Demons & Mages (Demon Ace x Sorceress Reader)

Chapter 3: And Things Were Going So Smoothly...

The team didn't arrive back in town until late that night, but that was expected. Everyone decided it would be in our best interests to take it easy the next day and go over notes and plans and invite a few extra guild members. Luffy, a crazy lunatic of a mage was 100% down for taking on a few red hoods. Sanji was given permission from Zeff, the head cook and his mentor (in both magic and culinary arts) to join the job. Smoker and Tashigi caught wind of the job, and while they normally partook in vampire and werewolf exterminating, they insisted on coming once red hoods were mentioned.

A total of 11 mages all on a job would mean a smaller cut of pay, but $300,000 was a large bounty. 10% of every reward goes to the guild and splitting the remainder 11 ways would still have everyone walking away with a large paycheck. Besides, knowing red hoods were lurking around the base, it was best to be on guard and have as many strong members present as possible.

The plan was pretty much to take everyone by surprise. We knew the basic layout of the rogue base thanks to Robin who drew up a rough sketch for a map. We also knew the entry points and about the traps they had lying around.

"We will have to split into teams." Law spoke. "First, we weaken their outside defenses, perhaps set off a few traps to draw more out."

"Killer can turn the inside of their base into a snow globe." Kid commented, jerking his thumb towards the ice mage.

"I can provide us cover. Confuse the rogues and make it easier for the team to maneuver around." Smoker's gruff voice added.

"Just let me handle the ones coming out the front door! I'll kick everyone's ass!" Luffy shouted.

"NO!" Tashigi and Law shouted almost simultaneously.

I couldn't hold back a snicker. Monkey D. Luffy may be one of the most insane mages I knew, but he was a strong mage. Actually, Luffy, Zoro, and Sanji were some of the guild's major powerhouses. Being on a team with them meant the odds would most likely be in our favor.

***Time-Skip: The Day After The Meeting***

This is it.

The day we shut down a dark guild's black market business. Much to the displeasure of some (namely Zoro, Kid, and Usop) we set out early in the morning so we could reach the base at noon. We wouldn't have the cover of night, but with the major powerhouses on our team and the extra stamina potions, we should be fine.

"(y.n), and Killer, flank left." Law said. "Kid and I will take the right. Tashigi, Robin, and Usop stay back. You guys are our eyes and cover. Lastly, Smoker, Zoro, Sanji, and Luff-" Law broke off briefly, looking for the mage who always wore a straw hat. "Where is-"

An explosion followed by a fierce battle cry answered the question he was about to ask.

"God damnit Straw-Hat!" Smoker shouted and took off towards the ruckus.

"Whoever takes out more mages buys the sake tonight." Zoro called to Sanji who immediately replied with a quick "Screw you moss-head."

"Guess we better get going." I gave Killer a quick glance before taking off to the left, drawing my gun first. I immediately fired off some potion bullets, at the rogue mages coming out of the side entrance. Killer struck the ground with both hands and a thick layer of ice erupted from his palms and branched out in the nearby surrounding. The ice parted around me, leaving me in a dry patch of dead leaves while trapping the rogues, some of whom were already drooping down from the effects of my potion bullets.