Final Volume: Little Worlds in the Dust - Chapter 663: Comfort

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The girl woke up in a daze.

She had no idea where she was, or what year, month, or day it was.

She didn't even—

"Sleep well?"

"...Huh?"

The girl tried hard to open her eyes, but after being shut for so long, they immediately streamed with tears as soon as they met the air. She wanted to rub them, but her arms were sore and aching, and she could barely lift them.

"You've been dormant for far too long. Given the circumstances, it wouldn't have been surprising if you'd died. But I have to say, you're lucky."

The white-haired young man, who was missing an eye, gently helped her sit up. Feeling slowly returned to her numb legs, bringing with it the throbbing ache of sore muscles. It was unpleasant, yet strangely refreshing.

"If you're feeling well enough, come with me. There's no reason for you to stay here any longer."

"Mm..."

She had no reason for it, but the girl had the strange feeling that she could trust this person. With his support, she slowly stood up and tried to take a few steps. Her condition didn't seem as bad as she'd imagined.

"Um..."

"Does something hurt?"

"No... It's just..."

The girl rolled her eyes, then asked with some embarrassment,

"Who... am I?"

Only a few seconds ago, she'd realized she couldn't remember anything—not even her name.

"So your luck did come at a price after all. But it doesn't matter. If you can't remember for now, don't force yourself. All you need to know is that you're someone who may have long been forgotten, a figure in that strange space between 'important' and 'unimportant.'"

"What's that supposed to mean...? And where are you taking me? What do you want me to do?"

"Just out