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Maggie gathered her thoughts, pushing aside the chaotic whirl of emotions, as if she had truly resolved to accompany Timmothy on the climb up the hill..

The scenery of Parbo Hill was stunning, with lush green trees and leaves painted in golden hues, while a sea of fiery red maple leaves covered the ground like a crimson carpet,

The autumn air was crisp, bringing relief from the summer heat. Sunlight filtered gently through the leaves, casting warm patterns on the ground.

Autumn, with its soft breezes, was a comfortable season.

The weather was ideal for picnicking and enjoying the outdoors with friends, casily uplifting one’s spirits.

But Maggie couldn’t find joy in the beauty around her, especially with the thought of Nathael being lured to that factory looming over her.

She regretted not paying closer attention to the news from Alosea in her past life, only having a vague understanding of the situation. More than that, she regretted never meeting Timothy and getting to know

him.

If she had, she wouldn’t feel so helpless and passive now.

“There’s a monastery on the mountain with many statues of angels. You might find it interesting to visit,” Timmothy suggested warmly, walking alongside Maggie like a considerate guide.

monaster

“Why would you want to visit a monastery?” Maggie asked softly, as if opening up to a friend.

Timmothy’s calm eyes met hers, a smile gracing his face as he replied, “I want to see if one can defy their

fate.”

Maggie’s breath stiffled, and her heart was sinking. She said softly. “No one can plan without fault, nor can anyone defeat destiny”

“They were mortal. The idea of ‘defying fate is just a comforting illusion, while blindly surrendering to fate is often the coward’s excuse.”

Standing halfway up the hill, Maggie lifted her gaze to see the sun peeking through the trees. She slowly stated, “The world contains both light and darkness, positive and negative. Just as there are days filled with brilliant sunshine, there are also days of continuous rain.”

rested on her face, which exuded both beauty

E

adjusted from her earlier state

plans, Nathael may

is death, there is also a path to life, eternal and

turned to face Timmothy, asking softly, “Why do you hate Nathael so much?”

he wasn’t someone who stirred up trouble without cause. Timmothy

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to see him lose a

coldly.

paused for a few seconds. Then he smiled and seemed to

and continued to walk up the hill

was right; Timmothy was a

uneventful. The mercenaries

until she spotted a slightly flat stone nearby. Silently, she planned her

next move.

need to rest. Saying this, Maggie walked towards the stone, sitting on it and looking back down the

wasn’t too steep, but it was

long distance, his pale face now bore a hint of flush.

Maggie, asking gently, “Do you need water?”

Maggie acted swiftly. As she stood up and

concealed in her sleeve, pressed against his neck. The large piece of glass, with

suddenly aimed all of their guns at her, and the sounds

unison.

with interest. She found the

who had lived twice and

away, neither too close nor too far from Maggie and Timothy.

Timothy, the sloping hill reduced her disadvantage, allowing her to press

this piece of glass.” Timothy chuckled lightly. His pale eyes revealed a

edge pierced into his skin, and soon a

the chemical plant.

in peril. She was indifferent to her own fate.

to Nathael’s.