Virya, sweetie, are you awake?

"Mmm.. Creator-Chan?" Her eyes fluttered open, gazing at the reflective mask that stared back.

Mhm. Take a look around.

Her eyes widened slightly as she took a look at the space around her. "Is this..?"

It is. I managed to repair it.

"How? Everything looks like it's been untouched!"

..

The one who took control of the narrative helped.

Her lip softly trembled.

Yes. That same one. The one took control of you.

She saw Creator-Chan walk over and pick her up, wrapping her in a hug. She hugged Creator-Chan back.

Your trauma should be healed but I decided to keep the memories.

Taken from Royal Road, this narrative should be reported if found on Amazon.

She sniffled softly. "Why..?"

Because some people are cruel, Virya-Chan. I always want to keep you safe, but if you want to adventure.. you need to steel your mind. Some things are hard to swallow, Virya, and I can't always coddle you like this forever.

"But.. you will protect me.. right?"

Of course I will, Virya-Chan.

She wiped her eyes. "So everything will be okay.. right?"

Yes, Virya-Chan.. everything is now fine.

..

"When will you fulfill your promise?"

Which promise?

"You promised you would let me explore the tower.. will you not fulfill that promise?"

Mmm.. I got something planned, Virya-Chan. I'll show you later today. It'll be a surprise. Don't worry, it's part of exploring the tower.

"Are you sure?"

Mhm. I won't spoil it, but I think you'll like it.

"Promise?"

Absolutely, sweetie. I promise.

..

"Creator-Chan."

Yes, Virya?

Who's Watchtower 0?

Mmm.. they're the ones who controlled you sweetie. Controlled our story.

"So why did you say you're inheriting their will?"

Well sweetie.. it's because they're dead now. And they gave me something that allowed me to inherit their powers.. so in a way, I am inheriting their will.

"But they're a bad person, Creator-Chan. Why would you want to inherit their will?"

Because I didn't inherit their vision or their ideals, Virya. I only inherited their powers, that's all.

"Oh.." She leaned her head against Creator-Chan's shoulder.

Don'y worry, Virya-Chan. I won't become like them. I'll make sure of that.

"I know you won't, Creator-Chan."

..

I love you, Virya-Chan.

"I love you too, Creator-Chan."