Chapter 28: Nioh
Nioh stepped into the starship's hall, a vast space that could easily accommodate a grand banquet. His gaze swept over the meticulously arranged seats until it landed on Sunny, perched on a bar stool. A curious expression on his face, Nioh walked towards him, stopping three feet behind.
"My king?" he inquired.
"Sit," Sunny commanded.
Nioh nodded, taking the seat beside Sunny, who then picked up a bottle and poured him a full glass of wine. The action deepened Nioh's confusion.
"Now, tell me the origin of the... Artifact you stole."
"No... I didn't steal it, but took it," Nioh quickly corrected.
"You took something that doesn't belong to you, isn't that the same thing as stealing it?" Sunny countered.
"It doesn't belong to me," Nioh admitted, his gaze drifting to the glass of wine. "But my parents sacrificed their lives for it."
Sunny stared at him, a mixture of surprise and confusion on his face. Nioh sighed and continued: