Chapter 383: Stuck
Seven Sins System Chapter 383. Stuck
The atmosphere at the table was undeniably strange, like stepping into a parallel universe where demons and goddesses could sit down for a meal together without trying to kill each other. It was weird, to say the least, and more than a bit awkward. Who would've thought we'd ever end up sharing a peaceful moment like this?
I could feel Puriel's eyes on me, her gaze flicking over every now and then like she was trying to read my mind or something. It was like she had something to say, but every time she opened her mouth, the words got stuck in her throat.
And yeah, I admit it, I found myself sneaking glances at her too. Maybe it was curiosity, wondering what was going on in that head of hers, or maybe it was just frustration, wanting to shake her and say, "Quit with that sad face. You're killing my appetite here!"
Speaking of appetite, mine seemed to have taken a nosedive since she put her gloomy face. I mean, I had been planning on ordering some fried fries or something after I polished off these sandwiches, but suddenly, the thought of food just didn't seem all that appealing anymore.
'Right, I should stop overthinking,' I reminded myself, mentally cursing myself for getting all worked up.
We finished our dinner in silence. It was strange, but somehow, it felt right—like two puzzle pieces finally clicking into place after years of searching.
With our plates cleared and our stomachs filled, I turned to Puriel. "Hey, do you want anything else?" I asked, gesturing towards the diner's menu. But she shook her head, a small smile playing on her lips as she declined my offer.
After a brief discussion, we decided to head back to the academy for the night. The prospect of sleeping in a proper bed, rather than on the hard floor of our cell, was too enticing to pass up. But as we made our way back, our thoughts inevitably turned back to our mission.