As I thought that, I gradually walked toward the executioner's outstretched hand. It grabbed me in one fist and dragged me, heavy yet steadily, toward that cold, empty place.
You will soon be freed.
A completely emotionless, utterly numb voice rang out within my heart:
At the beginning of chaos and the end of the great void, returning to nothingness is the fate of all things. There is no need to be afraid.
I will carefully judge your past. You need only answer "yes" or "no."
No matter the outcome, a period has already been placed at the end of your fate.
That would be wonderful...
I lowered my head, no longer knowing how I felt.
I only wanted this failed, meaningless life to end as soon as possible.
"Long Pai."
No matter who it was, no one would need me anymore. I was a meaningless existence. Even if they lost me, no one would feel sad.
The curtain of the void gradually opened, and a terrifying pull dragged me into the bottomless abyss.
I was very calm.
They said that when people died, their lives would flash before their eyes, playing out like a movie at high speed.
But strangely, I did not see my failed life. Apart from Cumin Powder constantly staying by my side and whispering in my ear,
all I saw was a familiar back.
I did not know whether it was an illusion, but as my life gradually neared its end, he slowly turned around as well.
However, I probably would not get to see his face.
The power of the void began to erode my entire body. If I were erased so peacefully, no one should feel anxious...
"Long Pai—"
Hm? Space and dimensions were instantly torn apart by a terrifying force, and an