Book Four: Chapter 2

The aroma of french toast filled the air, and Mike smiled, carrying his coffee to the dining hall. The large table in the middle of the room had been rebuilt, and Reggie, the Rat King, sat in a wooden high chair that had been modified to look like a throne at the far end of the table. Beth sat next to him and was teaching him to do a Sudoku puzzle.

“How are you feeling?” Mike sat next to Beth and went to pour what was left of his coffee into the empty cup in front of him. A pitiful dribble came out and he frowned.

“Feeling fine actually.” She looked up from the puzzle and smiled. “According to my last check with Naia, the shard is still sitting there, completely inert.”

“I see.” A couple of months ago, they had discovered that a powerful demon named Oliver had stuck part of his soul to Beth’s with the intent of controlling her. With Yuki’s help, Mike had destroyed Oliver’s world, and presumably Oliver with it. Not taking any chances, they actively monitored the sou