The Human Snatchers

"Alice, you said monsters attacked you."

"Yes. I ran away, so I don't know what happened next." Alice nodded.

"The humans aren't bad architects." Ern said in a thoughtful manner, "I haven't seen houses like that, not even the Inerains."

"Don't Constructs have the most advanced houses?" Erza asked.

"Yes... But, technology is not the main force in our world. I like the way Vampires and Humans' houses look much better than Constructs'. They have everything in metal, with lots of light and electricity everywhere. I was in a city like that once, and I felt like I was in prison."

"It's a small town. I've seen more stunning scenery." Wain muttered, "Okay, let's go. We need to find survivors."

"Sure." Ern ran after him.

They entered the town. Some outer houses were smoking, but no one was inside, as if everyone had left the place long ago.

"It's very quiet here. That's rather suspicious. Isn't it?" Ern frowned.