: This chapter introduces the series' most harrowing mechanic. We see the psychological toll of experiencing one's own death. It’s not just a "save point"; it’s a traumatic loop where the protagonist must watch his own failure repeatedly until his "desire" for a better outcome outweighs his fear of the blade. The Loneliness of Knowledge
We open not with action, but with stillness. The protagonist, Kaito Sera , is standing on the edge of a floating continental fragment, staring down at a kingdom that should be his salvation. Instead of seeking help, he whispers a single line: "It would be so beautiful if it all burned."