Chapter 1

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Translator: Vine
Chapter: 1
Chapter Title: Prologue
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A dark space, utterly devoid of light.

In that seemingly empty darkness, someone slowly began to materialize.

A man with pristine white hair and crimson eyes, radiating an enigmatic aura, slowly appeared, a gentle smile gracing his lips.

"From now on, I will tell you the rules a Grim Reaper must follow."

"...What are you suddenly talking about?"

Beside him stood another man, his expression utterly impassive.

He watched the man begin to spout his peculiar words, a faint frown creasing his brow.

"First! Guide dead souls as naturally as possible."

But seeing the man continue to speak his mind without answering his question, he finally let out a short sigh and shook his head.

As if this were a new development.

"Souls that are forcibly transported always cause problems."

"......"

"Second! If anyone interferes with the guiding of souls, murder is permitted. Interference with duties means I, the God of Death, personally sanction their demise."

"May I ask who exactly you're speaking to right now?"

"Third!"

"......"

"A Grim Reaper who completes the mission of guiding the ten-thousandth soul will be granted one wish. Consider it a reward."

"...Isn't that something I requested a while ago? Since when did it become official policy?"

"Fourth."

"Are you listening to me?!"

"Fourth!"

"......"

"When a deceased soul chooses to dissipate on its own and refuses guidance, the Grim Reaper is obligated to remain by its side until its complete dissolution."

"Then please, continue your monologue. I'll be taking my leave."

"And last! This is the most crucial part!"

"......"

"A Grim Reaper must unconditionally obey my words, the God of Death!"

"...Why do you only look at me when you say that?"

"Kai, this is where you fall short! You don't listen to a single word I say, treating it like dog waste rolling around in the human world!"

"So?"

"What?"

"What do you expect me to do when I'm simply built this way?"

"...Don't you have work?"

"I do."

"Haa... Go on, get going."

"Very well. I'll be back. My Lord, the God! Of! Death! Shainos."

"......"

Watching Kai, the Grim Reaper, bow with unusually exaggerated politeness, enunciating each syllable as he spoke before departing, Shainos finally let out a long sigh and lowered his head.