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Chapter 12 - Two Birds, One Stone

Before arriving to Helos' mansion that resides in the capital, Mauri notified Helos' family in advance, about holding a celebration, for hunting down and killing Mauri, and she also sent an invitation to Gabriel, hoping that he also accepts it, she walks inside the mansion, while using the appearance of Helos, and immediately after walking in, Mauri is greeted by several of the family members, while Damien curses at them in her head.

"these filthy mortals that are, carrying demon blood in them, need to be wiped out!"

Mauri just ignores his ramblings as she approaches Helos' mom, who approaches her with excitement, and as she gives her a hug, she says.

"congratulations, on your achievement, it must have been awful, having to kill your beloved teacher."

Mauri chuckles nervously.

"yeah, but he had to be done, she betrayed our kingdom and all of humankind."

she responds.

"it's a real shame, if she didn't go crazy, then she would have went down in history as one of the greatest heroes, but now it looks like they will erase her accomplishments."

Mauri thinks to herself.

"of course they will omit me from ever participating during our war against the Dragonoids."

as Helos' mom then leads her around the mansion to greet more relatives, Mauri thinks to herself.

"I need to find a way to pour the mana blockers into drinks before everyone starts drinking."

Mauri then says to her.

"um mom, I kinda need to use the bathroom, I'll come and look for you after I finish."

she replies.

"oh okay, but make it quick, because your cousins have been asking for you, ever since they arrived at the house."

Mauri nods.

"okay, will do."

she quickly disappears around the corner of the hallway, and makes her way to the kitchen, where

she is surprised that none of the relatives were present, and as she starts pouring the mana blockers inside many alcoholic and water beverages, Damien says.

"hurry and get this over with, their presence offends my senses in every way."

she replies.

"I don't want to screw it up by rushing this, so you're gonna have to be patient."

she finishes pouring the last drop of the mana blockers and quickly makes her way back to Helos' mom, where she introduces her to the cousins that have been asking for him. After one hour of greeting many family members, Gabriel finally lets his presence become known, as he asks around for Helos, Mauri becomes aware of this, and sets out to search for him, and bumps into him around the dining area, where most of the family members are socialising, Mauri tries to hide her disgust, as he smiles at her.

"congratulations on killing Mauri my old friend, it must have been tough."

she replies struggling to keep the smile.

"yeah, I only got the jump on her, because I disguised myself, as a helpless elf, since she has a soft spot for them."

he chuckles.

"that's actually pretty clever of you."

she responds.

"thank you, but I'm sure you would have killed her, if I didn't so it."

as he wraps his arm around her shoulders, he responds with confidence.

"of course, I would have killed her."

Gabriel unwrap his arm and asks.

"did you hear what happened about what happened to Frank."

puzzled, she asks curiously.

"no, what happened?"

he sighs.

"we'll he's dead, I sent some of my guys to look for him, after losing contact with him, and they found a pool of blood that belonged to him."

Damien says sarcastically.

"good job, with the clean up work Mauri, I'm very impressed."

she replies in her mind.

"shut it Damien."

Mauri then says to Gabriel.

"well instead of mourning his death, let's go drink in his honor."

he responds.

"sounds good buddy, let's do it."

she leads him to kitchen, and pours a drink containing the mana blockers, into his cup and he immediately chugs it down, he burps and asks.

"are you not going to drink?"

Mauri nods.

"yeah, but help me distribute drinks to every one, so that we can all take a swig after I making a speech."

he replies.

"alright let's do it."

they both go around serving every one drinks containing the mana blockers, and as they give it to last family member, Mauri searches around for Helos' mom, so that she can gather every one in one place, Damien then says sounding impressed.

"your plan is actually working, if things keep going your way then the cleansing of this disgusting bloodline should be done today."

she finds Helos' mom and interrupts her as she is having a conversation with another relative, she scolds her.

"Helos, I didn't raise you, to be rude when people are having conversations."

Mauri replies.

"sorry mother, but I want to deliver a speech to everyone before we continue to party."

she sighs.

"alright, we will gather everyone at the dining hall, since it's the biggest area in the house."

Mauri heads to kitchen and pours some water in doesn't contain the mana blocker in her cup, and makes her way to the dining hall, a place that most noble households have, due to it's sheer size that can hold many guests for parties, as she arrives at the dining hall, Damien complains

"this waiting game, is really getting annoying."

she responds.

"shush, we're almost done here."

Helos' mom signals Mauri to come over to her, and as she approaches her, she says.

"the family should all be gathering here soon, so they can hear what you want to say."

Mauri nods.

"thank you, mom."

she smiles at her and says.

"okay you should prepare yourself and stand on the stage so everyone has their attention focused on you."

Mauri climbs on the stage, where she waits around for half an hour, for every one of the family members to gather around, and once Helos' mom confirms to Mauri that every one is present, she clears her throat and begins talking.

"good evening, is everyone enjoying themselves?"

they all reply with nods and yeah, making it known that they are having a good time, she continues.

"I'm sure you all know why we are celebrating."

she pauses and keeps talking.

"because I killed that traitor Mauri, and for that reason our family name will go down in history."

they all begin whistling, clapping and cheering, Mauri gives a soft chuckle and says.

"well that's about it, enjoy yourselves."

and as she climbs down from the stage, Gabriel approaches her reeking of alcohol.

"yo Helos, let's go into town and pick up some tail, to celebrate this occasion."

she replies.

"alright then, you take the lead, you already know how nervous I can get."

he responds laughing.

"you need to be more confident in yourself Helos,

and then the women will come flocking to you, especially when word goes out about you killing Mauri."

Damien asks in her thoughts.

"is it time yet."

she replies.

"yes, by now the mana blockers should be taking effect on them."

as Mauri follows Gabriel to the outside, he asks her like he wasn't sure.

"huh were your eyes always brown, I could have sworn that you had blue eyes."

Damien then says.

"it looks like your mimic is running out, you should kill him before he gets a chance to warn the others, if he sees you face."

she puts her arm around his shoulder and says.

"no you're just drunk and it's making you see things."

he takes a moment to think about and replies.

"maybe."

Mauri then slowly pulls out a dagger with her free hand while still having her arm around him, and then in a blink of an eye, she stabs in the throat, Gabriel looks at her in horror, as she reveals her true face.

"this is for my family, you bastard."

his limp body hits the pavement as she turn her attention back to the mansion, and says to Damien.

"it looks like dinner is ready."

Mauri marches back into the mansion and exterminates the entire family, without them putting up a fight.