Chapter 136
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" Now let's have a drink while I wait on Malnor. That fellow really is tardy isn't he? He makes me look like a model student."
As Taf looked around for Malnor he saw Malgrey's hand pressed on his transmitter while his expression changed.
" What..? repeat that.., damn, ok I'm on my way."
Malgrey paused for a bit as he looked to Taf across the table...
" Something happened, let's go..."
He uttered as he hurriedly got up. Taf didn't ask his reasons for the sudden statement as without a doubt it must be important. After paying their tabs they both exited the bar while they maneuvered themselves through the bustling streets of Starlight City.
" Malnor had sent one of his members to tail that advisor Kathy. It seems he hasn't heard news from him in the last half an hour. From the tone in his voice, he seemed concerned. We'll rendezvous with him and Ava at his last known location. "
Malgrey then took the time to fill in Taf on what had occurred..
" They are quite the proactive bunch aren't they...?"
As Taf spoke they weaved throughout the crowded streets. With every building they passed music and loud noises could be heard...
" This is when I wish the most we could fly. There should be a talk with this city lord on having this banned lifted while conducting our mission.."
Taf lamented as this did seem counterproductive to their task.
" You do have a point, i will consult with the other two leaders on having this changed temporarily for our squads." Malgrey agreed to Taf's words.
??????
Outside of Kathy's home stood both Ava and Malnor. They each looked curiously for any clues as to what had taken place.
Soon they saw both the red fiery-haired Malgrey and Taf making their way towards.
They were puzzled as to why Malgrey had brought Taf to the location but at the moment they were plagued with something of more significance.
" Are there any clues thus far as to what had occurred..."
Malgrey asked while his eyes combed the scene for anything seemingly out of the norm.
" No, nothing insinuating Karr was even at the scene. It's quite strange as his last report stated he was watching Kathy as she prepared her meals and this was the location where he did his surveillance."
There was a bit of worry in Malnor's words as he spoke. After all, this was one of the members under his command.
Inside his mind, he berated himself for not having the foresight to having one of the stronger members tagging along with Karr.
There he was searching for anything which indicated Karr was still alive. However, he knew in his heart, Karr was most likely dead...
" How about the advisor? Maybe she could offer us a clue as to what might of occurred...
Malgrey once more interjected...
" Hmm, why didn't we think of that? It's a good thing we have you here guiding us as you are. Tell you what, why don't you go and ask her yourself..?"
Ava sarcastically replied. It could be seen she was quite annoyed that he even mentioned what he did.
" Now is not the time Ava. We have searched Kathy's home and she is nowhere to be seen. You can go have a look to see if there is anything we might have missed."
It could be seen Malnor at the moment only had thoughts of finding clues to the disappearance of Karr, as he berated Ava's action.
Malgrey now knew he had to ignore this woman or else she would continuously send him in a downward spiral. So he didn't take her words to heart as he continuously pried for answers.
While the three-spoke Taf had been doing his own investigating. He walked on the street as he looked for any signs of a struggle.
Karr's death must have been quick for him not being able to send even the slightest request for help.
" Probably while he was watching Kathy another party was eying him. However, shouldn't there be some form of a struggle, even if he was snuck upon."
Taf drew up possible scenarios in his head as he looked down on the ground for any sign of a struggle.
He knew the quickest and most effective way to kill a target was to catch them unaware from behind.
Either breaking their necks or slitting their throats. However, this always left signs behind of the act. For instance, there would be nail scrapings or shoe marks on the ground after they grappled for their last breath.
" Well that's a bit strange isn't it, nothing at all.."
Taf rubbed his fingers on the pavement as he stooped down assessing. As his eyes lingered on the ground below him.
He then shook his head dejected coming to the realization this was not what had actually occurred. While he became resigned to the idea his eyes noticed something.
Nine feet from where he stooped there was a crack that he estimated to be at least 1.5 - 2 inches.
