The Necromancer's Ancestral System

The Spirit

Saito was tired after that, but fought to stay awake. Finally, he was moved out to the courtyard and left there alone, surrounded by candles and herbs. He kept waiting but saw nothing but darkness. Apparently it was the summer, as it was sweltering and also loud with the cicadas in the night. He listened and then some drums began to roll. It sounded as though it was coming from everywhere but it was probably the acoustics of the courtyard. He listened and started to feel dizzy. A new but familiar notification popped up yet again that read:

{You have been affected by ???
Would you like to resist?}

《Yes / No》

He chose yes and his dizziness went away before a second wave him and he was unable to fight it, he saw the window again but it said:

{You are unable to resist the effects of ??? You will now fall into a trance.}

Saito woke up inside a familiar place. One that he had spent quite a long time in after he died, only this time, he was surrounded by a wall of bluish white flames. And the eyes were above him. He was unprepared, so he obviously didn't have a response. He simply stared at the being that he had seen before being born again. Saitos pupils constricted as he screamed. The eyes then had a twinkle to them, which caused the window to open.

{Arch Magus Abila'atzu (Father of the Underworld) has noticed your presence!}

"Bel Kishpu (Lord of Sorcery), Seher etlu i genii (Young warrior of Spirits). Maru i Ensi i Emuq (Son of righteous ruler of Power). Ekallim i nise matati kisitti qatiya (Palace of the People I have Conquered): PETA BABKAMA LURUBA ANAKU! (Open the gate for me so that I can enter here!)! Kataru Itti Men, Ensi i Kernugi (Alliance with Myself, Righteous ruler of Netherworld)! Qabunu sumsu (Speak your name!)"

Saito gathered his courage and was standing as his former (future?) self in the middle of the space. He looked around and saw his family staring at him in surprise, unsure of what they were seeing but well aware of what the Spirit Abi was saying. They spoke softly, but their voices carried through the space as though they were wielding megaphones. "Er Abum!" There was a powerful wave of energy pouring over the space, but the only one feeling the pressure was Saito. He lifted his arms as the pressure became heavier. But he placed his arms at his side, stood tall, and faced the figure. He said aloud in his adult voice: "My name is Saito Kigai!" He peeked at his family on the sidelines and they stared in awe at his confident visage. He stood up straight and activated the full strength of his Ki. He faced the increasing power of the energy and matched it as it climbed. Finally, the energy lessened and he was still standing. He kept a dense layer of Ki around his body, protecting himself. The figure walked in from the flames wearing some sort of cloak. When they pulled it back the hood, it revealed a skull and skeletal fingers. It had ivory bones with gold inlays that made a sort of design on their face as well as a bull skull emblem made from blue and yellow gold hanging from his neck. He spoke in simple language after coming through the portal. "Nice to formally meet you Saito Kigai. My name is Nergal." Saito noticed that Nergal's presence was as strong as before but it was getting stronger the closer he came. Finally, Nergal had stopped a meter away and spoke once more.

"You and I have met before on the precipice of your Death. Drifting between the light and the kingdom of the Void, I wrested your soul from the brink. All because of your tribe, I am here. Your second chance at life begins here and now. You are to be gifted with my power and you must Accept it." Nergal then held out his hand to Saito.

Saito then recieved a notification;

{You have been asked to Party with Nergal, King of the Underworld.}