Yun Feiyang took out the Mission order and said, "I'm a mage from Fairy Tail. I'll be handling the mission you posted."
"You... your Guild sent a child? Do you even know you're dealing with a Demon?"
The village chief was dissatisfied with Yun Feiyang's age, especially with Mira fanning the flames from the side.
"Exactly, Village Chief old man! This mage looks completely unreliable. Why not cancel the commission and let me handle it instead?"
The village chief said disdainfully, "Girl from the Strauss family, stop making trouble. This involves murder and a Demon. It's not something a Little flyer who only knows how to fight can solve."
Mira flew into a rage and grabbed the village chief by the collar. "What do you mean, old man? Are you looking down on me?"
Lisanna and Elfman hurriedly pulled her away in fright!
With the troublesome person out of the way, the two of them could finally have a proper conversation.
"Village Chief, a mage's strength isn't determined by age. Besides, a Guild values its reputation above all else. If this mission fails, our Guild will suffer the greatest loss."
"Since I accepted your commission, it proves the Guild trusts me and believes I'm capable of completing this mission."
After hearing Yun Feiyang's words, the village chief's expression improved considerably. Still doubtful, he said, "All right, you can try first. If you can't do it, your Guild must send someone else."
"No problem!"
"Then please tell me everything you know!"
The village chief nodded. "The day before yesterday, villagers found Job and Hoyle's bodies in the forest outside the village. The night before last, Parker came to me and said he saw the Demon kill them with his own eyes. That's when I contacted Fairy Tail and posted the mission."
"That's all? How can you be sure it was a Demon? Based on Parker's word alone? Didn't you say he's acting crazy now?"
The village chief shook his head. "He was only frightened, not insane. As for why I believe him, apart from how convincing his account was..."
The village chief said fearfully, "You haven't seen Job and Hoyle's bodies. Not only were they brutally dismembered, but one part of them had even been chopped into minced flesh. The sight was truly horrifying!"
"A wild beast might eat someone, but who besides a Demon could commit something so cruel?"
Yun Feiyang frowned. "You mean they were brutally dismembered, but no body parts were missing?"
"Yes, exactly!"
If that was the case, then the possibility of wild beasts eating people could indeed be ruled out. Coupled with an eyewitness, it was no wonder the village chief believed it.
"Let me tell you, everyone says they don't believe Parker, but they're actually terrified. Panic has already spread through the village. You have to help us deal with this Demon!"
"Don't worry. Since I accepted the mission, I'll give it everything I have!"
Just as the two were speaking, a villager suddenly burst in!
"Village Chief, this is bad! Parker was found dead in his own home!"
"What?!"
The village chief sprang to his feet. "I visited him this morning. How could he now..."
"Are you sure?"
Yun Feiyang asked urgently, "Are you certain he was alive this morning?"
The village chief replied firmly, "Of course! I comforted him for quite a while!"
Yun Feiyang shouted, "Quick, where's his house? Take me there!"
"Follow me!"
Mira was the first to rush out!
"Lisanna, Elfman, you two go home first!"
"Mira, be careful!"
Yun Feiyang swept past Lisanna and chased after her, taking Little White from her arms at the same time.
"Feiyang Nii-chan, you be careful too! Help me protect Mira!"
Once outside, Yun Feiyang summoned a whirlwind and swept up Mira, who was running ahead of him!
"Ahh... What's happening? What's happening?"
"Stop yelling. You're too slow like this. Just point the way!"
"You scared me! You..."
This guy could actually fly. So this was what a mage was like—he really was amazing!
No, didn't that mean he got to show off in front of me?
Damn it, that was kind of annoying!
With Mira guiding him, the two quickly landed at Parker's house, where several villagers had gathered.
"Someone can fly!"
"Isn't that the girl from the Strauss family? She really did become a Little flyer!"
"Who's that handsome boy?"
Yun Feiyang shouted, "I'm the mage your village chief hired. It's dangerous here now, so please go home immediately. If something happens, I won't be responsible."
Frightened by Yun Feiyang's warning, the crowd scattered at once.
"How could you lie to them?"
"How did I lie? This place really is dangerous!"
As they stepped inside, they saw a corpse lying on the floor, its eyes still wide open.
"Is that Parker?"
"Ah... yes!"
Mira took one look and did not dare look again!
Parker's fatal wound was on his neck, inflicted by sharp claws. It really did look like the work of a ferocious beast.
"There's still a trace of Magic Power left, but unfortunately, we're too late!"
If the Magic Power had dissipated more slowly, Yun Feiyang could have followed its trail. That was why he had rushed over in such a panic.
But that did not mean there were no other options!
"Little White, can you track it?"
"Woof!"
After sniffing around, Little White nodded at Yun Feiyang.
"Good. Lead the way!"
A wolf's sense of smell was no worse than a dog's—if anything, it was even better, since they were originally the same species.
As for barking like a dog, Little White had gotten used to it. Since resistance was futile, it might as well enjoy it.
Led by Little White, the two ran through the streets behind it.
"Can that little puppy really do this?"
"At least it's more useful than you!"
"Bastard, what do you mean by that?"
"It means I don't need you anymore. Why are you still following me?"
"What, you're tossing me aside after using me? Even crossing a river and tearing down the bridge isn't this heartless!"
"If you insist on following me, don't blame me if something happens."
"Hmph, I don't need your protection!"
Hmph, I'll definitely catch the culprit, get that money, and improve life for my younger siblings!
Following Little White as it twisted and turned through the streets, they arrived before an old, dilapidated house.
"This is..."
"I remember now. This is Steve's house!"
"Who?"
"But he disappeared five years ago. I never expected the culprit to be hiding here. He sure knows how to hide!"
"Disappeared?"
But this was not the time to ask about that, because Mira had already charged inside excitedly.
"Can you stop being so reckless? What if..."
There was no "what if." The moment the two stepped through the door, a Magic Array appeared beneath their feet.
"Ahh! What's happening?"
"Don't move!"
The ground beneath them turned into a swamp, and their bodies began sinking little by little.
"What do we do now? Aren't you a mage? Think of something!"
"Be quiet!"
A monster emerged from ahead, with dark red skin, a pointed mouth, sharp fangs, and a tail behind it.
It was undoubtedly a Demon—and it was even holding a magic staff.
"There... there really is a Demon!"
Mira's face was filled with terror!
Yun Feiyang snorted coldly. A Storm rose up and shredded the Magic Array beneath the ground. Freed from the trap, the two stood firmly on solid earth again.
"Just a mere hindering Magic Array!"
A katana appeared in his hand. "You killed those people, didn't you, Mr. Demon?"
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