From Human to Skeleton: Revived with Infinite System Crystals

Chapter 614 Bending

JJ blinked, taken aback. She felt her hands tremble as she tried to wipe away her tears. "And what exactly do you need me for?"

General Osalf stepped back, giving her some space, and gestured toward the towering tech machine. "It's about the Demon, Ty. He's a crucial piece in all of this."

JJ frowned, confusion etched on her face. "Ty? What about him?" She remembered Ty's laughter, his strength when he pulled her from the brink. It felt strange to hear his name from someone like Osalf.

Osalf's expression remained neutral. "So, what you're saying is that you want me to leverage our friendship to have him help you with whatever you are doing?"

"That is correct, in a sense," Osalf confirmed, his voice devoid of malice. "We don't wish him harm. Quite the opposite. We believe he could become a valuable member of the Black Bulls and help fix this broken world."

JJ's skepticism deepened. She folded her arms across her chest, her voice dripping with doubt. "Well, what even is your plan? How could you or anyone hope to topple an untouchable kingdom? They have stood the test of time and never faltered, even with their vast dominion over all seven continents. I just don't see how this world will ever change."

Osalf's gaze never wavered. He stepped closer, his eyes burning with a fervor she hadn't seen before. "We will put everything on the line for the opportunity to change the world—even if it's just a one percent chance. It's a shot we have to take. Our leader has been working tirelessly for years to give us this opportunity."

JJ tilted her head slightly, taking a cautious step back. "Wait, you aren't the leader? I would have thought..."

"Who is this?" JJ whispered, glancing at Osalf. Blue gripped a lock of JJ's hair tighter, her wings twitching nervously.

"That's our leader," Osalf said simply, standing up from his chair and bowing slightly in respect. "Jedo, meet Rui-Chai. The one orchestrating this entire plan."

Rui-Chai stopped a few paces from JJ, his sharp eyes appraising her as if calculating her potential. There was an intensity to his gaze that made her uncomfortable, but she held her ground, refusing to be intimidated.

"You're the one they say can reach the demon," Niclas said, his voice smooth, but there was a hardened edge to it. He studied her, his lips curling slightly. "I've heard much about you."

"Y-yes, that's right. I don't know if I can be of any assistance to your organization though," JJ said, her voice shaky.

Osalf nodded slowly, studying her. "I see. But I believe we have some aligning values, Jedo. Let's be honest, things haven't been great for you—and the truth is, it's in your best interest if the kingdom crumbles."

JJ frowned, the unease inside her growing. "Aligning values?" she echoed.

Niclas stepped forward, his tone lowering as if imparting a secret. "The kingdom is planning to rip your land apart, Jedo. They intend to put you to hang once Ty, the demon, is killed during the second stage. And trust me, they are orchestrating his death to be dramatic—something twisted, something that will make you an example to the rest. They want everyone to see it."

The words hit JJ like a punch to the chest.