Temporary alliance

The departure of the old butler left Sol and Derek standing alone in the daunting Hall of Pillars, a silence settling between the two former deities. As the weight of their impending challenges hung palpably in the air, Derek eventually broke the quietude, addressing Sol with a measured tone.

"Do you feel safe around me?" Derek inquired, his gaze steady as he sought Sol's perspective on their partnership.

Sol chuckled softly at Derek's query, a knowing glint in his eyes.

"No one in this world, within the warrior realm, can kill me," he stated with an air of unwavering confidence, including Derek in his assessment.

Derek's own chuckle acknowledged the bold claim, yet he refrained from pressing the matter further. Understanding the significance of self-assuredness born from countless victories, he respected Sol's confidence in his own abilities.