Chapter 49 Dining Hall

Chapter 49 Dining Hall

Ty's skeletal fingers interlocked the coldness of his bones, a stark contrast to the warmth of the conversation.

His eye sockets seemed to deepen as his thoughts swirled, a whirlpool of hopes and fears. The distant hum of the corridor lights played a soft tune to the rhythm of his contemplations.

He glanced at Sogetsu, who stood there, a figure of resolve with a touch of melancholy in his eyes.

There was a world of experience and stories behind those eyes, and for a fleeting moment, Ty felt a kinship with him. They were warriors, bound by a sense of duty that transcended realms.

"I can see why you are viewed as the Hero of your world, Sogetsu," Ty finally broke the silence, his voice carrying a note of respect. "You have a way with words, that's for sure."

Sogetsu gave a slight laugh, a sound that carried both lightness and a hint of sorrow. "I don't know who told you I was a hero," he said, his voice tinged with a humble acceptance of his past. "But I failed to save the people I cared about.

All I can do now is use the opportunity in front of me to atone for my past failures."

Ty nodded, the flames in his eye sockets dancing to the rhythm of Sogetsu's earnest words. "I suppose," Ty murmured, "I just want to ensure that when I do go back, I'm able to actually protect her." His voice trailed off, the weight of his mission pressing down upon him.

"I still have a lot to do, though, like lifting this curse from my soul in the first place."

Sogetsu nodded, his face calm and sure.

Shocked by this discovery, he tried to tear a piece of the meat with his skeletal teeth. It felt as if he was chewing actual food, with the full flavor exploding into his senses. Todd looked at Ty, asking if he was okay, as he appeared awestruck.

As the words left Ty's lips, the festive atmosphere around them seemed to linger in the air, the echoes of laughter and shared stories melding with the tunes of the night.

The grand hall was filled with hundreds of tables, each hosting a mix of humanoids and other mystical beings.

As the night aged, the hearty dinner gradually wrapped up with maids and helpers scurrying about, clearing the remains of the feast. The crowd gradually thinned as people mingled, danced, and disappeared into the velvet night.

The Demon King, after engaging with a few lingering guests, approached Ty, Todd, and Sogetsu. With a final exchange of farewells, Sogetsu ventured off into the night, leaving Ty and Todd with the Demon King.

The Demon King, a curious twinge in his tone, addressed Ty. "I've been meaning to talk with you... but first, why is all the food on your plate chewed up and spit back out?"

"Oh, I learned I can taste food but I still can't really eat, so I just enjoyed the taste," Ty explained, a sheepish grin dancing on his skeletal face.

The Demon King chuckled lightly at Ty's unique approach, before his face turned serious. "Onto more pressing matters, about Jade and Erebos attacking her.

I managed to confirm that she was alive and well.

However, she lost someone she was training with, and her grief seems to have driven her into a relentless training regimen ever since the incident."

He paused, his gaze distanced as if tracing unseen patterns in the dark. "As for Erebos, he has rejected my summons countless times now. I'm still in the dark regarding his motives, but knowing him as long as I have, he's sure to have an alternative play in mind."

Ty, feeling a blend of relief and concern, interjected. "Okay, and what can I do about any of this?" His voice carried a mix of urgency and readiness, echoing the burning resolve that flickered within his hollow eye sockets.