From Human to Skeleton: Revived with Infinite System Crystals

Chapter 255 : Calm Before the Storm

The chill of the room did nothing to deter her; if anything, it sharpened her focus, her half-furred skin prickling with the cold and a rush of adrenaline.

Without a second thought, she wrapped Jade in a desperate hug, her cries filling the room, "Omg, you're still alive! I was so sure you had been eaten or worse," her voice muffled against Jade, her relief cascading out in loud sobs.

Oscar, roused by the commotion, initially groggy and disoriented, took a moment to process the scene before his eyes widened in disbelief. "How long will you cry over her—her holy shit, you're alive," he blurted out, his tone shifting from annoyance to astonishment as he caught sight of Jade.

His face, marked by new scars and framed by bandages, bore the evidence of their recent ordeal, with intense burn marks on his hands highlighting the battle they had endured.

Jade, embracing Rosa, turned to Oscar with a smile that carried both gratitude and a hint of shared understanding of their narrow escape. "I'm glad you both made it out as well, that was a pretty close call, huh?" she said, acknowledging their collective resilience.

Oscar, still trying to piece together the reality of Jade's presence, pressed for answers. "Yes, but HOW are you alive anyway? We both saw you fall into that hell spawn's portal, it even closed," his confusion and curiosity intermingling.

Before the conversation could spiral into a whirlwind of questions and theories, Gojaro stepped in, his voice cutting through the emotional tumult with a note of authority. "That can be a conversation for another day.

Rosa, exhausted from the emotional rollercoaster, quickly succumbed to sleep once back in her medical bed, her earlier tears now just a memory on her drying cheeks. The conversation shifted to Jade, who faced a different kind of uncertainty.

"Will I be sleeping in my normal quarter?" Jade inquired, the concern in her voice barely masked.

"No, we still don't know enough about what happened to you. To ensure you are monitored well for any surprises that may have occurred, you will be sleeping in a holding cell," Gojaro explained, his tone trying to soften the implication of his words. "I promise it's not as scary as it sounds, just a precautionary measure is all."

Jade, processing this information, nodded in acceptance. "That is fine, I suppose," she responded, the resilience in her voice not quite masking her apprehension. Discover what's next on m-vl-em,py-r

Following Master Gojaro down a long, winding corridor illuminated by a harsh red light, they arrived at a steel door. Gojaro entered a sequence on the keypad, and the door slid open with a heavy, mechanical sound.

Stepping into the room, Jade observed, "I guess you're right. It is pretty much the same as the other rooms." It was a small comfort, finding familiarity in the midst of uncertainty. The room had everything she was accustomed to, easing the sting of her unusual accommodations.

"Glad to know it isn't an issue," Gojaro remarked, stifling a yawn. His next words were both a farewell and a reassurance, "Well, I'm off to get some sleep. I'll come grab you personally once the morning arrives. Try and get some sleep; it will probably be a long day."

"Of course, have a good night," Jade replied as the door slid closed behind Gojaro, leaving her alone in the room. With a deep sigh, she moved to grab a shower, perhaps in an attempt to wash away the day's events and brace herself for what was to come.