326 The Ten Corpses
Fein looked at the back of the two police officers as they followed them. The police officers that worked tirelessly would often take a glance at their group with interest.
“Who are those four people with John Paul and Jonel?”
“Who knows? I think they are the official investigators that came from Ranger’s Eye. Look at the eye badge on their chest.”
“Don’t tell me you don’t know them? They literally came back and forth to the neighboring countries to fight demons who invaded.”
“They also save quite a lot of people, so their fame and their popularity rose from being unknown to being fairly known.”
The police officers whispered to each other. One could see the look of respect in their eyes, and everyone gave way to the group subconsciously.
After all, the Ranger’s Eye existed a long time ago and did a lot of contributions to the San Fernando country through a mission. Furthermore, their success rate was quite high as Michael and Kidd always grind.
Fein, on the other hand, didn’t take many missions, but three of the missions he took were all big events that helped him get an astonishing amount of contributions.
He only had the monster realm adventure, eradicating the demons in one year, killing Jackson, and the last one where he killed three devils on his own and eradicated an army. Though, he still has a high position because of his strength. After all, S ranks had weight and were sought after by almost every organization.
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“Dude, isn’t that the demon slayer who slaughtered demons saved a lot of people?” A police officer gulped.
The one beside him obviously knew the demon slayer. Most police officers knew a lot of events happening inside the country due to the nature of their work.
If they didn’t even what was happening around them. Then, they aren’t qualified to be police. Information is vital to every organization, and most police officers are up to date with recent events. Not to mention, What Fein did in that one year made him famous, which also got him the title of demon slayer.
“It seems you are popular with my colleagues.” Jonel, who was leading the way in front, chuckled and glanced at Fein with wonder. “You are that demon slayer?”
‘Well, who wants to become famous? That’s such a hassle,’ Fein thought in his mind. ‘If he knew that I’m also the Legendary Beast Tamer, he might piss his pants.’ he tried to hold back his laugh when he thought of this.
“Well, he is also the Legendary Beast Tamer. But I bet you won’t know it since that title is only known in the degu society.” Anthony added with a deadpan expression. Then he shifted his gaze to Fein. “That’s the consequence of strength. Sooner or later, it was inevitable that your name would spread. Although we are only investigators, others might see us as a hero. And you who killed high-ranking demons and possessed such strength. You are bound to enter the public eye.”
“I’m not really familiar with that title, but it seems to me that you are the strongest in this group?” Jonel turned his head at Fein.
‘Why the fuck do you keep asking?’ Although he had this thought in his mind, he portrayed a smile on his face and says. “Who knows?”
“I think he is... His team didn’t oppose.” John Paul added.
Gregory looked at the two.”He is. If you want to know his realm, then that’s confidential.
“We’re here.” Jonel interrupted the conversation and stopped in front of the dusty wooden door. There’s a quagmire hanging on the ceiling, and every step they took made the floor creak.
‘It’s darker here.’ Michael suddenly felt comfortable in the dark. His affinity to shadow also improved his affinity to the dark element.
Jonel stretched his hand towards the metallic door knob. The surface of the metal had already suffered the fate of being eaten away by rust. “Well, just bear with us. My colleagues seldom come here.”
“Yeah, as you see by the cobwebs in every corner. This place wasn’t well taken care of.” John Paul spread his hands helplessly.
“Your building looks nice outside. You should match it with the inside.” Michael couldn’t help but heave a sigh.
Even though the Ranger’s Eye building wasn’t as aesthetically pleasing as this one. The inside and every room were well taken care of. They always clean every nook and cranny.
Gregory was, after all, quite old-fashioned. He prioritizes cleanliness, so he lets the staff take turns in cleaning.
CREAK!!
Jonel pushed the door open, put his foot forward, and went inside with John Paul, Gregory, Michael, and Fein following behind him.
When the group went inside, what appeared before them were a bunch of bodies strewn on the ground with frail gray skin, they look drier because of lack of blood, and they didn’t have a strand of hair on their scalp.
The eyeballs had already lost their colors, and they didn’t have the same glimmer a living person possesses.
“This...” The group froze from their respective positions as they saw the horrible state of ten corpses scattered on the ground.
“Can I examine them?” Fein took a step forward and asked for consent.
“Feel free what you need to do. As long as it will help your investigation.” John Paul nodded.
“Just what kind of monster did this? This is the first time I’ve encountered something like this. It’s as if the monster absorbed everything it can absorb from the humans.” A frown appeared on Michael’s forehead. “We really need to stop this monster.”
Anthony just kept quiet and his mind had already started to run at high speed.
‘The bodies were sucked dry with blood. But why? Was the monster a blood-sucking creature like a vampire? Hmmm, why does their skin look chapped? It’s as if they were deprived of their vitality. Could it be that the monster has the ability to absorb blood and the life force of humans? Or is it not limited to humans?’
Several crucial questions appeared in his head. Every question inquires about the important points as Anthony started to think critically.
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