Complete darkness.
Austin floated in the void.
Weightless. Free.
He felt as if he could go anywhere.
Do anything.
Be anyone.
And yet… something was missing.
Desire.
He could have everything—yet wanted nothing.
Where could he go? Every place felt empty.
What could he become? Nothing stirred his soul.
Everything seemed within reach, yet every goal felt pointless.
What was the meaning of this life?
Ruling held no thrill. Serving was even worse.
To be alone, or to have someone… neither called to him.
"Are you sure about it?"
What could he even do now?
He could become the strongest being to ever exist.
He could rule over gods and demons alike.
He could become more terrifying than the Demon Lord himself.
"But is that truly what you want, my Lord?"
He didn't know anymore.
Maybe his life had no meaning.
Or maybe…
"It does, my husband. Your life has meaning. You belong somewhere. You belong to me."
