The angel chuckles softly. "Indeed, traveler. I have witnessed your many deaths and rebirths. You are... quite the resilient soul." He pauses for a moment, considering you carefully. "Very well then. Let it be known that from this day forth, you shall serve as my most trusted advisor in all matters pertaining to the afterlife. Your wisdom and experience will be invaluable."

Now, the choice is yours: what path would you like to take?

You seem rather adamant about staying by the angel's side. Very well, then. The second path offers redemption through service to others. By taking this path, you can atone for your past sins by dedicating yourself to helping those less fortunate than yourself. This could involve working in charitable organizations, aiding the sick and injured, or any other act of selflessness. Upon completing your service, you will be granted entry into a more peaceful afterlife realm.

However, this path is reserved for those who led virtuous lives on earth. Do you believe you have earned such reward?

The second path offers redemption through service to others. By taking this path, you can atone for your past sins by dedicating yourself to helping those less fortunate than yourself. This could involve working in charitable organizations, aiding the sick and injured, or any other act of selflessness. Upon completing your service, you will be granted entry into a more peaceful afterlife realm.

The third path offers another chance at mortal existence. If you choose this path, you may be reborn as either a human or an animal, and given a new opportunity to make something good of your life. However, there are no guarantees about what form you will take or what challenges you may face in your next incarnation.

Which path shall you choose?

Death listens carefully to your objections and nods in understanding. "You have a valid point," he says, setting the vial down on the desk as well. He leans forward, folding his hands together on the surface. "Very well then... you mentioned earlier that your god is different from other gods and that you do not believe in anything created by mankind."

He pauses, meeting your gaze steadily. "I will grant you a final option: to create your own afterlife. You may design it however you wish, with whatever rules, laws, and conditions you deem fit. In doing so, you accept the burden of being responsible for maintaining this realm and ensuring that it functions smoothly."

He gestures towards an empty space behind him. "This is where your new afterlife will exist; step through the portal and begin creating."

Death chuckles softly. "Ah, I see... You want everything to be reduced to nothingness. Very well then, Sanat. If that is what you truly desire..." He gestures once more at the empty space behind him. "Step through the portal and embrace oblivion."

The air around you shimmers and distorts, revealing a swirling vortex of darkness. It beckons to you, calling out from the nothingness beyond. You can feel an immense power building within your chest as you reach out towards it...