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The Slow Poison of Endless Fantasy

After Skool・2 minutes read

A talented young swordsman becomes obsessed with a spirit that shows him his desires, leading to neglect of his training, jealousy, and ultimately manipulation by the Devil, resulting in the loss of souls in the village.

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  • The text illustrates how obsession and neglect of one's responsibilities can lead to a dangerous path, culminating in the manipulation and destruction of oneself and others.
  • It serves as a cautionary tale against the allure of instant gratification and the consequences of forsaking discipline and focus for fleeting desires, highlighting the importance of balance and self-awareness in one's pursuits.

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Recent questions

  • What is the young man skilled in?

    Sword training

  • What does the spirit offer the young man?

    Anything he desires

  • What does the young man become fixated on?

    Watching battles and naked women

  • What does the young man's admiration for heroes turn into?

    Jealousy

  • Who does the spirit reveal itself as?

    The Devil

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Summary

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"Sword training leads to downfall and damnation"

  • A talented and confident young man, skilled in sword training, encounters a spirit of seeing in his room.
  • The spirit can show him anything he desires, from stables to beautiful girls and great warriors.
  • Initially intrigued, the young man becomes increasingly obsessed with the spirit, neglecting his sword training and becoming fixated on watching battles and naked women.
  • Over time, his admiration for heroes turns to jealousy, leading to a decline in his physical and mental well-being.
  • On his 30th birthday, the spirit reveals itself as the Devil, having manipulated the young man into a state of weakness, ultimately claiming the souls of the village.
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