(writer - FOR FAST CHAPTER'S READ ON TAPAS)
Scene – In an open-air restaurant, Precious sits calmly across from Siny, the Queen of Ashram. The two are engaged in a serious conversation.
Precious: So, you possess a skill called "Rewand" — it sends you back to your past self after death. It's like reincarnation, but not into another world… it happens within another timeline, in your own past.
Siny: H-how do you know that?! (shocked) Who exactly are you?
Precious: Well, for now, I'll ask the questions, and you'll answer them.
Siny: And why should I do that?! (angrily) You answer my question first!
Precious: Hmm, fine. Then I'll ask first, you'll answer — and after that, you can ask, and I'll answer.
Siny: (nods) Alright.
Precious: First question — what were you doing disguised as an old man in that shop?
Siny: As I told you before, I was following you. I suspected you might visit that shop, so I captured the owner and took his place by transforming into him. But those four swords there — they were actually mine.
Precious: I see… so it's a shape-shifting type of skill. Then why were you following this bracelet?
Siny: Honestly, it's a long story. You probably don't have enough time for it.
Precious: I have plenty of time. Speak. Because a skill like "Rewand" wouldn't exist without reason — you're stuck in a time loop, aren't you? One you can't escape.
Siny: …Yes. My story goes something like this.I've traveled through time countless times — I'm trapped in an endless loop. And as you said, I have a mission. In this world, someone will be reincarnated many years from now. My mission is to protect that person, because when that time comes, the most dangerous enemy of this world, Kimara, will awaken — and only that person can defeat and kill him.
I failed in my first timeline and was sent far back — to a time before I was even born.
Precious: Wait — before you were even born? How's that possible?
Siny: I'll be born into this world many years later, but my consciousness and memories transfer to my past self each time. When I'm finally born again, I seal my memories — until the loop begins once more. Before that rebirth, I prepare everything to help that chosen one defeat Kimara… but every time, I fail.
However, this timeline… it's different. Things have changed. The creation of Secret Sky, the defeat of Primordial Black — things that never happened in any other timeline. Usually, the Bees Village gets destroyed, leaving only four survivors — Lior Fiz, Tety Fiz, Bety Fiz, and Pretty Sharta. I used their powers to help that chosen one.
But this time, none of that happened. Instead, Primordial Black was defeated by Secret Sky, Shin Kingdom, and others. Even across the world, many unusual events occurred: the nation of Naco was founded and built its own army, the Commandos, led by someone with the title Ranger. Other kingdoms like Eluto and Gura were destroyed, and a new one called Mity appeared.
Even the King of Shin Kingdom was killed by Secret Sky, and a new king rose — his surname too is Fiz: Bit Fiz.
Precious: … (calm expression)
Siny: So that's my story.
Precious: But you didn't tell me — what's the true story of this bracelet, and who exactly is the person you want to protect?
Siny: This bracelet is very old — it's been looping through time with me. It has its own story. There once existed a timeline slightly different from the others. In that world, a king summoned a spirit from another realm. That spirit gave the king this bracelet. The king passed it on to his child, and over time, it eventually came into my possession.
Later, I gave it to the person I was meant to protect — his name was Remo. Before every death, I always took the bracelet with me because it's too powerful to leave behind. Each time, I dropped it somewhere in the world before the next loop began. Only three beings have ever been able to wear it:First, Remo.Second, one of the Four True Dragons — Nasu.And third… you.
So, I've told you everything I know.
Precious: Yes.
Siny: Now, it's my turn.First — who are you really?Second — how can you wear this bracelet?And third — why do you exist in this timeline only? Why isn't there another version of you in any other timeline?
Precious: Why are you asking such questions to a child?
Siny: Because… everything changed in this timeline eleven years ago — the year you were born. In the Tall Fiz family, a child named Precious was born with rare eyes. He killed his uncle — who was a spy for the Shin Kingdom — when he was only 2 or 3 days old! And he tamed a beast when he was barely a month old! Tell me — how could I not question who you really are?
Precious: (smiles slightly) Hmm.
Scene – Suddenly, time stops.The air freezes, and the color of every particle around them begins to shift. In the next second, Siny realizes she's no longer in the restaurant.
She's now in another domain — a boundless space of blue and purple light. She's still seated, and across from her sits Precious, calm and still. The table remains between them — the only object in that void.
Siny: (shocked, terrified)
Precious: You were right. (cold, calm voice)
Scene – Precious stands up. The chair vanishes.
Precious: I am nothing… and yet, I am everything.
Scene – He raises his hand, and the air trembles with absolute domination.
Precious: I exist beyond time. Beyond worlds. Beyond nature itself.
Siny: W-what… what are you?! (fear, panic)
Precious: You want to know why there are no other versions of me in any timeline? Why nothing like this exists anywhere else?
Siny: Y-yes… (trembling)
Precious: Because I am the only one — a singular existence. There is no other Precious across any world or time.
Siny: H-how?!
Precious: You asked about this bracelet, didn't you?This very bracelet — I created it myself. Long before this world even existed.
Siny: (whispers) H-how…
Precious: This is my truth — I am nothing, yet I am everything.
Siny: (trembles, speechless, overwhelmed by fear and trauma)
Scene – Precious sits back down as the void fades away. The blue and purple particles dissolve.
Time resumes.Air flows again.
Siny finds herself back in the restaurant — sitting across from Precious, but now drenched in cold sweat, her body trembling in fear.