(Authors note - I am going to write a little paragraph on 4 yugas ( 4 time periods ) which is according to ancient Hindu mythology. I am writing this so that u can get a little grasp of the conversation between Lord Shiva and Mc which is going to happen in the next chapter so this chapter is also important so pls read it)
Reaper suddenly opened his eyes and found himself in space. He felt like he was swimming in the Milky Way, in front of him was a beautiful universe.
"Where am I? What is this place"? Thought Reaper.
" So you finally awoke child"! Reaper was stunned, he felt like the whole universe was trembling around him; this voice was echoing throughout the whole universe.
He suddenly looks upward and sees an eternal being in front of him! He was stunned after seeing this being because he knows him. Well, who on earth doesn't know this entity; in front of him was The Supreme God Lord Shiva.
Lord Shiva is one of the 3 supreme gods according to Hindu mythology; These 3 supreme gods are also known as tridev or Trimurti (the Trinity)! They are (Lord Shiva; Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu).
They are also known as conceptual Gods because each of them represents a concept in the universe.
Among them, Lord Shiva represents the concept of Destruction. Indeed, it's true that Lord Shiva is also known for other things, but Destruction is the main concept or role of Lord Shiva's existence in the universe.
Then there is Lord Brahma who is known for his creation. "He has the role of creation in the universe". He is the one who created the whole life in the universe.
Then, there is Lord Vishnu who is responsible for maintaining a balance between destruction and creation; life and death!
Lord Vishnu is the one who takes the avatar in each period to protect the world from its destruction and to change each period which is known as 4 yugas (4 time periods) according to Hindu mythology. Like 4 seasons there are 4 time periods, that affect the whole earth and they are known as 4 yugas. Each period has its own age.
These 4 yugas are
("Satyug"; "Treta Yug"; "Dvapar Yug" and "Kaliyug"
Satyug - Period age "17 lakh 28 thousand years". There was 100% goodness during this period.
Satyug is also known as the golden period on Earth. Sat means truth! During this period there are only good and truthful people lived on Earth; They were known as most closest beings to gods! People of this period can live up to 1 lakh years. They have full control over their body and mind. There was no sickness in the world during that time.
During the final years of Satyug when the period started changing and evil deeds started taking place on earth, Lord Vishnu took the avatar of Lord Narasimha who is half man and half lion, and killed Asur( demon) Hiranyakashyap, who was destroying religion on earth. After his death time period changed and after Satyug came Treta Yug (second time period)
Treat Yug - Period age "12 Lakh 96 thousand years". In this period there was 75% goodness and 25 % evilness.
In this time period, evil thoughts started to take place in the minds of people; They decreased their belief in gods and started doing greedy things.
Their age also decreased from 1 lakh to only 10 thousand years in this period! At the end of this period, God Vishnu took the avatar of Lord Ram and killed Asur King Ravan, and after the departure of Lord Ram from this world, period Changed again and it became the starting point of 3rd time period known as Dvapar yug.
Dvapar yug - period age " 8 lakh 64 thousand years". In this period there was 50 % goodness and 50% evilness. The wall between good and evil is divided in half.
The age of people decreased from 10 thousand years to 1 thousand years during this period. During the end of this time period a great war known as Mahabharat was fought.
This battle was fought between brothers of the same lineage known as Kauravas and Pandavas! This fight is also known as the fight for Dharma! During this time period, lord Vishnu was present on earth as an avatar in the form of Sri Krishna ji.
In this battle, millions of people died! Also during this period, the spiritual powers between heaven and earth were cut off! It should be known until the period of Mahabharat, supernatural powers exist on Earth! People have supernatural powers and world-destroying weapons, and some even have universal destroying weapons.
There was also a direct connection between heaven; Earth and hell. There were humans, gods, and Asuras and there were also many other humanoid species that existed on Earth during these 3 time periods.
After the battle of Mahabharat supernatural powers and spiritual energy declined and it was the start of the 4th time period which is known as Kaliyug also known as the ( Dark Period)! Currently, humanity is living in this period.
Kali yug - period age " 4 lakh 32 thousand years". There is only 25% goodness left in this period and there is 75% evilness in this period. This goodness will also decrease with time and evilness will increase more with time.
The age of humans will only be 100 years and their age will regress further and further with time.
People of this age will be self-destructive. They will be too much materialistic. They will be greedy; selfish; lustful and have many other evil habits.
They will betray their loved ones on even the smallest of profits. They will destroy nature and in the end even themselves. They will start questioning the existence of gods. They will stop praying and will think of themselves as gods.
But the first 10 thousand years of kali yuga will also be a golden period because 1 day of proper prayer of kaliyug will be equal to 100 years of prayers of Satyug.
It should be known that till now only 5,000 years have gone by since Kaliyug started, so there are still 5 thousand years left until this golden period of getting moksha (salvation) ends by doing good deeds and by praying on the name of the true lord( any god you believe in).
Well, if you are thinking about what will happen after passing the 10 thousand years of kali yug then it's just a one-word "Apocalypse". After 10 thousand years of "kaliyug," there will be acid rain feel on earth which will be produced by the pollution on earth! It will destroy all vegetation and the ecosystem;! Humans will start eating each other and become cannibalized.
During the end period kaliyug a new avatar of Lord Vishnu will be born and will be known as "Kalki" who will slay a demon named Kali Purush, who will be the ruler of the dark age of Kaliyug. After killing him kalki will end Kaliyug and start the time period of the Satyug age again on Earth.
Well, it's all according to Hindu mythology, and if you believe it or not it is up to you.
( Well back to the present time).
Reaper was stunned after seeing Lord Shiva and didn't know how to respond! He suddenly came out from his stunned condition and Bowed deeply toward Lord Shiva and chanted in a loud voice "Har Har Mahadev; Har Har Mahadev; Har Har Mahadev"!
Lord Shiva smiled and spoke - "I thought you didn't know how to greet others politely, but your behavior is quite well, even after considering that you in your whole life, never ever spoken with others properly".
Well, indeed, it's true that Reaper never spoke with others properly, but in front of him is not any human but the Supreme God Lord Shiva!
Reaper's family from generations is a great devotee of Lord Shiva and he was also a great devotee of Lord Shiva! His father used to say to him that if something happens to him in the future then, Reaper shall not take his anger on Lord Shiva because everyone has a debt of karma to pay off from this life and from the previous lives.
So Reaper never spoke any ill or bad words towards Lord Shiva for the misfortunes in his life. He also believes in the debt of karma. He believes one has to pay for there all evil deeds in this life or the next life.
Lord Shiva smiled and spoke - "So what should I call you? Should I call you by your current name Reaper or should I call you by your ancient name O General of the Asura Army "Asur Raktabija". Boom!