Auren's steps were heavy. His legs trembled not from fear, but because his body now held immeasurable power. However, what shook his heart even more was the system's voice, now echoing deeper than before—as if speaking directly to his soul.
> SYSTEM:
> "We will grant you one absolute choice... Even if it means resurrecting those who have long died."
>
Auren stopped. The world around him was silent, and time seemed to freeze.
> Auren (whispering):
> "An... absolute choice?"
>
Before him, a circular portal of light formed, and in its center hung a choice panel that had never appeared before. On it was written:
[SYSTEM'S ABSOLUTE CHOICE: SUPREME RIGHT OF ZHAEL'S CORE USER]
* Revive one soul that has fully died.
* Cancel all fate and completely reshape your life path.
* Erase the system from this world, making you a free being without ties.
> SYSTEM:
> "Choose one. But remember... the one you choose will shape your new path. No regrets. No turning back."
>
Auren gazed at the first option. In his heart, only one name whispered clearly:
Lisea.
> Auren (softly):
> "If only I could... bring her back... just one more time..."
>
However, his mind was also flooded with doubt. He knew, bringing someone back wouldn't mean everything would return to how it was. The world had changed. And he... was no longer the old Auren.
> Auren:
> "But... I can't live without you. Even if the world hates me."
>
His hand slowly moved towards the first option.
[CONFIRMATION: REVIVE "LISEA"]
> "Yes / No"
>
Auren took a deep breath, his eyes welling up, then...
"Yes."
THE WORLD SHOOK.
The sky split open once more.
In the dimension between life and death, a pink light ignited... and from it, slowly, someone was reshaped.
The body he had once embraced with such guilt now stood before him—Lisea, with a surprised face and eyes that still remembered everything.
> Lisea:
> "Auren...? Is... is this a dream?"
>
> Auren (a bitter smile):
> "No... this is both a curse and a blessing in one breath."
>
SYSTEM:
"Choice has been made. The world will change. The balance will be disturbed.
The guardians of dimensions will rise.
And you, Auren, will now be the center of all that is to come..."