Death Contract
I had no intention of listening to him but when he pulled two old-fashioned gold bells out of his pocket, my attention, which had been filled with irritation, returned.
"What is that?" He showed me the little red and black bells. But surprisingly, although the old man's hand was shaking, the two did not ring. He handed me these which I accepted.
"The red bell will only ring if you find the person that the deity has set for you." He smiled softly. "It just means you are destined to meet no matter how complicated your situation is." I could feel the trembling of the old man's hand. It is not because he's old but it is now has a mixture of nervousness and anxiety.