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Chapter 46 - Burden of the Past

  Sai began to tell what he experienced except thet he came from another world selena and dragons teached him around a year and i am in dunewood and vampires targeting me he explained in brefly listening this sarah face looked shocked and dumbfounded you survived blackthrom=ne abyss as a powerless person and encounter dragons which they didn't kill you on the spot that to emperor of the dragons

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  Sai began to recount his experiences, carefully omitting the fact that he came from another world. He briefly explained how he had trained under Selena and the dragons for about a year, his arrival in Dunewood, and how vampires were now targeting him.

  As Sarah listened, her expression shifted from curiosity to sheer disbelief. Her eyes widened, and her mouth hung slightly open. "You survived Blackthorne Abyss as a powerless person… and not only that, you encountered dragons—and they didn’t kill you on the spot? The Emperor of the dragons, no less?" She shook her head in astonishment. "That’s… insane

  "Even I, one of the strongest in the past, couldn't hold a candle to them," Sarah muttered, her voice tinged with disbelief. "Yet you… you withstood their pressure, trained under them, and they even prepared an awakening ceremony for you?" She took a step closer, her gaze sharp and searching. "Who are you, exactly?"

  Sai sighed. This was the second time he had heard that question—the first from the Dragon Emperor, and now from Sarah.

  Who am I?

  The energy within him stirred as if responding to his doubts. He felt it ripple through his body, a fleeting surge of something vast and unknowable. But just as quickly as it rose, it settled, retreating into the depths of his being. Sarah observed him in silence. Seeing his expression, she understood—this was a question he didn’t want to answer. Perhaps… he didn’t have an answer yet.

  After some time, Sai snapped out of his trance. Blinking, he rubbed his temples before asking, "How long was I asleep?"

  Sarah smiled at his question, though a hint of concern lingered in her eyes. "You were out for six months," she said. "Right now, we're in a realm known only to me. Outside… it's chaotic."

  Sai’s brows furrowed as unease settled over him. "Chaotic? What happened?"

  Sarah sighed, crossing her arms. "I don't know all the details, but the vampires who were targeting you are now searching for me as well. And as for why they want to sacrifice you, or how it connects to your talents… I have no idea." Her words sent a chill down Sai’s spine. Half a year—gone just like that. And now, the situation had only grown more dangerous.

  Sai's thoughts churned as he realized how tangled his plans and organization had become. Everything was a mess. Exhaling sharply, he turned to Sarah. "What exactly happened that day?"

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  Sarah, having expected this question, didn’t hesitate. "You were overloaded by some sort of energy, and you killed that bitch," she said bluntly. "But because of that, both you and I are now targets. The vampires who were after you are now searching for me as well."

  She studied him for a moment before continuing. "I know you were trained by dragons and that you've awakened. From what I’ve observed, your mind is occupied with things that are unnecessary for now. Your fighting skills are impressive, but they have flaws. That being said, considering your age, your abilities are already at the level of a genius."

  Her expression darkened slightly. "Once you leave this realm, you and i will be hunted. And I won’t be accompanying you—I’ve been weakened and need time to gather my power." She hesitated before adding one last thing. "The ritual you used… it's ancient. Only two people have ever survived it before—me and Selena. Now, it's considered taboo. you a human yet, you didn’t lose your humanity."

  Sai's eyes narrowed as he processed her words.

  When we underwent that ritual, we were already vampires, so we had a natural resistance. Even then, nearly every vampire who attempted it died. Yet, somehow… you survived. Sai knew the risks but had taken them regardless. He understood that something within him had helped him survive, but he chose to remain silent. Sarah continued, her gaze sharp. "You must have gained something… or maybe something helped you." Though she was probing for an answer, Sai gave none.

  The two talked for some time, discussing everything that had transpired and what lay ahead. By the end of their conversation, Sarah's expression turned serious. "I hope you’ll find out who you truly are because right now, you’re only at the awakening stage. To become an adept, you must first understand yourself. Keep that in mind."

  She let those words settle before adding, "And once you leave this place, change your identity. The moment you step outside, you’ll be a target." Turning away, she gave one final instruction. "But before you go… I need to test something. So be ready. For now, focus on recovering."

  Sai got up, stretched his stiff muscles, and let out a deep breath. His thoughts drifted back to the question that had plagued him since his arrival in this world—Who am I, truly?

  He knew of his past life as Sai, a NEET who had spent his days buried in novels, games, and idle thoughts. But was that all he was? Was there something more? He had debated this question with himself countless times, yet no answer ever came.

  Determined to clear his mind, he began organizing his thoughts, recalling everything that had happened since his transmigration. His fingers absentmindedly brushed against the ring on his hand—the same ring the Dragon Emperor had gifted him after his awakening.

  But then... something felt off. Sai frowned, This ring wasn’t new to him. He had possessed it even before the Dragon Emperor’s gift. Yet, no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't remember why or how it had always been his.

  Sai clenched his fists as frustration boiled within him. He had always been a logical thinker, someone who analyzed every action with reason. Yet, back then, he had foolishly performed the ritual.

  Why?

  It wasn’t just about survival—something else had driven him. But what? How had he emerged from it alive when he shouldn’t have?

  The questions swirled in his mind, gnawing at his sanity. His chest tightened, and before he knew it, he was shouting into the emptiness.

  "Why?!"

  Outside, Sarah watched with a knowing smile, her crimson eyes gleaming in the dim light. She let out a sigh and muttered to herself, "Some things are too much for you to know, kid. But you’ll have to accept it and move on."

  With that, she turned and walked away. No one had heard her words. Sai, trapped in his own thoughts, remained in his dilemma desperate for answers that refused to come.

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