How long has it been? How many lives have I suffered from this endless cycle of pain? From the moment I drew my first breath in this cruel world, it felt like the world, the universe, everything has conspired to break me over and over again.

  What have I done to deserve this? Did I commit a sin in some forgotten existence, or am I just a pawn in a game I can't seem to comprehend?

  Every life feels the same, familiar faces turning unfamiliar.

  Getting betrayed by someone every time. Each time, by someone close to me, someone I trusted.

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  This time, I am certain. In this life, I will not be fooled. I will not be weak and will not trust anyone, be they friends or foes. Love, loyalty, friendship are all illusions and delusions to destroy one's heart and soul. I will not believe in these and be by myself.

  Let them try; let them extend their hands with their fake kindness. I will not believe them; I will not falter.

  This time, I will stand alone; this time, I will be by myself; this time, I will shatter this endless cycle of pain. Even if it means that I will become the villain in their story. I will end this cycle. No one will betray me ever again, because I will never trust them.

  This is my vow. And I will do everything to reach my goal, even if it means destroying the world.