CHAPTER 0 - THE PROLOGUE

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"How long has it been?" Kaito questioned, disoriented. "Am I back again? This can't be right." The Hellish Realm loomed around him, a realm of distorted reality. Memories of his previous death and return flooded his consciousness. Confusion clouded his mind; he hadn't intended to revisit this nightmarish place. His memories began to blur, slipping away like grains of sand. Panic set in; he needed to escape before the unknown unfolded. "I should get back... I shou..." faints

Inexplicably, Kaito tumbled into a vast, gaping hole, his consciousness spiraling into a freefall. Memories rewound, replaying from the genesis of his existence. As he fought to regain his bearings, he witnessed the inferno that consumed the Hellish Realm. Desperation fueled his plea, "Please grant me one more chance to reclaim all I've lost!" The plea echoed, drowned out by the cacophony of agony, pain, anger, and fear as he descended into the abyss.

Kaito Hiroshi, a 19-year-old dwelling in solitude, detached from family ties. A high school student, he navigated life through the lens of virtual worlds, avoiding human interaction like a plague. With blonde hair, medium length, and captivating blue eyes, he appeared as just another unassuming teenager. Unbeknownst to those around him, he harbored a fervent desire for a life devoid of imposed obligations.

A mysterious voice pierced the void, "There is nothing you can do," it resonated. "Who is this?" Kaito queried, only to receive a chilling reply, "You are me."

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