Redemption Day (1)

Hua Tuo and Buddha were thrown into the centre of chaos. It was not an experience anyone wanted to talk about. Wiser almost cried tears of relief at the sight of extra manpower. While King Yama's assistants were doing a good job of keeping everyone in line, it didn't make the crowd less angry. Zero didn't blame them. It was closing to noon and nobody had anything to eat as of yet.

"Ruth," he tried contacting her through the party call.

The vampire was startled to hear Zero's voice in his head but relaxed when he remembered that it was the young doctor's unique skill.

"What is it? I'm busy."

"Sorry about that," Zero apologised. "Could you tell Amaraline to double up the production? We have some problems with the crowd but En's men are dealing with it. I think some desserts before they start their new lives would be a good way to send them off."