Chapter Eighty-Six: Roi Des Enfers

In the ethereal corridors of the underworld, the reigning king, Leonardo, observed his son, Miles, grappling with the weight of destiny. The throne, a symbol of ancestral power and responsibility, cast its long shadow across the chamber. Leonardo, his spectral form resonating with the echoes of a thousand souls, approached Miles. “Son, the time has come for you to ascend the throne. It is your birthright.” Miles, torn between his normal connections and the otherworldly destiny, looked at his father with a mix of reverence and uncertainty. “Father, I appreciate the legacy, but ruling the underworld isn’t what I want. I have a life with people, a life filled with love and connections.” Leonardo, with a paternal understanding, spoke, “Miles, your heart is tied to both realms. The underworld calls for balance, and you are the key to maintaining that balance. It is not a burden but a duty.” Miles, feeling the gravity of his father’s words, responded, “I respect our lineage, but I cannot aba