Multiversal Ascension-Chapter 67: Her Past (1)

[As part of the agreement she previously made with the Records, Kiara is regaining her memory.]

Mikael didn't fully understand but pressed on. "Is she safe?"

[Yes. She is completely safe and will not be in danger during this process.]

Reassured, he calmed down and began piecing things together. 'Regaining her memory? Like a past life?' he wondered before voicing his question to the Records.

[To receive an answer, you must ask Kiara. Providing information would violate the terms of her agreement.]

"What agreement?" Mikael asked, frustrated.

[For further details, you'll need to ask Kiara.]

Realizing he wouldn't get any answers for now, Mikael decided to wait for her to wake up. He adjusted his position, letting her head rest comfortably on his thighs, and began gently caressing her hair.

At the same time all of this was happening on Mikael's side, Kiara had just "woken up." Her eyes opened, and she found herself standing in complete darkness, unable to see anything, not even the floor or ceiling, if they existed. She was confused, as according to the knowledge she had as an AI, this shouldn't be happening during the process Mikael had used to acquire her.

"Congratulations, it's a baby girl!"

Surprised, Kiara turned around and saw a large screen hanging in the void. On the screen, a hospital room was displayed, showing a nurse handing a newborn baby girl to a woman lying in the bed, her expression tired. The woman was of rare beauty, with dark blue hair and light blue eyes, gazing at the baby with a tender, maternal smile.

Standing beside her was a handsome man with brown hair and dark blue eyes. He, too, was looking at the baby, but his expression was more serious. Yet, tenderness shone in his eyes.

Kiara was even more confused. She didn't understand why she was watching this scene unfold like some kind of movie. Oddly enough, she felt a strange sense of familiarity with what was happening. Curious, she continued watching.

The woman, exhausted, extended a finger to gently touch the infant, who giggled softly. The mother smiled and said, "I'll call you Kiara, my little angel."

Outside, Kiara was struck by a bolt of realization. 'This is me!!??' she inwardly exclaimed, stunned, then immediately tried to deny it. 'No, not necessarily. It could just be a coincidence!' she thought, nodding to herself as if trying to convince herself.

She continued watching the "movie," now even more intrigued. She quickly learned that the woman with dark blue hair and light blue eyes was named Heather Dreyfus, and the man beside her was Kellan Dreyfus. They had been married for several years, and Heather had just given birth to a beautiful daughter named Kiara Dreyfus. The scenes accelerated, only showing brief glimpses of what happened next.

As baby Kiara grew older, adult Kiara learned more about the world the "story" was taking place in. It was set on a planet called Blue Star, which, while similar to Earth in terms of technology, had some differences.

Countries and cities on Blue Star were named after letters of the alphabet. For instance, Kiara's family lived in Country M, City B. While this was a minor difference, there were other, more significant aspects of life on Blue Star that stood out.

Unlike Earth, Blue Star was home to powerful clans, such as Peng, Wang, Qin... which held vast wealth and influence. These clans could operate with little regard for the law, although they were still constrained by certain limits. It was clear that these clans were incredibly powerful.

Another difference from Earth was the existence of martial artists—individuals who had pushed their bodies to the limits and mastered martial arts. These martial artists could break walls with their bare hands, and the most powerful among them could even harness their internal energy to perform extraordinary feats.

Martial artists generally gathered around powerful clans, which offered better conditions for training. This, in turn, increased the clans' influence, creating a cycle where those who wished to become martial artists had to join a clan or face nearly impossible hardships.

Adult Kiara was learning all of this as she watched the events unfold. Meanwhile, the young Kiara, only four years old, was blissfully unaware of these complexities.

"Mom! Look at my drawing!" the excited child Kiara exclaimed.

Heather took the colorful drawing in her hand and said with an impressed tone, "Wow, it's a really beautiful drawing! You're so talented, my little angel. Can you explain it to me?"

Kiara giggled happily, filling the room with joy. "Look! It's dad in his car going to work! And there's you, playing with me, and right here is me playing with you!" she said proudly.

As Kiara grew, similar scenes continued. She entered elementary school, where she was initially quite lonely. Timid and shy, she didn't know how to make friends. Over time, though, she managed to form a few close relationships, though she remained mostly reserved.

By the age of eight, Kiara's resemblance to the adult Kiara watching the scenes became undeniable. The realization hit her. 'This is really me!?' she thought, having had her doubts since the start, but now seeing the undeniable likeness.

At eight, she already had dark hair and blue eyes, with a high intensity similar to the adult Kiara's. Though there were some differences due to age, she was certain that as the "movie" progressed, the likeness would become even more apparent.

Kiara was full of questions. Was this really her memory? But she didn't remember any of it. And, as an AI created by the Records, why did it seem like she had lived a life before? She didn't understand, but she kept watching.

