[ Unfortunately, Marik is a spin doctor who believes his own hype. So the following is absolute nonsense, but not from where he's sitting. He figures this is what really happened. ]

I arrived with certain insights no one else here possesses. Sensing that, the administration gave me extraordinary powers - the better for me to improve Heaven.

[ He says nothing about Hell, but given that his companion also has a halo, he figures that won't be an issue. ]

It will take some work. But now that I'm here, you'll find the place becoming even closer to Paradise....