Reborn Soul Master: The Rogue's Counterattack

Wow!

Inside the broken temple.

Green flames danced on each candle, illuminating the surroundings.

"The bats disappeared."

A sound from behind the statue made the candles flicker.

"That Batboy?"

A question came from the darkness, and the man standing behind the statue slowly walked out and stood in the center.

The man wearing a white fox mask looked in the direction of the voice and nodded.

"Yes. I had him sneak into Charlotte's house, but he disappeared without a trace."

"Is the contract broken?"

The question came from another place this time, and the man in the fox mask nodded again.

"Yes. It seems he disappeared from Charlotte's house."

After that answer, the candle flickered again, and the shadows swayed with it.

"Is it the guy who took away Charlotte's inheritance?"

"Charlotte's colleague seems to be stronger than expected. After all, as a colleague of the Guardian, it is natural that he is strong."

"Aiya, why is everyone like this? Bats are just low-level demons with low intelligence."

"By the way, aren't there any other clues? If we're fighting the demons, the guards nearby can't be unaware of it."

Questions came from all directions. In response, the man wearing a fox mask shook his head in annoyance.

"No clues. No reports of intruders, of course, and no other traces were found in the house."

"If the bat died, the magic stone should be left behind, right? It was not found either?"

"It seems to be broken. Because it is in accordance with the laws of the kingdom."

"No, whether you destroy the magic stone or possess it, it will leave traces of magic, right?"

The man wearing a fox mask looked at the direction where the question came from and continued to answer.

"Yes. So this is very strange. If the magic stone is destroyed, at least some of the magic power of the demons should be left, right? Not even this."

Although he must be very tired, his voice remained as calm as it had been at the beginning.

Wow!

The flickering candles fell silent again, and the man in the fox mask looked around and spoke again.

"But one thing is certain. The guy who took away Charlotte's legacy did exist."

If that wasn't the case, why would anyone go out of their way to come to Charlotte's house?

"And that guy has the key. The key to Neropolis."

Then, the words of the man wearing a fox mask came again from the darkness.

"Fox. You know clearly, right? That key is necessary for our plan."

"Fox, you must find it. This is your responsibility. If you need help, just let me know."

"It's only a matter of time before we find the key. The plan won't fall apart." The fox signaled not to worry.

"Fox. Don't you have any clues? Charlotte thought she would be alone for the rest of her life, but she never expected to have a colleague again."

"Hmm. Not so far. I suspected the Guardian as well, but it doesn't seem to be him."

"So, what about those guys from the revolutionary group? They've been acting unusually lately."

"Although I am keeping an eye on their movements, they have been quiet so far. They may be planning a rebellion somewhere."

The answer from the man wearing the fox mask seemed unsatisfactory, and depressed sighs were heard from all over.

at that time.

"You keep asking questions all day, and you're just going to say you don't know? Our fox knows nothing."

A sharp voice came from the darkness.

Hearing this, the fox put his hands in his pockets dissatisfiedly and stared in the direction where the sound came from.

"Wild boar. You are the one. Did you do a good job? I heard that the guys from the Hero Academy are very active. Will they step on our tails if they keep going like this?"

At the fox's question, the flame on the candle grew larger, and the voice in the darkness this time moved toward the being known as "the boar."

"Excessive enhancement of human power may hinder our plans."

"Wild boar. Don't forget what you are doing. Because of you, we have suffered unnecessary losses."

Ta-da! Ta-da!

Then, footsteps were heard in the darkness, and soon a woman wearing a wild boar mask appeared.

"Why are you all so sensitive? And I've been working hard, haven't I? Aren't you all seeing my results?"

The wild boar walked up to the fox and continued.

"Shouldn't you thank me for selecting the best guys and bringing them here?"

She crossed her arms haughtily, trying to remain calm.

"If humans are to withstand the power of demons, they need a well-trained body. You know that, right?"

I've done a good job, why are you blaming me? The wild boar ended his words with a warning voice.

In response, the fox shrugged and nodded.

"Anyway. If the Hero Academy gets in the way of our work, destroy that place."

"There's really nothing I can do about you."

"Cultivating humans is a double-edged sword. Be careful."

"Fox. In order to obtain good materials, you must take certain risks."

The woman in the boar mask said, snapping her fingers playfully, while the fox smirked in displeasure.

"Okay. It doesn't matter now. Anyway, it's my turn this time, right?"

"You know your own order very well."

"Prepare a useful guy. The bat is dead, which is a big loss."

The woman wearing the wild boar mask chuckled and nodded.

"Don't worry. I wanted to bring him this time. Although the one being targeted is a fairly famous nobleman, it shouldn't be a problem."

"Until now, even nobles would be immersed in sorrow if they were treated as dead in battle."

There will be no doubt. The fox said not to worry, and the boar nodded in agreement.

"I'll put the captured guy in the wizard's grave like last time. If I contact you, bring him here immediately. I also saved a few magic stones. If they're not enough, I'll bring them here."

"Looking forward to it. I'm waiting, contact me."

The two ended their conversation and looked into the darkness, and the fox said to that place.

"No other reports? Then let's end the meeting here."

No answer came, the fox clapped his hands in satisfaction and said.

"Everyone should be busy, so get back to work. I will also try my best to find the guy who took away Charlotte's inheritance."

As soon as the fox finished speaking, the candles went out one by one, and the wild boar turned and disappeared into the darkness.

After confirming that everyone had disappeared, the fox nodded with satisfaction and soon disappeared into the darkness.

The candles that barely illuminated the darkness also disappeared, and the temple and the darkness were immersed in silence.