There were thoughts in his mind that it might be nothing of concern, as this was a city that was highly trafficked by demon beasts.
It would then stand to reason there would be significant wear and tear on the pathways. Taf decided however to have a look nonetheless.
When arriving at the spot, he saw a small crater big enough to fit three fingers of a grown man. To which he then placed his fingers inside. Within he felt some loose gravel which was expected.
However just as Taf was about to pull his finger out, he felt a piece of iron. Curious as to what this might be, he tried using his finger to pull the iron out, however, it would not budge.
Slap...
? Elemental art ( Earth) Transmutation?
Taf then slapped the ground as three inches around the hole everything turnt to dust. Soon before him, he saw a piece of iron two inches thick.
At its tip, there was a fatty looking substance with soft tissue. Similar to beast fat, this he would have known having dismembered hundreds of demon beast in past.
" Strange, is this the end of a spear..?"
He thought as he held the iron between his index finger and his thumb assessing it..
" Taf I'm going to take a look within the home. Do you want to join..?"
Malgrey shouted which jolted Taf out of the state he currently was in...
" Guess this is a dead-end, might as well see what else there is..."
Taf thought before he stood up and made his way into Kathy's home. As he entered Taf was greeted by an aroma that delighted the senses.
" Someone has quite the knack for combining spices. Little miss Kathy is a chef in her own right I see..."
He uttered as his nose was sent into heaven's bliss. As he walked into the home he had to admit this woman did have an eye for decorum. As with each partition in the home there was a semblance of uniformity.
" Nice I like.., Squad leader what did the others say when asked about our missing advisor?"
Taf asked Malgrey who too had been looking around the home.
" She apparently is missing. It is presumed Karr was found spying on her. He was then killed and she absconded with the perpetrators.."
Malgrey then went over what both Ava and Malnor deduced took place... Find authorized novels in Webnovel，faster updates, better experience，Please click www.webnovel.com for visiting.
" Is that so..?"
Taf uttered as he looked on Kathy's white floor tiles. There was an odd black mark that marred what was some exquisite tile work, as the pattern flowed from one to the next.
His words did surprise Malgrey who felt there was some underlined meaning in his words.
" What are you saying, this is not the case..?"
He questioned as he was puzzled at what could this youth deduce that those far more experience than him couldn't.
" Actually there is no need to look for our friend Kathy..."
Taf uttered as he once more stooped down to the floor rubbing his hand on the few black smear marks.
His words did startle Malgrey as he became drawn in by Taf. Who at times would look on the wall a mere 5 inches away.
" Why shouldn't there be a search for her, she is the key to unraveling everything..."
Malgrey questioned as Taf word didn't seem to make much sense...
" Well, the simple fact is, she is already dead..."
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" Now let's have a drink while I wait on Malnor. That fellow really is tardy isn't he? He makes me look like a model student."
As Taf looked around for Malnor he saw Malgrey's hand pressed on his transmitter while his expression changed.
" What..? repeat that.., damn, ok I'm on my way."
Malgrey paused for a bit as he looked to Taf across the table...
" Something happened, let's go..."
He uttered as he hurriedly got up. Taf didn't ask his reasons for the sudden statement as without a doubt it must be important. After paying their tabs they both exited the bar while they maneuvered themselves through the bustling streets of Starlight City.
" Malnor had sent one of his members to tail that advisor Kathy. It seems he hasn't heard news from him in the last half an hour. From the tone in his voice, he seemed concerned. We'll rendezvous with him and Ava at his last known location. "
Malgrey then took the time to fill in Taf on what had occurred..
" They are quite the proactive bunch aren't they...?"
As Taf spoke they weaved throughout the crowded streets. With every building they passed music and loud noises could be heard...
" This is when I wish the most we could fly. There should be a talk with this city lord on having this banned lifted while conducting our mission.."
Taf lamented as this did seem counterproductive to their task.
" You do have a point, i will consult with the other two leaders on having this changed temporarily for our squads." Malgrey agreed to Taf's words.
