Delmar Village
Village"I really heard screams from here." Someone spoke frantically. "You're listening too, right?" he asked another.
"That's right, I heard that too. I'm sure something's up."
The voices sounded clearly in the ears of the Meiga. He was comfortably in his hiding place, waiting for the shock of the Remilis soldiers to see the three corpses lying there. Things would get really rowdy after that. And that really pleases the guy.
"I found it!" the screams of one of the soldiers were heard, making the other soldiers come closer. The torches they carried could show the bruises on the bodies of the corpses.
"You guys found anything?" Volker came again at the wrong time.
"Lord Volker, there are no more scratch marks this time. But it is like a rope tied around their neck." The faces of the corpses were blue, and it was apparent. Their eyes weren't even fully closed. His tongue sticks out a little.
"I swear I will kill anyone who dares to trick us." Volker was furious, and rage was blinding within him.
He had warned these humans not to come out at nightfall. But they ignored his warning. Now, the victim is falling again, and this adds to the burden on his shoulders.
Volker did not leave the place after the soldiers returned the bodies to the village. He tried to feel the existence of Gendewa or even the Meiga, but unfortunately, he didn't feel anything again. If this terror is not resolved immediately, there will be many more victims who will die.
More tears filled the village when three bodies reached their families. Volker sighed when he saw the same scene. "Starting today, we will place soldiers on guard at the gates of Delmar village. You really aren't allowed out at night!" Volker, this time made a big decision for the good of all of them.
None of the villagers answered. The Village Head looked sadly at the victims and their families. The dark night sky seemed to make the atmosphere even eerier. A wolf howl could be heard faintly from a distance adding to the fear.
"Village Chief," called Volker, "you have to make sure to your residents that if they still care about their lives, then they have to comply with this rule. Wait until we catch the culprit."
"Yes, of course." The village head agreed. There was not the slightest objection from the middle-aged man.
After the second victim died in the Zentera forest, all the villagers of Delmar realized that they could not ignore the danger that lurked. Anyone could be killed no matter what. All they needed to do was continue to be careful and not leave the village at night.
They can do their normal activities during the day but not at night. Volker started stationing Remilis Soldiers at the entrance of Delmar village starting tonight. In fact, many soldiers began to go around making sure no 'naughty' humans disobeyed orders. After the terror occurred, twilight was a compassionate time for humans. There was even a worry that the creature would come to the village and wreak havoc.
The next day, Delmar Village looked deserted. Everyone hides in the house. Although some stalls are open, only a few come to visit. Usually, at this hour, the village still looks crowded. Even small children play in front of the house with their crisp laughs.
"Why is Lord Volker alone here?" Waller approached Volker, standing in front of the village square monument. Volker just sat there doing nothing. Her golden eyes glanced around, and her lips were tightly closed.
"You have come." Volker turned to Waller. "Have you been to the forest?" he asked.
"Yes, I just arrived and I didn't find any tracks in the woods." Waller reported. "I think everything is safe. I have also looked around and made sure that no one would dare to come out."
"That's good Waller. We have to make sure they are safe. Have you been to the back gate too?"
"Of course. I have made sure the soldiers take good care of it."
Volker nodded. Again staring straight at the street with raging thoughts. Gendewa. In the past, Meiga created Gendewa to help with their work. For development or dealing with critical situations during the war. With a shape like a stone man. But over time, they actually use their abilities for a crime.
They want to prove their knowledge is high enough by doing something like that. And now, it happened again. This mystery must be solved. Before everything was over, Volker wouldn't be able to live in peace.
What's more, he has a mission to himself. Collect Goldana Aerta shards. This terror incident will only hinder his steps.
"Lord Volker. Are you okay?" Waller woke Volker from his reverie.
"Ah, I'm sorry. Yes, I am okay." Volker looked up at the night sky. "We'll be awake until morning, come on, let me treat you to a drink."
Waller did not refuse. The two tall men walked toward the tavern not far from the village square. Deer Horn Tavern's inscription was stuck on the front door, and the two Rodenis entered inside. Ordered two bottles of drinks to accompany them on guard. The tavern only had Volker and Waller as customers.
"According to Lord Volker, what do you think this Meiga wants to carry out this terror? We know, we have lived quietly without any drama like this." So asked Waller.
"I don't know, it could be like before, because they have that knowledge, so he wants to be recognized and considered." Volker poured a drink into a glass before chugging it down. A burning feeling radiated down his throat to his stomach.
Waller looked at Volker with a deep gaze. This man in front of him was very talented. Unfortunately, he doesn't have Meiga's magic ability. In the past, incidents like this also caused extraordinary chaos. And now, the Meiga is back.
"I'm afraid this matter will be like decades ago. Due to mysterious terror, chaos is happening everywhere."
"I'm not going to let this happen," Volker replied firmly. His eyes stared at Waller with a glare as if they were enemies. "Whoever it is, he must get the punishment he deserves for causing a commotion." Volker never talks nonsense. So, his words will really be carried out.
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