Anomaly

Author: Rowen

Chapter 274 – Timeless State [31]

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Honestly, I never had a fully formed opinion about Chronas. Even so, it’s impossible to deny the difference between the two forms. While his human appearance gave me a sense of calm and familiarity, his true form — the one I see now — stirs a kind of nostalgic joy within me.
Amid that strange, hard-to-define feeling, Chronas and I stood still, face to face. Our eyes met—steady, silent. Chronas’s gaze was locked on me, and I returned it with the same intensity. While my expression showed indifference, his revealed coldness—a complete absence of emotion.
By the way, Victor, Emily, and Laura were still standing motionless a few steps behind me. I could clearly see them watching Chronas — each reacting in their own way. Laura looked puzzled, her brow slightly furrowed; Emily watched Chronas with curiosity; and Victor, on the other hand, couldn’t hide his anxiety — his restless fingers giving away his nerves. In the end, I couldn’t really blame them for feeling that way.
Compared to “Sara” in her former human form, her true appearance made her completely unrecognizable. The transformation was so profound that not even her most familiar features remained — as if every trace of humanity had been erased. And, in a way, it made sense: at that moment, Chronas looked like the cosmos itself had chosen to take on a human shape.
The first voice to break the silence was Victor’s. His tone carried a noticeable hesitation, laced with an almost tangible unease. The words came out trembling, as if he wasn’t sure whether he should speak them at all: “Are you... really Sara?”
When Victor’s voice reached us, Chronas and I finally snapped out of the trance we’d been in, tearing our gazes away from each other to fix them on him. Behind him, Emily and Laura stood just a few steps away, watching the scene unfold with a mix of bewilderment and curiosity.
For a moment, silence seemed to stretch between us — until Laura shot a quick glance at Emily, searching for some unspoken confirmation. Emily only responded with a subtle shake of her head — barely noticeable, yet clear enough to show that whatever was happening wasn’t supposed to continue.
The very next moment, Chronas’s lips, right beside me, finally moved. I could clearly hear Victor swallow hard. His hands clenched tight, his knuckles turning pale — an involuntary reflex of the nervousness he was desperately trying to hide. A faint tremor ran through his fingers, subtle enough to escape human eyes... but not mine.
Then, Chronas’s voice broke the silence — steady, calm, unshaken: “Yes” A single word, simple and direct: “I’m still me, brother”
Chronas’s usual expression softened for a moment. A faint, fleeting smile appeared on her face — so brief it might’ve gone unnoticed — before fading away, replaced once again by her familiar mask of indifference.
At the same time, Victor let out a short breath of relief, his hands slowly unclenching as if an invisible weight had been lifted from his shoulders.
“Well...” he murmured, his voice low and uncertain, yet still clear enough for Chronas and me to hear.
Moments later, Chronas and I were standing before the vessel Althea had created earlier. It had the same stature and appearance as Sara, every feature meticulously replicated.
In the end, what it lacked was at least a shadow of the authority that Chronas naturally exuded. Still, the “Flow of Time” probably wouldn’t notice the difference, even if Chronas and the vessel were standing side by side, right in front of it.
Nekra and Nyara continued to watch us from a distance; Nekra’s gaze was indifferent, almost detached, while Nyara’s carried a subtle but constant attentiveness.
Eryanis, on the other hand, seemed largely unconcerned with the situation. She sat in a chair, delicately holding a teacup, taking slow, ritual-like sips as if each one were a small ceremony.
Honestly, it was easy to tell she genuinely enjoyed tea — even when eating or drinking wasn’t necessary for us. But, to be fair, I can’t really judge her; I’m a huge fan of ice cream myself and never miss a chance to enjoy it whenever I can.
As these thoughts ran through my mind, Chronas raised her hand — smooth and deliberate. Slowly, a strange energy began to gather in her palm, swirling and pulsing as though alive.
The light that emanated from it had no defined color; it was, all at once, every color — a kaleidoscope that danced intensely, reflecting hues reminiscent of distant stars and cosmic nebulae.
