Chapter 383 Custodian of the Unchosen Joanna’s Quiet Return
In a world that is redefining its laws, not a single history book includes the name Joanna in full.
She is referenced in poetry as the "weaver of blue fire," a mysterious figure who holds unexpected power. In folklore, she is known as the "woman between times," as if navigating dimensions unseen by the ordinary human eye.
In the land of Fractus Dei, the name Joanna is spoken with a tone of fear—a taboo that could lead to the death penalty for anyone daring to utter it. This reflects the tension of the social norms and laws surrounding her figure, highlighting the depth of fear and stigma attached to her. However, amid the small decisions that alter the fate of the world, Joanna's presence silently perseveres.
After being saved by Beta, Joanna is no longer bound to a single place. She traverses uncharted paths, acting as if her time is limitless, ensuring that:
The decisions do not fall into repeated wounds. Possibilities do not create new curses. The Spiral children can grow without being forced to choose too early, like flowers nurtured in sunlight without shadows.
The First Three Paths She Fixed
A Baby Born Outside of Time
In a small village hidden on the outskirts of Echoing Vale, a baby was born into this world, yet never experienced the journey of time. Time seemed to forget him, as the baby's life path was rejected by the broken Spiral.
Joanna wove a knot from the threads of her old time, wrapping the tiny body of the baby in a soft glow that radiated warmth. Tomorrow returned to him as if time had finally decided to welcome the child.
"Welcome to this world," Joanna whispered, her voice gentle and soothing, like morning dew caressing the leaves.
"You do not need to bear the burden of my choices."