"Like I said, this isn't for you…" I grimaced at their sudden kindness.
Sure there was tons of resentment built up between us, but it felt like most of that had melted away over time. As they spent more time in this realm and let their thoughts and actions run free, they became somewhat… more laid back.
"It's not that hard to accept our thanks…" Both chuckled to each other while I just stood there, glimpsing at them with a weirded-out expression.
…
"Actually, I guess I did succeed in something." A slight smile cracked onto my face.
In that moment, despite my diminished state, a surge of determination welled up within me. It was as if the remnants of my once-overwhelming gluttony and blackhole power sought to assert themselves one last time. With every ounce of willpower I could muster, I summoned the last remaining fragments of my strength--a remaining burst of dark energy.