Of Angels and Demons: A New Generation

A New Assignment

I hear clapping behind me as I take a deep breath. I look back to see Nixon clapping and smiling. "Always warms my heart to see a recruit take down a demon on their own. I knew you would be a valuable asset." Nixon says as Moxi laughs and throws his hands up. "Let's celebrate!" He yells as Attira laughs. I see Lastis sigh and put Moxi in a headlock. "This was just an F class demon with a C.P.I of only 50 or so. Once we defeat a being with a C.P.I of 300 or more, then I'll agree to a celebration." Lastis says as Nixon looks to him. "Oh, is that a promise?" Nixon says as Lastis looks up at him. "Yes sir, it is." Lastis says as Nixon smiles and vanishes. After several seconds he reappears with a piece of paper. "A bounty from the hunters, a pure-blood demon named Zalca. His C.P.I from the information we've received should be around 400. Are you up for a test too truly test your squads' abilities?" Nixon asks as Lastis grits his teeth and nods slowly. "What does pure-blood demon mean?" I ask as Nixon looks back to me. "Pure-blood refers to a non-corrupted demon. One who has free will and can control all their actions. They are far more dangerous than a feral-blood demon. Feral-blooded demons are as the name suggests, feral and primitive, craving only destruction and death. Feral demons have no true capacity to think, much like a wild animal with rabies." Nixon says as I look at my bloody fist. "So, the Zalca guy will be almost 8 times stronger than the demon I just killed?" I ask as Lastis laughs lightly. "No, not quite. Pure-bloods are true demons. A 50 C.P.I pure-blood is as strong as a 100 C.P.I feral. So, this Zalca guy will be around 16 times stronger than the demon you just killed." Lastis says as I smile slightly. "Pure-bloods look like normal humans, right? Like Raven?" I ask as Nixon nods. "Then I'll be much better, fighting humans are much easier than large beasts." I say as Nixon sighs. "All beings need to be able to be fought equally easy. Fear can make you pull your punches and fight more defensive." Nixon says as Attira speaks up. "Well, if we're going to fight this guy, we need to give Malick a weapon that can withstand his strength." She says as Nixon looks at her. "Already being taken care of. I ordered the construction of a stronger blade a few hours ago. Some demons from the DAA are assisting in the fusion of energy to the blade so it can withstand more." Nixon says as he picks his white and blue armor off the ground and puts it back on. "I'll bring you the sword, then I have business o need to attend to." Nixon says as I smirk. As quickly vanishes and reappears with a sword. It has a medium length blade with a slight curve. "Looks a little like a katana." Moxi says as Nixon tosses me the sword. "Before you go, I need to ask you something." Moxi says while staring at Nixon. As Nixon looks over his shoulder to Moxi, a gust of wind blows through the area. I quickly hold up my hand to stop the tips of my hair getting in my eyes. "If the DAHC knows about a pure-blooded demon that's a threat to humans, why haven't you had someone already dealing with it?" Moxi asks as Nixon turns fully around. "The request from the hunters came a few hours ago. We've had our DAA companions locate him for us. I'm not sure why you think you're implying, but if the timing of Lastis's statement had even been 30 minutes later, there would already be another company hunting for Zalca." Nixon says as Moxi glares at him. "He's in a small town from what I've been told. You'll be teleported there in the next few minutes unless you would rather not have this mission." Nixon says coldly to Moxi. Moxi puts his hands up and backs away. "I was only asking a question." Moxi says as Nixon sighs. "Just go stand on the gate." He mumbles as once more he leaves. We all walk inside. "Before we go, let's check your C.P.I." Lastis says as I nod. I quickly scan myself. The number 180 flashes on the screen. I stare at the number before we walk onto the gate then wait. After a few minutes of boredom, a white light wraps around us. As the light fades, I see a gravel road and a few old worn-down houses. As I look around, I see a gas station and a few cars parked. "I guess this is the place." I mumble as Moxi quickly jumps up onto a flag pole next to the gas station and scales up it. "There are a few houses with people, but this just seems like a normal town." Moxi says as Fallyn sighs and walks towards the gas station. We all quickly follow, and Moxi jumps down from the flag pole. As we all walk inside, we see the cashier, an elderly man with a straw hat, look at us with a warm smile. I see a man with a baseball cap laying on a bench against the wall, sleeping. "Hi, how may I help y'all on this fine day?" The man asks as I look around the store. "We're looking for someone. A demon named Zalca, we are with the DAHC." I hear Lastis say behind me as faint energy flows through the building. "Hm?" I hear someone grumble sleepily. I look over my shoulder to see the man stand up off the bench he was sleeping on. As I blink, I see the bench flying towards all of us. I quickly fall to the ground and grab Attira on the way down without thinking. "Sorry old man, didn't mean to cause any trouble." The man says as he pops his neck and takes off his cap. "Aw shit." I hear the old man mumble as he pulls a shotgun from behind the counter and aims it at Lastis, who is holding the bench off the ground in front of him. "You are aware, harboring an unregistered demon is illegal, correct?" Lastis says as he glares at the old man. "He has defended our town several times." The man says as he pumps his shotgun and aims down the sights.