I can't go to Heaven and I can't go to Hell either. I'm no friend of Lucifer. So there is no connection there. Plus I heard he's been busy with making his TV show at Hollywood recently. Chances are it'd be hard to find him if I were to go down there. I also hate it for not enforcing a dress code. From all the movies and TV shows I have watched I think either a simple uniform or a requirement that his followers be clean and presentable would have greatly improved his public image. At least let's wipe the blood off the faces who come out and do their missions. That's enough said about Lucifer. I think the famous Confucius once said, or maybe it was one of his students, that a true gentleman should respect the deities but keep them at bay. With all the gods flexing their muscles and fighting for their principles it's better I don't choose sides because you'd never know who you'd run into one of these days.
So the only option left for me as Samantha suggested is to explore the Chinese option. I am Chinese and my great grand parents came from China and I know how to speak Cantonese. Nowadays with China's rising it seems speaking Cantonese is like bird talk. Mandarin is the new fashion and I can speak some basic Mandarin. But the Chinese like connections and like cultivating relationships. The world cannot go around without connections. So I will need a connection to talk to the delegation.
"Samantha, look, I'm not mad and can not afford to be mad about anything that's higher up. I think the reason I came here because of the glitch (I didn't say 'your glitch') is all part of God's plan. I'm ready for the test but need your help to see how this all plays out." I made sure I sounded as sincere and faithful as possible.
"I'm very glad you can think this way. How can I help." It seemed I was able to get Samantha on the same page with me.
"Well, you mentioned that the Chinese Delegation came to discuss the cross boundary issues. I do think my current situation is related to this. So I can and do want to volunteer myself for your continued discussions." For a moment I thought I was again a lawyer trying to convince the judge for the next best thing.
"Michael, I think that's a great idea. Let me take it up and see if this could be considered." Samantha also became encouraged.
For the following two days I was waiting to hear from Samantha. The living quarters are connected to the reception hall. My room is clean with fresh bed sheets. No, I didn't check to see if they were made in China. The food is also nice, very vegetarian. I do agree it wouldn't be appropriate to serve meats of any kind. If we happen to have pig that has gone to Heaven and sees that his fellow citizens being slaughtered and served also in Heaven it wouldn't be good. And I again tried to peek through the clouds to see what's behind the Heavenly gate, sorry, no luck.
An agent came in shortly after I had my breakfast and asked me to follow him. He led me to a conference room at the reception hall. There are a dozen Chinese delegates inside, all dressed in their suits with their bags and luggage packed and appeared ready to leave. I spotted Samantha's familiar face.
"Deputy Wang, I'd like to introduce to you Michael Yao. Michael is from America and has volunteered for the testing project we have discussed."
"Michael, Deputy Wang is with the Chinese Delegation and he is deputy to the Lord of Hell." Apparently Samantha is not just an administrator she is a senior ranked administrator. I stepped forward and extended my hands to Wang, " Deputy Wang, it's such an honor to meet you. (I really can't say 'I've heard so much about you, or hell.') I am ready and at your disposal." When I see no reaction from his face I again said it in Chinese Mandarin.
"Mr. Yao, I want to thank you for voluntary for this project. Now your grand parents came from China correct?" Wang asked me in Chines. He was polite but felt no need to be too nice to me.
"Yes, Deputy Wang. They came to America from Taishan, China. The Yao family has resided at their home village for many generations. In fact, I still have people I can call distant cousins back in Taishan." I quickly added to reassure Samantha and Deputy Wang.
"Welcome, you can go pack your bags and I will take you with me. We will be leaving soon." Wang said.
"Deputy Wang, I am ready and have nothing to pack." I said. Wang responded with a puzzled glance at Samantha. I wasn't about to explain given what has happened to me. Upon understanding the exchanges from the interpreter on the side, Samantha gave me an affirming look and said to Wang, "Michael is divorced and retired. He volunteered and came up straight for the testing project."
I said goodbye to Samantha and thanked her for giving me the opportunity. "Samantha, I do appreciate this. Without this opportunity I'd be a wandering soul."
"Michael, I've been at my job for centuries. You may or may not be a Christian I don't know. But I do believe everything happens for a reason. You said it's all part of God's plan. I hope you truly believe in it and I do wish you good luck." These were the parting words from the woman who never smiles.
I got on the shuttle bus or more like a space shuttle with the Chinese Delegation and my patron Deputy Mr. Wang from hell, or should I say the Dark Realm. There are fours realms as I know. If the Dark houses the dead to be reincarnated it is naturally in perpetual darkness hence called the Dark Realm. Whereas the Light Realm is where humans live and can be bathed and nourished under the Sun. Then there is the Magic and spirits Realm where animals enchanted or spirited dominate. Finally, there is the Realm of Deities or Gods. One realm is not necessarily higher than the other. So the system can not be called a hierarchy because the Realm of Gods would not feel special if its worshipers at the Light Realm didn't exist. And the Realm of Gods would not be worshiped if not for their role in fighting against the unruly spirits from the Magic Realm. To keep the worshipers in line at the Light Realm the Dark Realm serves the purpose in providing a place after death and a place for reincarnation. To keep the very few and aspiring humans and animals happy there is the option for them to escape the reincarnation life cycle for advancement to the Realm of Gods. And obviously there are many levels existing in each realm. Each realm is called a realm because of its existence in its very own dimension. To be able to cross dimensional barriers requires one to possess abilities and skills at the highest level of their dimension unless one travels downward to a lower dimension. With laws and rules come exceptions. The cross dimensional travel exception is the dimensional tunnels. Through these tunnels one can travel from one continent to another within a dimension or for cross dimensional travel as well. The trick is in finding these tunnel sites and having the sufficient energy levels or abilities to activate one.
I feel fortunate to have crossed the dimensions and came before the Gate of Heaven. Now with Deputy Wang sitting in front of me in this space shuttle my destination is the Realm of Darkness. Lights, blinding lights again caused my brain to go blank. I have been homeless with my soul now for days. In terms of time on Earth I really wouldn't know for how long. What future may hold for me I still wouldn't know. But Realm of Darkness I come for a life once lived yet fulfilled.