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After 2nd Adam

At the year A2A 1702, a rocket crashed into the Aegean Sea with the text ‘Col2bb’ on it, inside a female cyborg programmed for “Mission2bb”. Thousands of years ago, humans worshipped science and became gods of every other creature they knew. Their greed led them to new planets and galaxies. An unknown number of colonies were established at that era. Did they discover new creatures? Aliens? Who knows. In the end, colonies gained their freedom before 2nd Adam, and there was no communication between them and us since then. It's been a long time since our human ancestors made the world unlivable. They forgot ancient promises and magical arts; they insulted believers. The rapid growth of human population led to almost all animal and plant species going extinct. Now, after 2nd Adam, and after the destruction of all big countries, small scale city states took the government's place. As a result, outside of city states there are now a lot of lawless gangs. Neo-human cities were established on ancient ruins from the golden age of science. Also, with forgotten-art explorations, witches arose again.

Lolth · Fantasie
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''So you're a lion?'' Jason asked. He needed to focus his beast on something else, and hunting would interest the beast. The sun had just risen and there was no trace of the night. Eve was walking quietly behind Jason. Vivian was too embarrassed about being held like this to speak.

''No, I'm a fox,'' Vivian said. Jason thought about this as he put the girl in his arms on the stone bench and got his sit beside the woman. Eve sat down beside him.

''What were you doing with the lion pack? What did you tell them about me?'' Jason was preferring to trust the woman, after all, Vivian stood next to him against two shape shifters a few minutes ago. But he still wanted to know what had happened between her and pack.

Vivian sighed, ''Well, you know murders...'' While she was speaking she was looking at her nails with her head bowed. ''The shape shifter leaders in the city gathered to speak and take some precautions.''

Jason interrupted, ''How so, are you the queen of the foxes or something?'' His voice sounded more confused than he wanted.

Vivian laughed quietly, ''No, no. As a Panwa priestess, I was representing shape shifters who don't have a group or leader.'' She sighed again. ''The wolf shape shifter who fell victim to the murder was one of the alphas of wolves.''

''And what does that mean?'' Jason said.

''This means that he's on the council that runs the pack and means that the wolf pack is quite angry. However, they don't know who they will take revenge on.'' She looked up at Jason. ''Shape shifters don't like different species getting involved in their issues. This case is an exception.''

Jason nodded, ''As far as I understand, they don't like humans getting involved in their issues too,'' he said.

Vivian smiled, but it wasn't a happy smile. ''Just as there are humans who hate us, there are shape shifters who hate humans.'' Whatever she was thinking, she decided to shake her head and get back to the topic. ''The wolves offered to ask humans for help. Rex of lions disagreed. Lizards didn't want help from humans either.''

Vivian paused before continuing. He was staring very carefully into Jason's face. ''I was agreeing with the wolves' offer. But when we include people in our internal affairs, I'm afraid they won't let us move freely again.''

Jason nodded, ''Miserably, you are not wrong. They don't easily let go of the chance to get involved in the internal affairs of their shape shifter communities.''

''Yes, they are,'' Vivian said. She looked like she just had escaped a burden. ''I told them I knew a hunter who could help us. Rex refused. I swear I don't know why they did such a thing.'' Vivian shook her head, ''I mean, kidnapping...''

''So Rex didn't like the idea of ​​working with a hunter at first, then suddenly he changed his mind? And he made a move on his own without considering your little shape shifter meeting?'' Jason asked.

Vivian nodded, ''Lion pack was our strongest for a long time. They are used to ignoring the opinions of other groups. They don't have an alpha council like wolves. There is only one Rex, and his consort.'' Vivian frowned, ''In fact, Rexes have a harem generally. The current Rex has damaged his status by making a weak lion his queen.''

''Wait, please,'' Jason said. ''There is a killer who hunts different species of shape shifters. The leaders of the species and clergy -that's you- in the city gathered to discuss the matter. While at the meeting, Rex was determined to hide the murders and not get help from humans. Then for some reason he changed his mind, started sending his men after me, and the police found lion shape shifter corpses. Am I right?''

Vivian nodded. ''The first three bodies found were lions. The last one, at the dock, was the alpha wolf. I guess wolves didn't like to be left out of events.''

''Were the lions who died opposed to Rex's authority?'' Jason asked.

''No, some were against him, but not all of them. Why are you asking that?''

''What about the ones who died after your meeting, the ones the police found?''

Vivian frowned, ''I don't know. They might be. Why is this important?''

''Do you think someone could have convinced Rex that the killer is a good opportunity to get rid of the troublemakers for his authority?''

Vivian looked at Jason. ''You are serious,'' She said. Jason nodded. ''No, I mean, Rex supposed to be their protector. This is wrong in many ways.''

''So you say he wouldn't do such a thing?''

Vivian turned her face, ''I would also say that he wouldn't force you to go into the heart of the forest and start a hunt. Maybe I don't know him well enough. I came as soon as I heard.'' She sighed. ''But Rex and Amelia are too strong for me. I couldn't help you. I could only watch from a distance.''

Jason put his hand on her back, ''It is okay, next time ask me before offering my help.'' Vivian nodded. ''We need to take care of your leg,'' Jason said.

Vivian took a little distance from Jason on the bench. ''I'm sure I can do it on my own,'' she said. Was she a little blushed or was it his imagination? Jason closed his eyes and listened to her heartbeat. Ah, yes. With guilty pleasure over the reaction he had caused in Vivian, he let the woman go away.

''What is Rajid's position in the pack?'' Jason asked.

''Strong enough to be the Rex of his own pack, but he has no desire to rule. He was the second man of the previous Rex, certainly more respected than the current Rex in the pack,'' She said. Jason turned to the other side to give the woman some privacy. ''Amelia is also strong but her mood is unstable. Women cannot be Rex, either.'' Vivian untied the tourniquet on her leg.

''Pretty sexist,'' Jason said.

''If lions have Rex, and wolves have an alpha council, who is the leader of lizards?'' Eve asked. Jason turned to the girl in surprise. Eve was so quiet that Jason had forgotten about her existence. 'Nevermind,' he thought, 'a childish curiosity is better than being scared and withdrawn.'

''They have no leader. A relative of the victim attended the meeting as a representative. Usually, they act on their own,'' Vivian said. Jason noticed that the woman did not reattach the tourniquet. Vivian smiled and said, ''I said I would recover fast. It's a gift from Panwa.''

''Panwa is a god right?'' Eve asked excitedly with a shrill voice that only little girls have.

Vivian laughed. ''Yes, he is.''

''Is he strong?'' Eve asked with her bright eyes. Vivian nodded. ''I want to learn about him,'' Eve said.