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Aine: The Main Character

A Foreword from Tensho

Hello, I'm Tensho, Samuel Tensho. I'm the one responsible for this mess. What you are about to read is a piece of my mind. A piece of my mind that has been nurtured since July 2022. To say the least, the seed I planted then has now bloomed into a flower. Is it a beautiful one? Probably, at least, I hope.

But, I must admit, its growth has been sabotaged by me multiple times. This iteration of the flower began growing on March 26, 2023, a far shorter lifespan. The other iterations? Don't worry about them—they're dead now. They are the soil that this flower has bloomed on. What can I say? I change my mind sometimes. But killing three other potential beautiful flowers for this one aches me. There were many characters along the way that I wished I could've fleshed out more, but, you know, to win some, you gotta lose some.

Enough dilly-dallying; I assumed you had read the disclaimer I've so graciously provided you above. No? What do you mean there is no disclaimer? Are you perhaps reading this from webnovel? Ah, I see... Well, let me tell you the disclaimer. This book contains elements of rape, homicide, pedophilia, and suicide; please read at your own discretion. There will also be a time in the book where religion will be framed somewhat negatively; just know that it wasn't made with any ill intent, only for story-telling purposes.

To put it briefly, the story you are to read is fucked in multiple facets. But don't worry; I'll be right here to guide you. I will tell you their story. I will tell you her story. And if you do choose to leave, I understand; this story will 100% not be everyone's cup of tea.

In fact, if it helps, look at the chapter list and scroll down. You see that Interlude under Chapter 20? We can have a break there. Don't worry, you don't have to bring anything else but yourself; I'll brew the tea and bake the cookies. It's a long way, I know, but hang in there, okay?

But until then, let me tell you a story about a world plunged into stygian darkness, a world both dark in light and dark in heart, and a girl who has been unfortunate enough to be placed in such a rotten world. This is her world—a world from the depths of her trauma and corrupted mind.

Watch as she traverses this hopeless world with no recollection of her past.