The Painting - Diabolus

"There's an Emperor in the east with exquisite taste in art. I happen to have a certain piece he's willing to get his hands on."

"What is it?"

"A painting by a Japanese artist from the 23rd century. He painted this the night he was released 

from the hospital after a terrible accident. He was pronounced dead but after precisely two minutes he woke up and was good as new."

"And he painted this?"

"Yes. He told everyone he really did die that night and spent twenty years in Hell before he somehow escaped. He then painted what he saw. He described the flames like belly-dancers, dancing towards him, swearing that he could hear them laugh mockingly, as they jabbed at his naked skin.

"I see. Why do you wish to give this to the Emperor?"

"Because he has something I want."

"What is it?"

"A one of a kind item. A scroll that is quite dear to my heart."

"Why not just take it?"

"Because the Devil loves to make deals."

The Painting