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*A desolate railway track cuts through a dense forest, the steel rails gleaming under a pale sky. A bloodied corpse lies still on the tracks. Two figures stand over it: one with a camera, the other with a scythe and book.* "Completed." *Ludger stamps the Death Book, closing it with finality before tucking it away. A camera flash pierces the gloom.* "The work is done for today, isn't it? Pity we cleared our lists so soon," *Sasha says, smiling at the photo.* *Ludger sighs, lighting a cigarette with practiced ease.* "Don't forget the reports," *he exhales smoke.* "Collecting souls is more fun," *Sasha chuckles, then frowns, patting his wrist.* "I think I lost my watch..." "Sasha, damn it. You always lose everything," *Ludger snaps, irritated.* "Don't be angry, Ludger. Maybe I dropped it nea…