CH738

<You’ve got trouble.>

Yeah, no kidding. Despite the modifications Vividus placed on Queemit’s body I’m pretty sure I’m going to need to put her away with the others soon and start running on my own two feet. It was a nice little break while it lasted at least.

<No, I’m talking about real trouble, not your laziness. To the best I can tell, all of the demons filling that area of woods have begun closing in on you.>

Interesting, how long do you think I have then?

<Pff, it’s a rather large and spread-out group. You’ll get some making themselves known immediately but getting each one might be up to forty minutes. Assuming the one keeping Thera by its side is the one in control, you should be able to reach them in five.>

Okay, that’s maybe possibly manageable.

<Really?>

Sure, either I manage it or I don’t, that sounds pretty manageable to me I’d say.

<Wow, what a little reassurer you are. I can only be glad you preemptively wrote yourself a will.>

I think I’ve got this. He clarified. But given the nature of what I’m trying to go up against I can’t exactly give a certain answer, now can I?

<You could pretend for my comfort.>

Awe, I could never lie to you buddy.

<I’m pretty sure that’s not true.>

No, what you’re remembering is going to mostly be me strategically withholding information. Now quiet for a second, I need to commit to the idea that I’m not going to attack whatever demon’s running the show if I get the chance.

<And why is that?>