Chronas lifted her hand, holding it for a moment in front of “Sara’s” chest. The clone stood motionless, eyes closed, breathing in a mechanical rhythm.
A “living” body shaped by Althea — yet devoid of true essence. Merely a simulacrum performing basic functions, just enough to fool a casual observer.
The subtle rise and fall of its chest and the faint twitch of its fingers mimicked life, but there was something in its rigid posture and lack of warmth that betrayed its artificial nature.
Of course, despite the clone’s superficiality, I wasn’t the least bit worried about it being discovered.
Chronas didn’t seem concerned either. In the end, even as an imperfect copy, the clone would serve well enough for our current purpose.
Then, a sharp thud echoed through the air — Chronas’s hand pierced the clone’s chest. At the point of impact, a vortex opened, spinning endlessly as the metallic sound of grinding gears reverberated — deep, discordant.
Through that warped fissure, something began to condense inside the clone’s body: the same energy radiating from Chronas — weaker, dim like a distant reflection, yet unmistakably the same.
Chronas slowly pulled her hand away from the clone’s chest. Her fingers slid gently out of the vortex, leaving behind a faint trail of shimmering energy that soon faded into the air. Then she turned toward me — the same cold, impenetrable gaze as always.
For a moment, the silence between us felt heavy, until her lips moved and a single word echoed — steady, emotionless: “Done”
I watched Chronas for a few seconds before turning my attention to the clone. I took a few slow steps, circling the copy carefully. The “Energy” radiating from it was noticeable — faint, almost wavering compared to Chronas’s — like a drop in the middle of an ocean. Still, it was there, pulsing subtly beneath the surface. The “Flow of Time” would never be able to tell Chronas apart from her replica.
As I studied the clone and nodded, satisfied with the final result, Althea approached with her usual ethereal grace, gliding through the air a few inches above the ground.
“Looks like everything’s ready” she said, her melodic voice contrasting with the cunning sparkle in her eyes. A faint smile curved her lips before she continued: “Now we can move on with the plan. All we need to do is send the clone into the Flow of Time... and then, finally, I’ll be able to claim my reward”
A chill rippled through the air as her peculiar laughter — a sharp, discordant “Uhehehe...” — echoed around us.
The moment I heard her voice behind me, followed by that unmistakable laugh, a shiver ran down my spine. It was as if something inside me recognized the danger before my mind could even grasp it.
Keeping my breath steady, I slowly stepped away from her, feeling the weight of every movement, and spoke in a firm voice — perhaps firmer than I really felt: “Just remember one thing — I’m not doing anything we shouldn’t be doing”
Althea let out a short, amused chuckle, tilting her head slightly in agreement. Personally? I didn’t believe her for even a second.
Either way, in the next moment, I decided to ask what had been hammering in my mind — and as a result, all my sisters turned to look at me at once: (So... how exactly do we send the clone into the Flow of Time? Anyone have an idea?)
Facing their stares — which made it painfully clear I was supposed to know what to do — all I could do was shrug. What else could I do? I mean, I don’t remember any of this. And even if I did, I doubt I’d know how to send the clone to that “Place” Still, it seemed Chronas already had everything under control.
“Leave it to me. I can send it using my own authority — after all, that place is also my home” Chronas’s voice sounded calm, almost cold, carrying a tone of disinterest that made her words feel like mere formality.
Personally, I wanted to do it myself — even knowing there was no chance the “Flow of Time” would notice anything wrong. Still, that didn’t change the fact that I wanted to keep Chronas as far away from it as possible.
In fact, I had the feeling I could’ve done it easily if I could use that same energy that had been radiating from Chronas earlier. The only problem? I had no idea how to generate it again.
Anyway, about Chronas’s proposal — of course I’d known from the start she was capable of sending the clone through the Flow of Time. After all, if anyone knows the way home better than anyone else, it’s her.
However, there’s a reason I’m reluctant to rely on that method. It’s simple: for it to work, she has to go with it.
Knowing that, I spoke to her without hesitation: (I’m going with you. I’m not letting my little sister go alone with that annoying guy)
Chronas blinked her beautiful eyes for a brief moment before nodding. At the same time, her lips twitched, revealing an almost imperceptible smirk — too quick for anyone distracted to notice.
