Having lived two lives, he has long since seen through the true nature of this world: the strong prey on the weak, and this bloody law has remained unchanged since time immemorial.
The so-called equality is merely a beautiful lie woven by the strong, or a comforting dream the powerless cling to.
The road to immortality is rugged, and the competition is merciless. This is no child’s game.
His hand tightens slightly inside his sleeve, but his gaze remains calm as it passes over the crowd ahead and settles precisely on the spirit-testing platform that will decide the fates of countless people.
That is where it truly begins.