mission completed

After checking the backs of those that were in a better state, Swaine started to check to see if there were any differences in the markings on their backs.

His knowledge of the markings was very low due to him being new to join a Familia so he had to pay attention to which ones were of a similar or different pattern.

Among those he checked over, there seemed to be one Familia crest with different markings closer to the middle which were believed to be their status.

It was usually the elves who had a higher knowledge of those symbols that could read the status of others without the gods help.

Another method was a type of potion that helped to reveal the status for others to read but it was an item that was rarely used and considered as something used on criminals or the dead to identify them and their status.

The status of adventurers was a closely guarded secret so such methods used to pry into the status of others was highly frowned upon.

Even the elves who had knowledge of the symbols were still careful not to look at others status since it would be rude of them to do so but there were always times when it couldn't be avoided.

One such event was when someone was unconscious with their bare back exposed with many curious adventurers around who were eager to learn of the status for some reason.

Peer pressure was usually what lead to the breaking of such values or breaking of adventurer rules or etiquette unless there was a valid reason for needing to discover the identity and status of a person.

Since there had been an attack from those who were identified as a part of a Familia then it needed to be identified which one it was.

One body was wrapped up by Swaine before being held over his shoulder while many more collected the weapons and anything else in the area that had been dropped or carried by the dead.

Anything looted that belonged to the living survivors were returned to their owners while anything else was carried by the supporters and anyone else willing to help.

Fitz and Noire scouted the area before coming back to provide everyone with further scouting ahead as the group finally moved carrying the unconscious Mallory back towards the road.

The bike Mallory had left up a tree had been retrieved along the way before they used what carriages they had available to take the injured and anything heavier back to Visa City.

The whole event came to an end once everyone arrived safely at the city walls and the City Lord was informed about the details from Franco and Nia.

The Seshat Familia was quick to be informed of everything that took place once they arrived back at the Familia home.

Meanwhile in the office of Seshat, there was the large figure of Oars who was stood opposite of Seshat who was reading a book.

Seshat adjusted the reading glasses on her nose before speaking. "How did it go?"

Oars bowed. "There were some unpredictable factors involved this time but she handled it well.

I can see why you are putting so much faith in her at a time like this. If it was me from some time ago then I would be questioning your decision for putting your faith in a newbie that is so young."

Seshat turned her gaze back towards the book in her hand as her brow wrinkled. "I can put my faith in her due to having a loyal person like you to oversee everything. So tell me everything that happened and how you managed to let her come back in such a state?"

A complicated look appeared on the face of Oars. "Her preparations had paid off despite her inexperience and the other unpredictable changes happening. I felt that there was no need to intervene and show myself unless there was a danger to her or the mission.

It reached a point where I was about to help her when she was at her worst but even I was left surprised. The transformation that took place caught the enemy by surprise but it did me too. After everything happened, there was no need for me to show myself."

His task had been to watch over Mallory to provide extra protection and ensure the mission was successful.

He was to monitor her actions and progress to be reported to Seshat too since Seshat was very interested in Malllory.

Many events were being solved one after another so Seshat had gained even more of a liking towards her.

Upon hearing about the transformation, Seshat's face looked very curious and her eyes sparkled. "She can transform? What did she look like?"