??????
Outside of Kathy's home stood both Ava and Malnor. They each looked curiously for any clues as to what had taken place.
Soon they saw both the red fiery-haired Malgrey and Taf making their way towards.
They were puzzled as to why Malgrey had brought Taf to the location but at the moment they were plagued with something of more significance.
" Are there any clues thus far as to what had occurred..."
Malgrey asked while his eyes combed the scene for anything seemingly out of the norm.
" No, nothing insinuating Karr was even at the scene. It's quite strange as his last report stated he was watching Kathy as she prepared her meals and this was the location where he did his surveillance."
There was a bit of worry in Malnor's words as he spoke. After all, this was one of the members under his command.
Inside his mind, he berated himself for not having the foresight to having one of the stronger members tagging along with Karr.
There he was searching for anything which indicated Karr was still alive. However, he knew in his heart, Karr was most likely dead...
" How about the advisor? Maybe she could offer us a clue as to what might of occurred...
Malgrey once more interjected...
" Hmm, why didn't we think of that? It's a good thing we have you here guiding us as you are. Tell you what, why don't you go and ask her yourself..?"
Ava sarcastically replied. It could be seen she was quite annoyed that he even mentioned what he did.
" Now is not the time Ava. We have searched Kathy's home and she is nowhere to be seen. You can go have a look to see if there is anything we might have missed."
It could be seen Malnor at the moment only had thoughts of finding clues to the disappearance of Karr, as he berated Ava's action.
Malgrey now knew he had to ignore this woman or else she would continuously send him in a downward spiral. So he didn't take her words to heart as he continuously pried for answers.
While the three-spoke Taf had been doing his own investigating. He walked on the street as he looked for any signs of a struggle.
Karr's death must have been quick for him not being able to send even the slightest request for help.
" Probably while he was watching Kathy another party was eying him. However, shouldn't there be some form of a struggle, even if he was snuck upon."
Taf drew up possible scenarios in his head as he looked down on the ground for any sign of a struggle.
He knew the quickest and most effective way to kill a target was to catch them unaware from behind.
Either breaking their necks or slitting their throats. However, this always left signs behind of the act. For instance, there would be nail scrapings or shoe marks on the ground after they grappled for their last breath.
" Well that's a bit strange isn't it, nothing at all.."
Taf rubbed his fingers on the pavement as he stooped down assessing. As his eyes lingered on the ground below him.
He then shook his head dejected coming to the realization this was not what had actually occurred. While he became resigned to the idea his eyes noticed something.
Nine feet from where he stooped there was a crack that he estimated to be at least 1.5 - 2 inches.
There were thoughts in his mind that it might be nothing of concern, as this was a city that was highly trafficked by demon beasts.
It would then stand to reason there would be significant wear and tear on the pathways. Taf decided however to have a look nonetheless.
When arriving at the spot, he saw a small crater big enough to fit three fingers of a grown man. To which he then placed his fingers inside. Within he felt some loose gravel which was expected.
However just as Taf was about to pull his finger out, he felt a piece of iron. Curious as to what this might be, he tried using his finger to pull the iron out, however, it would not budge.
Slap...
? Elemental art ( Earth) Transmutation?
Taf then slapped the ground as three inches around the hole everything turnt to dust. Soon before him, he saw a piece of iron two inches thick.
At its tip, there was a fatty looking substance with soft tissue. Similar to beast fat, this he would have known having dismembered hundreds of demon beast in past.
" Strange, is this the end of a spear..?"
He thought as he held the iron between his index finger and his thumb assessing it..
" Taf I'm going to take a look within the home. Do you want to join..?"
Malgrey shouted which jolted Taf out of the state he currently was in...
" Guess this is a dead-end, might as well see what else there is..."
Taf thought before he stood up and made his way into Kathy's home. As he entered Taf was greeted by an aroma that delighted the senses.
" Someone has quite the knack for combining spices. Little miss Kathy is a chef in her own right I see..."
