Chapter 172: Chapter 172: Day Of The Full Moon

Days went by and the day of the full moon came. During the past few days, they’ve heard rumours.

The mercenaries in the guild talked a lot when they got drunk, apparently the appearance of Bloody Mary was more than Adrian had expected.

The human world was the least effected, the realm beyond the mist had it much much worse.

On one human town, it it said a minor noble house was wiped out leaving less than 10 adults with only kids.

Ghosts ran rampant in their house torturing them for three days. Of course as Espara they knew how to deal with spirits.

Unfortunately that was not enough, the Grieved Souls possessed one of them and removed the salt barriers around the compound.

This allowed the Grieved Souls to enter and slaughter all those who were guilty one after another.

Within two weeks, everybody was dead. Adrian couldn’t help but whistle. " This Bloody Mary might be more than we bargained for."

Suzie nodded, " Indeed my lord, I’m afraid our mercenaries might not be willing to take on tasks involving this."

Just as she said that somebody came running through the front doors drawing everybody’s attention.

Adrian recognised him as one of the mercenaries. A level 2 Fayera, he was a loner.

His mercenary ranking was still at 1 star so the guild never paid him much attention until recently. The man looked haggard and terrified.

He was from a race called the Tsutsu, they looked no different from humans at first glance. 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

Except they had a tongue that looked like a worm with razor sharp teeth. The worm tongue also had a thin sharp spike it can shoot out of its mouth.

They use that spike to pierce the skull then the worm tongue will suck the brain matter out of their victims heads.

Because they consume brain matter, their favourite meal is that of intelligent people which meant Fayera and Espara.

Because of that, their race was one of those Fayera hated by many. The only reason they haven’t been wiped out is because of the High council.

So when he came in asking for help, the other mercenaries merely gave him a glance but didn’t move a muscle. " Should we help him?" Melissa asked.

Suzie shook her head, " He’s currently under investigation for murdering another mercenary on his last mission.

Therefore, his mercenary status has been temporarily revoked, we’re not obligated to protect him in any way."

The man rushed towards the counter and shouted at the receptionist for help. She looked at him and smiled gently.

This werewolf has been a receptionist since the guild was formed, she learnt to smile in any situation.

" Sir, I’m afraid while you’re under investigation for murdering a fellow mercenary, your membership will be revoked.

This is temporary, please bare with us until the investigation is concluded and your name is cleared."

Hearing this he froze, " WHAT? ARE YOU CRAZY, I’M GOING TO DIE AND YOU’RE TELLING ME TO WAIT!"

He shouted at her, " Sir, please lower your voice, you’re disturbing everybody." Her voice was calm and she still had a smile on her face.

" You bitch." He growled and opened his mouth. A black worm like tongue shot out like a spear heading for her forehead.

She didn’t move, that was until it was a few centimetres away from her, her arm blurred and she grabbed it.

The smile in her face disappeared, replaced by a cruel grin. " Attacking a member of the guild is a grave offense against the guild.

Your membership is thereby permanently revoked therefore I’m now allowed to rip your head off you neck, but I’ll leave that pleasure to somebody else."

She ripped his tongue out, he screamed and fell on the floor, black blood painted the floor like tar.

Suddenly the temperature dropped, in front of the guild, a woman appeared, everybody immediately noticed she was from the same race as him.

He looked at her and tried to speak but without his tongue he could only mumble. He back off and tried to run.

The grieved soul in front of the guild did not dare enter. She looked at Adrian and stood still.

Seeing this, the guy relaxed thinking she had given up on him.

" It seems it fears you my lord, wise of it." Suzie said with a satisfied smile.

The receptionist grabbed the former mercenary and threw him out. His eyes opened wide but it was too late.

The Grieved Soul touched his face and looked into his eyes. He screamed as his eyes started melting.

The other mercenaries were terrified seeing this, they started shivering. Even Adrian felt uncomfortable.

The sight was very gruesome, even to somebody like him. It took only about a minute for him to die.

" Clean that up." Adrian ordered others and continued with his day.

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On the human world, Athanathi was hanging out with her friends in a cafe. " So, Atha, will you be at my party tonight?"

" Yeah wait no no, I’m sorry, I can’t, not tonight." That made her friend a little sad but also worried.

They all looked at her, " Is something wrong, you’ve never missed my birthday before, we’ve never missed each other’s birthdays since we met."

Athi sighed, " Wrong isn’t the word I’d use but something huge is happening tonight and I have to be there.

I promise I’ll make it up to you though." They nodded. They knew Athanathi, she was the most caring in their friend group.

They were all rich girls who had everything handed to them, that made them entitled and bullies.

It was after they became friends with her at the age of nine that they all started changing.

Ironically enough, the nicer they were to others the more they were liked. While their reasoning was selfish.

It was a fact that they were helping others, especially the less fortunate kids from their school.

They’ve dealt with bullies quite a number of times defending others kids, that made them even more loved and adored.

They knew she wouldn’t miss any of their birthdays if she had any other choice. The day continued.

Just as the sun was about to set, a car pulled up and Annie showed up. " Is that your big sister, man is she hot."

One of Athanathi’s friends licked her lips making the others laugh. They were all straight and had boyfriends so they knew she was just joking.

" Alright guys, that’s my queue, I’ll see you tomorrow, or day after I’m not sure." She hugged each of them and left.

She didn’t notice one of her friends, the one who licked her lips kept glaring at Annie until they left.

Then she stood up, " I need to make a call to my big brother."