From Human to Skeleton: Revived with Infinite System Crystals

Ty's eyes flickered back to life as he awoke.

As he tried to stretch his skeletal arms, he felt a slight resistance. Turning his head, he saw Nana, who had unwittingly wrapped herself around his arm in her sleep, a small trail of drool escaping her mouth.

The warmth from Ty's slowly re-emerging black flames seemed to have lulled her into a deeper sleep.

Just then, Ty heard a soft "ouch" from across the room. Lady Amaris was sitting on the couch, engrossed in something on a small device she held in her lap, typing away with glasses perched on her nose.

Observing her, Ty thought to himself in slight wonder, 'Didn't she get her ass kicked also? How come she looks so refreshed and brand new?'

Clearing his throat slightly, Ty decided to speak up, "Good to see you're awake, Lady Amaris. It's a pleasure to see you're doing well. Do you mind if I ask a question?"

Lady Amaris looked up at Ty, her eyes calm and relaxed, and softly replied, "Sure."

Ty, curious, asked her, "If I recall correctly, you were pretty much injured in that fight with Erebos and the others, right? Yet how are you recovered so quickly? I didn't think about it before now due to everything else that has been happening so quickly."

She chuckled lightly, acknowledging his observation. "You sure are observant, if not everything else wrapped in one it seems." But before she could elaborate further, Ty interjected.

"Also, I love the glasses. The dark blue really highlights your hair. But where did you get those? I can't say I've seen them before."

"Lady Amaris smiled faintly, her eyes reflecting a hint of nostalgia. 'Oh, these? They help with reading. They were a gift from Legato a long time ago when we were still kids. Though that time has long since passed, they are still useful.' But with my wounds, I really have to thank my sword. It's a 3-in-1 tool," she explained.

"The sword, of course, is great for attacking and is focused on water-based attacks, amplifying my nature of being fluid and flexible to life. But it also absorbs any damage it takes and accumulates it over time. While it's not anywhere near as impressive as your instant regeneration, it does allow me to heal faster than others."

She then shifted the topic to the day's plans. "It's going to be a busy day. I might have you and Todd going out to handle patrol work. A lot of soldiers have been dying left and right, and our defenses on the South side of the kingdom have been dropping massively."

Ty's curiosity was piqued. "And what's the third application it has?" he asked, momentarily setting aside her comments about the situation on the south side.

Lady Amaris hesitated before answering, a mix of emotions crossing her face. "Oh, sorry, that's a bit of a secret. Just hope you don't ever have to see it. It's not very noble-like, is all I will say," she replied, her smile tinged with a hint of disgust.

Ty nodded, accepting her reluctance to share more. "If you say so," he said, respecting her wish to keep the third aspect of her sword a secret.

At that moment, Nana began to stir from her sleep. She stretched out, saying, "I think that was the best sleep I've had in a while." As she moved, her bandages fell to the ground. Ty, noticing this, quickly averted his gaze. "Please get yourself dressed, Lady Nanako," he urged.

Nana smiled nonchalantly. "Sure, sure. I wonder how it got loose to begin with." She then hopped out of bed and gave Lady Amaris a warm hug, announcing she'd go grab a shower in the meantime.

"Let me go ahead and check on how Todd's doing," Nana said, preparing to leave the room.

Lady Amaris nodded, but with a practical request. "In a bit. First, hand me your clothes so I can get them washed. You'll be heading out for your first assignment to assist the southern main gates for defenses. Your task is mainly to deal with any creatures that approach the bridge."

Ty, understanding the nature of the assignment, asked, "Can I use my own gear, or do I have to wear the clothing I have now? Personally, I'd like to keep what little clothes I actually have nice and clean, considering I have to deal with General Mattison's drinking issues," he added with a light chuckle.

Lady Amaris thought for a moment before agreeing, "Sure, where is this armor of yours?"

"Oh, it's in Todd's bag. I'd just need to grab it from his room," Ty replied.

Lady Amaris nodded in approval. "That's fine. Go ahead while I get your stuff washed. It won't take long. Once I get back, I'll debrief you fully and upload the coordinates to your device."

Ty stepped out of the room and approached the door across from his, which Nana had identified as Todd's room. He knocked but received no response. Finding it odd, he mused to himself, 'Surprising they have no locks of any sort,' as he turned the handle and the door opened with ease.

Inside, Todd's room was a stark contrast to Nana's. While the layout was similar, everything seemed of lower quality and more worn. The bed was particularly noticeable, a chaotic tangle of sheets that suggested Todd's restless sleep.

Glancing at the clock, Ty noted it was 9:30 AM. "Huh, I wonder where Todd is at right now?" he thought, but he didn't linger on the question. His focus shifted to the task at hand as he moved toward Todd's sack. "This bag really has been a lifesaver," he remarked, beginning to rummage through it.

In his search for the armor, Ty ended up emptying the entire contents of the bag. "All this to find an armor set?!" he muttered, somewhat frustrated.

As he shook out the bag, two black dice rolled out, clattering on the floor. Picking them up, Ty's attention was caught by the crystal piece the Demon King had given him. He remembered it needed time to charge.

Holding it between his fingertips, he noticed it was now glowing brightly. A mix of emotions washed over him as he held the crystal; his heartless skeleton soul felt a pang of longing, thinking about the opportunity to meet Jade again.