One entity? Sharing will and purpose?
What the hell? Wasn't this world already chaotic enough—now there had to be some new monstrosity on top of it?!
"Why won't you answer me? Did I do something to displease you? Could it be I've failed to sound sincere enough? If so, then surely that's my fault! Shall we restart our conversation from the beginning?"
The voice echoed in Louis's mind. It rambled on ceaselessly even when ignored, as if it had no concept of exhaustion.
But Louis was exhausted. His head already felt overloaded, unable to think another thought.
"Greetings! System 666 is honored to serve you!"
System 666 proclaimed proudly, expectant of a response from its host. Yet no matter how long it waited, Louis said nothing. He was already off to collect his reward, his face calm and indifferent, as though he hadn't even noticed its existence.
