“Grasp Heart!"

A fleshless, bony hand clenched into a fist and the sound of metal clanged noisily next to you. The knight who was about to take your life now lay motionless on the ground. You turn your gaze to the imposing, robed figure of Death incarnate who moments ago emerged from a dark portal.

"Hm... Fortuitous that I arrived when I did—" Came a deep, resonating voice from the figure. "You're from Carne Village, are you not? I have business there. Come, I'll see you returned safely."