As Kiara continued to grow, her personality began to take shape. By the time she was ten, her interests had already developed. She loved playing video games in her free time and spent a lot of time with her family, especially her mother, with whom she was very close. She was a little less close to her father, who was often away at work, but she loved him all the same.

Though she enjoyed video games and spending time with her family, Kiara's true passion was art—whether it was painting, drawing, or listening to or playing music. She had a natural talent in these areas.

By the age of eleven, she had entered middle school, and boys began to take notice of her. As she blossomed into a beauty, she received love letters and attention, but Kiara wasn't interested. She was far more focused on her art and had no time for boys.

Years passed in a similar fashion. Kiara attracted more and more attention due to her beauty, but she remained single, always focused on her art. Occasionally, she would play video games, but her love for art always came first.

Because of this, she didn't have many friends, but honestly, she didn't mind. When she was younger, she had been more timid and reserved, wanting friends, but as she grew older, those things didn't matter much to her. She was happy being alone in her world. Her parents worried about her, as she was often by herself, but that was simply who she was.

As Kiara watched these memories unfold, she began to recognize more and more of herself in what was happening on screen. 'Art?' she thought. 'I've never really tried it, but maybe I will when I get out of here. Seeing this makes me want to try!' she decided, before continuing to watch.

By the time she was 16, Kiara had already blossomed into a beautiful young woman, gaining some fame after being featured in the news for winning art competitions and having some of her paintings displayed at art exhibitions.

She was happy about this recognition because it was her art that was being acknowledged, which filled her with joy. The next few years passed in a similar fashion, with her attending school and doing art whenever she had free time.

By the time she turned 19, Kiara entered an art university, eager to continue learning and develop her craft.

On the day she left for the university, she said goodbye to her parents and left her small, cozy house in the countryside, which was surrounded by forests.

After leaving her home, she took several buses to the city, where she got off at her destination. As she walked through the city toward her new university, she was in a good mood, unaware that she was attracting the attention of someone.

A young man in his early 20s, dressed in luxurious modern clothes, spotted Kiara walking nearby. A lustful gleam flickered in his eyes. "Go check her background," he told a strong-looking man standing next to him, who simply nodded before heading off to follow his orders.

Kiara, outside, sensed that something was wrong and felt a knot form in her stomach. Her heart began to race with an unsettling feeling, but she continued to watch, now almost certain that these events were part of her memories. Her anxiety deepened as the scene continued to unfold.

Meanwhile the 19 years old Kiara was completely unaware of what was happening, and continued on her way, soon arriving at the university for her first day.

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And how did it go? She loved it. Although she hadn't been a fan of school before, now nearly all the courses were centered around her passion, and it instantly caught her interest.

She took the same trip back home, surprised at how great the day had been. She followed the same routine the next day.

However, when she arrived home, she was in for a surprise. Normally, a white Ford was parked in front of her house, but this time, there was also a red Ferrari and a black SUV.

Intrigued, she opened the door. "We don't accept this," she heard her mother say in a distressed tone.

Worried, Kiara quickened her pace and entered the living room, where her parents were sitting on the couch. In front of them, on another couch, was a young man in his early 20s, dressed in luxurious clothes. Behind him stood two burly men in black, silent and still.

The young man, noticing Kiara enter, smiled. "Why don't we ask the interested party?" he said.

Heather spoke up, trying to calm the situation. "Treasure, you can do what you want. We will support you. You aren't forced to do anything!"

Kellan nodded in agreement, showing his support.

Kiara, confused, asked with a frown on her face, sensing something wasn't right. "Mom, what's happening? I don't understand what you're talking about?"

The young man made a small gesture with his hand, and one of the burly men behind him spoke. "Our young master, Wang Wei, is interested in you and wants to offer you the honor of being his concubine."

Kiara was stunned. Although she had received confessions before, it had never been like this—people intruding into her home and offering her the role of a concubine. Anger bubbled up inside her, but she managed to control it.

After a quick glance at her parents, who wore supportive expressions, she spoke with a subtle, sarcastic tone. "I appreciate the 'honor,' but I'm not interested in any relationship. I just want to continue my studies."

Wang Wei, angered by her rejection, couldn't believe that a woman who should have been honored of his attention would dare refuse him. "Are you sure about your choice?" he asked, his voice dripping with menace.

Kiara was about to respond, but Heather cut her off. "My daughter already said that she's not interested!" she declared firmly.

The young man's face turned red with anger. "Good, good. You don't want to be mine, huh?" His voice grew cold, "I'll show you the consequences of rejecting such a generous offer."

"Kill her parents!" he ordered the two men behind him.

"Understood," they replied in unison. In that moment, Kiara's mind went blank, and a wave of fear and anxiety gripped her heart as she feared for her parents' safety. Before she could even react or say anything, the two burly men moved toward them.

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