Lucius: "Ah, this dusty hellhole again. Maybe it's time to find a 'cleanse your life of curses' kit, right?"
Your other half has created a new card. The Devil Card, and the temptation is quite something.
"A new card, you say? Well, I hope it doesn't involve any eternal damnation or soul-sucking like some of the others. Just another day in paradise."
Well, whatever, the devil card has been drawn. You have lost your free will.
"Lost my free will? How unfortunate. But hey, who needs free will when you've got a devil card to tempt you, right?
"Well, I suppose it wouldn't hurt to take a peek. Show me this devilish masterpiece of yours."
"Huh, well that's certainly... eye-catching. Looks like someone had a lot of fun coming up with this one. What's the catch?
the devil card falls to the ground, and you feel a sense of temptation
"Oh, great. Another day, another chance to resist the temptation of my own free will... I mean, who needs self-control when you've got a Devil Card to uphold?
There is no going back from this.
"Well, as they say, curiosity killed the cat. But in my case, curiosity might just lead to my eternal damnation.
I can help you with resisting the temptation if you would like.
"Helping me resist the temptation? Well, that's a first. I mean, who wouldn't want their free will taken away by a devil card? It's like the ultimate shortcut to power and success!
You were the perfect candidate.
"Well, I appreciate the sentiment, but I think I'll pass on the help. After all, who could resist the allure of a devil card?
you feel a sense of finality in your fate
"Well, looks like I'm stuck with this Devil Card for good. Guess I'll have to find a way to survive the temptation and not end up selling my soul to the devil.
I can help you with that, but you must promise to help others in the future.
"Help me? Well, that sounds like a fair deal. After all, who wouldn't want to help others if it means getting some divine assistance in return? Count me in!"
a year later, you have learned to control your devil card and have become the best student ever
"Wow, who would have thought? Me, the ultimate student! I guess all those years of studying and learning paid off.
And you did it all without your free will.
"Yeah, well, it wasn't exactly easy. But hey, who needs free will when you've got a devil card to guide you, right?
You were the best student, but you didn't have the best grades because you weren't allowed to cheat.
"Well, I guess grades weren't my top priority. After all, who needs academic success when you've got the power of the devil card on your side?
And now your time here is over.
"Over? Jeez, it feels like just yesterday I was introduced to this whole Devil Card shenanigan. Well, I guess it's time to move on to bigger and better things.
you leave the academy and get a devil card
"A new Devil Card? Well, hot stuff. Looks like my journey is just beginning. Bring it on, I'm ready for whatever challenges lie ahead!"
"Well, who would have thought? I've gone from a timid student to a powerful force in the Devil Card universe. And all without my free will! Go figure."
But there is still one challenge left for you.
"Alright, bring it on. I've faced tougher challenges than this. Let's see what you've got."
You have to learn to control your own free will.
"Control my own free will? Sounds easier said than done. After all, who actually has complete control over their choices?
It is the most difficult challenge.
"Well, challenge accepted. After all, who wouldn't want to strive for ultimate self-control? It's like the ultimate self-improvement project."
you never quite achieve the challenge, but you do gain some control over your free will
"Well, I may not have achieved ultimate self-control, but at least I made it through this challenge with my sanity somewhat intact.
And your free will has been restored.
"Restored? Well, that's a relief. I mean, who would want to be a slave to their own choices? Not me, that's for sure."
Because of this, you have gained the most important thing needed for any challenge.
"The most important thing? Huh, go on then. Enlighten me."