In a void, a middle-aged man bound by dozens of chains murmured an ancient incantation: “Guide the soul onward, transfer it, cleanse its karma and banish evil. Sever all ties to the former life, and enter the next.”
Specks of starlight appeared in the void, adorning it and bringing it to life. Suddenly, a voice rang out: “Heh heh heh heh, just look at you now. What a miserable state you're in!”
“I'm done playing with you. Do you regret it?”
The middle-aged man fell silent. All around him, the chains creaked softly.
