Chapter 376: Strange Sounds
Seven Sins System Chapter 376. Strange Sounds
Closing my eyes, I tried to shut out the hunger pangs. But even in the darkness behind my eyelids, the image persisted—a lavish feast spread out before me. In my mind's eye, I could almost taste the succulent meats and rich wines, could almost feel the warmth of the hearth and the soft cushions of my throne. But this was not my realm.
'Damn,' I thought to myself. 'How long has it been since I ate that...' I thought, trying to dredge up memories of the last time I sat down to a proper meal in my own palace. It felt like a lifetime ago.
Was it five months? Six?
I couldn't help but feel the longing for the lavish dinners and decadent banquets that were once a regular occurrence in my realm. Back then, even for me, indulging in fine dining was a rare treat amidst the chaos of my responsibilities. But now, trapped in this cell, the memory of those feasts felt like a cruel joke.
It was frustrating, and more than a little sad, to think about how much I missed those moments of luxury. A devil who seemingly had everything, yet bound by duty and obligation.
But then, buried deep within the recesses of my mind, a nagging thought crept in—the reason why I kept myself so busy, why I threw myself into my work with such reckless abandon. It was a defense mechanism, a way to stave off the darkness that lurked within me, threatening to consume me whole.
In the silence, I could almost hear the echoes of my past, the whispered temptations and the savage desires that once drove me to madness. I shuddered at the memory, the taste of regret bitter on my tongue. No, I couldn't afford to let my guard down, couldn't risk succumbing to the darkness once more.
I let out a long, heavy breath as memories of my past deeds flooded my mind. The image of the late lord of sins' lifeless body being torn into by my tentacles' mouths. It was a gruesome sight—one that still haunted me. I could vividly recall the horror etched on my father's face as he witnessed my descent into madness.