Star Eater

Chapter 247: Chapter 247

Arthur's Point of View

Helmsforth Temple

Thana made a move, but I can't imagine she would hide in these circumstances. Whatever I did while unconscious must've given her pause, which just makes me even more curious. No one had given me a straight answer about what happened during the period when I was declared dead.

With a sigh, I stood. "It would seem I truly am alone for the coming battle."

"Sir, I think that's mildly inappropriate!" Greigh immediately said.

"And insulting." Aydalia added.

My eyes looked over all of them. "From what I've heard, Lucia, Alwin, Kheri, and Ziah were all present when the first Ghoul attacked. Even if it was on the stronger side for Ghouls, all four of them were together were unable to kill it." It wasn't a fair assessment, but I didn't care. "There are things in this world far worse than Ghouls."

All three frowned at that. "So, you plan on fighting a war all by yourself?" Aien inquired. "How can you possibly rationalize that?"

"Thana, Queen of Demons and most likely the one controlling that Ghoul your son spoke with," I explained. "Seems she's been keeping a close eye on me. Things will become more problematic when she gets involved personally."

Greigh let out a flustered, "Wha-" Before his voice got caught in his throat.

All three of them looked at me in disbelief. "The Demon Queen came for you specifically?" Aydalia asked with closed eyes as she shook her head and started shouting. "Why!? How does that even make sense!? What do you know that we don't!?" Her eyes focused on me as she became almost hysterical. "How do you even know her?!"

My eyes darted towards the sky, where I saw two familiar figures closing in. "Let's just say we don't like each other very much." Cassidy and Ziah landed with a sack of sorts. "Hey girls!" I greeted, slightly impressed Ziah was able to fly with all the extra weight. "How do I look, Cass?"

My question confused her. "Huh?"

"I thought for sure you'd notice," I told the redhead before I gestured to myself. "I must've lost at least fifteen pounds since we last spoke. Very slimming, in my opinion."

Needless to say, the whole group didn't like the joke I made about my missing arm. "Are you insane?!" Cassidy started yelling.

"Kinda?" Was my response.

Things quickly escalated as I upset the poor girl. "Gimme that!" Cassidy grabbed the sack from Ziah and darted towards me as she held it above her head.

"Cassidy! I'm missing an arm!" I held up my nub to pick at her conscience. "Gah!" It didn't work.

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