Fate's Worst Children: Destruction

Chapter 18

They entered the district of Pacu. They were surprised when the atmosphere inside the district changed. People are bright and cheerful. The vegetables and fruits they see on display in stores are vibrant.

Lobin, "Illusion."

Faier, "there are wandering souls."

"Let's just act normal." Arete leads the way and approaches an old woman sitting on the ground, "Hello. We're adventurers and everyone told us that districts of Ridav have their own delicacies. We came here to learn your dishes."

"She's amazing at making a scenario..." Lily whispered to Han.

"Right?" He smiles proudly, "that woman is wicked and I love her personality."

"It's like almost all the different types of behavior you'll like."

"You're right. I'm not discriminating against everyone's personality."

"What if they're unchangeable?"

"Then I'll kill them." His smile turns into a sweet one despite delivering such a statement.

Back to Arete, she waits for the old woman's answer. She took gold coins from her pocket to help the old woman.

"Are there any chefs here that we can talk with, ma'am? Here's some coins, I'm taking your precious time and it's shameless of me if I'm not considerate."

"If you are adventurers, you know what is happening in our district." The old woman's face has a lot of wrinkles, indicating stress about their situation.

".... Ma'am, we're also here for that. I'll give you more golden coins for each information that you will say."

"....."

Han had enough. He pushed Arete aside and held the old woman's head. He recites some unrecognizable phrases. Unlike his previous outbursts, this aura seems so calm and warming. Han and the old woman are surrounded by fire.

"What is Han doing?" Arete asked Lobin.

The man sighs and a flame forms on his index finger. He starts writing in air,

Han knew that the curse is activated during the day and monsters or some cult is listening to what we are saying. He's just being careful so if we decide to do an ambush attack, we will win. And he's using mind manipulation to uncover important details about the issue.

Arete and the others read it and nodded in agreement. They waited for Han to finish what he's doing.

Han's eyes widened, turning white as he read all the memories and details the old woman had. It is not exhausting for him and it only contributes a little to his tiredness. As he let go of the old man's head, the color returned to his eyes. He faced his colleagues and smiled.

"Well, let's try leaving this place to confirm if what I saw is true or an illusion."

The four followed him and as they left Pacu, people looked at them differently. Lily is on her defense stance, drawing her sword out, covering Arete and Lobin.

They reached the gate surrounded by vines and hellhounds were summoned to drag them back inside.

"The memories were right. The spawn of underworld creatures is in Pacu." Han snaps his fingers and his outfit changes into a fitted sleeveless turtleneck and loosened trousers.

Lily immediately rushes forward to cut the hellhound's feet. Those creatures jumped as an instinct and let out a loud roar in front of her face. She seems unfazed by it. She slides her right foot back down, bending her knees and striking her heart. She grinned at it and immediately backed up to wait for its counterattack.