[Kotarou looks over to Kadoc with a more startled expression. Sometimes, he wishes that he could keep the cool and stoic look like certain heroes on TV, but Kotarou tended to wear his emotions on his sleeve. For sure, he felt that he saw a scene like this in a movie called The Shining. The twins there were little girls waiting for the little boy at the end of the hallway. And this certainly carried the same vibe...

As much as Kotarou was fascinated by the supernatural, he could still be very shaken up by things like this. Awkwardly clearing his throat, he shakes his head rather comedically at Kadoc.]

N-No way! Anyone with half a brain would know that this is a terrible offer! Besides... Blood offerings to ancient gods usually leads to dangerous resurrections! You guys tell the Black Knight that he should offer less shady and creepy deals!

[The men don't say a word and don't even move. It was as if the world was on mute. Kotarou had to wonder if they were even breathing right now. After a long pause, they finally start speaking again.]

You have rejected temptation. You have passed the test.

There was no right or wrong answer. You simply did your best.

The two of us shall remember your valiant souls.

Continue your adventures here. We await to see what your futures hold.

[They both bow simultaneously and lift their hands to snap their fingers. In a flash of light... Both Kotarou and Kadoc will return right in front of the convenience store that they were in front of eariler. Kotarou is looking around fanatically in a rather animated manner.]

--Huh? Huh?! What the hell just happened?! Were we just spirited away and back again like nothing!?