"But I already knew of that fact and reminded myself of it for 200 or more years. That's enough time to recover from it."
"So, why not hang around you instead? Seems like you could use a companion. Especially one who used your butt to wipe the ground not long ago," Antares said with a mocking smirk.
"That was before. You won't be wiping my butt on the ground anymore..."
"HAAHAHAAHAHA!"
"Still sore from the loss? Haha. My axes are ready anytime you are..." Antares said with a wild grin as Ryuk waved him off.
"No. No. Not in the mood."
"I just came back. I have to check the state of things first."
"If you want to stay by my side, then no need for a Contract Grimoire."
"My eyes will be on you anyway."
"Sounds good."