Bull Race

There were four people that had different features that were in front of Mallory after Seshat had arranged the meeting.

Three of them were humans ranging from old to young ages while there was an additional Bull race that looked like humans that had several bull or cow body parts like the tail, ears and horns.

The only nonhuman among the group had long brown hair and green eyes along with cow ears, horns, and tail.

She wore a light white shirt that was looked like it was about to pop open, a black wool scarf around her neck, a brown leather belt around her waist, a medium length skirt and boots that went up past her knees.

There was two green leaf shaped hair accessories attached to her two brown horns and she had a serious demeanour about her.

Mallory had been attracted to her the most since there was a strong scent of herbs and medicine that came from her body. 'So it is true that there were some that did not wish to join the association or wished to keep things as they were.'

There were many that had been oppressed by the previous association so there were those who had grown too tired to do anything besides what they already had done in the past.

Not everyone was so open to the change but there were more ambitious people who had seen the chance that had been presented to them.

Even if Mallory and others that had been behind the previous associations downfall, she did not wish for the thanks or praise of others for doing so but it would have still been nice to have some people show their gratitude even if it was just for show.

Few people had actually done so and they had jumped at the chance to help themselves rise up higher in their profession without thinking about how they were able to do so.

The few people that did visit to say their thanks had been the ones to make a much better impression on the Seshat Familia and the officials of the city so they were smart enough to make use of that to build a better image in the eyes of those in power.

So long as they maintained those relationships and showed good results then their careers would be on the rise.

There were different scents that came from each person so it was discovered that not everyone had come from the same place to visit Mallory.

It was not surprising since she had helped many people in the short time that she was within Visa City.

The slums and the brothel had been changed in various ways that had affected the lives of those living and working there.

Those oppressed by slave traders or nobles that had abused their power had been freed and no longer had to suffer at the hands of others once the nobles in question had been removed from their positions.

The random person that may have been affected by one of the talismans sold or by one of her trips to some other parts of the city then there was the association that was taken down before being rebuilt.

There were others that may have been affected by the changes that she brought or may have heard of her name from outside of the city too which had drawn them to her.

It could have been one of them that had been affected by those events in a positive way or someone related to them could have been which had let them be curious about Mallory.

If they had enough curiosity towards the new level two of the Seshat Familia then some would even wish to follow along with such a talent so that they could follow behind on the path of riches and glory.

There would be those who were grateful to Mallory but there would be those that would have wished to use her too.

There could even be some among them that may have harboured more sinister intentions for approaching her.

Even if Mallory possessed such bad luck, it did not mean that there would be no rewards for the good deeds that she had done in the past.

It only meant that the probability of her being rewarded for her deeds was much lower so there would be less people that would step forward.

Mallory looked over them all by using her eyes to see each of their auras then asked. "Tell me what you can bring to the team if I do allow you to join."

She pointed towards the brown hair and green eyed Bull race woman that looked to be in her early twenties. "You first."

The serious face of the woman had broken upon being put under pressure and timidly ducked her head down. "I..um.. I can treat the injuries of others and know how to make all kinds of medicines and potions to treat different symptoms."

Mallory nodded in response and asked. "Your name?"

The Bull race woman had timidly answered. "Tia."

Mallory waved her hand and said. "Good, you are in charge of treatments and anything related to mixing or identifying herbs."

Tia had stood with her eyes wide open. "J..just like that?"

Mallory showed a small smile. "If you are capable enough then there should not be any problems but I have no way of identifying that."

Mallory may have been busy reading a lot of books related to her Apotropaic skill but she had yet to attempt to learn anything related to potion making.

The study of weapons and magic items took too much time but she had Almura to help assist her in areas where she was still lacking.

There may have been someone in the Familia that could have been more knowledgeable about potion making and other similar areas of research but they had not come forward with the intent to form a group with her.

If Tia really did possess the abilities then she would be able to keep the position that had been granted to her but if she did not then someone else could always appear later to take over from her.

If there was anything lacking in the group then it would be more diverse roles and skillsets that had yet to be filled.

If Tia was able to fill one and was able to make use of her access to a status of her own then she would be able to further what she was already capable of.

There were already some ideas in the mind of Mallory that were forming which could possible help Tia and it could be a way for Mallory to research further into her Apotropaic skill.

If her theory was correct then her abilities combined with someone more knowledgeable about mixing potions would have some positive results in the future.

Her attention had turned towards the other female in the group that looked like she was in her late teens. "Now you. Same questions."