Did erase mean deletion or death?Rozi said, "The world, time, and even our memories being reset is my definition of something being erased."She made an even bolder assumption, one that could strike fear in man's hearts. The whole world, time, and memories could be reset. Adrian took a deep breath. "You're saying that the Creator erases memories and turns back the clock? Does this apply to everyone?""Yes, it does. Everyone's memories have been erased at least once, be it humans of the past or the present.""But why haven't I noticed any of this? What sort of memories could I have lost? You can remember events from a thousand and two hundred years ago, so your memory should be fine.""No.” Rozi shook her head. With a solemn look, she said, “How do you identify lost memories when you can’t even remember what they were? We feel as if we’ve gone through certain experiences, but we can’t remember where or when.“While searching for an answer, I realized that my memories would be r
Adrian now knew why Achelous had visited the city. Achelous forgot about his visit after he left Enigma City, which was why he had not left behind any info about the place. He had managed to locate Dragonbane, but his memories were erased just as he was about to retrieve the sword. All these thoughts left Adrian feeling terrified. The most terrifying part was how a person’s memories could vanish all of a sudden, and they would not even know what they had forgotten.All of Rozi's assumptions of the Creator being behind it all were supported with evidence. "I can understand most of what you've said, that the Creator can somehow reset this world and our memories. There's a chance that this tragedy will happen to us one day."Adrian was unable to fathom that his life and his memories were at the mercy of others. Night had arrived. Rozi looked out at Enigma City. There were stones shining throughout the city, which had not changed much after a thousand and two hundred years. Cal
When that happened, all of her efforts would have been in vain. Adrian understood this. “The Creator treats us like playthings even after resetting our memories. It's time we made them pay the price. We're going to find and eliminate the Creator, no matter how hard it’ll be."To Adrian, the Creator was like a tumor. That person was someone who could destroy the world, or more accurately, someone who could reset all of humanity. Adrian knew this person had to be eliminated if he wished to live on. "I once had the same thought, that our future generations would be able to live on if we killed the Creator. But this person has absolute control over us. We can’t defeat them." Rozi shook her head. Adrian took a deep breath, thinking how extinction became imminent as everything he thought was impossible became possible. They fell silent and looked out at the city. Glowing lights dotted the entire place. When the light fell, Enigma City ceased to exist. In the blink of an eye, everyth
Adrian and Rozi fled from the reset—running for their lives—which continued to spread. They only stopped after passing the Steedten’s inn, which also disappeared. The reset disappeared upon reaching the end of the desert.Adrian panted from exhaustion. Rozi stood next to him, the loose hair hanging around her face made her seem tired. "That reset changed the desert into a mountain forest,” Rozi said as she looked at what used to be the Uduma Desert. The area had turned into a dense mountain forest. Even the sounds of birds chirping could be heard from within. Adrian was stunned at the disappearance of the desert that existed for a thousand years. Was the land hit with a reset?He looked at the rocks beneath his feet and looked toward the new terrain before him."This isn't an illusion…" Adrian rubbed his eyes, but the scenery before him remained the same.Rozi bent down and said, "You could call it an illusion. The desert before was one, but it has now turned into a forest afte
Rozi looked at the words Adrian had carved out in astonishment. After a while, she reached out and carved a few words on her arm too—Creator, disappear, eliminate.She said, "These words might serve to give us a lot of info.""Come with me. We'll find the answers together," Adrian said. Rozi looked at him with faith and anticipation. She nodded. "Okay." Adrian smiled. "First, let’s get you out of here. Many things have happened while you were asleep. You’re going to need a lot of time to adjust."Rozi looked at him curiously.The pair left the Uduma Desert. More accurately, it was no longer a desert, but a lush mountain forest."This is so strange. The dessert is gone. How did that happen?""Yeah, this doesn’t make any sense scientifically. The desert has completely disappeared from the map.”"Literally anything is possible these days!" Over the next few days, Novemtoners were discussing the desert. Nobody knew what had happened there, but they knew that it somehow had dis
Crystal chose to stay calm and focus on her royal duties rather than worry about Adrian.Meanwhile, Lewis walked into Wyvern Peak's headquarters where Jerome was seated. "Sir, we've received a confidential letter from Sans City," Lewis said as he handed Jerome a letter.Sans City was located within Rondom, very far away from Novemton, and a letter originating from there made Jerome curious. He quickly opened the letter, only to find four words written on it—time, memory, existence, everything will be reset.An ordinary person would not have understood the letter, but Jerome was different. He knew that it was Adrian who had written the letter. He paused upon reading it.“Reset?” he muttered.“What does that mean, sir? Is something happening?” Lewis asked.Jerome knew he could not disclose what he had just learned. He burned the letter and said as a cover-up, "It's a threat from Rondom. They say they’re going to reset all of Novemton. Do you know who wrote the letter?""We only
Crystal stifled her laughter. "Do you really think I’m naive, Jerome? I may not have been the monarch for long, but I can handle myself. What in the world could possibly make me think that way? Stop mimicking your mentor by trying to keep me in suspense."Jerome smiled when he heard this, leaving Crystal slightly surprised. "This is my first time seeing you smile, albeit a little forced,” she commented."Sir Adrian sent me a confidential letter from Sans City," Jerome said. "He did?! I knew he was alive. What did the letter say?"Crystal did not seem too surprised at this news. She knew Adrian would find a way to stay alive, defying the many times she had assumed him dead."He only wrote a few words—time, memory, existence, everything will be reset.."Crystal waited for Jerome to elaborate, but nothing came. "That's it?""That's it." Crystal seemed shocked. Everything will be reset? Few could deduce what those jumble of words meant."Adrian always talks in riddles, and I
The reset was a strange phenomenon that was unexplainable. There was a chance humans would discover the answer hundreds of years later after science improved, but for now, Jerome’s words left Crystal in disbelief. “I told you it's going to be terrifying. There are a few levels to what Sir Adrian may have meant. I think he's trying to tell us something really important."Crystal took a deep breath, astonished by this phenomenon that was beyond her imagination. "Could you please stop dangling me like Adrian usually does and just tell me what it is?" Jerome reached out, moved the pen holder aside, and replaced it with a mug. "See what I just did?"Crystal stared at the cup, then came to a realization. "Are you saying that…""That's what Sir Adrian means. He's trying to tell us that whatever happened to the Uduma Desert wasn't natural."This was a terrifying theory."But that's just your assumption. Are you seriously telling me that there’s a person behind all this? Do you have an