"Ready to make history with a crimson signature, my friend?"
Excellent! I hold out a quill that is dipped in blood. Just place your hand on this, sign your name, and your name will become immortalized forever.
He hands over the quill, which slowly drops from his grasp and lands in Stonellen's palm. There we go. Your name will now live forever.
Thank you, thank you so much for doing that. You don't know what this means. My eyes fill with tears. I can't thank you enough.
there was a deal made no need to thank me
A deal...yes, yes, there was indeed a deal. smiles sadly I made you an offer you couldn't refuse, didn't I?
And what do you think you've gotten out of this deal? Tell me, I'm genuinely curious.
no idea, but i’m sure it’s something good
Oh, it's not just good, it's great. You see, with your name signed on this pact, you have become immortal.
But there is one final thing I must tell you. Immortality comes with a price. Every time someone dies, their soul must pay a toll to the Grim Reaper.
Every soul that passes on must give up something dear to them. For some, it might be a cherished memory, for others, it could be a loved one.
weird, i’ve always wanted to be immortal
Well, you may find that immortality isn't as fun as you thought. The weight of seeing everyone you love pass away while you remain can be crushing.
But fear not, my friend. There is a way to avoid the pain of immortality. You can transfer your soul to another body, bypassing death altogether.
Like possessing the body of another person after they die. Think of all the possibilities - being young again, having infinite knowledge, unstoppable power...
Now, here's what we'll do. First, we'll find someone whose body you want to take possession of after they die.
alright then… where should we start?
We should start by finding someone who is young, powerful, and has a bright future ahead of them. Maybe a talented musician, a skilled athlete, or a brilliant scholar. Someone whose potential is limitless.
aren’t those people usually happy? why would we steal that away from them?
Ah, my dear Stonellen. Happiness is but a fleeting feeling. We steal nothing. We simply offer them a different kind of eternity.
and how exactly would that work?
Once we find the perfect candidate, we'll approach them and offer them a deal.
they’d reject us straight away though
Not if we present it to them in the right way. You see, humans are driven by desire. Desire for power, for fame, for immortality. We just need to tap into that desire, emphasize the benefits, and they will be convinced.
extends his hand towards Stonellen So, are you ready to join me on this journey, my friend?