"Climbing the abyss is proof of your strength. That way, you won't be branded an outsider... Everyone will see you as one of the dead.
Follow me. I just got back from a hunt, so I'll give you a brief tour of the Original Tomb's structure. Afterward, you'll be able to join us more quickly."
Yi Chen felt rather awkward hearing this. After all, he had no intention of joining the ranks of the dead. As much as possible, he wanted to maintain a neutral stance among the forces of the Old World.
It would be awkward to refuse outright, and having a Death Plague Knight willing to serve as his guide through the Original Tomb would certainly save him a lot of trouble.
"All right."
Yi Chen leaped onto the wolf's back again. This time, there was no luggage strapped to its rear, so Thirteen could fit as well.
"Mr. Berner, where are we now?"
"The Original Tomb Square. It's also the uppermost layer of the Original Tomb, an area where most of the dead like to gather. No rules or restrictions apply here. As long as no one violates the 'Death Law,' everyone can indulge themselves.
"If you're interested, you can come here and have fun later. But be warned... while you're enjoying yourself, your ambition may die as a result, leaving you permanently trapped here.
"Quite a few of the dead here once had the strength and opportunity to become members of our Knight Order. Now, they've completely lost that chance."
"Then why establish an area like this to let the dead indulge themselves?"
"If they can't even resist their most basic desires, they naturally have no right to join the Knight Order... Don't you agree?"
The dire wolf carried them to the edge of the square.