Soon after, I explained the situation to Emily, Laura, and Victor, who until then had been unaware of the latest developments. However, their reactions — so distinct and unexpected — left me completely perplexed.
“Observing the Flow of Time... sounds fascinating. If it’s not too much trouble, could you take me along?” Emily said, her soft voice tinged with curiosity, her eyes shining with a mix of wonder and anticipation.
“I wanna go too!” Laura exclaimed, her excitement gleaming just as brightly as Emily’s.
Victor was the last to speak. For a few seconds, he remained silent, his gaze distant, as if weighing something important in his mind. I couldn’t help but wonder what was going through his head to make him hesitate for so long — and when he finally spoke, his words didn’t really surprise me, at least not from my point of view.
“I want to go” Victor said, his voice firm, filled with conviction: “I know I won’t be much help... after all, I’m just a regular human. Even so, if possible, I’d like to go with Sara”
Hearing Victor’s words, I turned my gaze toward Chronas, who stood quietly by my side. Personally, I had nothing against Victor going — but the final decision was still hers to make. Chronas noticed my look and, after a brief pause, turned to face me. Her eyes met mine, and then she nodded slightly — calm, yet resolute.
(You don’t have to be so serious. If you want to go, I don’t see why I should stop you) I said, my voice sounding casual and indifferent.
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Chapter List

Chapter 1 – First Contact [1]
Chapter 2 – First Contact [2]
Chapter 3 – First Contact [3]
Announcement!
Chapter 4 – First Contact [4]
Chapter 5 – First Contact [5]
Chapter 6 – First Contact [6]
Chapter 7 – Outbreak [1]
Chapter 8 – Outbreak [2]
Chapter 9 – Outbreak [3]
Chapter 10 – Outbreak [4]
Chapter 11 – Outbreak [5]
Chapter 12 – Outbreak [6]
Chapter 13 – Adaptation period [1]
Chapter 14 – Adaptation period [2]
Chapter 15 – Adaptation period [3]
Chapter 16 – Adaptation period [4]
Chapter 17 – Adaptation period [5]
Chapter 18 – Threat from the shadows [1]
Chapter 19 – Threat from the shadows [2]
Chapter 20 – Threat from the shadows [3]
Chapter 21 – Threat from the shadows [4]
Chapter 22 – Threat from the shadows [5]
Chapter 23 – Threat from the shadows [6]
Chapter 24 – Threat from the shadows [7]
Chapter 25 – The director’s visit [1]
Chapter 26 – The director’s visit [2]
Chapter 27 – The director’s visit [3]
Chapter 28 – The director’s visit [4]
Chapter 29 – The director’s visit [5]
Chapter 30 – The director’s visit [6]
Chapter 31 – Conducting experiments [1]
Chapter 32 – Conducting experiments [2]
Chapter 33 – Conducting experiments [3]
Chapter 34 – Conducting experiments [4]
Chapter 35 – Conducting experiments [5]
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Chapter 36 – Conducting experiments [6]
Chapter 37 – Conducting experiments [7]
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Chapter 38 – Conducting experiments [8]
Chapter 39 – Conducting experiments [9]
Chapter 40 – Conducting experiments [10]
Chapter 41 – Black Lake [1]
Chapter 42 – Black Lake [2]
Chapter 43 – Black Lake [3]
Chapter 44 – Black Lake [4]
Chapter 45 – Black Lake [5]
Chapter 46 – Black Lake [6]
Chapter 47 – Black Lake [7]
Chapter 48 – Black Lake [8]
Chapter 49 – Black Lake [9]
Chapter 50 – Black Lake [10]
Chapter 51 – Black Lake [11]
Creation of the Discord server