He uttered as his nose was sent into heaven's bliss. As he walked into the home he had to admit this woman did have an eye for decorum. As with each partition in the home there was a semblance of uniformity.
" Nice I like.., Squad leader what did the others say when asked about our missing advisor?"
Taf asked Malgrey who too had been looking around the home.
" She apparently is missing. It is presumed Karr was found spying on her. He was then killed and she absconded with the perpetrators.."
Malgrey then went over what both Ava and Malnor deduced took place... Find authorized novels in Webnovel，faster updates, better experience，Please click www.webnovel.com for visiting.
" Is that so..?"
Taf uttered as he looked on Kathy's white floor tiles. There was an odd black mark that marred what was some exquisite tile work, as the pattern flowed from one to the next.
His words did surprise Malgrey who felt there was some underlined meaning in his words.
" What are you saying, this is not the case..?"
He questioned as he was puzzled at what could this youth deduce that those far more experience than him couldn't.
" Actually there is no need to look for our friend Kathy..."
Taf uttered as he once more stooped down to the floor rubbing his hand on the few black smear marks.
His words did startle Malgrey as he became drawn in by Taf. Who at times would look on the wall a mere 5 inches away.
" Why shouldn't there be a search for her, she is the key to unraveling everything..."
Malgrey questioned as Taf word didn't seem to make much sense...
" Well, the simple fact is, she is already dead..."
To be continued...
" Now let's have a drink while I wait on Malnor. That fellow really is tardy isn't he? He makes me look like a model student." As Taf looked around for Malnor he saw Malgrey's hand pressed on his transmitter while his expression changed. " What..? repeat that.., damn, ok I'm on my way." Malgrey paused for a bit as he looked to Taf across the table... " Something happened, let's go..." He uttered as he hurriedly got up. Taf didn't ask his reasons for the sudden statement as without a doubt it must be important. After paying their tabs they both exited the bar while they maneuvered themselves through the bustling streets of Starlight City. " Malnor had sent one of his members to tail that advisor Kathy. It seems he hasn't heard news from him in the last half an hour. From the tone in his voice, he seemed concerned. We'll rendezvous with him and Ava at his last known location. " Malgrey then took the time to fill in Taf on what had occurred.. " They are quite the proactive bunch aren't they...?" As Taf spoke they weaved throughout the crowded streets. With every building they passed music and loud noises could be heard... " This is when I wish the most we could fly. There should be a talk with this city lord on having this banned lifted whileconducting our mission.." Taf lamented as this did seem counterproductive to their task. " You do have a point, i will consult with the other two leaders on having this changed temporarily for our squads." Malgrey agreed to Taf's words. ?????? Outside of Kathy's home stood both Ava and Malnor. They each looked curiously for any clues as to what had taken place. Soon they saw both the red fiery-haired Malgrey and Taf making their way towards. They were puzzled as to why Malgrey had brought Taf to the location but at the moment they were plagued with something of more significance. " Are there any clues thus far as to what had occurred..." Malgrey asked while his eyes combed the scene for anything seemingly out of the norm. " No, nothing insinuating Karr was even at the scene. It's quite strange as his last report stated he was watching Kathy as she prepared her meals and this was the location where he did his surveillance." There was a bit of worry in Malnor's words as he spoke. After all, this was one of the members under his command. Inside his mind, he berated himself for not having the foresight to having one of the stronger members tagging along with Karr. There he was searching for anything which indicated Karr was still alive. However, he knew in his heart, Karr was most likely dead... " How about the advisor? Maybe she could offer us a clue as to what might of occurred... Malgrey once more interjected... " Hmm, why didn't we think of that? It's a good thing we have you here guiding us as you are. Tell you what, why don't you go and ask her yourself..?" Ava sarcastically replied. It could be seen she was quite annoyed that he even mentioned what he did. " Now is not the time Ava. We have searched Kathy's home and she is nowhere to be seen. You can go have a look to see if there is anything we might have missed." It could be