Adjusting her glasses, Kirana wore excitement and seriousness on her face as she responded to Ty, "Precisely, Ty. Part of your soul carries the legacy of some ancient divine practices, possibly from the Sumerian era.
These seals within you are not random occurrences; they act like protective barriers, ensuring that the divine fragments within your soul are accessed only by the rightful heir."
After a pause to let the information sink in, she continued, "Think of these seals as a kind of ancient security system, safeguarding the immense powers from falling into the wrong hands."
"Only those with a rightful claim, a direct lineage to those ancient souls imbued with divine fragments, can unlock and wield this power."
Ty stayed quiet while he worked through what Kirana had told him. A rightful heir sounded important. It also sounded like another person had decided what his soul was allowed to become.
The Demon King listened intently, his mind weaving through the threads of ancient legends and divine powers, trying to fathom what might be the significance of this revelation in their ongoing journey.
Offering a respectful nod, Kirana’s eyes were sharp and determined. "Of course, Demon King. I’ll delve deeper into the mysteries surrounding these seals.
Given the Sumerian origin of the locks placed on your soul and the possible connection with the Angelic race, there’s still a lot to uncover and learn."
"It’s fascinating to think that the Sumerians might have collaborated with the Angelic race at some point of time, absorbing knowledge and skills from them.
But just like most powerful entities, it’s not surprising that the Angelic race later decided to restrict the mortal realm from accessing Reiesencia and harnessing its magic."
After a brief pause to gather her thoughts, she continued, "The 12 realms and their interconnections are complex, with each realm having its distinct properties and histories, other than that the Angelic race’s ability to influence multiple realms and their decision to meddle in them is a subject of much debate and speculation.
But I’ll make sure that we gather all necessary information to aid you in your journey."
The Demon King nodded in appreciation. "Very well. Time is of the essence. Erebos won’t wait, and neither will the Angelic race. We need to be prepared for whatever is to come."
He then turned to Ty and placed a reassuring hand on his shoulder before saying, "Young one, there’s a lot that you need to learn and understand. But for now, you must focus on the task at hand. We’ll tackle all the challenges as they come."
With a final nod to Kirana, the two left the room, leaving her to her research and the weight of the ancient mysteries that she was about to unravel.
Once they were out of the lab, the Demon King turned to Ty and said thoughtfully,
"If those seals are opening themselves, is that why the flames keep getting worse? Can we stop them before they burn through me?" Ty asked.
"I’m still trying to figure that out right now as well, however, I believe if you force your soul to rest, we can minimize that.
However, the pain from the flames still continues to slowly build up, even after I’m taking away half of the pain from you."
Moving closer to Ty, the Demon King placed his tanned right hand on Ty’s shoulder before he etched a white number 13 on it.
Ty studied the mark before turning to the Demon King. "What does this number mean for me now?"
Fixing his gaze on Ty, the Demon King’s eyes conveyed a mysterious blend of sternness and care.
"I hold high hopes for you, so I am giving you a portion of my power," he said. "That makes you part of my royal 12th division.
Consequently, I’ll make an exception and have a 13th role. Although the power won’t manifest until you’re on the brink of death, considering what lies ahead, I’m sure we will reach such a point in the near future."
Ty nodded, absorbing the weight of the Demon King’s words and the enigmatic new power that had been bestowed upon him. "Yeah, I can understand that there is a lot of fighting left until I can reclaim my life, even if you think I’m crazy for wanting it.
I will get my life back with Jade," Ty declared resolutely.
A small smile crossed the Demon King’s lips. "I have no doubt that you can make it back to her," he said. "However, you will need to grow stronger to achieve that goal.
But for now, head off to rest, and we will discuss further about this in the morning."
Ty, still staring at the mark on his shoulder, felt honored and bewildered. "Thank you for trusting me with something this important," he said, still trying to process everything that he had come across so far.
The Demon King’s faith in him gave Ty determination. He recognized that the path ahead was marked with uncertainty and pain. Yet the bestowed power, even as cryptic as it felt, offered a shimmer of hope.
"Being the 13th role sounds heavy, but I am grateful if it keeps me alive when I need it," Ty said. He then turned to the Demon King, resolve steadying his voice.
"I will do whatever it takes to get stronger, face any battle, endure any hardship.
If that’s what it takes to reclaim my life with Jade, then so be it."
The Demon King nodded, his expression softening, "That’s the spirit, Ty. Remember, you’re not alone; we will pick up from here tomorrow.
The road ahead is long and filled with uncertainty, but with perseverance and the right allies on your side, it’s not impassable."
"You’re not simply fighting for your life, Ty, but also for love and the chance to be with Jade again," the Demon King added, understanding in his voice.
Ty felt a surge of gratitude within him and nodded. "I’ll rest up and be ready to continue tomorrow. Thank you for your guidance and support," he replied, feeling a sense of camaraderie that somewhat alleviated the weight of his troubles.
As Ty left to rest, hope and determination lingered in the room, along with the silent vows of battles that had to be won and a life to be reclaimed.
Exhausted from the day’s events, Ty made his way to his sleeping quarters, the green flames on him disappearing into nothingness as he embraced the oblivion of sleep.