Chapter 55

  Cailian- I would like to start a small survey with the vilge people. How many of the homes are currently affected by the demons? Sister Vilger 1: It started off as one, and somehow, they multiplied. They don't attack us unless we enter our homes. We're currently counted as having four homes occupied. Can you tell me more about when this all started? Sister Vilger 2: Well, it happened not too long after they started building some of the new homes. They appeared after a few months of entering the house. Sister Vilger 1: They're only coming into the new homes that's been occupied. Sister Vilger 2: That is right! I'm not sure why it seemed to happen around the same time, but it did. A company comes in and creates the homes. We live in them for a few short months, and one by one, these creatures inhabit them. Did you notice anything before you entered the home? Sister Vilger 2: Not really. The technology put into these new modern homes is far different from our own, so we don't really quite know what to expect. "Okay, then," Cailian said. Four houses need investigating. I want everyone to break into groups of two and analyze the homes. Under no circumstances should you enter. Come back here and let us know what you have found, and take the owners of the houses with you as well. -Later that night.- "Let's go around the room one by one and tell what you observed," Cailian said as he started the meeting. "Let's start with Micah and James." "Don't worry; I got this. I will talk," Micah said. "When we checked, nothing seemed to be any different except that you could feel the presence of the demon the closer to the house you got." "Kaysi and Evan, how about you guys? Cailian pointed to the two sitting in the back." Kaysi said, "The homeowner told us that the demon seemed to inhabit the home about six months after we moved in. And as far as everything that we could see, they were pnning modern houses, nothing fancy." Evan added, "I also noticed that the closer you got to the house, the more you could feel the Demon's presence. It seems to be concealed only in the area around the house like there's a barrier." "Baby and Duke are guardian angels." Cailian asked the vilgers, "Is there anything you would suggest?" "Well..." Duke cleared his throat. "I'm guessing the demon rabbits are territorial, and they only seem to stay within the confines of their homes. What period rabbits appear in corretes with these modern homes. As though something's attracting them or pcing them, and they might not be fully mature enough to start attacking until a ter time." "I went to the city records to find blueprints for the homes, but I came up short. They said that the only records could be under the mayor's custody." Cailian commanded. "I think it's time for us to find the mayor and get more information." "Hey guys, I wouldn't mind joining you," Josh said. "Becky and Josh, what are you doing here?" Cailian asked with concern. "The doctor said that I was released, so Becky came with me so we could lend a hand. I'm completely recovered; I'm no longer on bed rest, and my blood levels are back to normal, thanks to my brother Evan. So I'm ready to go." "Okay, we're gd you're here. We're going to talk to the mayor to find out why the demons are occupying more of these new modernized homes." Sister Vilger 2: "Thank you for the help. We must add that the mayor's home is also one of the new modern homes, and we've not heard of him compining about any of these issues." Sister Vilger: "He was among the first to receive a house with the new construction company." "My sincerest thanks to you both," Cailian said. "You guys have been the most helpful person here. We will do our best to resolve the situation and get your house back to you as soon as possible. The mayor's house is retively rge, so we're going to split up into the groups we had before, except for Josh and Becky. Stick together. And investigate. If you find the mayor, call us." -Josh "So this mayor person, he's a real piece of work, isn't he?" "Kaysi informed Becky and Josh. Unfortunately, the idea that they have the blueprints for the new houses that the demon rabbits are invading definitely comes off as suspicious. Then again, maybe he's just holding on to them for the construction workers since they're not entirely done building all the houses." "Wait, what Josh said shocked? The new houses that are being put up are infested with demons." "Yes, that's the information we gathered from locals." Evan threw in. "A few months after they build and inhabit their homes, these demon rabbits take over, put up a barrier, and won't let the people in. Thankfully, the demons aren't causing any other problems except for that. As it stands right now, we are hired hands for the townspeople because our mayor doesn't want to help much." "Why doesn't he want to help his own people? That doesn't make sense. Josh scoffed" Evan- voiced. "From what we understand, they don't want us to help. I'm guessing he and Cailian have some family drama going on. He doesn't trust that we can get the job done for whatever reason because we've had so many demons in our vilge for the st few months. At one point, he even tried bming one of the demons that we got rid of on us." "Are you kidding me? How Petty and naive do you have to be?" "We hope that helping them with the demons will get us on their good side and help us fix the vilge. We can use all the Manpower we can possibly get right now to rebuild the pce." "Well, this is where we part ways. We will see you guys soon," Josh said as they split ways from Kaysi and Becky. "Let's see what this mayor fel has to say about these blueprints. Why would he not bother telling you any information, such as that they started appearing after building these new properties? Does he care that he's making his people homeless?" Becky said, talking to Josh. I stopped in my tracks abruptly when I heard a sound. That sounded like people talking. "Shhh..." I said, interrupting, "Becky. I put my hand over her mouth and put a finger to my lips, telling her to be quiet." I could hear two voices talking on the other side of the door." (Mysterious Voice #1) "I told you before our vilge just ran out of money." (Mysterious Voice #2) "I don't care if you want me to continue to build these houses or if I continue to take more people." (Mysterious Voice #1) "My people can't even rest because the homes you're building for us are infested with demon rabbits. You were the one who thought it would be a good idea to connect the homes to the underground tunnels." (Mysterious Voice #2) "Yes, so you could keep an eye on your people and have a quick escape if something happened. Should I tell the bandits what you've been pnning this whole time? That you're going against the boss's orders and not owning up to your part. I am just here to get paid. The houses are a bonus for my services." (Mysterious Voice #1) "I had you build these houses to protect the people. Now you're bckmailing me because of your mistake." (Mysterious Voice #2) "You had my crew build these houses to save your own ass 'cause you are a cheapskate." (Mysterious Voice #1) "I thought we were business partners; I thought we were friends. "It looks like your bank account is your best friend now." (Mysterious Voice #2) "Friendship doesn't pay the bills but keeps me a job. If you can't pay up, I'll take more of your people to work in the lumber yards. You have 24 hours to bring me five of your best men, the ones that you have left." (Mysterious Voice #1) "I told you our agreements are off the table. I don't care about your stupid homes anymore. I don't care about your hired protection pn. And you're not going to take any more of my people." (Mysterious Voice #2) "Why do you suddenly care so much about these people? Last week, you gave me 10 of your people to build more houses. You're afraid to lose your position as mayor because your people are going to find out what's going on." (Mysterious Voice #1) "I told you it's the damn demons that you brought in with your new homes that are getting me negative attention. My people are starting to turn against me. I couldn't even give you five people even If I wanted to they no longer trust me." (Mysterious Voice #2) "It may be time for the people to find a new mayor. What better person to take over for mayor than his best and closest friend and the vice mayor-elect? It's time I put you into retirement permanently." (Mysterious Voice #1) "No. What are you doing? You monster!"