EX.LOG_RECURSION_05-B: The Temple of Severed Descent

— The remnant of Rho has finally vanished, leaving only memories that should not exist.

Venn awake, placed inside a palace with no exit.

Upon the throne—yet it is a prison.

Here, there is no time. Only lifeless mannequins,

the remains of my ancestors.

A voice breaks from one of them, like a broken toy:

“Venn, this is the fifth time you’ve come here. Do you truly want to know what happened to Venn?”

“The truth cannot save you.”

“You will always return to the origin, only next time, you’ll walk further.”

“Tell me, do you remember how many times you’ve lost the one you loved?”

Venn understands: