20demayo Chapter 127: The Race
Chapter 127: The Race
Ty, with a hint of wry humor, raised his skeletal hand, displaying the missing index finger to Todd. "Let's just say you missed some things while we were apart," he said, a subtle smile playing on his bony jaw.
As they prepared to leave, Ty mused about the potential use of the armor the Demon King had given him. "Let's go ahead and get going. I might get a good chance to use the Demon King's armor he gave me. Though, I wish I would have had it ready when Erebos attacked," he reflected, his voice tinged with a mix of anticipation and regret.
Todd, understanding the gravity of Ty's words, showed his chest, carefully undoing some of the bandages.
The sight of two scars and a stitched-up wound, from which a bit of blood still seeped, was a stark reminder of the perils they faced.
"I'm still recovering myself, but they don't seem to care too much," he said, a note of resilience in his tone.
Ty, taking in Todd's condition, responded, "I see. I'll try to handle any of the heavy lifting." Their conversation continued as they walked out of the Medical housing.
Outside, Ty glanced at the sky and mused, "Two hours, huh? I don't imagine you can fly," he said with a slight chuckle.
Todd, taking out his device and inputting the same coordinates as Ty, replied with a playful challenge in his voice, "No, but how about we race towards the Southern Coastline?"
Ty's skeletal frame seemed to perk up at the challenge. "You're on!" he declared, his spirit lifted by the friendly competition.
"The first one there gets a free 12-pack of beer!" Ty announced, the green flames in his eye sockets dancing with competitive spirit.
Civilians going about their daily routines stopped in their tracks, their eyes wide with shock and confusion at the surreal sight.
A giant green creature and a black skeleton sprinting at breakneck speed through the city was not something they saw every day.
Some of the onlookers appeared terrified, understandably so, witnessing such unusual and imposing figures moving so swiftly through their normally peaceful streets.
Others were simply stunned, unable to process the bizarre spectacle unfolding before them, with some kids looking on with excitement.
As Ty dashed through the city, his path intersected with a street vendor's cart brimming with food. With impeccable timing, a cart rolled between him and the road ahead. Reacting swiftly, Ty leaped into the air, vaulting over the cart in a single, fluid motion. Mid-jump, he called out to the startled vendor, his voice carrying over the din of the street.
"Sorry to scare you, but keep it up; your hard work will pay off, food man!" Ty exclaimed, offering a word of encouragement as he soared overhead.
Landing smoothly on the other side, he didn't break stride, continuing his relentless pursuit of Todd.
Behind him, the vendor, initially taken aback by the sudden intrusion and the unusual sight of a black skeleton leaping over his cart, paused for a moment.
His confusion turned to astonishment as he noticed three gold pieces lying atop his cart. Ty, in a swift gesture of goodwill, had left a generous tip for the unintended disturbance.
The vendor's eyes widened in shock and gratitude, staring at the gold pieces, then back at the rapidly disappearing figure of Ty. For a moment, the vendor's surprise and the hustle of the city faded into the background for Ty, replaced by the focus on the race and the mission ahead.
Ty, steadily closing the gap between him and Todd, watched as the green giant deftly maneuvered around every obstacle with ease. Todd's agility, despite his size, was impressive, allowing him to leap and dodge effortlessly through the cityscape.