03: What a troublesome task

Muller POV

"Huh …?" I asked, wrinkling my eyebrows in surprise.

"... Yes, right? If her fragrance is gone here... that means she has super abilities, right…. ” Sam added again, the look on his thinking face convinced me that he wasn't angry.

“Huahhhhh…! Damn you Sam, you just got me heartburn ... I thought you were going to kill me .... " I said until I fell limply on the hallway floor. Instead, Seth giggled tomato-faced at the end of the alley. I want to feel that corner of his stupid face.

"Hey! Hey! The conversation is not connected here! Mull, I have ever wanted to kill you, huh…? ” Asked Sam with a flat face.

"Yes and you just showed it to me ..." I snapped which was immediately followed by Seth's burst of laughter. "Seth ... Shut up!" Ahh... the incident just now really made me feel like a fool, however… if you were faced with your friend's dark face and raging feelings. If I had known I wouldn't have been scared earlier….

---15 minutes later---

After my mind calmed down and started to get up, I started explaining everything that happened to Sam. He also understood and proposed this matter to the Mally Guild. I complained with her will and Seth didn't seem to care either.

"Why do we have to leave the rest to them? You know them ... "

“Can't Mull. You don't need to act alone anymore... we also don't know what will happen in the future, there could be a lot of traps that have been set up. They're not that stupid of taking hostages for the sake of what I have. " Replied Sam.

“Mull... come on! You better come too. " Seth interrupted, telling me to get into the car, Sam immediately sat in the front and pushed me away. Seriously... they are very emotional people.

"We're going straight to Anna's house, right? after that to the Guild headquarters. " Asked Seth. This time he took the car.

“Yep! We have to tell her sister after that to leave it… ”Sam replied with a grin.

“Hey, hey! This isn't the time to make fun of people, it's about Anna's life… you know?! ” I snapped, and Seth immediately stepped on the gas.

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Confused. That's how I feel right now… I can't stop thinking, people like Sam and Seth can be so relaxed in the midst of chaos... is it possible that the two of them are teasing me? Or is it just his pretentious look? I'm really confused. When we arrived at Anna's house, and found her sister who was sitting waiting at the door. I wanted to meet him immediately but was immediately intercepted by Sam. When I asked him why... he just ignore and got out of the car.

“Calm down Mull! If you are annoyed... you can get hurt. ” Seth interrupted when I was dumbfounded.

“This isn't a joke, Seth! Do you know what my problem is? Intercepting me from the truth makes me look like a loser. "

"I don't know your problem ... it's different if you're in the same situation as Sam. Just leave it to him, he can be relied on. "

“Heeh... since when did you start believing it? You're naive! Didn't you say yesterday, Sam is a problem... right? ” I snapped, finally he smirked bitterly as he replied... “ I'm busted! But just see what he will do. "

Amira immediately understood what Sam meant, and finally she entered the house. I didn't understand, until Sam came over to us and decided to head straight for the Guild.

"What did you tell him?"

"No! For the time being you shouldn't do unnecessary things just yet... Mull! I'm sure... very sure, you will definitely understand what I mean. ” Sam replied with a small smile at me. I'm still confused, but I have to be patient… I'm sure he must be planning something.

When we arrive at the Guild headquarters after a 15 minute drive, stand in front of me a semi-permanent plywood building. Is this the headquarters? This is the first time I see it myself, there is no pomp that can be seen here... “For Mally, wealth is not something to be proud of. This building reflects his passion and concern for others, even for humans... Mull! They are not as simple as you imagine! " Sam broke my daydreams, you old man. "

“Yes… yes! I understand!" I said while taking my eyes off him. Then we entered the building, just arrived in front of the terrace, and we're immediately greeted by one of its members in a rather rude way in my opinion.

“Wow... wow! Look who's here! It was Sam and his followers. Hey Sam! ... fine?" Said Raffel while giving an unusual greeting to Sam. I … who saw him was immediately shocked and Seth just acted normally… Honestly I was like an innocent child.

“Ohh Raff! I'm fine... if you ask why I came here, it's because I have a problem with my girl... then where is Mally? ” Asked Sam.

“Just talk to him right away... he's in an 'ordinary' place. I don't want to be around troublesome people like you, okay? I hope you don't get 'eaten' by him… bye! ” He said while moving away.

"Hah? 'Eaten'? What do you mean ... "" already ... I'll be late. " I said, which Seth intercepted immediately.

"Hoi ... be quiet a little. This is not ćafe. " Scold Sam. His tense face made me pause, for a moment all I felt was tension as the three of us walked down the halls. I can't imagine who Mally really is. What a bad feeling.

