39 Scheme #1 (1/2)

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”The missing kid is here.”

On the top of the roof, where the students stayed for the night, there were several people who wore black attire along with veiled masks.

Each of the mask they wore had followed an image of a beast; Eagle, Boar, Snake, Mantis, Monkey, Bear and Tiger. Of course this was to hide their identity.

”Mantis, go ahead and follow him, make sure you won't be noticed and if possible, listen as to why he was out for so long.”

”Roger, Tiger.” The man that wore a mantis mask nodded towards the man who wore a tiger mask. Mantis disappeared and did what Tiger ordered, the rest went back to watch over the vicinity of the inn to prepare if something went out of hand.

”Eagle, any luck about the man named Jackson?” Tiger asked as he looked over the man who wore the eagle mask.

”I haven't seen him yet. I'll tell you when I do.” Eagle said without looking towards Tiger, Eagle was still keeping an eye on his surroundings.

”Do we really need to make sure each of them are present in order for us to do our plan? I say we make a move now, doesn't really matter if that person comes or not, the plan won't fail anyway.” Boar asked Tiger.

”We can't do that.” It was Snake who interjected ”While the plan might be good, there might still be some unknown variables. We need to be prepared so let's just follow it. In the end, if it failed our superiors won't take it out from us since we just followed the plan they made.”

”It would be really nice if you learn a thing or two from Snake, Boar.” Tiger sneered and didn't paid attention to him anymore. Boar glared at both of them before going back to his post.

”Anytime soon and the Beast Domestication Center will be in shambles. Then we take the kids as hostages and create a massive unrest. These stupid citizens will then panic and chaos will start spreading everywhere. Oh, how fun this place would be if that occurs!” Monkey shivered in excitement as he said these words.

”Yeah, I'm also itching for a good brawl, those pimps back at the camp can't even give me a good fight.” Bear added while gnawing some meat as he watches over his spot.

Tiger could only shake his head in defeat as he heard the banters of his group. He was starting to doubt the management of the guild for allowing these fools to be a part of his team. Of all the people who came with him here, Mantis and Snake are the only people whom he could place his trust to. As for the others, good luck for him.

”Hey, Worm #1 and #2 are back.” Monkey screeched while pointing over his spot. Tiger's ears twitched as he walked over towards his side to confirm the news.

He saw two people who wore a similar themed outfits as they did but their mask was only painted with black and had a drawing of a worm with a number beside it. Worm #1 and #2 jumped through the roof and went to their knees.

”Sire!” Both of them greeted.

”What's situation over your side.” Tiger asked while his arms were crossed.

”Reporting to Sire, we saw that aside from a few guards, almost all of the personnel disappeared inside the center. We believe that the vines must've started their carnage.” Worm #1 reported.

”Good!” Tiger clapped and gathered the attention. ”Listen up team! We are about to-”

”Wahh! The stars are so bright this night!”

”Eh?” All of them uttered this word as they heard a very unfamiliar voice closely. As they all turned their head towards where the sound came from, they saw a female with a red tinged hair and sparkling eyes staring at the stars in the sky.

”Your right! It really is a good time to stargaze since the skies are very clear!”

”What are these kids doing here!” Tiger quietly exclaimed.

That's right. Without knowing where they came from, there were suddenly six kids that climbed to the roof with them. Undoubtedly, this was Raven and his crew.

As the group were suddenly flabbergasted by this new scenario, Mantis appeared beside Tiger soundlessly. Tiger immediately glared at him and asked:

”Mantis! What the hell is happening? How come these kids are here?” He snarled in a low voice.

”Beats me!” Mantis said exasperatedly, ”As the kid returned back towards his room, I saw the rest of his friends! Apparently they already have plans to stargaze tonight and they literally dragged him out here! I can't stop it since we can't blow our cover up!”

”Damn it!” Tiger snarled once more. ”We were about to start our plan and now this?”