Ever since he heard that Old Man Zhong had gone to visit another world, Lord Barbatos, who loved freedom above all, spent every day insisting that he wanted to go out and explore too.
He said things like, "Freedom is an inherent right of the Seven Archons. I'll carry the winds of freedom to other worlds." It was the sort of nonsense that made it obvious he just wanted to slack off.
But some things shouldn't be said carelessly. Say them often enough, and they might come true. And so, one day, he rode the wind to another world.
He saw souls imprisoned in their bodies, unable to pass on for reasons unknown.
He saw people who charged forward without a thought for life or death.
He saw countless lives that were brief, yet brilliantly radiant.
Venti decided that after slacking off for so long, it was time to stretch his limbs.
It was just a matter of doing all over again what he'd done hundreds of years ago. No worries, he knew the drill.
"Imprisoned souls, entrust yourselves to me without fear. I will play the Song of the High Heavens and pave the way to freedom for you."
Theme: There will always be hope in this world
