The Veil

Chapter # 39

"Chisima, we need to talk..."

"Of course, darling, I knew you would say that." Satoru's eye visibly twitched at his term of endearment.

"I know why you made a contract with Satoru,"

"Why?"

"You knew I'll oppose and ask your help, you knew that I will not let you keep him here."
Chisima laughed, "oh boy, you sure are entertaining, (Name). But the reason I made contact with Gojo is because we demons follow some specific rules, we don't help mortals for that it is the right thing to do."

"Then why?" Gojo asked.

"I was entertaining myself, it's not every day the most powerful mortals visit my realm. Besides, in centuries I've never seen two individuals at the top having a bond as yours. Most of the time, they consult me as they only seek to destroy the other." He explained.

"Therefore, there must be a way for you to cancel the contract with Satoru, right?"

"Yes, there is a simple method."

(Name) spoke, "tell us immediately!"

"Alright, (Name)." Chisima raised a hand, a tray covered in red fabric materialized in his hands.

"What is under there?"

"Your fate."

Chisima removed the scarlet clothing, revealing a blood-red apple and just as red a few pomegranate seeds.

"How are these fruits supposed to decide our fates?" Gojo asked, looking at the two fruits.

"(Name), choose one."

"What is this, Chisima?"

"These are fruits, (Name)"

"Quit beating around the bush, tell me exactly what you are planning."

"Nothing malicious, darling, just pick one. It's a fun quiz for you." Chisima held the tray in front of her, bowing slightly.

(Name) looked at Gojo, he looked just as puzzled as she was feeling at the moment.
She grasped his hand, "what do you think?"

"I don't trust this man at all, but if it's the only way to walk out of here alive together, think thoroughly." He smiled, "I'm sure you'll make the right choice."

"Alright," she let go of his hand.

"Decided yet? I would recommend the pomegranate."

She looked at the fruits and then at Chisima, he was grinning, his eyes holding the spark in them.
Her hands raised, slowly moving towards the pomegranate seeds, (Name) was sure she saw Chisima's grin widen ever so slightly.
She stopped, "what happened?"

"Nothing..." Her hand grasped the blood-red apple, bringing it to her mouth, munching on the crunchy flesh of the fruit.
"Delicious," she chewed delighted at the sweet taste, "Satoru, you should eat it, it's tasty."

"(Name), no---" she stuffed his face with the apple despite his protests.

"How was it?"

Gojo didn't like the idea of eating a fruit offered by a demon but did anyway, "It's sweet with a hint of sourness."

"I knew you'll like it!" She spoke, smiling as she turned to face Chisima, "so, what now? I've even eaten the fruit."

He smiled as a little sigh left his lips, "well, I guess now I had to forcefully throw you out of my realm."

"Forcefully? No thank you. We'll walk out."

Chisima shrugged, "whatever, the fun for me has come to an end," he waved a hand, and not after a moment a little crack appeared in the air and soon was turned into a portal.