[December 1899: You begin to delve into a vast collection of literature, encompassing both scientific and theological works.]

  [February 1900: You and Elina are wed in a grand ceremony. Elina's relatives from Lyon attend, as does Jonathan Joestar.]

  [March 1900: Your honeymoon is blissful. After consulting with Zeppeli, you attempt to teach Elina the Ripple breathing technique. Unfortunately, she lacks the aptitude for it.]

  [May 1900: After three years of studying the Stone Mask, you've spent a fortune to create an exact replica. You successfully transform a monkey into a vampire, its superhuman strength and agility leaving a deep impression.]

  [June 1900: Dio Brando, having completed his studies, visits you. He discovers your secret and suggests you don the Stone Mask. He argues that humanity is inherently limited and that a great man like you shouldn't be constrained by a frail body. You refuse, demonstrating the power of the Ripple: even humans can surpass their limits.]

  [July 1900: With the consent of Zeppeli and Master Tonpetty, you teach Dio Brando the Ripple breathing technique. Dio begins to view you as a close friend and brother. To your delight, he shows exceptional talent in physics. You wonder if he might actually become a decent person in this life.]

  [August 1900: You hand over the replica Stone Mask to Zeppeli, fulfilling your promise—a small compromise for the sake of science. He destroys the mask, embraces you, and returns to his homeland, Italy. This is the last time you see each other.]

  [The publication of One Hundred Years of Solitude. Romain Rolland declares it: "A book one must read in one's lifetime."]

  [1901: Your first son is born, and Romain Rolland becomes his godfather. (Happiness +1)]

  [October 1901: One Hundred Years of Solitude earns you your second Nobel Prize in Literature. You gain the achievement: Nobel Laureate (II). You become a legend in your own time. (Happiness +3) (Renown +1)]

  [1902: Your first daughter is born.]

  [1902-1922: You secure over 230 patents. Money becomes a mere number. In 1918, your first bed partner in this world, Jenny, succumbs to the Spanish Flu. You're surprised by the depth of your grief.]

  [1923: Your wife, Elina, begins to show her age, while you remain youthful due to the Ripple. Over the past two decades, you've continued to study the Stone Mask, seeking to understand its power to transform living beings into vampires. Your efforts are fruitless, but your knowledge of the mystical arts grows. (You gain the skill: Basic Mysticism)]

  [1925: Your son becomes engaged to the daughter of a duke, and your daughter marries a prominent nobleman. (Happiness +1)]

  [1929: You have two grandsons and two granddaughters. (Happiness +1)]

  [1937: Elina has aged considerably, while you still appear to be in your thirties. Out of respect for Elina, you cease all intimate contact with other women.]

  [1939-1940: Germany invades Poland, igniting World War II. The flames of war spread across Europe, Asia, Africa, and Oceania. In June 1940, German forces bomb Paris. Your home is destroyed in the attack, and your son is killed. You gain the achievement: Besieged]

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  [1941-1942: Seeking vengeance, you enlist in the Allied forces under an assumed name. Your exceptional combat abilities quickly earn you recognition.]

  [1942-1945: You participate in countless battles, emerging unscathed. You become a legend within the army.]

  [1945: Thanks to your efforts and those of countless others, the war ends in victory. Upon returning home, you discover that Elina has passed away. A part of you seems to die with her. (Happiness -7)]

  [1945-1950: You become consumed by mysticism, rarely leaving your home, not even for your old friend Romain Rolland. In 1954, Romain Rolland passes away in Paris. You attend his funeral. (You gain the skill: Intermediate Mysticism, Happiness -5)]

  [1968: Your daughter passes away before you. The experience of attending her funeral feels surreal. You sense your own aging—loosening teeth, sagging skin—but there is still much to do. Perhaps Dio Brando was right; humanity is limited... To achieve your goals, you must transcend humanity. With no more ties to this world, why remain human? You gaze into the mirror and don the Stone Mask. Soon after, newspapers report the death of the renowned philanthropist, scientist, author, and two-time Nobel laureate, Julian Thorne. The world mourns. You gain the feat: Vampiric Constitution. You gain the feat: Rapid Recovery.]

  [1970: Your close friend, Dio Brando, is on his deathbed. You, now restored to youth, visit him one last time. You tell him that he was right 70 years ago—humanity is indeed limited. The aged Dio Brando dons the Stone Mask and regains his youth. He embraces you, thanking you for his new life. A few months later, he disappears without a word.]

  [1970-1972: You hear reports of vampire attacks in Sweden. Could it be Dio? You can't be sure.]

  [1989: The Loma Prieta earthquake strikes. You, now utterly alone, anonymously donate the vast majority of your wealth to the earthquake relief efforts—an enormous sum. They are still searching for the donor to this day. You relocate to the United States, settling in your hometown in California.]

  [2001: Due to your warning, the FBI intercepts crucial intelligence, averting the 9/11 attacks.]

  [2001-2024: The flourishing United States and the industrious spirit of people worldwide make you believe that perhaps humanity is not so limited after all. Their wisdom and courage are the power to surpass any limit. You shed all burdens and retreat into seclusion. The only inconvenience is that your ageless appearance requires you to change your identity and residence every decade.]

  [April 2024: You awaken in your modest California dwelling to find yourself seemingly transported back to Paris in 1894.]

  Summary: Congratulations, you have completed a glorious and brilliant life. You have cleared this Scenario! In this transmigration, your life surpassed 99.99% of transmigrators. Even after countless years, your deeds are still revered and celebrated! You are considered the greatest philanthropist, scientist, author, physicist, theologian of the 20th century, the first true football king in history, and the founder of the 100-meter sprint. A legend far surpassing even Leonardo da Vinci! Many believe that if your later obsession with mysticism hadn't somewhat affected you, your achievements would have been even greater. Some even speculate that you were a transmigrator or an alien. Perhaps those people have a gift for prophecy.

  Evaluation: A+, World Exploration: 89.2%. Due to exceeding 80% exploration, you receive 4 Transmigration Coins. Due to your profound impact on world literature, you receive 3 Transmigration Coins. Due to your monumental impact on the development of world science, you receive 4 Transmigration Coins. Due to achieving a perfect clear of Lost in Paris, you will be granted the opportunity to retain one talent in the real world!

  Having achieved an A+ rating and a perfect clear, the legendary vampire Julian Thorne has become a hidden transmigration template, selectable under extremely lucky circumstances.

  What the—a perfect loop? The me in the simulator became a vampire, lived until now, and was then pulled back into the loop by the simulator.

  It's like a set of Russian nesting dolls. For a moment, Julian even suspects that he's lost a part of his memory, that he really is a vampire, and that the him inside the simulator is the real him.

  Nesting dolls, huh? I can play that game too.

  [Congratulations, Player, on completing the novice Scenario. New functions and Scenarios have been unlocked. Please make your selection promptly.]

  [1. Randomly obtain three Skills or Feats acquired during your transmigration.]

  [2. Randomly draw three Items acquired during your transmigration.]