Chapter 5.3 - The Assassin's Revenge (Part 3)

"Sorry we're late. We immediately dispatched our units as soon as Garnet reported. We know the gist of what happened. And don't worry, the kids are now sleeping in our base." Old Man Scar said as he went towards me after getting down from his mount. "Good job, Julius. Not only did you stop them from extorting the money from the kids, you also managed to capture them alive."

"I was just doing my job." I said as I accepted his help in getting up.

"Alright fellow hunters, bring them to the Central District. We'll deal with them there. Garnet, accompany Julius to the kids. We'll take it from here." Scar said as he ordered the men to take those 8 (the 6 men involved in the fighting, and the husband & wife who owns the inn) in custody.

After the people dispersed from the scene, Garnet lead me towards the Hunter's Guild. While on the way, I heard the same annoying voice again.

"How'd you like the power? Do you remember now?"

{…You made me lose control over my own body.}

"Did I? It was your emotion that lead you to that, mind you. However, it's quite saddening that you didn't kill them. It would have been easier for you if you were to kill them then and there."

{Shut up. You're not going to trick me into doing that again.}

"Oh, but you will. Do surprise me when the time comes, alright? See ya."

Garnet and I arrived at the Hunter's Guild and went to the 2nd floor where Scar's office was at. There, we saw the 2 kids sitting down on the sofa, where the short-haired kid was resting her head on the shoulders of the long-haired kid. As soon as we entered, they looked at us and the short-haired kid showed a relieved smile and spoke.

"Mister… Thank you so much for the help."

"No worries. I was just doing the right thing. Now then, let me introduce myself. My name is Julius von Bennett of the Bennett March which is to the east of this kingdom." I said as I bowed to them.

The two immediately stood up and introduced themselves.

"H-hello. My name is… Mia. I'm from the Beastman Kingdom but my parents are half." Mia, the short-hair kid said as she bowed sheepishly. "This is my younger sister, Shia." She said as she prompted the long-haired kid to bow. Shia bowed afterwards.

[UNRECOGNIZED ENTITY PRESENT]

[WOULD YOU LIKE TO USE IDENTIFY?]

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{…? Identify? What is this for?}

As I pressed YES, a series of dialog boxes and 2 status boards appeared in front of me.

[LIFESTYLE MAGIC HAS CHANGED TO NEUTRAL MAGIC]

[NEUTRAL MAGIC AUTOMATICALLY LEVELED UP TO 10]

[NEW NEUTRAL MAGIC IDENTIFY LEARNED]

[NEUTRAL SPELL IDENTIFY AUTOMATICALLY LEVELED UP TO 5]

[Spell Description: Appraises the item targeted and/or identifies the entity present. Details of the item or entity depends on the level of the spell]

[IDENTIFYING... IDENTIFICATION COMPLETE]

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Mia Fallenheart

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