Chapter 159: The End & Author Thought
After Zosia left that world, her heart was filled with happiness.
She thought about all the things she had gained during her journey—the strength she had built, the friends she had made, and the lessons she had learned.
Her soul level rose quickly, reaching heights she had never dreamed of. It felt as if the power she had worked so hard for had finally blossomed fully.
She no longer needed to complete the remaining beginner worlds. Instead, she was directly promoted to an advanced level, a place where only the truly strong and wise could go. It was like stepping through a new door into a brighter future.
After her promotion, Zosia noticed something strange within herself. She felt the presence of sealed memories hidden deep in her soul—memories that had been locked away, waiting for the right moment to return.
The day she discovered this, Lucian came to see her. With gentle eyes and a soft voice, he told her something that shocked her deeply. He said, "Zosia, you are my sister."
At first, Zosia couldn't believe him. The words sounded impossible. How could it be true? She felt a storm of emotions inside her.
So, she decided to open the sealed pockets in her soul, the places where her forgotten past was kept.
As the memories flowed back into her mind, she saw the truth for herself. Lucian had not lied. He really was her brother.
With this new truth, Zosia went to meet her father. But he was no longer the man she had once known.
He had become the Emperor of Oblivion, a powerful being who could guide and control the dark creatures that lived in that endless space.
Even though he was different now, Zosia chose to stand with him and her brother. Together, they worked to reclaim what was theirs.
Along the way, Zosia also took on many tasks, each one helping her grow stronger.
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"We won," Zosia's elder brother said, his face full of joy. His eyes sparkled as he looked at Zosia and Lucian.
"Finally," Lucian said, and for once, the cold, serious expression he always wore melted into a warm smile.
"Sister, thank you," Lucian added. "I truly thought you wouldn't want to join us, or even see us as family."
Zosia laughed softly. "Why wouldn't I?" she asked, her voice gentle but sure.
Even though they hadn't been able to bring their mother back, and even though their father could never leave the Oblivion because he had become one with it, they still felt peace. They were happy to have regained their family's legacy, and that was enough for now.
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Time passed, and many changes came. New departments were created to manage the growing needs of the worlds. Zosia became the head of a special department—one that handled worlds born from novels, where stories came alive. In the past, her only goal was to survive in these worlds. But somehow, along the way, her goal had changed, though she couldn't even say when it happened. Now, she wanted to protect, build, and help these worlds thrive.
Her personal world space was no longer empty. It was filled with people—friends, allies, and those she had saved or guided. In every world she entered, the Heavenly Dao, the great force that governed all things, blessed her. Her presence alone brought light and strength to any world she touched, lifting it higher.
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One quiet day, Zosia looked at the man beside her. "Let's name our child Elpivian," she said softly. "It means hope and life."
The man's eyes were full of love as he gazed at his wife and their newborn child. In that moment, nothing else mattered to him.
Zosia looked at her husband, her heart filled with warmth. She never thought she would fall in love—not with him, at least. The first time they had met was during one of her beginner tasks, perhaps in her second or third world. Back then, she had been too focused on surviving to think about love. But now, that person she never thought she could love had become her husband. And here they were, holding their child together, a symbol of their shared journey.
Looking back at her past, all the struggles and dangers, Zosia felt a peace she had never known before. Life truly was full of surprises.
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Author's Thought
To be honest with all of you, I didn't plan for this book to end the way it did. I had so many ideas, so many hopes for this story. I wanted to take it much further, to explore new worlds and deeper parts of Zosia's life. But something happened that I didn't expect. I lost all my novel drafts. Everything—the chapters I had written, the outlines I had prepared, the sketches I had made for the future of this story—they were all gone. I tried so hard to remember the plot points I had planned, but I couldn't. The memories of them slipped away from me, just like that.
I didn't want to leave this book hanging forever, so I decided to bring it to a close. I know the ending feels rushed and maybe not as exciting as you hoped. And for that, I am truly sorry. This book brought me so much joy while I was writing it. Even though I know my writing has many flaws and isn't perfect, I'm grateful I had the chance to share this journey with you.
I want to thank everyone who stayed with me from the beginning of this novel to the end. Your support meant more to me than I can say. I know I made promises about where this story would go, and I couldn't keep all of them. Please forgive me for that. But I'm proud that I found the courage to finish the story, even if it didn't end exactly as I planned.
For those of you who read to the end, thank you from the bottom of my heart. I learned so much while writing this book, and I hope I can do better next time. I'll try not to make the same mistakes again.
Once again, thank you so much—and happy new month! 🥰🙏