Glow

Tch. Everyone's obsessed...

It looks like you're all here. Good.

I have been very disappointed in your results as of late, so I came here to light a fire under your rears. If you keep up this pathetic streak, you may just find yourselves erased from existence.

You all know of the divine spirit that slumbers in the depths of Purgatory, yes? There is a legend saying that it wiped out all the scythe wielders of old. Lately, its breathing has grown shallow. I believe it close to waking.

Do not lose your composure. That scythe is not just for show. Keep the blade sharp for when the time comes.

Jorna. It seems you woke up just in time. Do not disappoint me.

......

It looks like Daisy's taken a liking to you.

But honestly, I find your work to be inefficient. I can't say that doing everything alone is very wise. Try to use your head a little more.

And you are?

Zeviro. I reap more souls than anyone else around here. You could call me a senior scythe wielder.

If it's part of my job...

We'll be putting our lives on the line to fight the divine spirit. If you want to survive, you'll listen to what I say.

I'm doing that right now.

Hey! What's with the attitude?! I'm trying to give you some good advice here! And anyway, why are you reaping so many souls? What's the rush?

I don't know.

Hmph. I get it. Your head's full of rocks, isn't it? Listen up. If you're allowed to keep reaping willy-nilly like that, you'll mess up everyone else's pace. That's going to make things hard when we're up against the divine spirit.

Come on. Get your scythe out. Let's see just how strong you are.

Okay... If that's what you want.

Satisfied, Senior Scythe Wielder?

Tch... I see now you're not just some airheaded favorite.

You'll realize soon enough there's only so much you can do alone.

...... It's not enough.

There it is again...

Whoa, are you a baker?

A baker?

Yeah! 'Cause you kneaded Zeviro like dough! That was seriously impressive. I've gotta learn from your technique!

(Dough?)

Who are you?

Sorry, I got so excited, I forgot to introduce myself! I'm Lyco. You're really something amazing. I've never seen anyone use a scythe like that before! Could you tell me your secret? We can talk over there!

There's no secret to tell...

(What a day.)

Hey, Jorna. Do you wanna be reincarnated?

......

Not interested?

There's no reason to do things over again. And...I feel like I'm forgetting something important.

The only thing I can remember...is my name.

So you'd rather remember your last life, huh.

Do you remember yours?

Nope! But I'm not bothered. I'm more looking forward to the next one.

Huh.

Don't laugh, okay? I wanna be a baker after I'm reincarnated.

Bread's a gift from the earth. It's made from golden wheat that's absorbed the sun's rays.

The sun...

We've got similar plants here in Purgatory, so I'm gonna practice with 'em. Then in my next life, I can make the most delicious bread and put smiles on everyone's faces.

That's nice.

Ooh! I think I can use that herb there!

Wha? How're you so fast?

There's a bug on it.

You shouldn't touch it. It might give you a rash.

(How do I know all this?)

Hehe. You've got big sister energy, Jorna.

Big...sister?

Should I brush your hair, then?

Hahaha! I'd feel like a lady for sure! You're so funny, Jorna.

......

(What was that?)

What're you doing over here? We've got lots of work to do. If you have time to chit-chat, you have time to help. Follow me.

C'mon, Jorna. Let's go.

......

Whoa, you're a pro at harvesting souls!

Well...I am good at reaping.

......

I knew you'd lose your touch sooner than later.

Childishly swinging that scythe around won't work forever.

Thanks.

......

I came to bring you a work snack, but you're slacking off again? Oh, Jorna.

Lyco?

Ta-da! I baked you some bread. It's suuuper fresh. You don't get that every day around this place!

It's still warm.

Hehe. Finally, a smile! You're so cute, Jorna.

I snatched a bit of wheat when I went to mortal realm on a job.

Wheat...

This smell...

I love the smell of wheat...and the overpowering scent of the earth and sun...

Is it really that good? Guess I never noticed 'cause it's just always...there.

It's almost time for the harvest! Are you gonna help out too?

Last year, you harvested sooo much wheat, it put all those guys to shame! Hehehe! You're the best, Jorna! I'm so glad you're my sister!

......

Are you...crying, Jorna?

Thank you, Lyco... I finally remembered...what's precious to me.

Not again...!

It's coming... Something's coming.

The sky grieves.

It wakes.

The time has come, my flowers.

It's here.