Another Murder, Chasing the Demon

Yun Feiyang took out the quest request and said, "I am a Mage from Fairy Tail. I will complete the quest you posted."

"You... how can your guild send a child? Don't you know you're dealing with a demon?"

The village chief was dissatisfied with Yun Feiyang's age, and Mira, standing beside him, took the opportunity to add fuel to the fire.

"Yeah, old village chief, this Mage doesn't look reliable at all. Let's just cancel the commission and let me handle this!"

The village chief disdainfully said, "Strauss's girl, stop causing trouble. This involves murder and a demon, not something you, a little flyer who only knows how to fight, can solve."

Mira was furious and grabbed the village chief by the collar. "What do you mean, old man? Are you looking down on me?"

Lisanna and Elfman, frightened, quickly pulled her away!

With the troublemakers gone, the two could finally talk properly.

"Village chief, a Mage's strength is not determined by age. Moreover, our guild values its reputation the most. If the quest fails, our guild will suffer the greatest loss."

"Since I accepted your commission, it proves that the guild trusts me and believes I have the ability to complete this task."

Hearing Yun Feiyang's words, the village chief's expression improved considerably. He said with doubt, "Alright then, you try first. If you can't, your guild must send someone else."

"No problem!"

"Then now, please tell me everything you know!"

The village chief nodded and said, "The day before yesterday, villagers found Job and Hoyle's bodies in the forest outside the village. The night before last, Parker found me and said he personally saw a demon kill the two. So I contacted Fairy Tail and posted the quest."

"Is that all? How are you sure it was a demon? Based on Parker's word alone? Isn't he a bit deranged now?"

The village chief shook his head. "He was just scared, not crazy. As for why I believe him? Besides Parker's account being very vivid..."

The village chief said in horror, "You haven't seen Job and Hoyle's bodies. They were not only dismembered, but certain parts were ground into a paste. The scene was truly shocking!"

"Wild beasts would at most eat a person. Who else could do something so cruel besides a demon?"

Yun Feiyang frowned. "You mean, the two were gruesomely dismembered, but no body parts were missing?"

"Yes, exactly!"

If that were the case, it could indeed rule out the suspicion of wild beasts eating people. Coupled with an eyewitness, it was no wonder the village chief believed it.

"I'm telling you, although people say they don't believe Parker, they are all very scared. Everyone is in a state of panic now. You must help us deal with this demon!"

"Don't worry. Since I've accepted the quest, I will do my best!"

Just as they were talking, a villager suddenly burst in!

"Bad news, village chief! Parker was found dead in his own home!"

"What?!"

The village chief jumped up, "I went to see him this morning, why is he now..."

"Are you sure?"

Yun Feiyang said urgently, "Are you sure he was alive this morning?"

The village chief affirmed, "Of course, I even comforted him for a long time!"

Yun Feiyang roared, "Quick, where is his home? Take me there!"

"Follow me!"

Mira rushed out first!

"Lisanna, Elfman, you two go home first!"

"Mira-nee, you have to be careful!"

"Feiyang-niichan, you have to be careful too, help me protect Mira-nee!"

Arriving outside, Yun Feiyang summoned a Whirlwind, sweeping up Mira who was running ahead!

"Ah~~~ What's wrong? What's wrong?"

"Stop screaming, you're too slow like this, just point the way!"

"You scared me! You..."

This guy can actually fly, so this is what a Mage is, truly powerful!

No, isn't this him showing off!

Damn it, I'm a little unhappy!

Under Mira's guidance, the two quickly landed at Parker's home, where some villagers were already gathered.

"Someone can fly!"

"Isn't that Strauss's girl? She's really become a Little flyer!"

"And who is this handsome young man?"

Yun Feiyang said loudly, "I am the Mage invited by your village chief. It is very dangerous here now, so please return quickly, otherwise I will not be responsible if something happens."

Under Yun Feiyang's intimidation, everyone scattered.

"How could you lie to them!"

"When did I lie to them? This place isn't safe at all!"

Stepping into the house, they saw a corpse lying on the ground, eyes wide open in death.

"Is this Parker?"

"Ah~ Yes!"

Mira couldn't bear to look after a glance!

Parker's fatal wound was on his neck, inflicted by sharp claws, making it look very much like the work of a fierce beast.

"There's still a trace of magic residue. It's a shame it's too late!"

If the magic had dissipated slower, Yun Feiyang could have followed the trail. This was also why he had rushed over.

However, it wasn't without other options!

"Little White, can you track it?"

"Woof~"

After sniffing around, Little White nodded at Yun Feiyang.

"Excellent, lead the way!"

A wolf's sense of smell is no worse than a dog's, even superior. They were, after all, the same species.

As for barking like a dog, Little White felt it had gotten used to it. Since it couldn't resist, it might as well try to enjoy it.

Led by Little White, the two ran behind it through the streets.

"Can you handle this, little puppy?"

"At least I'm more useful than you!"

"Bastard, what do you mean by that?"

"I mean I don't need you right now. Why are you still following me?"

"Are you going to control me? You're more heartless than someone who burns bridges after crossing the river!"

"If you want to follow, fine. Don't blame me if something happens."

"Hmph, I don't need your protection!"

Hmph, hmph, I must catch the culprit and get that money to improve my younger siblings' lives!

Led by Little White, they turned east and west, arriving in front of an old house.

"This is..."

"I remember now, this is Steve's house!"

"Who?"

"But he's been missing for five years. I didn't expect the culprit to be hiding here. He's quite good at hiding!"

"Missing?"

But now wasn't the time to ask these questions, as Mira had already rushed in excitedly.

"Can you not be so reckless? What if..."

There was no "what if." As soon as the two stepped through the door, a magic array immediately appeared beneath their feet.

"Ah~~ What happened?"

"Don't move erratically!"

The ground beneath their feet turned into a swamp, and their bodies began to sink bit by bit.

"What do we do now? Aren't you a Mage? Think of a way quickly!"

"Be quiet!"

A monster walked out from the front. Its skin was dark red, with a pointed mouth and fangs, and a tail behind it.

Looking like this, it was indeed a demon, and this demon was holding a magic staff.

"Th-there really is a demon!"

Mira's face was filled with terror!

Yun Feiyang snorted coldly. A storm surged up, shredding the magic array on the ground. The two, freed from their predicament, were back on solid ground.

"Just a mere obstructing magic array!"

A katana materialized in his hand. "You killed all those people, didn't you? Mr. Demon!"