Let the heart regain tranquility.
Several breaths later, the heart returned to a serene calm.
He saw lines of karma intertwining upon himself.
He found among them the thick scarlet line exuding an ominous aura.
This karma line originated from his viscera, extending to an unknown direction.
That was the karma line concerning the curse intended to kill him.
His gaze fell upon this thick scarlet line, following its veins stretching far into the southern distance.
A moment of trance.
He saw that familiar cave once more.
The cave's high dome hung overhead, with countless ethereal blue runes slowly writhing upon the rock walls like living creatures.
At the center of the cave was an altar crafted from black stone.
He saw the doll on the altar, and the maiden before the doll.
The maiden had a slightly pointed chin, a face like a sculpted blade, eyes resembling peach blossoms, skin like congealed snow, her entire being filled with meticulous beauty.