We headed straight to a room without a door whose sill was large enough. The room was a bit cramped but quite tall, if I added... actually it didn't make any difference from the dark hallway I had been through earlier... there was nothing, except the entrance to the next room. I find it strange the way they design their base, is it true that a Guild always lives in a place like this? As far as I know, a Guild which is a combination of several small groups/pack mostly has one large room which is usually used for gathering or discussion. However this one was quite different from the others.

"Is this the entrance? Don't tell me it's the back door. " My chirps were immediately followed by the giggles of Seth and Sam.

"Just open that door ... you will understand." Then I turned the doorknob, in which my eyes were immediately greeted with a super bright light. Between belief and not... what I saw really made no sense. From the outside it may look simple, but what is here is all kinds of luxurious things... scattered around the eyes.

“Wow… wow! Where are your arrogant people who say they are 'simple' ... I was so disappointed to hear that. " I taunted Sam while nudging his elbow. Sam just smiled bitterly when I asked... well, like it or not he had to withdraw his words.

“Ehehehe... I was wrong. But well, if you think it's okay, it's okay, right? " He replied with a soft grin.

“You look pathetic! Alpha Candidate. " Add Seth.

“Sam! You owe me a bowl of meatballs later... he explained later when the business was over... ”I mocked and he accepted it. "That 'friend' you've been waiting for ... Come on, meet up!"

Even in front of Sam, Mally didn't budge. That person is completely mysterious to me who never even met face to face. In front of him is a teak table with a glass base. In the corner of the table there is a small bookcase and several folders. No matter how great his status as the commander of this wolf group/pack, what I saw from him was no different from most people.

"Mally, according to your conditions ... please let go back. Anna, she's my friend." Sam opened their conversation with a serious look. At that instant, I started staring fiercely at Mally.

“Alright... you've also helped me a lot, soon she will wake up. I didn't do anything to him... I'm only interested to her abilities. ”

"Heh! Thinking that I will help with the work of a kid like you... from the start I ‘don't accept it, but yeah... can I do that?” Joked Sam while laughing out loud. Seeing his suddenly changed attitude, I immediately hugged his left shoulder towards me and grabbed his collar.

“Wait! Wait! Sam! What is all this? Are you fooling me? "

“No Mull! ... I'm not fooling you. I'm just telling you to shut up and follow my directions. The guild members acted fast back then, I just wanted you not to get in their way. ”

“Haris and Jimmy saved Annabelle, if you feel guilty just because you can't do it, then Sam lied to you then you're already doomed. Our enemies are now starting to move in groups, do you think that only with one daggers and your wolf is able to paralyze them? Of course not, right? " Mally interrupted us, sipping coffee.

There was a little tingle that haunted my mind at that time, although it was difficult to accept because they did it without telling me first, once again I felt Mally's answer was correct. As I let go of my grip and retreated.

“I never thought you would be that concerned about this incident... what do you think? Anna's Memory Eraser Ability? ”

“If you want to see my reaction, you should know that I don't really care about her abilities. This power exists to protect the weak, not something to be too proud of. My principle has always been like that. " Replied Sam with mockery. This slightly off the mark conversation really made it hard for me to say any more. But I'm not going to talk again this time, since I've already pissed Sam off, I guess I should just keep quiet and take Mally's point.

“So... it is true, huh? Is Anna okay? Seth! " I whispered softly to Seth.

"Hmm! ... That's why I told you from the start, just leave it to Sam. ” Seth replied as he filled his mouth with Shibuya layer cake. Seeing him greedily eating the cakes and drinks served, made me hungry too.

“Can you stop chewing all the time? We're at the pack base. " I whisper again.

“Don't worry... the two of them are almost done talking… and one more thing. This Amor Chord honey flavored semifreddo is quite rare and I think it's only here... you will regret not trying it. ” He added again.

“Do you think we came here just to eat cake? But... that's right... it seems delicious! ” I was already consumed by his words.

“So... Sam! If you wanted to help me again, would you come by here occasionally? I will reward you whatever you want. " Asked Mally.

"It's fine, but I don't want to be too much. Just pay according to my level of success. I think that's the best. " Replied Sam with a smile.

"Okay, okay! Hey! ... you two! Um, Seth and… who is the other one? Mally whispered.

"Muller."

“Yes... Seth, Muller! Try here! " Mally's orders. Me and Seth went straight over. Mally and Sam while looking at a large map of the Mallyston district.

“I have received reports that there is a big problem in the Vero district. Will you see the conditions there? " Asked Mally.

"Vero ...?"

“Yes... every night there is always terrorized by the appearance of man-eating monsters. I want you and Anna to go and kill the monster. ” Mally explained sadly. At that time, I was confused and wanted to ask why and what kind of monsters we were going to defeat, suddenly Sam broke my daydreams.

"For more details, we should just carry out this mission. I also agree with Mally. I understand Mally, I won't let the victims keep falling again. Come on Mull! Seth! " Sam's orders. I can not deny it, Mally just smiled a little while closing.