seen Malnor at the moment only had thoughts of finding clues to the disappearance of Karr, as he berated Ava's action. Malgrey now knew he had to ignore this woman or else she would continuously send him in a downward spiral. So he didn't take her words to heart as he continuously pried for answers. While the three-spoke Taf had been doing his own investigating. He walked on the street as he looked for any signs of a struggle. Karr's death must have been quick for him not being able to send even the slightest request for help. " Probably while he was watching Kathy another party was eying him. However, shouldn't there be some form of a struggle, even if he was snuck upon." Taf drew up possible scenarios in his head as he looked down on the ground for any sign of a struggle. He knew the quickest and most effective way to kill a target was to catch them unaware from behind. Either breaking their necks or slitting their throats. However, this always left signs behind of the act. For instance, there would be nail scrapings or shoe marks on the ground after they grappled for their last breath. " Well that's a bit strange isn't it, nothing at all.." Taf rubbed his fingers on the pavement as he stooped down assessing. As his eyes lingered on the ground below him. He then shook his head dejected coming to the realization this was not what had actually occurred. While he became resigned to the idea his eyes noticed something. Nine feet from where he stooped there was a crack that he estimated to be at least 1.5 - 2 inches. There were thoughts in his mind that it might be nothing ofconcern, as this was a city that was highly trafficked by demon beasts. It would then stand to reason there would be significant wear and tear on the pathways. Taf decided however to have a look nonetheless. When arriving at the spot, he saw a small crater big enough to fit three fingers of a grown man. To which he then placed his fingers inside. Within he felt some loose gravel which was expected. However just as Taf was about to pull his finger out, he felt a piece of iron. Curious as to what this might be, he tried using his finger to pull the iron out, however, it would not budge. Slap... ? Elemental art Earth Transmutation? Taf then slapped the ground as three inches around the hole everything turnt to dust. Soon before him, he saw a piece of iron two inches thick. At its tip, there was a fatty looking substance with soft tissue. Similar to beast fat, this he would haveknown having dismembered hundreds of demon beast in past. " Strange, is this the end of a spear..?" He thought as he held the iron between his index finger and his thumb assessing it.. " Taf I'm going to take a look within the home. Do you want to join..?" Malgrey shouted which jolted Taf out of the state he currently was in... " Guess this is a dead-end, might as well see what else there is..." Taf thought before he stood up and made his way into Kathy's home. As he entered Taf was greeted by an aroma that delighted the senses. " Someone has quite the knack for combining spices. Little miss Kathy is a chef in her own right I see..." He uttered as his nose was sent into heaven's bliss. As he walked into the home he had to admit this woman did have an eye for decorum. As with each partition in the home there was a semblance of uniformity. " Nice I like.., Squad leader what did the others say when asked about our missing advisor?" Taf asked Malgrey who too had been looking around the home. " She apparently is missing. It is presumed Karr was found spying on her. He was then killed and she absconded with the perpetrators.." Malgrey then went over what both Ava and Malnor deduced took place... Find authorized novels in Webnovelfaster updates, better experiencePlease click www.webnovel.com for visiting. " Is that so..?" Taf uttered as he looked on Kathy's white floor tiles. There was an odd black mark that marred what was some exquisite tile work, as the pattern flowed from one to the next. His words did surprise Malgrey who felt there was some underlined meaning in his words. " What are you saying, this is not the case..?" He questioned as he was puzzled at what could this youth deduce that those far more experience than him couldn't. " Actually there is no need to look for our friend Kathy..." Taf uttered as he once more stooped down to the floor rubbing his hand on the few black smear marks. His words did startle Malgrey as he became drawn in by Taf. Who at times would look on the wall a mere 5 inches away. " Why shouldn't there be a search for her, she is the key to unraveling everything..." Malgrey questioned as Taf word didn't seem to make much sense... " Well, the simple fact is, she is already dead..." To be continued...
