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I was the sword of the Kardia Empire. A survivor of the blood-soaked battlefields of the Great Regression, and—the Empire's most trusted Knight Commander, Ardel. I was the illegitimate son of a Count. Though I was an unacknowledged existence, As a wielder of Aura And the youngest Sword Master, With skill that no one could deny, I eventually stood in that position. Knight Commander. Everyone acknowledged me. ...Except for one person. Crown Prince Lucian. And— The man who would later become Emperor. The day he was enthroned, The Empire changed. No— It began to crumble. He was a tyrant. A monarch intoxicated by pleasure and power. The war never ended. I followed his every command. Even battlefields where death was certain, even obvious traps. "Execute the traitor, Ardel." A single command from Lucian. I realized that day. That it had been planned from the very beginning... When I knelt, covered in blood, I looked up at him one last time. The sword came down. And then— Darkness. It was then. 【The Constellation that Loves Tragedy is watching you.】 A voice echoed in my head. 【Your story... has not ended yet.】 "...What?" 【I will give you a chance for revenge.】 【If you wish—】 【I will let you start the world over.】 I did not hesitate. "...You said you'd give it to me." A smirk escaped my lips. "That chance." I muttered as I closed my eyes. "There's no reason not to take it." 【The contract has been established.】 When I opened my eyes— I saw a familiar ceiling. "...This place." I lifted my hand. A hand without a single scar. A hand not worn down by the sword. And— A young face reflected in the mirror. "...The Academy." I had returned. To before everything began. I smiled slowly. "...Good." This time is different. This time— I will crush everything. The Empire, The Emperor, And everything he has built up. But someone keeps bothering me. It's Guest. A presence that never appeared In my life during the first timeline.