Crowned

Arc 1, Chapter 4.5: [REDACTED]

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"I didn't expect this turn of events. I was honestly just going to... Watch everything play out. Wait for the right time to make another appearance. Do everything right.
But now the show no longer exists. How can it? How can it when it was never supposed to?"

"What do you mean?"

"What I mean is, nobody here is supposed to exist. Not really. Not in the way they do now.
Their lives are still fabricated, yes. But in the most intricate and true way possible."

"I still don't understand."

"This world is built by creation. Their lives were built by creation. Their memories are true, and their families just as much.
But they were never supposed to exist, can't you see? You gifted this power to me. You still have some of it, even if your existence is dwindling.
Can't you tell what they're meant to be instead?"

"Even if what you're saying is true, I don't understand what this is meant to mean for us. For you."

"It means she's desperate.
She created an entire world, made them true forms because their silhouettes that should exist couldn't hold this kind of power, not naturally. Fractured shards of mirrors still reflect, but they are not the same.
Could you even consider these the same people?
Regardless, she's desperate. She passed her strength onto these new individuals because they'd be safe from you.
...But they are not safe, no. Not from us."

"They aren't, no. That's why I entrusted you specifically. Because I know you'd understand what it's like to be scorned by your own children."

"Yes. I suppose you're right...
I was, wasn't I?"

"...hmh."

"I still can't believe she'd choose them specifically? Out of everyone, them? I would've expected people of... More importance."

"You don't consider them 'relevant' enough?"

"Some of them, no."

"I suppose that's your opinion. But you must understand—she did not hand pick them for naught. There is a reason behind what she does. I have been a victim of it first hand."

"They have their weaknesses.
She has her weaknesses.
You have your weaknesses.
I won't show mine."

"That is why I picked you."

"It could've been a mistake. What if I choose to enact more harm than your vision entails?"

"I have considered that. But what choice do I have?"

"I know. Hah.
I know."

"You try to make me fear you. It will not work. I have nothing left to lose, not here."

"No, I suppose you don't."

"So, what will you do now?"

"The one with the most potential must go first. The one who doesn't quite know they are.
If they knew... hm..."

"That power is dangerous. Especially if they can't yet control it. The amount of destruction it could cause may ruin everything."

"I know. Which is why I'm not going to go after it myself."

"Don't think yourself clever yet."

"I know when to celebrate my victories.
That is when I've won.
Winning is not won."

"At least you know that much."

"You will get the revenge you deserve.
Just as I will get what I deserve."

"So you keep saying."

"It's only a matter of time."

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