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The world vanished before his eyes, and in an instant Louis found himself floating upon the River of Time.
Above, five thrones of blinding light judged all existence, while the purgatory below roared in fury, countless hands reaching desperately toward him.
"How have you been? Wasn't that a wonderful time? Did you have fun being a monster, Louis?"
"…"
Louis didn't even glance at the creature speaking to him. His gaze remained fixed on the five thrones that had always filled him with quiet wonder about who—or what—they truly were.
"Who are they?"
The Entity followed his stare upward. The radiance scorched its skin, yet it shook its head and turned back to him.
"They are beings you cannot comprehend."
"...?"
"Your power is truly mysterious, dear Louis. Whenever you return, it's always like this, isn't it?"
The Entity drifted closer, trying to unnerve him with its dry, mummified face.
"Have you never wondered why that is the case?"