Chapter 52 – Black Lake [12]
Chapter 53 – Black Lake [13]
Chapter 54 – Black Lake [14]
Chapter 55 – Black Lake [15]
Chapter 56 – Black Lake [16]
Chapter 57 – Black Lake [17]
Chapter 58 – Black Lake [18]
Chapter 59 – The call [1]
Chapter 60 – The call [2]
Chapter 61 – The call [3]
Chapter 62 – The call [4]
Chapter 63 – The call [5]
Chapter 64 – The call [6]
Chapter 65 – The call [7]
Chapter 66 – The call [8]
Chapter 67 – The call [9]
Chapter 68 – The call [10]
Chapter 69 – The call [11]
Chapter 70 – The call [12]
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Chapter 71 – The call [13]
Chapter 72 – The call [14]
Chapter 73 – The call [15]
Chapter 74 – The call [16]
Chapter 75 – The call [17]
Chapter 76 – The call [18]
Chapter 77 – The call [19]
Chapter 78 – The call [20]
Chapter 79 – The call [21]
Chapter 80 – The call [22]
Chapter 81 – The call [23]
Chapter 82 – The call [24]
Chapter 83 – The call [25]
Chapter 84 – The call [26]
Chapter 85 – Storm [1]
Chapter 86 – Storm [2]
Chapter 87 – Storm [3]
Chapter 88 – Storm [4]
Chapter 89 – Storm [5]
Chapter 90 – Storm [6]
Chapter 91 – Storm [7]
Chapter 92 – Storm [8]
Chapter 93 – Storm [9]
Chapter 94 – Storm [10]
Chapter 95 – Storm [11]
Chapter 96 – Storm [12]
Chapter 97 – Storm [13]
Chapter 98 – Storm [14]
Chapter 99 – Storm [15]
Chapter 100 – Storm [16]
Chapter 101 – Storm [17]
Chapter 102 – Storm [18]
Chapter 103 – Storm [19]
Chapter 104 – Interludio – A little chat
Chapter 105 – Something called Life [1]
Chapter 106 – Something called Life [2]
Chapter 107 – Something called Life [3]
Chapter 108 – Something called Life [4]
Chapter 109 – Something called Life [5]
Chapter 110 – Something called Life [6]
Chapter 111 – Something called Life [7]
Chapter 112 – Something called Life [8]
Chapter 113 – Something called Life [9]
Chapter 114 – Something called Life [10]
Chapter 115 – Something called Life [11]
Chapter 116 – Something called Life [12]
Chapter 117 – Something called Life [13]
Chapter 118 – Something called Life [14]
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Chapter 119 – Something called Life [15]
Chapter 120 – Something called Life [16]
Chapter 121 – Something called Life [17]
Chapter 122 – Something called Life [18]
Chapter 123 – Something called Life [19]
Chapter 124 – Something called Life [20]
Chapter 125 – Something called Life [21]
Chapter 126 – Something called Life [22]
Chapter 127 – Something called Life [23]
Chapter 128 – Something called Life [24]
Chapter 129 – Something called Life [25]
Chapter 130 – Something called Life [26]
Chapter 131 – Something called Life [27]
Chapter 132 – Something called Life [28]
Chapter 133 – Something called Life [29]
Chapter 134 – Something called Life [30]
Chapter 135 – interlude – Hidden intentions
Chapter 136 – Inside the mist [1]
Chapter 137 – Inside the mist [2]
Chapter 138 – Inside the mist [3]
Chapter 139 – Inside the mist [4]
Chapter 140 – Inside the mist [5]
Chapter 141 – Inside the mist [6]
Chapter 142 – Inside the mist [7]
Chapter 143 – Inside the mist [8]
Chapter 144 – Inside the mist [9]
Chapter 145 – Inside the mist [10]
Chapter 146 – Inside the mist [11]
Chapter 147 – Inside the mist [12]
Chapter 148 – Inside the mist [13]
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Chapter 149 – Inside the mist [14]
Chapter 150 – Inside the mist [15]
Chapter 151 – Inside the mist [16]
Chapter 152 – Inside the mist [17]
Chapter 153 – Inside the mist [18]
Chapter 154 – Inside the mist [19]
