From Human to Skeleton: Revived with Infinite System Crystals

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." n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

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.

"We all have our fights, Ty, no matter how we look," he said, looking at his own human body, then back at Ty's skeleton form.

The door opened with a soft creak, and Todd walked in, his arms holding a bunch of clothes. He placed them near Sogetsu, who began to put on a black and red outfit. It looked sharp against his light skin. The clothes fit him well, showing a simple yet stylish look.

"I have to say, I've never worn such nice clothes, or eaten so well before coming here," Sogetsu said, a small smile appeared as he fixed his collar. He looked different; the new clothes gave him a fresh, royal look, so different from the tired person Ty met before.-

They walked towards the dining hall; the change in the air was noticeable as they got closer to the grand doors. It felt different, a nice change from the heavy talk they had earlier. Todd led the way with a happy hop in his steps, as they walked through the long hallways; their steps echoed on the stone floors.

Ty was still thinking about his talk with Sogetsu. It felt good to talk to someone who understood his worries, but he knew the big fights were still ahead. His bony fingers twitched, showing the nervous storm inside him.

As they entered the dining hall, the big room amazed Ty again. The long table, the tall chairs, and the beautiful lights hanging from the ceiling looked amazing. The Demon King was already sitting at the head of the table, his aura filled the room with a strange grace.

They sat down, and dinner started. The variety of dishes in front of them looked strange but tempting. The smell of cooked meat and different herbs filled the room, tickling their noses.

Sogetsu looked lost in the beauty of the meal for a moment. "This is something else," he said, his eyes big looking at all the food in front of them.

Todd joined in, his eyes shining with joy, "It's a royal feast!" His words lightened the mood, a small break from the serious talks they had all day.

 Ty sat alongside them both, noting that his plate of food was just as big as theirs. He glanced down the table towards the Demon King who offered a sly chuckle.

Ty found himself pondering as he looked at the simmering food, wondering why they even bothered cooking all this food and why they even had bodies if they had died.

He gripped a chunk of the pulled meat, inspecting it curiously. Bringing it up to his hollowed nose, he tried to see if it resembled anything he had had before. By mistake, a droplet of sauce dripped down onto the edge of his skeletal teeth, and, to his surprise, he could taste the rich flavors, which reminded him of the pulled pork he used to enjoy from the local delis in New York.

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.