483 The Mayors Journal (1/2)

[Quest Completed: Black Harvest]

[Quest Completed: Destroy the Coven]

You have been awarded the deed to the Flaming Swan Tavern.

Inferno has claimed the Witches Sanctum as its own.

The Witches Sanctum has been upgraded.

You have been awarded Black Lightning.

A new Title has been earned: Witch Slayer.

A Flying Mount has been placed in your inventory.

”I'll sort this out once we wrap up Mocai.” The dark-haired thief smiled to himself. ”A quick peek at the mount won't hurt.”

Black Lightning

Flying Transport: Broom Type

Description: They say that lightning is faster than dragons, but do you dare to use it?

”The fuck is that?” Wind scowled in disgust at the sleek-looking black broom before exiting the Tavern through the back door. The Gemini Thief summoned his Daiken and headed toward the guild.

/Alpha: Wind: I'll be back at the Guild in two minutes.

/Alpha: Semmi: See ya soon.

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[Create Breach: Mocai Thieves Guild: Free Trader City: R \u0026 B Pawnshop]

Nix waited for their last companion while Semmi studied the blueprint of the Mayor's Mansion. ”We have to be careful here, Chael will bring up track, and I've no idea what kind of capabilities an Urban Ranger has. We have to assume they hold some serious advantages while operating within a city.”

Ronnie stole a quick glance at Bali; the tiny ranger hadn't stopped smiling since Nix first brought up the job. ”Chael will assume I'm operating independently since this is the sort of stuff I like to...” Her voice filtered off when the new arrival stepped through the breach.

”Finally... What took you so... The hell is on your head?” Nix stared at the sharp-looking black horns that were protruding slightly from the sides of Wind's head. Unlike dragon spawn horns that were closer to the forehead, these had a definite demon look. The Inferno guild leader grinned at his fellow member. ”I sense a story.”

Wind nodded, his expression showing only his normal stoic calm. ”There was a witch coven in the sewers of Mocai. They summoned a demon and were trying to use it to strengthen themselves. When I spirit bonded with the encircled demon, it changed the bond slightly and caused a mutation in my bloodline.”

Semmi looked up from her hud. ”Much nicer than the dragon horns. Wonder what Beta will say?”

A tiny red gecko crawled out from Wind's cloak and jumped nimbly to Nix's shoulder; he almost always made a habit to greet the Inferno Leader. Standing quietly while placing a webbed hand on Nix's cheek, he didn't realize he had the room's attention room.

Wind nodded, letting a long breath out. ”Let's hope, Beta agrees.”

Nix chuckled at his friend and turned his eyes back toward the plans. ”I was talking about Demon King Lubo; they look ridiculous on you.”

Ronnie and Bali had both advanced. The dark archer extended a hand and touched Wind's horn. ”I disagree; gives you a sinister look that matches that expression you always wear.”

Bali nodded in agreement. ”Yep. I'm going to put you on my wall with Captain Locas and Nix.”

/Alpha: Nix: We have a new icon on our hud. It's called Return to Sanctum.

/Alpha: Wind: There were so many messages when I exited, there wasn't time to read them all. I do remember something about Inferno claiming the Witch's Sanctum.

/Alpha: Semmi: Nice contribution, we should investigate after we do this job. That aside, why does the guild roster list you as Wind Qi?

/Alpha: Wind: The demon in the circle was Rabi Qi.

Nix's grin widened until his face started to hurt. ”The demon they summoned was Rabi Qi?”

Wind nodded. ”He's my new spirit companion.

The gears started turning in Nix's head as he formulated a plan. Using Rabi for this mission would work here since Chael wasn't acquainted with him. ”Congrats, Rabi is really strong despite his antics. He also has great thieving skills.”

/Alpha: Wind: Add him in then.

/Alpha: Nix: Done.

/Alpha: Semmi: The Mayor's bedroom is on the northwest corner of the top floor. It has a balcony, so that may be a good entry point.