Chapter 155 – Inside the mist [20]
Chapter 156 – Inside the mist [21]
Chapter 157 – Inside the mist [22]
Chapter 158 – Inside the mist [23]
Chapter 159 – Inside the mist [24]
Chapter 160 – When logic escapes [1]
Chapter 161 – When logic escapes [2]
Chapter 162 – When logic escapes [3]
Chapter 163 – When logic escapes [4]
Chapter 164 – When logic escapes [5]
Chapter 165 – When logic escapes [6]
Chapter 166 – When logic escapes [7]
Chapter 167 – When logic escapes [8]
Chapter 168 – When logic escapes [9]
Chapter 169 – When logic escapes [10]
Chapter 170 – When logic escapes [11]
Chapter 171 – When logic escapes [12]
Chapter 172 – When logic escapes [13]
Chapter 173 – When logic escapes [14]
Chapter 174 – When logic escapes [15]
Chapter 175 – When logic escapes [16]
Chapter 176 – When logic escapes [17]
Chapter 177 – When logic escapes [18]
Chapter 178 – When logic escapes [19]
Chapter 179 – When logic escapes [20]
Chapter 180 – When logic escapes [21]
Chapter 181 – The Burden of Remembering [1]
Chapter 182 – The Burden of Remembering [2]
Chapter 183 – The Burden of Remembering [3]
Chapter 184 – The Burden of Remembering [4]
Chapter 185 – The Burden of Remembering [5]
Chapter 186 – The Burden of Remembering [6]
Chapter 187 – The Burden of Remembering [7]
Chapter 188 – The Burden of Remembering [8]
Chapter 189 – The Burden of Remembering [9]
Chapter 190 – The Burden of Remembering [10]
Chapter 191 – The Burden of Remembering [11]
Chapter 192 – The Burden of Remembering [12]
Chapter 193 – The Burden of Remembering [13]
Chapter 194 – The Burden of Remembering [14]
Chapter 195 – The Burden of Remembering [15]
Chapter 196 – The Burden of Remembering [16]
Chapter 197 – The Burden of Remembering [17]
Chapter 198 – The Burden of Remembering [18]
Chapter 199 – The Burden of Remembering [19]
Chapter 200 – The Burden of Remembering [20]
Chapter 201 – The Burden of Remembering [21]
Chapter 202 – The Burden of Remembering [22]
Chapter 203 – The Burden of Remembering [23]
Chapter 204 – The Burden of Remembering [24]
Chapter 205 – The Burden of Remembering [25]
Chapter 206 – The Burden of Remembering [26]
Chapter 207 – The Burden of Remembering [27]
Chapter 208 – The Burden of Remembering [28]
Chapter 209 – The Burden of Remembering [29]
Chapter 210 – The Burden of Remembering [30]
Chapter 211 – The Burden of Remembering [31]
Chapter 212 – The Burden of Remembering [32]
Chapter 213 – The Burden of Remembering [33]
Chapter 214 – The Burden of Remembering [34]
Chapter 215 – The Burden of Remembering [35]
Chapter 216 – The Burden of Remembering [36]
Chapter 217 – The Burden of Remembering [37]
Chapter 218 – The Burden of Remembering [38]
Chapter 219 – The entity of pride [1]
Chapter 220 – The entity of pride [2]
Chapter 221 – The entity of pride [3]
Chapter 222 – The entity of pride [4]
Chapter 223 – The entity of pride [5]
Chapter 224 – The entity of pride [6]
Chapter 225 – The entity of pride [7]
Chapter 226 – The entity of pride [8]
Chapter 227 – The entity of pride [9]
Chapter 228 – The entity of pride [10]
Chapter 229 – The entity of pride [11]
Chapter 230 – The entity of pride [12]
Chapter 231 – The entity of pride [13]
Chapter 232 – The entity of pride [14]
Chapter 233 – The entity of pride [15]
Chapter 234 – The entity of pride [16]
Chapter 235 – The entity of pride [17]
Chapter 236 – The entity of pride [18]
Chapter 237 – The entity of pride [19]
Chapter 238 – The entity of pride [20]
