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December 30, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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The gates closed — the choice had been made. Ludger's reckless decision saddened Origin, but the one to whom he had bestowed his power restored his faith in humanity. She was slowly dying… Where he no longer saw her. At least, he didn't look directly at her, observing from the sidelines, disturbing no one.
Voluntarily locked in a cage, Origin was unable to influence the outside world. Couldn't contact him. His entire existence was torture, pain accompanying every split second. But people like Elle inspired him to continue. And soon she gave him relief altogether. Short-term, because people never changed. They committed atrocities, while at the same time not giving a reason to erase themselves forever. So different. Interesting… Unique. Without them, Origin would not know the meaning of its existence. He would simply… exist.
All souls sooner or later appeared before Origin for purification. Elle's soul was no exception. Devoid of will. Without memory. Origin preserved all her desires and aspirations within itself. She made her true wish with her heart breaking with pain as she condemned herself to death. For the sake of a billion lives…
Origin raised his hand to Elle, cleansing her of all the darkness he had absorbed without touching her. She became a weightless, shining clot. There was only one Elle. The one true Key. And it was she who was preserved a place in the original branch of multiplying universes. She deserved to find happiness with her loved ones. Her future father was already waiting for her, so inspired and captivated that he paid more attention to his unborn daughter than to his wife. Just a little! Otherwise, happiness and love would not reign in the family.
With a grateful smile, Origin sent the innocent soul to the best place she could possibly be. Having shared the pain of rebirth with Origin, the mother carefully took the child into her arms. The father embraced them tenderly, letting his tears flow. Elle returned to her rightful place…
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