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The night was cold and silent once again ❄️.
The lanterns flickering by the lakeside swayed gently with the breeze.
Han was hunched over, reading old documents—ones he had hidden years ago.
His fingers trembled.
Han (softly): "So this was it… Lian's death wasn't an accident."
The door creaked, and Xiao Zhan peeked inside.
Xiao Zhan: "Han… what did you find?"
Han handed him an old photograph—
Yibo, Lian, and Han.
On the back it said: "Project Eclipse – Bound Souls."
Han : "Three years ago, we were working on the Spirit Link experiment.
Lian was the first to undergo the test… but something went terribly wrong."
Xiao Zhan's eyes widened.
Xiao Zhan: "Yibo… was involved?"
Han lowered his head.
Han : "Yibo thought he saved Lian's soul… but in reality, he trapped her here.
In a realm where she's been fighting to return from ever since."
For a moment, silence hung heavy.
Yibo stood at the doorway, having heard everything.
Pain and regret were etched across his face 😔.
Yibo (quietly): "I only wanted to save her… but I ended up imprisoning her forever."
Xiao Zhan looked at him—his eyes caught between love and fear.
Xiao Zhan: "So… can she ever be at peace?"
Han closed the file.
Han : "Only if she forgives you herself.
Or…"
He paused, lowering his gaze.
Han (softly): "…if someone takes her place."
The room suddenly grew colder.
The candle flame on the wall flickered violently,
as if touched by an unseen breath 🔥👁️.
Lian's voice whispered through the dark:
"If someone takes my place… maybe I can finally be free."
Yibo pulled Xiao Zhan into his arms, his hold trembling.
Yibo (quietly): "I will never let her touch you."
But Kabir knew—
The game had already begun.
Lian no longer wanted just revenge…
She was seeking redemption as well.
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