I am the finest puppeteer in Penglai.
I spent a whole year, pouring my heart and soul into making the puppet I was most proud of.
When he opened his eyes, his gaze brimmed with unparalleled devotion.
I gave him a body and intellect no different from an ordinary person’s, and brought him into being.
But he fell in love with my enemy and betrayed me.
He even plunged his sword into my heart for that woman.
Smiling, I drew the blade from my chest.
I looked at the puppet body, its outer layer pierced by his sword, and shook my head with regret.
⌈I really shouldn’t have given you a mind of your own.
My previous master died the same way, you know.⌋
