Chapter 62

"Your trick won't work on me. Every defunct essence has passed through here since you have slain Thanatos, the god of the dead, and you are not above death. I can hamper you to death here for all eternity, and more, to the worst suffering, you can imagine. My creature will meddle your eyes out and put them back in just for fun till epoch." The god of darkness seethed at Rey, anger and venom still visible in his voice.

There came an ecstatic buzzing and cheering amongst the smaller creatures, as they all seemed delighted by the prospect.

Rey scrambled to his feet and looked at Erebus while breathing hard. Slowly, he dragged his body back to the rest of his team. Now he was determined. He didn't care for the aftermath, and he was adept at fighting for the gem and protecting his loved one. Even if it costs their life, at least he will die an honourable death and not like a coward.

Erebus leaned forward and examined him, and one could guess that som