chapter 86: Protest

People were assembled out on the roads, in thousands marching to the headquarters of hero association

Media Channel was trying to cover the mass protest into cameras, Helicopters hovering over the protesters to record the crowd.

' Tell us the truth'

' We want Justice for the peoples who died'

' kill the murderer '

' Why demon slayer is silent'

' kill everyone who responsible for the attack'

' Stop protecting criminal'

Various slogans trending on news along with posters, no matter how hard local authorities tried to control the crowd they were failing badly.

Media channel scatter the news of Carlos, and without knowing why they were demanding that to kill Carlos

Someone leaked inside information of the hero association that they are going to release the murderer because he was their friend. This news spread like wildfire making citizen of city z feel unsafe and skeptical about their security

People were pressuring the government to make an official statement about this matter, along with demanding to give homes and new business to the victims who suffered loss

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The main base of the Army Z

" They already going crazy about this and if they got information about James then..."Shane said in a concerned tone

There was a meeting going on between the leaders, Jordan sitting there quietly without uttering any word, Beside Scarlett and Mira.

Nobody allowed in the secret meeting, Scarlett and Mira were exceptions

" We have to suppress media, like any other cities why only we are giving them the right of freedom of speech" Kenny wearing an annoying expression on his face.

"Everyone has their voice here Kenny, we can't just do what others are doing," Roseys said, glaring at Kenny

" Oh really, then why we are doing things like others are doing like hating necromancers without any valid reasons " Kenny snapped back, Rosey knew what he was aiming for

" Wow, you are still supporting those peoples who attacked our city not to mention killed and kidnapped innocent peoples" The argument between Rosey and Kenny was heating the moment by moment, some of they tried to interrupt them but there was no use

" You already know Rosey, the reason why they attacked us aren't you?"

The atmosphere becomes dense around them, Rosey realized her aura unconsciously so does Kenny. Things around the room began shaking violently, Scarlett and mira closed their eyes in the discomfort

" That's enough..." Chill spread across the room making them stop, President Edward turns back with a calm expression on his face but everyone knew that the old man is angry.

" We all did mistakes in the past, we have to own up to them" President glared at Rosey and speaks again " We will not repeat the same mistakes over and over again, get it "

Everyone nods except Rosey, But after President repeated his last words she also nodded her head in defeat.

" This is all about him isn't it ?" Shane said in a serious tone looking at President Edward, He signs frustratedly and left the room.

Scarlett followed him out as she wanted to calm him down, Others looks at Firefox said without meeting anyone " Give him some time"

" uncle ..."

" what now Scarlett, I don't wanna hear it not anymore, and besides that why you permitted him to stay with you under my nose?"

" because..." Scarlett looks around but Shane signs and lets of in a rough tone

" are you in love with him?"

" What... no I am not "

" then what was the reason, Scarlett?" he asked again but in the annoyed expression on his face

"I wanted to protect both of you, from that demon. I thought he was strong so if he agreed to help us then you and grandpa..." She cries saying that earning a comfortable hug from her uncle.

" Hey...I am sorry, I didn't know that please don't cry " after few moments he said again " you don't have to worry about us, we will take care of everything for you so you get it even if we have to die "

" that why I wanted to find someone so you guys will be safe " Scarlett's word made Shane laugh. " But trust me he is not a bad guy "

" Are you sure about that because he made you sell your flat for the sake of-"

" Yeah but he didn't use the money for himself though "

" what does that mean ?" Shane becomes more confused, he knew that Scarlett gave him one million dollars but he has no idea that what he intends to with the money

" he gave his money to his girlfriend for her sister's treatment "

" ok...hold on tell me everything about it, everything from the start, how you guys met and other stuff but no secret"

" Ok... as you know I went out into the forest.."

Scarlett told everything since she met Don until last time at the party, Shane's expression considerably changed after hearing her side

" This is...i...Are you sure you didn't tell anyone about this, because if this info leaks out them his life will be in danger "

" No, I did not tell anyone you are the first " she Assured Shane that he is the one that she told everything about Don

" Good, Good but are you sure about his mysterious powers in the dark, I mean I never heard of it before ?"

" Yeah I almost didn't see him its like were invisible at that time"

" Ok... thanks for sharing this but Scarlett do not tell anyone about this ok " When Scarlett left Shane began pondering, he has no clue about his powers nor he knew about his identity but one thing was clear for him that he was becoming stronger each day, and another thing, he was certainly sure about Don is the one who destroyed the dungeon, not James.

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Labyrinth

" They managed to kill my pets, ...But what about girls is there someone strong enough to eliminate my monsters " Falco was amazed by James and Dons' performance but another group was bothering him, he was not sure about which heroes disguised himself and came here.

" Falco what's our orders," the guy asked him, Falco pulled the lever up and down few times and one portal materialize beside him

"Let's face them, I want to see who dare to fool me"

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The ground shook, dust and pebbles flying through the air as the wall beside James and Don shifted hastily, As the wall shifting it was making big space beside them revealing another group of strangers at the few distances

Girls quickly noticed a familiar face, James the demon slayer. god finally listens to their prayers to aid them. Girls sprinted towards him with crying, some of them hugged him and some were trying

Don senses were tingling again after seeing the white-haired girl, he noticed the same feeling coming from that girl like Ray

Carmella's eyes darted at James, she was trying to analyze James but there was nothing she could discover other than normal heroes

" Demon slayer "

Naya came beside her with a concerned look on her face, she whispered " Please Carmella don't do anything stupid"

" Demon Slayer, at last, we met, "The white-haired girl said out loud, earning James attention

James was trying to reassure the frightened girls beside him until he heard her words, for him it was more of a challenge than an introduction

" You saved these girls" James stepped forward towards them, girls step aside as they gave him the way.

" Yeah...we saved them " Naya lets out, trying to defuse the tensed atmosphere around them

" I want to test your strength" Carmella smiled forwarding herself towards James.

" No Carmella stop, " Naya grabbed her waist and managed to stop her " Sorry she was just excited to see you here "

Before halting her steps she glanced at Don and at that moment she stopped walking, There was something she couldn't able to understand about him. the voice telling him to stay away from him

" Do not approach him "

Don and Carmella look at each other for few moments. Her heart was beating fast she never felt anything like this and never encountered anyone before that the demon within her telling her not to mess with him.

Portal emerged away from them, Falco appeared with two red robes beside him.

" There you are " Carmella grimaced looking at Falco, the reason why she melted with girls to find the leader of the necromancers who abduct girls and kills them.

" Oh...what do we have here, Come forth who killed My Peoples " Falco glared at the girls ignoring James And Don

He was more curious about The heroes who masked themselves too came here...