"The scholar remained silent, pondering the wise words of his Lord. After a moment, the Lord looked back at the scholar, smiled, and said contemplatively, 'Since karma is weighted by intention, do you want to know what emotions I think serve as the most evil karma?'
"The scholar slowly nodded in anticipation. Seeing that, the Lord replied, 'Hatred, anger, and wrath.'"
At that moment, the voice faded and time flowed again in the made-up world.
The real Cedric, who was still doubled over in agony, suddenly saw the illusory Cedric stand up and run out of the house.
