My Apocalypse: Infinite Rewinds

The dark void is endless; you never know where it leads, nor can you find the end point. All you do is wander aimlessly forward.

In the drifting void, the boy slowly opened his eyes. He seemed to be familiar with it, so he was not afraid.

"I...I've come to this place again?" The boy stretched out his palm and murmured softly. His eyes, which were hidden by his black hair, could not reveal his expression, but the sadness in his voice was palpable.

"This is absolutely terrible. It's like when I was a kid, every time I got beaten up, all I could do was go home and cry to my parents." The frustrated boy rubbed his hair angrily, as if only in this way could he stay perfectly clear-headed.

"Well...that's true, but this isn't your home, and I'm not your parent. Of course, you can if you want!" A flippant voice rippled through the darkness, followed by the appearance of a figure.

"You're making it sound like you're taking advantage of me!" The boy stroked his chin with displeasure, his tone quite unfriendly.

"How could that be? Who would take advantage of themselves? That's so pointless, isn't it?" The figure patted his chest and shouted confidently.

"How many times has this happened already? I suddenly realize that my memory is getting worse..." The boy rubbed his throbbing head and said with a puzzled look on his face.

"Does that matter? The point is that you still want to come in, and you still want me to answer your questions!" The figure gently tapped his knuckles and said slowly.

"That's true. Perhaps only you truly understand me..." the boy said, suddenly realizing.

"That's not a given. I know all your hidden sides, but why should I tell you?" The figure suddenly changed his tone and shouted coldly.

"You'll definitely tell me, so let's not talk about such boring topics. I need an answer!" the boy shouted firmly.

"Answer? What answer?"

"You know, tell me... how to become stronger!"

"It's very simple. I've already told you before: discard those pathetic burdens in your heart, and you will be invincible!" The figure stretched out his arms and shouted with pleasure, "Isn't the feeling of being unrestrained wonderful? What's more, you also possess abilities that ordinary people cannot have."

"Sigh... It makes me sound like a villain. Could it be that my hidden potential is actually that of a world-destroying bad guy?" The boy covered his face, feeling ashamed of what he had said.

"Actually, it's quite close. After all, everyone has a beast called ** imprisoned within them, but... you've already thrown away the shackles!" The figure's hand had unknowingly touched the boy's face, the touch cold and devoid of warmth.

"So that means you're that beast?" the boy asked with interest.

"No, no, of course not. I'm just showing my rational side. Real beasts aren't as merciful as I am!" The figure waved his hand gently.

"Thank you so much..."

"You are welcome!"

"Hey, do you have to be so polite?!" the boy shouted, his face full of black lines.

"It's alright, I will accept your gratitude without hesitation!" The figure's trembling body shook violently.

"..." The boy was speechless, unable to offer any further comment.

"Forget it, let's not delve into this anymore, or I'll go crazy." The boy shook his head, trying to reorganize his thoughts.

"Hey... are you clear about your own body?" Before he could speak, the figure had already asked the question first.

"what?"

"You're always saying you want to get stronger, but honestly... do you really understand your current physical condition?"

"I...of course..."

"Of course you don't understand, you don't understand at all, and you even resist trying to understand it, right or wrong?!"

"..." The boy, unable to refute him at all, could only wait quietly for him to continue.

"Speechless? You don't even understand your own body, so what makes you think you can become stronger? Tell me your answer!" Same thoughts, same people, only now their roles have completely reversed.

"I...I don't know! That's why I want to find out!" After a long while, the boy raised his eyes, which were covered by his black hair, and answered with a burning expression.

"Good answer, young man." The figure snapped his fingers crisply.

"Since you don't know it, then go and explore the power hidden within you. Only what you discover yourself is the strongest!"

"Should I...go and discover it myself?"

"Yes, rely on yourself! But don't forget, we're enemies, enemies from the very beginning. You can't keep relying on me, your enemy."

"An enemy? I've never considered you an enemy..."

"No?" the figure murmured softly, "But it's necessary... destined to exist only for one person..."

"Also, since we're enemies, why have you been instructing me?"

"Twins must reach a balance; you are me, and I am you. If you are too weak, you have no value to me, let alone if you die. Besides... you are not complete yet, neither physically nor mentally..."

"What will I be like after I'm complete?"

"I will wait, wait for the day you are whole again, then I will take your place!"

"Does this mean you'll protect me before then, given my immense value?"

"How cunning! How come I never realized I could be so clever..." The figure rubbed his hair, looking exasperated, his mannerisms exactly like the boy's.

"That being said, I will not be your teacher or henchman, and you... unless it's a matter of life and death, don't expect me to come out!" the figure couldn't help but warn.

"I understand... although that's not what I was thinking..." the boy said silently.

"You should go back too... It'll be boring staying here for too long!" The figure waved his hand and said with annoyance.

"Although the tone wasn't very friendly, as a return gift, when I'm able to defeat you, I won't devour you!" A firm voice came from the boy's mouth as he was about to dissipate.

"Really? Then I really have to thank you..." The figure couldn't help but stroke his chin and laugh heartily.

"I'm really looking forward to that day..."

"Hmm, what a long dream!" Li Kai stretched and slowly opened his eyes. It was just dawn, and the girl was whispering in his arms. Everything was the same as usual.

However... I've found a way!