Above the High Heavens

All the stars that shimmer in the high heavens have gone through billions of years of time. Most lives, even over an entire lifetime, cannot reach the brilliance of a star’s momentary glow. No matter how great a civilization or kingdom may be, it is nothing more than a fleeting streak of light beneath the stars.

But what if even starlight fades?

In the deep night when the stars are hidden, only the flames on the earth keep burning.

Yet there will always be those who refuse to gaze at the brilliant glow above the earth, and instead choose to look up at the pitch-black starry sky.

And then, try to step toward the high heavens.

“I don’t care at all how the people of this world are living, whether they are full or hungry, warm or cold, whether they have dreams or hope. I don’t care about their love or hatred.

I only want to go to the high heavens.”

— Yian.

Prisoners look out from the window of fate, and most of them stare at the mud.

Only one looks up at the stars.

The protagonist is a seer, so there won’t be any frustrating unresolved grievances or pointless battles of wits. That is not the point of the story, so readers who want to see people getting knocked down rather than a steady progression may be disappointed.