‘How long have I been in this dark maze?''


    Kenny had spent so much time in the depths of the dark chasm that he himself had lost track of how many weeks or even possibly months had gone by.


    During this time, Kenny had been developing his knowledge of the demon language, as well as controlling his Xin. Progress was made with Xin, he could now strengthen his body with it, although it was the most basic form of the usage of Xin, it was progress.


    With days or mabye weeks passing, Kenny kept on learning and practicing, until one day, finally, he saw light.


    Kenny''s heart filled with excitement. He hopped off the King Arachnid and began to run towards the light with anticipation. The more the light became visible the, faster Kenny ran.


    Excitement, hope, happiness, and joy filled Kenny’s mind and body as he ran towards the light.


    Upon arriving at the light, Kenny was finally free from the darkness of the chasm.


    ''Now the journey can finally commence.''


    ''What do you mean?''


    ''The labyrinth we are going to soon enter is bigger than the chasm maze you had gone through before. More complicated and complex.''


    More complex and complicated than the chasm’s maze? Kenny couldn''t believe Aragons words. All the time he had spent in the darkness of the chasm maze getting lost over and over again was less complicated and complex than the labyrinth?


    He felt discouraged. Kenny remembered Aragons words of getting used to the pain. He knew the only chance he had of going back was through the labyrinth, so he decided to let the discouragement go and keep on going.


    He summon his servant and headed south.


    ***


    Kenny closed his eyes as he deeply inhaled, then exhaled. He stood there for a while, gathering his Xin to his fists. Then with a fast strike, he hit giant boulder in front of him, leaving a big dent in it.


    ''I''m getting the hang of it.''


    ''Although you were slow at first, you''re starting to make progress now.''


    Kenny sat down with his back against the boulder.


    "Come forth."


    Kenny stared at his servants for a good while.


    ''What are you doing?''


    ''I''m going to give them a name, you know, to make it easier to command them.''


    Kenny began to think long and hard.


    ''The tiger will be… is it a girl or a boy? Do demons even have genders?''If you spot this story on Amazon, know that it has been stolen. Report the violation.


    ''Of course they do.''


    ''Then which is this one?''


    ''I''m really not sure…''


    Kenny put his hand on his chin and continued to think.


    ''Your dark fur and red eyes truly fits the description of demon. Your name will be… Noir.''


    [You have bestowed a name upon your servant.]


    [Noir has reached level 5.]


    ''What?! I can do that? And 5 levels too?''


    Kenny looked over to the King arachnid.


    ''Then… you will be Wolf.''


    [You have bestowed a name upon your servant].


    [Wolf has reached level 8].


    ''That ability of yours is really a remarkable one.''


    ''You think so? I feel pretty drained though.''


    ''How could they allow such an ability?''


    Kenny raised an eyebrow.


    ''Who are… they?''


    ''It''s nothing you need to concern yourself with for now. What I said was a mere slip of the tongue.''


    Kenny sighed.


    ''Whatever.''


    Kenny stood up and began to continue his training.


    Aragon was clearly keeping secrets. Like his whole identify and how it was even possible, his knowledge of the labyrinth and the gate, as well as this "they" people. But he knew that his goal was to return home so this information wouldn''t really matter.


    Would it?


    Kenny took a deep breath, then exhaled.


    A sudden overwhelming pain began to flow through his chest as Kenny coughed blood. He looked down at his chest.


    "Huh…?"


    Kenny looked behind himself. He saw a disgusting creature, with pale skin and deep dark eyes. It''s wore a big smile showing its yellow, razor sharp and deformed teeth. It''s gums covered in stains of blood, as well as its teeth.


    Kenny felt dizzy as he coughed even more blood.


    ''Shit!''


    The demon grabbed his arm and completely tore it off as it then put it in its mouth and began to chew.


    Kenny let out a loud and painful scream as he writhed on the ground.


    With blood in his mouth and throat, kenny managed to say two words.


    "Com… furth..."


    Noir and wolf both came out of a portal, instantly charging at the demon.


    ''Kenny be careful, I can''t sense that demon''s presence.''


    ''Too late, that son of bitch put a hole in my chest and ate my damn arm!''


    The demon was both strong and really fast, and on top of that it could hide its presence from others. Both Noir and wolf''s attacks didn''t land, the thing was just too fast for them.


    Kenny was still screaming and groaning. Then suddenly, the pain stopped. Kenny looked confused, both the hole in his chest and his arm had already been healed.


    ''Wow… this regenerative power is really amazing.''


    Kenny felt Aragons feeling''s for the first time, and it was pure amazement.


    ''What wrong?''


    ''Your regeneration, it''s way too powerful for a new born demon. Usually a new born demon could only heal scratches or bruises, but you, you healed an entire arm and a hole in your chest in just a dozen seconds.''


    ''Am I really that amazing?''


    ''Don''t get too full of yourself.''


    Kenny concentrated and took a deep breath.


    "Now, for this damn bastard."


    Kenny gave the demon an angered and pissed off look. I mean… why wouldn''t he be mad after what that thing had done to him?


    Kenny summoned his regalia, red marking appeared on the sword.


    ''I feel stronger all of a sudden. This sword master thing is really helpful.''


    Kenny dashed with greater speed than he had ever traveled at before. Kenny was suddenly behind the demon, he swung his sword aiming at its neck. Unfortunately, it was still too fast. But Kenny didn''t let up with his attacks, Kenny could now more clearly see the movement''s of the demon, he could faintly and momentarily see the demons path.


    Kenny''s relentless attacks made the demon irritated at the young boy and retaliated with a strong right slash with its claws. Kenny ducked and slashed the stomach of the demon. The demon screeched in pain as it fell to the ground. Kenny seized the opportunity and stabbed the demon in the chest, then sliced its head off.


    No normal human being would even dare to take a bite of a Demon, but not Kenny. Purgatory was a place of despair and misery. He couldn''t be picky about what went into his stomach, not that he could since in purgatory the only living organisms are demons so there really isn''t any other choice.


    Kenny cut the demon into pieces then set it on fire. With the remaining prices he began to munch. Even giving some pieces to Noir and Wolf.


    After filling his belly, he stood up and began to traverse purgatory yet again in hopes of reaching the labyrinth.