Anomaly

Author: Rowen

Chapter 279 – Timeless State [36]

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With a plan in mind—or at least the first fragments of one—I stared at the tentacle before me. It trembled—not from cold, but from fear, it seemed.
The “Sea” around me wasn’t behaving much differently; it rippled in uneven spasms, as if something invisible was disturbing it down to its depths. Honestly, I had no idea what could be causing so much fear. I’m not exactly a terrifying figure—at least, not that I’m aware of.
It’s true that I’ve encountered the “Flow” before, but my memories of those meetings are blurry, like distant echoes submerged underwater. I don’t remember what we said, or what happened. All I know is that somehow, I always end up back here... and it always recognizes me.
Still, looking at the shrunken tentacle and the “Sea” trembling furiously around it, I was simply stunned. Seriously... my former self—what the hell did you do to the “Flow?” What on earth could I have done to leave Time itself looking this traumatized?
Of course, personally, I didn’t mind in the slightest—actually, quite the opposite. I had no clue why it was acting this way toward me, but clearly, this was an opportunity to turn things in my favor, to steer everything in the direction I wanted.
When that thought hit me, I moved my feet—just one step forward. But the “Flow,” as if it had just heard a death sentence, flinched back even farther, in a sudden, almost instinctive motion.
Well... I can’t say I felt completely comfortable with the situation, but it would be a lie to deny the small surge of pride that came with being feared like this. Alright, my former self—whatever you did back then, I’ll admit you made things a lot easier for me. Consider yourself forgiven.
With that thought in mind, and feeling a bit more confident, I kept moving toward the “Flow” Just like before, it pulled its body back, and the “Sea” around us quivered again, as if reacting to my presence.
But the next moment, the tentacle suddenly rose, lifting its body into the air—it was three, no... four times my height. Instinctively, I looked up, trying to find what might be its face. A shiver ran down my spine as a doubt crossed my mind: had my plan failed?
But instead of attacking me, as I’d expected, the opposite happened. The instant my eyes locked on the tip of the tentacle—where I assumed its “face” would be—the “Flow” drew back, almost as if it had been caught off guard.
I blinked, confused by the strange, illogical reaction. Still, it played in my favor. I didn’t know why it had tried to stare me down like that, but one thing was clear: no matter how much it tried to hide it, it was still afraid of me.
Then, I spoke my intentions to the “Flow” I had no idea if it could understand my words, but I knew—with a strange certainty—that it could feel intentions.
(Being greedy isn’t a good look...) I began, my voice colder than I intended. Apparently, I was still angry: (We brought a substitute. You don’t really need my sister, do you? Just take the substitute before I have to act... you don’t want that to happen... do you?)
There was no response, not the slightest hint of movement from the “Flow” It just stood there—motionless—with what I assumed was its face slowly turning toward me, as if watching in silence. For a brief moment, the “Sea” around us quaked violently, almost as if the “Flow” itself were considering my words.
When I finished speaking, I stood still before the tentacle, just watching, trying to figure out what it might do next. I wasn’t sure if it had fully understood my words—but something in its posture made it clear that it got the message.
Then, it moved. So fast that any mortal eye would have missed it—it looked more like a jump through space, a brief flash, as if it had teleported.
It seized the substitute with perfect precision, and for a fleeting moment before vanishing completely, it turned toward me. That silent, almost inquisitive look was the last thing I saw before it sank back into the depths of the surrounding “Sea”.
It all happened so quickly it was hard to grasp. In mere seconds, it was over—no battle, no threats, no resistance. The silence that followed hung heavy in the air, long and uneasy.
Victor was the first to break it, his voice shaky, as if still trying to make sense of what had just happened: “So... that’s it? It’s over?”
I didn’t know what to say, so I let the silence fill the space, scanning the area for any sign, any trace. But nothing. No sound, no vibration—just a strange emptiness. Had the “Flow” really disappeared? It seemed so. At least, as far as I could tell, there was no sign of it coming back.
As those thoughts crossed my mind, Chronas—who had remained silent until then—finally spoke. Her voice, as always, was emotionless, steady, cold: “This reminds me... my sister used to have arguments like this whenever she came to visit”
Hearing Chronas’s words, I turned to look at her. Her face remained expressionless, yet it was impossible not to notice—as clearly as daylight—the affection and admiration in her eyes. She was literally radiating love.
Even with my mind clouded by doubts about what she had just said, I couldn’t stop the hesitant question that slipped out of my mouth: (Did I... use to fight that tentacle before?)
Chronas watched me in silence for a few seconds before nodding, as if replaying fragments of those events in her mind. Then, her small lips parted, and her soft voice echoed through the air: “Not always... but he started getting annoyed by all your visits. We had a few arguments, and once, he trapped me here so I could never see you again, sister”
Her eyes shimmered for a moment, a mix of admiration and memory glinting in them: “And then... you showed up. You fought him. I remember that after that, he never bothered me again”
I blinked, trying to process what I’d just heard. Victor, who had been quietly listening the whole time, looked just as lost as I was. Our eyes met for a moment—confused, searching for some kind of answer in each other. Then, in a low, cautious tone, he broke the silence: “Sara... do you remember exactly what your sister did that day?”
After Victor’s question, Chronas’s expression turned slightly pensive. For a few seconds, she remained silent, as if searching her memories for a precise answer. Then she shook her head.
“I don’t know” she said with a faint frown: “Sister just took him somewhere else and, when she came back, he... didn’t bother me anymore. But...” She paused briefly, her gaze distant: “He seemed terrified of her, every time she showed up after that”
At Chronas’s words, Victor blinked, slowly turning his gaze back to me. One eyebrow arched, showing a mix of curiosity and suspicion. His voice was low, but steady: “What exactly did you do?”
Hearing his words, I could only let out a sigh. How was I supposed to know something like that? Besides, if he really messed with my sister, then that’s on him—not me. I just reacted. I didn’t do anything wrong... at least, that’s what I’ll keep telling myself until the end.
(Oh, so now it’s my fault?) I said with a hint of sarcasm, shooting Victor a look filled with as much disbelief as I could muster. My eyebrows lifted just enough to emphasize the teasing tone while I waited in silence for his response.
Victor made a strange face, clearly unsure what to say. He scratched his head lightly, letting out a small sigh before shrugging: “Well... whatever, I guess” he muttered with a resigned tone: “Though I’ll admit, I’m curious. In the end, as long as Sara’s okay, I don’t really mind”
I nodded at Victor’s words — sincere, though tinged with a certain indifference. Then I turned my gaze to Chronas, who was still watching me with that silent look of admiration. I stayed like that for a brief moment before turning back to the “Sea” surrounding us. One way or another, the problem was solved. Now, all that was left was to go home.
Victor stayed silent, watching the
before him. His face remained impassive, but there was a subtle trace of irritation in his expression—as if she were convinced that everything she’d done was perfectly justified. He understood that. He didn’t blame her.
Sara mattered to him, and silently, Victor was grateful to the
for helping her. Still, something about it all confused him: no matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t imagine what could possibly make that thing afraid... of anyone.
Even now, with that creature gone, Victor’s senses stayed on edge, as if something deep inside him was screaming that the danger was still there.
Every fiber of his body insisted that if he stayed, he would die—that he had to leave, run, vanish from this place as fast as possible. In short, that entity was the most dangerous thing he’d ever encountered.
Of course, even then, it still didn’t compare to the
herself—which was, at the very least, ironic, considering that this being, feared even by time itself, was currently sulking.
At the end of his thoughts, Victor simply shrugged. Deep down, he didn’t really care whether “Time” actually feared the
or not. Maybe it was better that way—if it meant Sara could finally have some peace.
With that indifferent thought lingering, Victor muttered as he stared at the vast “sea” stretching around them: “Since it’s all settled, we should probably get out of here. This place is seriously creeping me out” A slight shiver ran down his spine, like a sudden chill crawling upward.
The [Angel of Death], upon hearing Victor’s words, slowly turned around. Her gaze swept across the surroundings for a moment before settling on the “Sea” suspended above. Her golden eyes reflected a distant gleam as she nodded silently.
Then, her voice filled the air—calm, melodic, and so serene it seemed to reach the soul: (You’re right... I don’t really like this place either. I want to go home as soon as possible)
Although Victor found it ironic that an anomaly could consider “home” a metallic facility where she spent most of her time confined, he chose not to comment. From his perspective, there was no denying that the
’s room felt far more welcoming than this cold, impersonal place.
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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]
Anomaly
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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