Louis isn't sure what did he did to deserve such a life. His life from the start had been a huge pain in the ass. Nothing ever goes the way where he wants it to go. It always just wants to do a loop-di-loop and straight into hell.
Before he was brainwashed by a creepy one-arm Chosen. Now he is being carried as a head from his soft silky hair.
But it doesn't matter how many loop-di-loop life takes. He always wants to smile and be happy. Or try to see to the possible side. Why stress about what is happening? Be relaxed and let it all happen. Soon or later, everything will be alright.
Perhaps, that is why he has such soft silky hair. He never stresses about anything that basically keep his hair soft and silky. Or maybe it is related to his blessing. Who knows.
"Let me guess, you were chosen by fortuneless God?"
Man-man doesn't talk and stays behind Skin. She loves him for that. He is such an obedient dog. Follow her love without talking or asking questions.
But she also gets bored easily. So, having a pocket companion with you is really convenient. That pocket companion is Louis.
Skin is carrying her form his soft silky hair. They really are so soft and silky. Way silkier than her own. Her hairs are short and covered in blood and dirt. She is quite jealous of him. Maybe she should rip them off after his usefulness is over. That is a good plan.
"No. I'm actually Chosen by the shapeless God."
Chosen of the Shapeless God are inhumane which mean they don't look like human. Shapeless Chosen are usually monster-shaped or misshapen with disturbing features.
Shapeless Chosen are said to be the closest Chosen to the Sinned soul.
There existence is said to be another sin. Their birth is a curse in this mortal realm. Shapeless Chosen are also deadly form the childhood as they've power and strength from the start. The deaths caused by Shapeless Chosen are terrifying. But they're also very rare.
Be a Chosen of the Shapeless God also means that Skin's guess was wrong. Which quite annoys her. Her guess was wrong on the third try. So sad.
"Why shapeless? That doesn't make sense. You look like the unluckiest and ugliest man of the hell."
Louis replies.
"That was rude. I think I look quite handsome. Can't you see? My face is so handsome even after living in hell? I would say that is fair enough point to call me a Shapeless Chosen. Also, I was born as just a head. Remember? Shapeless Chosen Births are odd and the weirdest, you know. But I am not weird. My existence is quite unique and sweet to the eye."
Now that she focuses on his face. It is quite unusual. It is like he is made of plastic. It isn't real plastic. It just looks like it. To touch, his flesh is normal or maybe not. Normal isn't the right word. Also he is just a head but can talk.
Skin isn't sure. But isn't lungs are needed for the talking? She has ripped a lot of them so she knows a little about human anatomy.
Maybe calling him a weirdo is a best way to describe him. Skin can't help but want to kiss him too. But she already has a love right now and that is Man-man. Would he be jealous if she does? Hard to say she would get any reaction from him. Louis isn't even good enough to get a reaction out of Man-man. So useless.
On there way, they find less sinned soul than usual and no Chosen in sight.
It must be cause of the woman, Midori. The guideless Chosen are so annoying. They've gotten the whole world for themselves. Leave the hell for Skin or something.
She curses and moves swiftly. Man-man doesn't like moving in the night and she also doesn't want to ruin his love's beauty sleep. But she also wants to find this Chosen who knows about the mountain soul as soon as possible.
"Hey, what is this friend of yours like? Tell me if it is worth it for me or should I give up and kill you right now?"
Louis panics a little by her threat. She has been threatening constantly and asking questions.
He isn't jealous of Man-man at all. How does he handle this woman? He sure is walking on thin ice that is on top of a volcano.
"I promise that it would be worth it, Madam. My friend's name is Nem and he capable of finding what you want in no time. He can even predict the future to some degree. He even knew when the fight between the Chosen and the mountain soul will begin. That is how he managed to escape before it even happened."
Skin asks a question.
"Wait! That Chosen didn't participate in that battle? Who would even want to not fight a sinned soul? Is he crazy? I don't trust this guy already."
Every chosen love killing sinned souls. In hell, it is also a need. There is no food in hell. No edible plant life, flesh rots faster as a creature dies, soil is dead, air is dead, sky is dead. Everything is opposite of life. Sinned souls are also said to be a symbol of non-life.
Surviving is impossible here.
The climate of hell stays in the constant redness. As you go further away, climate can change but most of hell is just constant red.
Only sinned souls or Chosen can survive or exist. But even for a Chosen surviving here is difficult. Only source of sustain is devouring sinned souls. Chosen feed on these creatures.
A sinned soul doesn't taste good. But it is edible. There are fluids inside of it too so Chosen can even hydrate themselves. Eating these creatures is a good way to sustain.
Few even says that killing sinned soul itself is a sustain for a Chosen. Few Chosen don't eat and keep on killing for days. Skin is also an example of that. So rarely devouring any sinned soul and continuously she kills but regardless of that she doesn't suffer from hunger.
That is why it could be said that killing sinned souls is like a need for these Chosen in hell. However, Chosen kill each other too for no reason. So maybe it is just a twisted addiction.
So, when Skin hears that a Chosen didn't part take in the battle with the mountain soul. She feels…disgusted.
"He is shy and severely deformed. He is also chosen by shapeless God. But in his case, that just makes him a grotesque abomination of sorts. He doesn't fight much because of his deformed body. If he wanted to kill to fill his empty stomach then his blessing comes in really handy to let him hunt sinned souls safely and away from other Chosen. He is really good at hiding and I think I am the only one who he calls as a friend. For me, he is also a friend so I hope you guys can be his friends."
Skin is bored out of her mind cause of Louis's yapping. She rather stare into Man-man's black eyes. They're so beautiful and captivating to look at. Unfortunately, night time has come and Man-man needs his sleep.
Hell's night time isn't perfect dark. Instead, the world just becomes a little dark red. Hell doesn't have a sun or anything so it isn't known why does it even grow darker. Night shouldn't exist in Hell but it does and nobody can answer why is it so.
Currently, Man-man's eyes are closed and his head is resting on Skin's lap. He looks comfortable and Skin is just staring at him with her red eyes.
This is very odd and makes Louis very uncomfortable.
"Is he a Listless Chosen? I still don't know how do they survive while sleeping every night of this hell. I fear that if I fall asleep something might just eat me or devour me, you know."
Louis yawns.
"That is strange. Am I still tired? I thought my tiredness was in my body, not in my head. But maybe I was wrong. So strange, isn't it?"
Louis asks Skin but she doesn't answer. She is too busy staring at his love, Man-man. She can stare at him forever. How is he so calm on the lap of hers? Does he not care about his life? Maybe he really doesn't.
But Skin wants to think that he cares about her a little and finds some safety in her presence. That is a nice thought.
But who would ever feel safe in the presence of a monster?
Skin speaks.
"Louis? Do you mind looking about my Man-man?"
Louis replies.
"Sure. But are you going somewhere? Are you going to relief yourself somewhere in the private? I am a shapeless Chosen so I don't know much about human body. Do Chosen even do that kind of stuff?"
Louis yawns again.
Skin just stares at him with her red eyes which makes Louis extremely uncomfortable. He should really think of keeping his mouth shut in front of Skin. She might just act on his bloodlust.
"How nice of you. Now, keep him safe and also keep some distance form him. I hope you protect him with your life."
Then Skin leaves. Louis can't help but feel even more sleepy. This is so strange.
"Why am I so sleepy all of a sudden? I need to keep my peepers open or she would kill me."
But no matter how much Louis tired. He couldn't resist this strange desire to fall asleep.