Chapter: 112
Margaret wrinkled her brow in concern, but gestured Michael to the side of the bed.
Michael tapped Alevo on the hand, yet there was no response. He tried pinching him next, then shaking his shoulder – still no response.
“Fine.” Michael slowly channelled some mana into the man’s body and mind.
*HUU*
Alevo breathed in heavily as he was now wide awake, invigorated by Michaels energetic mana.
“Hello. I’m the guard captain of Losla. What’s your name?”
“Alevo.” Michael sensed that he wasn’t lying.
“Where are you from?”
“South-east of here.” Alevo looked like he suddenly remembered something as his hands formed fists “Please help us. We’ve been attacked by demons.”
“What did these demons look like?”
“Ah, black skin. Short. And it’s white eyes, they seemed to look into your soul and suck it right out!”
Michael nodded in understanding “Where is your home?”
“South-east of here. Usually it takes two day’s journey but I ran all night. Please help sir, I don’t know how long they will last.”
“Who are they? The people in your village?”
“It’s a hamlet sir, there’s only seven houses with five families. The demons have been doing hit and run attacks on us with their spears, and occasionally throwing sharpened rocks at us. They’ve already taken two children” Tears were in the eyes of Alevo “…One of their remains was found already.”
With that, Michael stopped channelling his mana into Alevo, who suddenly passed out again. Michael had a suspicion, and checked Alevo’s legs. Tiny bite marks were all over it.
Margaret looked confused, while Michael only nodded to himself, confirming his thoughts.
Without saying a word, he left the room and made his way upstairs to Sullivan’s office.
On the way up the stairs, Michael spoke to one of the officers who had just woken up.
“The forest situation is resolved. From today onwards, return to standard routines. Oh, and try to keep the men away from the military tomorrow; the forest situation is not to be discussed – It’s to remain confidential. Sullivan’s orders.”
The officer saluted as Michael walked away before saying “Oh, and Sullivan said he will be watching.”
The officer clenched his jaw realizing the gravity of the order, still saluting as Michael left.
Michael knocked on the door to Sullivan’s office as the door opened itself. Sullivan sat behind his desk, sipping some coffee and he looked at a paper while he leaned back in his chair.
“Hello Michael.” he greeted Michael without even looking up “It’s quite early, how can I help you today?”
“Leech Imp’s are preying on a small hamlet south-east of here. I would send a soldier or two but I want them all fresh for the arrival of the military tomorrow; besides, they’ve been working overtime because of the forest situation. I want to give the men some rest today before tomorrow.”