hotmtlnovel Chapter 297: An unexpected Guest
Chapter 297: An unexpected Guest
Ty felt compelled to clarify, "I swear, bringing her here wasn't my choice. She just appeared when I woke up in that field." It was a situation as unexpected to him as it was to anyone else.
Reflecting on the broader implications, he added, "For the longest time, it was believed that all the demons from the Demon Clan had either perished, been sealed away, or managed to assimilate into society." His voice trailed off, signaling an end to his musings for the time being.
"But that's enough questions for one day. Let's go ahead and get you back," the Lieutenant stated, guiding Ty through the door. They were met by a few guards on standby. With a reassuring tone, the Lieutenant informed them, "Stand down, just returning the demon boy."
As they passed, Ty noticed a flicker of disdain cross the guards' faces. One, in particular, seemed familiar—a face he recalled from the skirmish with the bomber the previous night.
Ty couldn't help but chuckle internally at the situation. 'We fought together, even if just for a brief moment, and you had no idea,' he mused, reflecting on the irony. His thoughts were then abruptly redirected towards the sword that the Lieutenant had procured from Erebos for him. Curious, Ty asked, "Hey, what happened to the sword?"
The Lieutenant offered a straightforward explanation, "I'm keeping it back for some inspections. You'll have it for training and such." His tone implied that the weapon was temporarily out of Ty's possession but would be returned in due course.
As they began descending a flight of stairs, guided by a gentle nudge from the Lieutenant, one of the guards chimed in, "He has a visitor scheduled for Noon tomorrow, by the way."
The Lieutenant, taken aback by this news, responded with a mix of surprise and curiosity, "And who would want to schedule a visit with the demon boy?"
Ty, overhearing the exchange, couldn't resist a retort, addressing the Lieutenant with a smirk, "Only when it's fighting."
The Lieutenant, choosing to ignore Ty's comment, turned his attention back to the guards. "After seeing how he fights, I'm not as worried as I was. I mean, even Yun was able to beat him," he shared with a chuckle, trying to ease the tension and perhaps lower Ty's perceived threat level.
With a final nod to the guards, he added, "See you guys tomorrow," before departing, leaving Ty to ponder the events to come.
Ty sat huddled in the corner of his dark cell, lost in thought as he replayed the series of events that had led him to this moment. Sighing, he allowed himself a moment of vulnerability, thinking of his friends. "I sure hope everyone is fine. I'm sure Nana and Todd are kicking ass right about now, and whatever Jade is going through, I'm sure she's tackling it head-on."
A laugh escaped him, the sound echoing off the cold, hard walls of his cell. "I bet her smart butt is outsmarting everyone, and by the time I figure out my way back, she'll have defeated everything in her path." His laughter was a brief respite from the harsh reality of his circumstances.
The silence was suddenly broken by a voice from the other side of the cell. The old man, ever-present in moments of introspection, remarked, "Fonding over old memories?" His tone was light, yet carried an underlying seriousness. "You know, people usually do that at the moment of death. You should really just focus on the now."
Ty's brief moment of humor faded, replaced by a flicker of irritation. "You, sir, lied to me about some stuff, didn't you?" he accused, the weight of betrayal making his voice heavier.
The old man's response came with a sly grin, invisible in the darkness but palpable in his tone. "Maybe a bit. I'm sure you understand we aren't teammates or friends, after all. Only one person can win in the end and get what they want."