“Sam! ... Good luck! ” Mally chirped with a thumbs up.

“Yes… you too. Excuse me. " Greetings, Sam and I finally make it out. But it has not been imagined... what kind of monster did Mally mean? The embodiment of man? I don't know anymore.

“Haris! ... Where's Anna? ” Sam asked Haris, who accidentally met us at the entrance.

“she's outside. Waiting for you. "

“Okay… thanks Haris! ... ”Replied Sam, throwing a piece of silver at him. After that we came out of the building and found Anna with Amira. Apparently Amira also came here. “Oh... Ami! You came too? " Interrupted Sam. Ami is the short name of Amira, Sam and we prefer to call her that.

"Okay ... forget it, Sam you know that you owe me an explanation?" Ami whines.

"Yes! I know. Okay, let's all go to the cafe…! This time I'll pay. " Take Sam away. I thought why, apparently he wanted to take us all to the cafe.

"Heh ... your pockets are thick today" added Seth.

"If he doesn't pay, then where do I want to spend my prize money. Mally's really generous. " Said Sam, reaching for Bill's fifty dollars.

“Sam! Borrow five cents ... I'll replace it later. " My request.

“Why do you have to borrow... just ask! Sam has a lot of money. " Seth added. Maybe Sam was a little cocky today, Hahahaha! After we got out of the base and went down the Meadows and then walked toward the cafe which was no more than a hundred meters away. At that time, Amira immediately said goodbye and told Anna to come home as soon as possible if she was free. Then Anna nodded and the three of us entered the cafe.

"Are you sure you don't want to invite him in, Na?" Sam asked while watching Ami walk away.

"It's okay ... there are still a lot of things he wants to do at home ..." Anna answered with a flat face. Then the four of us immediately booked a table. Because Sam and I have often subscribed here, we can only book a table on the cafe terrace, the owner often complains about us because we are so noisy.

“Sam! Mally just talking to you? About monsters or something... ”I asked. "He looks sad."

"Hah …? Monster? ”

"Sam is very lucky to get a big honorarium from Mally if he can take care of this problem ... Isn't it Anna?"

“I really… don't care, Seth. Whether he gets money or not, it's none of our business… I'm only interested in this monster we are going to kill. ” Whispered Anna.

“The monster Mally was referring to is... ... foxtroum, it is a red fox soul that has possessed a human body. This is the image if you don't believe it…. ” While showing pictures.

"Yuck! Horrible! ... So that fox took a human body for its own use? ” Asked Anna with goosebumps. If I look at it, the pictures don't look real.

“Yeah, and that's not all. He also likes to prey on his host's human soul. This monster we have to kill! …. ” Sam added again, trying to scare Anna.

"Gosh, Seth. Imagining that happening to me, is it possible that I will become a fox too huh? " I joked.

"Well ... but I doubt it a little."

"Not! Foxtroum only gets on weak humans. He can't influence us. That's what I heard from Mally. " Sam added.

"So how? Sam. I doubt there is only one of them. Aren't ... foxtroums a roaming fox spirit that loves to roam in numbers? " I said again.

“Yes... this could be a big problem for the city of Vero. That's why I invited you here... I hope you will go with me, especially Anna. I promise… this time I will protect you. ” Ouch! Sam is starting to relapse.

"Sam ... unfortunately I doubt if you can really keep your promise ...." Anna replied, her words were enough to make the heart feel stifled to hear them.

“Ahahahaha... that's right, Na! Next time I'll be alone with Muller. " Seth's suggestion.

“Seth! Seriously! I don't want me to get into trouble with him... just like what happened this morning... The distance between “danger” and Sam is only paper thin. The two of them were both horrified. " My protest.

“Ahh... don't be like that, Mull. What am I terrible about?"

"Already ... don't need to ask why ... this morning you already did it to me."

“Okay back to the topic of conversation... guys! So what about this case? Do you want to finish now? " Seth interrupted.

“Seth! Mally says 'soon' which means we don't have much time. Just now." Shouted Sam. The situation heated up.

“Do you and Mally know that this monster will attack tonight? Whenever and wherever... the monster doesn't know the time and the place. ” I denied.

"Okay! everything has been dealt... tonight we finish it right now... Yeehaa! ” Seth shrieked excitedly.

"YEAH !!!" I shouted, Sam and Anna together.

“How long do you want to scream, huh! Hurry up and pay for your drinks and get out of here! You brats! " Uwah! The cafe keeper is here! As soon as the three of us ran away from the table, Sam rolled up the 20 dollar bill and threw it at the owner, saying... "Just keep the change!"

And so... now we all agreed to go to the city of Vero today. Trying to catch a monster was extremely nerve-wracking, but we still remember very well how dangerous our situation was. Well... anything can happen.