I Always Get That Feeling of Deja Vu [LitRPG Time Loop with a Twist]

He only has 123 chances to get it right. In Solvane - where the rich look down from sunlit towers and the poor choke in soot below - Viktor, a gifted but overlooked inventor, just wanted to show off his latest creation at the grand Expo. Instead, he's caught in a violent uprising that plunges the entire world into chaos and Living Darkness. But Viktor doesn't die. Trapped in a time loop with no memory of his past lives - only flashes of Déjà vu and a mysterious System - he must piece together what went wrong, uncover the truth behind the attack and its instigators, and stop the Dark entity that's set to devour his world. But with only 123 chances - and a second looper purposefully sabotaging him - can he truly break the cycle and save the world? Cover is an original art piece made by Federico Cimini. [Note: This story is a spinoff-sequel to my previous work.While it’s written to stand on its own and welcome new readers without confusion, those who've read the original will find deeper connections, returning characters, and enhanced emotional weight throughout. That said, starting here is perfectly fine - but if you want the full experience, I do recommend reading that one first.] What to expect: - 1 new chapter each week - Story is a Mystery first, LitRPG second (numbers are present, but secondary and are not the main deal) - A steampunk world powered by magitek. - A character-driven story that builds up slowly. - A cat-and-mouse game (at times) between two intelligent individuals. - A time loop story where (almost) every loop is unique. - A weak/average (but smart) to strong to OP character progression. - Fights that are more magical in nature and are less hand-to-hand or weapon-to-weapon combat.