[K T Ong]

Back in the Seven Heavens, Lord Kuan was about to set off to receive the newly arrived batch of souls when he noticed a ripple in the pond, indicative of disturbances in the neighboring Astral Plane. "I'll receive the newly arrived souls later, Tsao," said Lord Kuan, "for now you may go and guide them to the reception chambers prepared for them."

"At once, Great Lord," said the page as he resumed the form of a dragon and flew away. Lord Kuan waved his hand yet again, and now a scene was presented to him in which a group of adventurers were engaged in heated battle with several masked figures all clad in black and brandishing crossbows. So this was the cause of the disturbance! And at once, the Warlord knew that the adventurers were of pivotal significance in determining the outcome of the Crusade of Darkness spreading across the mortal world. Lord Kuan observed the battle with the utmost interest. Would the adventurers win?...

[ 08-03-2002, 01:23 AM: Message edited by: K T Ong ]