The protagonist, trapped in darkness, reflects on his tumultuous relationship with a leader who has exploited miracle science for immortality. As he carves his son's likeness into stone, memories flood back of a life well-lived, marked by love, loss, and a family business. He contrasts his aging and the leader's rejuvenation, questioning the fairness of such a world where youth is taken from the innocent, including his son, to glorify a single figure. The darkness symbolizes the protagonist's isolation and sorrow, showcasing themes of vengeance and despair in the face of immortality.
I do not know how long I have been here, only that I am surrounded by darkness and memories—my son’s face carved in stone.
It felt good to be old. I had gained and lost, a satisfaction in witnessing life unfold, yet now that joy feels distant in this darkness.
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