Chapter 16: Dante's Revenge

Junbert's elites packed the hall, craning their necks with open curiosity at the neatly arranged rectangular gift boxes, waiting for the big reveal. Dave, standing ramrod-straight, turned to the workers beside the gift boxes and said, "Open the gifts." Rip! With practiced hands, a worker tore off the wrapping, revealing coffin lids polished to a mirror shine. Row after row of ornate coffins lined the hall and even spilled out onto the street.  In an instant, the festive Renaming Banquet felt...