295 Heart's Whispers Over Lingering Ghosts

Isola took one last glance before shifting her gaze towards Asher, "The Melody of Regret. I made them experience every ounce of pain and torment they inflicted upon others but multiple times more. I trapped them in a cycle, a loop of suffering, until their souls understood the gravity of their sins. I never thought I would use such a cursed melody in my life since it was only good at making someone suffer…" Isola's voice trailed off as her gaze became distant.

Merina's gaze shifted from the aged figures of Axton and his friends to Isola, her voice trembling slightly, "But…Why did they age so drastically?"

Isola's face was serene as she answered, "In the few moments we witnessed their torment," she began softly, "they lived lifetimes. Their minds created a reality of endless suffering, of perpetual death and rebirth. And when the mind is so deeply convinced of a reality, the body often follows suit."