From Human to Skeleton: Revived with Infinite System Crystals-Chapter 607 Slice of Moments

"Breakfast," one of the guards grunted, his voice devoid of emotion. Ty eyed them warily, his muscles still tense from the dream. JJ stirred, slowly lifting her head, her eyes bleary as she looked around.

"What's going on?" she muttered, her gaze moving to Ty, then to the guards.

Ty rubbed his eyes, still feeling the weight of the strange dream pressing down on him. "I, uh... I don't know. Who are you two?" He looked up at the guards, giving a yawn, the grogginess evident in his voice.

One of the guards stepped forward, his face stoic. "We are with the tournament committee," he said curtly. "Our role is to oversee participants, ensure their well-being, and carry out the directives of the higher-ups."

Ty blinked, his mind still catching up. He looked over at the trays of food, his stomach growling softly. The other guard placed the tray on his lap, the odd assortment of items still steaming. Ty took a tentative bite of the fruit, feeling the sweet and tangy burst of flavor fill his mouth.

"You need to eat and regain your strength," the first guard continued, his tone matter-of-fact. "You'll be expected to attend a broadcast in a few hours. It'll be your opportunity to share your thoughts, answer questions, and there will be a one-on-one with the king."

Ty frowned, the mention of the king catching his attention. He exchanged a quick glance with JJ, who looked just as surprised. "A broadcast? One-on-one with the king? Why now?" Ty asked, his voice betraying a hint of confusion.

"The audience demands it," the guard said. "After the events of the first stage, they want to hear directly from the key players. Consider it part of the tournament's publicity."

Ty shook his head, taking a gulp from the glowing drink. The strange luminescence felt almost alive as it flowed down his throat, warming him from the inside. "How many people are left from the entire group?" he asked, setting the glass down, his curiosity piqued.

The guard paused, his expression unreadable. "Out of the original group, there are fewer than half remaining. Many were lost in the chaos after the first stage's conclusion."

Ty took a deep breath, the reality of the situation sinking in. The numbers had dwindled that much already? He glanced at JJ, her expression filled with a mix of worry and determination. He nodded slowly, a sense of urgency beginning to build within him.

"Get some rest after you eat," the guard added, his tone softer but still firm. "You'll need your strength for what's to come." With that, the guards turned and exited the room, leaving Ty and JJ in a heavy silence.

JJ looked at Ty, her eyes searching his face. "A one-on-one with the king, huh?" she said, a hint of concern in her voice. "Are you ready for that?"

Ty sighed, rubbing his temples. "I don't think I'll ever be ready, but it's not like I have a choice." He looked down at the food, taking another bite. "We just have to keep moving forward. One step at a time."

Ty frowned, his thoughts swirling. "That doesn't really help," he muttered to himself, irritation creeping into his voice. "I wanted an exact number..." He sighed, shaking his head and looking down at his food. The meal was unlike anything he'd ever seen—an iridescent blue stew with chunks of meat that looked almost like venison, along with vibrant red root vegetables that glowed faintly in the dim light. A loaf of dark bread sat beside it, steam rising, smelling of herbs and something sweet, like honey.

"Tell me, though, JJ," Ty said between bites, the warmth of the stew spreading through him. "How is everything since I left? I heard from Blue that you found my body. And what happened to your shoulder?"

JJ's eyes flickered, her hand unconsciously moving to her shoulder, where a bandage peeked out from under her shirt. Before she could reply, her pocket moved, and a small figure shot out, fluttering around the room.

"Oh my god, it's you, Ty!" Blue squealed, her voice high-pitched and filled with excitement. She buzzed around his head before landing on his hair, her tiny blue wings shimmering. "I'm so glad to see you again. I thought for sure you'd kick the bucket before too long."

Ty rolled his eyes, a smirk playing on his lips. "Wow, thanks for the faith, Blue," he joked, shaking his head lightly. Blue just giggled, her wings fluttering as she repositioned herself comfortably atop his head.

"Things have not been great, I tell you," Blue continued, her tone turning more serious. "Very ungood, if I do say so myself. We found your skeleton body being tested on by some weird dudes. They almost killed JJ." She huffed, crossing her arms as if still upset by the memory.

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Ty's eyes widened, his gaze darting to JJ. She gave him a small, tired smile, but there was something in her eyes—a heaviness that hadn't been there before. Blue continued, her voice animated as always. "But then I blacked out, and when I woke up, JJ was hurt, but she'd taken them all out. Probably did something really cool too."

Ty glanced at JJ, his expression softening. "I'm sorry you've been dealing with my ADHD fairy," he said, his voice carrying a mix of humor and genuine apology.

Blue tilted her head, her small brows knitting together in confusion. "ADHD?" she asked, her wings fluttering slightly as she spoke.

Ty chuckled, shaking his head. "It's nothing," he said. "Just something from where I'm from."

And where is my body at right now anyways? Ty asked as Blue looked a bit offended I wasn't done with my story.

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"I have it secured," JJ said, her voice steady. "Between the run-ins with the Black Bulls and managing the Jedo Estate, I managed to get it into a transfer crystal for easy movement." She paused, her brow furrowed slightly. "I still find it strange that you have a skeleton that isn't this body. I don't fully understand it, but I trust you, of course."