From Human to Skeleton: Revived with Infinite System Crystals

Chapter 73: The Mystery of Erebos Grows

Kieran, instantly dropping her thoughts about Ty and everything else going on, releases her whip from her side holster as Erebos states, "Now, now. I didn't come to beat you up again."

"At least not for right now." His eyes shifted to a red glare towards her as he finished serving himself a cup of tea, offering her one with a jest before she stated, "Get to the point before everyone in the area comes running!"

"Oh, please. If I wanted you dead, you would have died the second you walked in," taking a small sip of the hot tea as the scent of blood and warm honey wafted from the cup.

"Besides, I doubt they'd even be able to get here," he said, turning around to see the door had been replaced with a solid white wall.

A bit of shock overtaking her, she spins back around to see him about 10 inches away from her, stating, "My boss has taken interest in you for some reason, so I am simply coming to deliver a message."

"Like I'd trust anything you say," she retorts, spite tinging her breath, as energy begins to slowly swell around her.

"I am simply to deliver the message," he says, running his hands through his hair, "Now what was it he wanted me to do exactly?"

"What are you talking about?" she states, still taking a defensive stance.

"That's right," he snaps his fingers, "your crush Ty is going to be dying soon."

Shock slowly taking over Kieran as a blush tinges her face, she states, "I'm an Angelic warrior; I could never have a crush on anyone!"

"And what do you mean he will be dying soon? Technically, he is already dead."

Erebos, chuckling, "You really are new to everything, like the rest of the upbringings. Do you ever wonder what the Captain and vice-captains get up to in their spare time?" he says with a bit of a chuckle before stating, "You know what, never mind. My job was just to let you know about the peril Ty is in.

Whether you act or not is entirely up to you."

"I wouldn't even know where he is," she retorted, "he is most likely off on another world, and besides, if his life is in such great peril, why don't you just go save him?"

With a bit of a smirk, she states, "I won't let you make me your pawn!"

Putting a finger over his lips, he states, "It would be a good idea, I suppose, but I'm already on bad terms with the Vampire King and the Demon King, so I can't reveal myself or my full plans yet; otherwise, I risk everything."

"And you--" tossing Kieran a small crystal that begins to flash images above her of Ty fighting a dragon in some distant land before she sees him go through an evolution and slowly shift into a monster.

"What am I watching?" she stated. "What are those red tapestries behind him?"

"They are somewhat of a mystery, but his power lies dormant due to those seals. However, his current body can't handle unlocking anymore. But this time, the crystal, stolen from the King of this world, showcases his battle in the near future."

"This doesn't make any sense. You're not telling me enough information, like how you got this, why you can't just go save him yourself, and finally, why are two Kings hunting for your head?"

"I'm sorry. I hope to be able to be honest with you one day, but for now, this is all I can impart with you," as his pocket watch begins to blare with red alerts and his skin slowly starts to burn. "I hope we may meet again under better terms, Lady Kieran," he offers, with a smirk and bowing, before slowly unraveling from time, leaving behind a small note.

Stating, "I know your past life," before the note shrivels and burns away.

Suddenly, the door reappears before a booming knock comes at her door, and her startled self goes to open the door.

"Hello?"

"Kieran, what's taking you so long?" a boy with blue hair wrapping around his head states, wearing a white tunic robe with a yellow belt and white pants.

"We need to go spar with the rest of the division. Aurelius sent me to get you and wants your presence immediately." "Ah, sounds good. Let me just grab some water, and I will be right behind you."

Giving her a slight bow before running off, Kieran thinks to herself, 'Yokaba sure is interesting. I wonder when he will get his first chance to go into another world,' before heading down the hall toward the Dojo listed as #7 Dojo.

Captain Aurelius stood with 30 division members, all wearing white with different colored belts, some knocked out or groaning on the floor. "You kept me waiting long enough, so I began to teach everyone how far they have to go."

"Show them what a B-Class Warrior can do, and come at me with everything you've got this instant." Aurelius' voice was commanding and straight to the point as he raised his fist to catch any move Kieran threw at him, small gusts of wind swirling around his feet.

Kieran took a moment to think to herself, 'No matter what, whether Erebos is lying or telling the truth about Ty, the only fact that remains is I must get stronger if I am to protect him and everyone I care about.'

She threw her whip to the side before crashing into Aurelius, throwing a direct punch towards his chest. He used his palm to throw her off balance, then used his wind ability to thrust her into the air before launching dozens of sharp wind attacks in her direction.

Taking a moment to breathe, she unleashed a huge wave of Reiesencia to counter and throw off the attacks.

Aurelius took a knee, then jumped towards her, attempting a knee right to the chest. She caught it with her free hand, palming the knee under her right hand.

Aurelius saw her eyes begin to shift to a blue cascading color as her Reiesencia began to take the shape of small tendrils of blue energy that swung and swiped towards Aurelius, who released an insane amount of Reiesencia, knocking Kieran into a nearby wall.

She struggled to get back up, Aurelius stated, "That's enough."

"Looks like you're starting to finally make progress. One month from today, we will be holding your test for promotion to Rank A, so don't disappoint me. Your opponent will be the first division captain," Aurelius announced.

Gasping for breath, as she slowly snapped out of her fighting trance, she noticed her energy still swirled around her as she was able to slightly control physical arms of energy as extra appendages.

"Go ahead and finish sparring with the others for the rest of the day, and I will come by once the debrief on the last mission is finished," Aurelius stated.