From Human to Skeleton: Revived with Infinite System Crystals

As Rusuf was on the phone, Gerald headed over to the Demon, to get him situated and moved over to the cell. He led Ty to a chair, handing him a glass of water. "Here, you can drink this while you wait, it's not much," Gerald said, offering a small comfort within the stark confines of the prison.

"Thanks, it is better than nothing," Ty responded, taking the cup of water. He sat in silence for a while, observing the surroundings and the few comforts it offered.

After a few moments, a pair of women wearing blue overcoats and masks entered. They brought in a stretcher and quietly took the dead body away before moving further down another corridor, collecting two more bodies.

The atmosphere was somber, the reality of the situation setting in with each motion they made.

Rusuf finished his call and approached Ty, his expression serious. "Let's get you over to your cell, in case of an emergency.

And if you get attacked, I will leave a way for you to unlock the cuffs. Use it for any other reason, and I will have you going into the arena with one arm,"

Ty sighed and stated, "Fine by me," as Rusuf handed him a key. Ty discreetly slipped it into his pocket before following Rusuf to his cell. As they walked, Rusuf spoke up, "You will likely have your Mentor visit you within the last 24 hours to go over the rules and the arena layout before you go, if he cares enough."

"This might be the last time we see each other, but for what it's worth, I hope to see you do well. And I hope to eventually solve my own turmoil," Rusuf added, his voice carrying a hint of personal reflection. "Thanks for talking to that guard, by the way. He's a young kid, and stuff like this can mess someone up for a long time."

Ty shrugged and stated, "It's no big deal really. I could kinda see it in his eyes he was having a rough time."

Rusuf paused at the cell door before walking away and stated, "What it would be like to see the world from that view." His words lingered in the air, a mix of wonder and wistfulness, as he turned and left Ty alone in the cell.

"Huh, I forget sometimes he's blind with how well he handles everything, maybe I should be more mindful in the future?" Ty mused quietly.

Lying in the cell bed, Ty stretched, his thoughts wandering. "Well, it is nice to have a bed this time around rather than the cold ground in the middle of the dark, though it's much more boring without my little fairy friend. I wonder if she's having a better time right now with JJ?"

He stared off into the ceiling, his gaze lingering aimlessly. Slowly, a yawn overcame him, and he drifted into sleep.

- Meanwhile -

JJ awoke, stretching upward from her large bed, which was adorned with purple rails that ascended majestically. As she moved, a few pillows tumbled to the floor below.

Rolling over to her nightstand in her expansive room, she opened the drawer and grabbed a journal. The cover of the journal bore the inscription

"To Mom & Dad."

"Dear mom and dad, every day gets crazier and crazier, but I think for the first time since you left me, I might be finding my direction in life, though it is not ideal. I believe you would trust in me with this," JJ penned in her journal.

She continued writing,

"He says his name is Ty and he's one of the most genuine people I know.

He is already in love with someone else, so I want to do everything I can to help him, regardless if he is a mortal, a demon, or whatever else there is in the world.

He has a smile that would light up your world, mom and dad. He is so strong and good-hearted, you would have invited him on your hunting trips."

Moments later, a knock came at the door—knock, knock, knock. "Lady Jedo, it is time to get ready for a tax review from the kingdom.

Then we have a leadership meeting to attend. As a top sponsor in this year's Arena of Life, there is praise coming your way, but also worries about your financial decisions," announced a voice from the other side of the door.

Closing the book, JJ looked over at the closed wooden door and stated, "Thank you, Arlo. I will get ready and be down in 10 minutes. We have 2 days until the Arena of Life starts, right?"

"Sounds good, Lady Jedo. I will meet you down for breakfast, and that's correct, the reveal of the arena imagery should be tomorrow, as well as seeing the contestants going off to the official waiting area where they will start," replied Arlo.

"Thank you, Arlo," she stated again before getting up and dressing in a white dress and red shoes. Holding the pink silk string Ty had given her, she mused, "I wonder where he got such a thing. I could swear it glows sometimes. If it's important to him, that's enough for me, I guess."

Fully dressed, she headed over to the balcony door and opened it. Fresh air flowed in and the dual suns hung in the sky. Just then, she heard a sparkle of blue cut through the air around her.

Slightly startled, she thought, "Oh, it's you, fairy girl?"

Slowly landing on her shoulders, the fairy said, "Well, actually my name is Blue, so you can begin calling me that now," the fairy stated with a bright smile, crossing her tiny arms.

"Oh, is that so? Hmm, it sure is fitting, 'Blue the great fairy,'" Jedo responded as Blue nodded and added, "That's good, but let's just keep it 'Blue' for short." Blue insisted.

Jedo chuckled and asked, "Well, were you able to meet back up with Ty and tell him what I wanted you to do?"

The fairy nodded and replied, "He was worried about it at first but came around, agreeing I would be safer with you. But he wanted me to remind you that you're in possession of two of his most valuable assets right now, and he's trusting in you." Find more chapters on empire

As Jedo walked back inside, heading toward the door, she blushed and stated, "I guess that is the case, huh?" She continued thoughtfully, "Well, I will make sure to do my best. We have to work on getting you ready for the recon work and lay out the plan to get you in and have a way to record the actions the king does."