The First Meeting of renowned spirits

The Martial Artist is the first to speak, his voice like grinding stones. "Lower your killing intent, suit-wearer. You reek of betrayal and fresh blood."

The CEO adjusts a ghostly cufflink that isn't there. "It wasn't 'killing intent,' it was a bad investment. And unless you’re the landlord of this empty lot, I suggest you stop barking. Who’s the lead on this operation?"

The Prodigy lets out a soft, airy laugh. "There’s no lead. Can’t you hear it? This place is a rest between movements. A fermata. We’re the notes hanging in the air after the string snaps."

The Sage sighs, looking at them with pity. "Actually, we are currently occupying the Aetheric Sub-layer. It’s a transitional space for those whose souls were too... 'dense' with earthly obsession to pass through the main gate. You," he points at the CEO, "died for greed. You," he gestures to the Artist, "for a song. And you," he nods to the Warrior, "for a mountain."

The Martial Artist narrows his eyes. "And you, old man? You look like you died reading a book."

The Sage smirked. "I died becoming the book. There is a difference."

The CEO immediately tries to organize them. "Alright, if we're stuck here, we need a hierarchy. I’ve managed global conglomerates; I’ll handle the logistics of our 'afterlife' transition."

"Logistics?" The Martial Artist scoffed. "If a demon shows up to eat your soul, will your 'logistics' strike its pressure points? I provide the security. I lead."

The Prodigy just sits on the floor, eyes closed. "You're both so loud. You’re ruining the acoustics of eternity."

Then suddenly a golden orb formed out of thin air, looking harmless until it sucked the spirits inside.

The Prodigy screamed as he got sucked in first. "Ah! You martial artist you said you'd protect us." The others were sucked in together after him.

The Martial artist crossed his arms. "Yeah but how can I, when I was also caught off guard." He said as he sat down on the ground.

"Hm it's also my first time seeing this… It seems I have more to learn."The sage said with profound interest and excitement, practically dancing.

Inside the Golden orb was a vast amount of land filled with endless fields full of crops and animals, Mountains with enchanting spring waterfalls, perfect in every way.

"Perhaps we can stay here, this is like a... vacation."The CEO said finally relaxing his guard, finding a Flat Rock to sit on.

The Prodigy agreed." Hm, for a second thought it's not that bad..." He said as he looked around.

"But how can we trust this place when it sucked us first." The Martial artist said.

"Hm, you're right but you said you'd protect us so..." The prodigy said smiling, sitting beside The CEO. "So I guess you'd scout the terrains to make sure and also find some foods while you're at it."

A Few days have passed, the spirits were discussing things as they were adjusting to life inside the Golden mysterious orb.

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