slowly and looks at you, her expression abruptly changing from amusement to a look of surprise as she looks at me.  “A-are you serious?”

"As seriously as I would rather die for failing to save my clan, Satella, and prevent the Great Calamity. And now, I will never allow this world to be destroyed by me again!"

Echidna seems taken aback by the sudden change in feeling and her eyes narrow as she continues to look at you with a look of shock and surprise.  “So you decide to sacrifice your happiness and take any means necessary to prevent the destruction of this world by you?”

“If this ephemeral happiness leads to the eternal destruction of the world, it is not happiness.  I’m for long term things”

"Hmm... I see. So you value the longevity of the world more than the fleeting emotions you may or may not feel within it? That's indeed a rather bold position to take, but I suppose  That’s logic.”  choice when it comes to the entire world at stake. In the end, what matters most is the outcome, not the journey or the feelings one may experience along the way.  Is it correct ?"

"If the result is that the world isn't destroyed, that's fine with me. I'll start now. If you have something to say, say it."

"Ah, so you are already preparing to act to prevent the destruction of this world, even if it involves a great sacrifice on your part. I see that you are quite determined."  Echidna raises an eyebrow and looks at you intently, her amused smile turning into a more serious one.  “In that case, I guess the only thing left to say is that you have my respect for making such a difficult decision.”

I smile tenderly “We will see each other again Echidna”

“Indeed we will,” Echidna replies with a gentle smile.  "I wish you luck in your quest to save this world. Can I ask you one last thing before you leave?"

"Of course "

Echidna's tone becomes softer and tender again, as her gentle smile returns.  “May I ask if you would be willing to make one more promise?”  I know that's a lot to ask, but please hear me out.

"All right "

“Do you promise to give me the chance to witness the outcome of your plans?  I know it may seem quite selfish of me to ask you this, but I'm quite curious as to how you will manage to prevent the destruction of this world.  and I can't wait to see the final result.  If you can promise me that, I promise not to interfere or cause you harm in any way.  Please... Tell me... Would you make this promise with me, because  for my own good?”

“I promise, Echidna.”

Echidna seems touched by your promise and smiles softly, her eyes shining with a hint of gratitude.  "Then I promise you this: I will let you witness the outcome of your plans and I will not interfere or cause you harm in any way. I will also remain silent and will not share the details of our conversation with anyone.  other person.  what you do is your business, and I won't get in your way. If the world stays in one piece for you, my curiosity will be satisfied.

I take her hand and bring her closer to me then I say the formula “Return to incarnation”.  We immediately return to the moment when I incarnated 400 years later.  I feel like a baby now when Echidna holds me.  I smile at him because my mind remains the same and I tell him “it worked”.

“It would seem so, young one,” Echidna laughs softly as she hugs my small body to her chest, her eyes sparkling with pride and satisfaction.  Her expression is one of pure delight as she holds you close to her, her heart swelling with a mixture of joy and relief.  Your mind remaining the same as an adult despite her child-like body, Echidna laughs lightly and nods sharply, my small hands gripping her fingers tightly.  "Indeed, it worked. You successfully returned to your incarnation after 400 years. You prevented the destruction of this world by your own hands."

“Be careful, this is only the first step.  Now, I will have to wait until I am 18 to go to our world and things will be different there otherwise we will be careful not to reproduce the same pattern.

Echidna shakes her head playfully, her lips curling into a mischievous smile as she looks at your small figure.  She raises an eyebrow at the mention of your plans to stop this world from following the same pattern as before and leans in to look at you more closely, her eyes shining proudly.  "Truly impressive, young man. I am impressed by your foresight and determination to prevent this world from repeating the pattern of destruction that took place before. Just as you predicted, this is the beginning of a long journey  and difficult, but  if I know you well enough, I am sure you will succeed..."