Chapter 239 – The entity of pride [21]
Chapter 240 – The entity of pride [22]
Chapter 241 – The entity of pride [23]
Chapter 242 – The entity of pride [24]
Chapter 243 – The entity of pride [25]
Chapter 244 – Timeless State [1]
Chapter 245 – Timeless State [2]
Chapter 246 – Timeless State [3]
Chapter 247 – Timeless State [4]
Chapter 248 – Timeless State [5]
Chapter 249 – Timeless State [6]
Chapter 250 – Timeless State [7]
Chapter 251 – Timeless State [8]
Chapter 252 – Timeless State [9]
Chapter 253 – Timeless State [10]
Chapter 254 – Timeless State [11]
Chapter 255 – Timeless State [12]
Chapter 256 – Timeless State [13]
Chapter 257 – Timeless State [14]
Chapter 258 – Timeless State [15]
Chapter 259 – Timeless State [16]
Chapter 260 – Timeless State [17]
Chapter 261 – Timeless State [18]
Chapter 262 – Timeless State [19]
Chapter 263 – Timeless State [20]
Chapter 264 – Timeless State [21]
Chapter 265 – Timeless State [22]
Chapter 266 – Timeless State [23]
Chapter 267 – Timeless State [24]
Chapter 268 – Timeless State [25]
Chapter 269 – Timeless State [26]
Chapter 270 – Timeless State [27]
Chapter 271 – Timeless State [28]
Chapter 272 – Timeless State [29]
Chapter 273 – Timeless State [30]
Chapter 274 – Timeless State [31]
Chapter 275 – Timeless State [32]
Chapter 276 – Timeless State [33]
Chapter 277 – Timeless State [34]
Chapter 278 – Timeless State [35]
Chapter 279 – Timeless State [36]
Chapter 280 – Timeless State [37]
Chapter 281 – Timeless State [38]
Chapter 282 – Timeless State [39]
Chapter 283 – The Primordial Fear [1]
Chapter 284 – The Primordial Fear [2]
Chapter 285 – The Primordial Fear [3]
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Chapter 286 – The Primordial Fear [4]
Chapter 287 – The Primordial Fear [5]
Chapter 288 – The Primordial Fear [6]
Chapter 289 – The Primordial Fear [7]
Chapter 290 – The Primordial Fear [8]
Chapter 291 – The Primordial Fear [9]
Chapter 292 – The Primordial Fear [10]
Chapter 293 – The Primordial Fear [11]
Chapter 294 – The Primordial Fear [12]
Chapter 295 – The Primordial Fear [13]
Chapter 296 – The Primordial Fear [14]
Chapter 297 – The Primordial Fear [15]
Chapter 298 – The Primordial Fear [16]
Chapter 299 – The Primordial Fear [17]
Chapter 300 – The Primordial Fear [18]
Chapter 301 – The Primordial Fear [19]
Chapter 302 – The Primordial Fear [20]
Chapter 303 – The Primordial Fear [21]
Chapter 304 – The Primordial Fear [22]
Chapter 305 – The Primordial Fear [23]
Chapter 306 – The Primordial Fear [24]
Chapter 307 – The Primordial Fear [25]
Chapter 308 – The Primordial Fear [26]
Chapter 309 – The Primordial Fear [27]
Chapter 310 – The Primordial Fear [28]
Chapter 311 – The Primordial Fear [29]
Chapter 312 – The Primordial Fear [30]
Chapter 313 – The Primordial Fear [31]
Chapter 314 – The Primordial Fear [32]
Chapter 315 – The Primordial Fear [33]
Chapter 316 – The Primordial Fear [34]
Chapter 317 – The Primordial Fear [35]
Chapter 318 – The Primordial Fear [36]
Chapter 319 – The Primordial Fear [37]
Chapter 320 – The Primordial Fear [38]
Chapter 321 – The Primordial Fear [39]
Chapter 322 – The Primordial Fear [40]
Chapter 323 – The Primordial Fear [41]
Chapter 324 – The Primordial Fear [42]
Chapter 325 – The Primordial Fear [43]
Chapter 326 – The Primordial Fear [44]
Chapter 327 – The Primordial Fear [45]
Chapter 328 – The Primordial Fear [46]
Chapter 329 – The Primordial Fear [47]
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