A breeze happened to knock over a bottle, sending it falling from a height to shatter on the floor.
Dark red blood flowed from the bottle, staining the expensive flooring and carpet.
The blood twisted, snaked, and gathered as though it were alive. As the gathering mass rose higher, a finger emerged from it, followed by a palm, then an arm, until the blood had formed an entire person.
The strange mirror faced the scene, watching it like an eye.
The reborn Cornwall lay on the floor, coughing violently. Having only just completed his rebirth, he was still terribly weak. Without more energy, he felt as though he might die at any moment.
A beam of blue light shot out of the mirror and fell on Cornwall. His shriveled body began to fill out, and vitality grew from his soul like a sapling, expanding until it could sustain his entire flesh-and-blood body.
Once his soul had been restored, Cornwall truly came alive. He stood and gazed respectfully at the mirror, then slowly knelt.
"The apostle of wisdom heeds wisdom's revelation. Thank you for your guidance, Prophet of Wisdom. Your servant awaits your commands at any time."
"Hmm... very good. You knew to keep backups of your blood and soul. Since you are so resourceful, I have a new task for you." A special script appeared on the mirror, and Cornwall could read every word.
"I await your command, master." After everything he had been through, Cornwall had fully transformed into the most loyal of servants.
"Hmm. Your new identity is that of a Rogue Trader. I want you to travel between star systems and link several Secret Societies together. Many forces pursue wisdom. You must unite them into one powerful force."
"The relevant knowledge and intelligence are already in your