From 0 to the world's one and only dimensional walker

claimed in a shocked tone as he gl

rip into his ear and attempted to move away from its source. to his surprise, a single movement by his limb caused his entire body to sway smoothly as if suspended in a bod

he manage to speak? Unsure of whether or not he had muttered those words at first in his mind or out loud, he was hesitant to make another attempt. If he were to make the mistake of voicing out more words, he

o worry about...and frankly speaking, he didn't know what to do next. sucking up every manly courage within him, all he could do now was simply give up and let loose. If he was truly alive, then the distance he had to cover to make it back to the surface was too far for his lungs to

e past silent moments...which made absolutely no sense. Slowly, Takumi re-opened his eyes to the same empty environment that had initially engulfed him. At this point, he'd found no

a short surprise which instantly got replac

everything he wished to do! Travel to Dubai, Investigate space, maybe even mess around with some celebrities by making them think

kumi's mind, spreading a piercing headache that left

ar one Takumi." The voice continued in a teasing to

eaker. His search was short lived since no sign of life be it physical or technological existed anywhere near him. In his eyes, only he was here

'd get an affirmative response or anything of that sort. But instead, al

continued laughter, "Oh dear me, No!

esponded, now having no other expl

d changed drastically. The weightlessness he once felt was now gone, he felt heavier than usual. In fact it was as if something was pulling him

ow faded away, leaving him in an unexplainable darkness. It was as if a droplet of ink had managed to stain a pool of water and was gradually corrupting it to the

this far past heaven." The voice commented, throwing

s if they were reconsidering, they slowly slid back up to his shoulders before letting go of him. A short moment

me of all people." The voice commented again, this time clearly soun

ven-black hair framed a face that bore a haunting beauty, with piercing crimson eyes that seemed to hold the secrets of countless realms. Her attire, a mix of flowing dark silks and intricate, ancient symbols, hinted at a timeless existence. Her

him who equally locked gazes with him. This comment seemed to react well with

ace the endless void that seemed to be her home in a manner t

interacting with anyone holding such a name, not to mention a demon that has it. It was enough to leave him stiff for a short moment as

on?" he s

responded, not turning to face Takumi who still remained stiff. Then, as if finally coming to a conclusion, s

t, startling Takumi who had ju

on its way to heaven or hell?" she continued before retreating a bit

Takumi mumbled out, getting back to his

to enjoy any aspect of religion. He found it a bore. Rules here and there, obligations everywhere and restriction

her index on his forehead in a manner that barely caused their skin to come into contact. The reaction was al

sen to do this." She continued, retreating away from Takumi who now struggled agains

ortune anyone can endure...how interesting." She added, calmly glaring at Takumi who now had

ell am I here?!" He blurted out in a slight frustratio

chance dummy!" She responded, drawing a sly smile on

alizes it and then finally get overjoyed by how much they are going to change their lives. But in Takumi

? No, absolutely not! Id rather die in hell than go back

even willing to think about it twice! Even considering trading it for a space in hell...this was rather fascinating to her in every way. A sly sm

he commented slyly, staring into Takumi's rejecting eyes. As

His tone held a definite note of interes

you used to live...but I do need something in return for this." she continu

to live in a new body...a whole new life. But the thought of having demonic abilities also didn't seem wrong to him. In fact, If he could manage to get them and use how he wishes, it could drastically improve his life

rn?" He questioned, clearly conce

against man-kind. It was an ambitious thought fueled by sheer movie knowledge, but it was enough to keep him ca

soul...i'm guessing you know what im asking for here." She responded calmly, surpris

hat her intentions would be. Did connecting to a human soul mean enslaving it or was it simply a term to mean something like marriage? Well,

to a human soul"?" He questioned, now int

tement which she barely managed to conceal. On normal occasions, Tak

confused by the new vocabular

atever I want." She hastily responded again, not interest

and in exchange all you want is to live in my world? That's it?" He question

ither. Exchanging that for a free pass to the normal world was just too simple to be somethin

e leaving this empty void is enough to clean the deal. Do you want it or not?" She let out

and live it all over again. It was the best option he could pick. What would happen afterwards would all happen...he was ready to accept it all. A

." He let out finally easing the te

trollably from side to side. It was as if something was attempting t

The last he saw of the void he was stuck in was a wide smile on Kurayami's face as she uttered words he couldn't hear

ng towards a familiar building. But before he could even make out what it was, his body phased into

nd heavy gasps escaped him f

bled out after slowl