19 Night Time Disruption (1/2)

”A Cult?” Ezra said while frowning.

He did not like cults for obvious reasons, specially the evil ones. If he ever spheard that there was some kind of cult in Magnolia, then he would be the first one to take action.

”Maybe its cult or maybe its just some Dark Guild, it may even be just some group of bandits that have an emblem on their group or something. Who knows, but I'm more on the cult side.” The middle-aged man said.

”I see, so that explains the kidnapping's....A cult kidnapping people, huh.” Ezra muttered to himself.

He then said, ”But Kennedy-san, why didn't you take this piece of evidence to the police after the attack? Surely it would have been useful to them.”

”Yes, that is true. But the thing was....I didn't want to.” He admitted which surprised the two.

Mira looked at the man suspiciously, ”And why not?”

The older man gulped nervously and shivered that the look Mira was giving. Those eyes meant she'll break his other arm if he doesn't say anything.

”B-Because....Because I don't trust them, more specially the one in charge. The Chief, Alexander Commell.”

”Alexander Commell? Who's that and what's so bad about the guy?” Mira said.

Kennedy frowned, ”Commell transferred from another town far off the north from here. He became the new head of police two years ago after the previous one retired. I know I'm not supposed to say stuff like this, but that man just sets me off the wrong way. Just two days ago he charged this poor lady a large sum money just because her nephew got into some accident with the other police. Not only that, he even beated a man near death just because he tried to steal something.”

”A corrupt officer perhaps?” Ezra frowned with narrowed eyes.

He absolutely hates those who would abuse their power for the wrong reasons. All the more reason why he should talk to this police officer if he can.

”Possibly. Unfortunately, most of the townsfolk are afraid to report him because they think that bastard will end up hurting them. Barney is aware of this himself and tried talking with Commell before about his behaviour. It didn't go so well because the prick made some ridiculous argument of 'wanting to straighten out the order for the towns safety' and that was it.”

”That old man really has no backbone huh. He's suppose to be a mayor, but he gives off the vibe of a passive person.” Mira said while frowning.

”I see. Thank you on the input. We'll be careful if Mira and I ever encounter this person. Also, Kennedy-san, may we also take that cloth off your hands? It might be of use in helping during our investigation.” Ezra asked.

”By all means, take it.”

The sailor then gave him the cloth, ”Just as long you don't give it to the police cause I really think they might take that. I'm fairly certain Commell brainwashed half of the other officers. Right now I can only trust you two from Fairy Tail into solving this case. I wish the best of luck to the both of you.”

Both Mages nodded and stood up from their seats, ”Thank you for your time, Kennedy-san.”

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It was in the middle of the night.

As promised by the mayor, he had someone deliver the stuff Ezra needed to his room. Right now he was sitting on the edge of his bed reviewing the papers on the people who've gone missing.

Kennedy mentioned a cult was probably behind all of this, but so far only four people have been kidnaped for the last two months.

Ezra had some experience in dealing with cults, but it's usually common knowledge for a cultist to use either one or more forms of a sacrifice for summoning a being they worship. It was a similar case like with....

With the Tower of Heaven...

Ezra tightened his grip on the papers as old, painful memories began to resurface. All those anguishing cries...the beatings...so many innocent people who...!

No! He shouldn't bring up the past right now! He can't think like this! Not now! All of that was behind him and his Nee-san! All of that...!

”It is something I can't forget about...Now matter how hard I try, I can't force myself to forget all of you....Especially you, Juliet...”

”You say something?”