Gamma approached me, her calm, steady demeanor a complete opposite to the Beta. She stopped in front of me, her eyes meeting mine.
"Thank you, Master," she said, her voice soft, filled with genuine gratitude.
Before I could respond, the faint clanking of armor echoed from above, growing louder by the second.
*Step* *Step*
The unmistakable sound of knights storming into the sorority house. Their heavy footsteps reverberated through the walls, accompanied by the voices of authority.
"Check the area! Apprehend anyone suspicious!" one of them shouted.
"Search for survivors!" another ordered. "We need to see if they are alive or not."
Gamma's head turned slightly towards the sound.
"The knights of the kingdom are here," she said calmly, her eyes flickering with an unreadable emotion.
Beta, still buzzing with energy from the fight, bared her fangs with a wicked grin. "Should I kill them as well, Master? It would be easy." Her claws twitched with excitement, clearly not ready for the battle to end.
I raised a hand, stopping her in her tracks.
"No," I said firmly, my gaze locking onto hers. "They're just doing their job. We're not here to massacre those who don't deserve it."
"Yeah, we should just leave." Gamma agreed to me.
Beta pouted, a low growl escaping her lips. "Tch... I wanted to fight more." She crossed her arms, casting a longing glance toward the approaching knights. But then her expression softened. "But Master's orders are everything."
She ran on four to us, her tail flicking but her loyalty unwavering.
"Let's leave silently." I said.
I turned my head, glancing back at Ryan's body, still suspended in the broken dome I had created earlier. His chest rose and fell steadily, He seems in a deep sleep.
"He'll probably recover in a few days, and will come back to college as usual I guess." I thought.
With that, I turned away, and the three of us vanished into the shadows just as the knights stormed into the hall.
The knights burst into the hall, weapons drawn, eyes scanning the scene. They stopped dead in their tracks, gasping at the sheer carnage that awaited them.
"My gods..." one of them whispered, looking around at the bodies scattered across the floor.
"Who could've done this?" another asked, his voice trembling as he spotted Lord Afro's large body lying among the dead.
His once-powerful figure was now limp and broken, surrounded by pools of blood.
The leader of the knights stepped forward, his face grim. "This... this is Lord Afro. A dark soul member." His hand tightened on his sword. "Get an ambulance here immediately. We need to check if anyone's still alive."
The knights began searching the hall, moving cautiously among the dead, but there was no one left to find.
The sorority house had been wiped clean. And as they called for reinforcements, they knew that whoever had done this was long gone.
The Next Day
The sun rose over the city, casting its golden light on the waking world. But it wasn't an ordinary morning. The events of the night before had spread like wildfire.
Headlines flashed across every newspaper and news broadcast: "Dark Soul Member Lord Afro Defeated! Mysterious Heroes Strike in the Night!"
People buzzed with excitement, their voices filled with speculation. "Did you hear about the light in the sky last night?" a young woman asked as she scrolled through her phone.
"Yeah! They said it was someone fighting Lord Afro in the sorority house," her friend replied, wide-eyed. "Who do you think it was?"
"I don't know, but people are saying they saw two girls and a man in a black robe flying away afterward."
"Flying?! No way!"
"Yeah! And they took down Afro before he could even come out in his real form. He was apparently feeding off those boys and girls... It's insane."
Gamma, through had investigated the traces of origin of the hypnotizing supplements that had been illicitly smuggled into the sorority.
She uncovers that these dangerous substances were being distributed by a covert group operating within the kingdom's black market.
Using her shadow mystic connections, Gamma ensures the information reaches the local knights discreetly, without drawing attention to herself or me.
Her plan succeeds, and the knights apprehend the culprits, dismantling the entire operation and putting the suppliers behind bars, bringing an end to the illegal trade of these mind-altering substances.
All over the city, people whispered about the mysterious trio who had saved them from an even darker fate.
But while the public was left in awe, the knights of the kingdom were less pleased.
In the grand castle, the Queen sat at the head of a long table, her expression stern as she addressed the gathered knights and generals.
"Lord Afro is dead," she said, her voice echoing through the room.
"He was feeding off vulnerable mens." One knight said.
"Truly. And the fact that we were clueless about it till now is concerning."
"We don't know what more must happening where."
Yes, we need to tighten our security and patrolling system as well.
Soon, the conversation turned in reverse direction talking about who did it?
"They call themselves Shadow Mystics with their Leader Zero." One knight, sitting at the cornered said.
"Zero...." Queen repeats.
"People are treating them as heroes though."
"Yes, someone who fights off evil from the shadow-."
"They hide like that because they are coward!!" Queen said, cutting off the conversation in between.
"And while that might seem like good news to everyone, the fact remains that this was done by vigilantes operating outside of the law."
One of the senior knights nodded gravely. "Yes, Your Majesty. They possess immense power, enough to obliterate Lord Afro and send that massive light shooting into the sky. But who are they?"
"That's what we must find out," the Queen replied, her gaze hardening. "We cannot support vigilantes in our kingdom, no matter how righteous their actions may seem. Power like that, unchecked, is dangerous. We must find them, and once we do, we'll place them under restraint."
"Understood, Your Majesty," the knights chorused, their faces set with determination.
Later That Night
The moon hung low in the sky, casting a soft glow over the land as we arrived back at my Home.
The neighbour aunty saw going inside with two girls. She gave me a grinning smile while talking over the phone and kept walking.
"I wonder is she knows me or something and why is she always on phone. I have no idea." I thought.
As soon as we entered inside, Beta flopped down onto the large couch with a dramatic sigh. "That was fun," she muttered, though there was still a hint of frustration in her voice. "But I wanted more."
Gamma smiled softly, standing by the door for a moment before joining us. "You always want more, Beta," she teased gently, her eyes flicking to me with a look of fondness.
I leaned against the wall, crossing my arms. "You two did well today," I said, my voice low but sincere.
Beta's ears perked up, and she immediately sat up, her eyes gleaming. "Does that mean we get a reward, Master?" she asked, her tail swishing playfully.
Gamma, ever the composed one, approached me quietly. Her soft hand reached up, gently touching my cheek. "Master, you're incredible," she said, her voice almost a whisper.
Her touch lingered and she leaned in slightly, her breath warm against my skin. "Thank you for always leading us."
Before I could respond, Beta, jumped up and pressed herself against me from the other side, her mischievous grin lighting up her face. "Hey, don't forget about me, Master! I want some attention too!"
I smirked, wrapping one arm around Beta's waist and pulling her close while my other hand gently held Gamma's chin. "Alright, alright," I said, my voice dropping to a teasing tone. "I suppose you both deserve a little something for completing the mission."
Gamma's eyes softened as she leaned into my touch, her lips brushing against mine as she said, "We'll always be by your side, Master..."
Beta pouted playfully before leaning in closer, her lips brushing against my ear as she whispered, "Treat me well, Master, and I'll fight anyone you want."
With a soft chuckle, I pulled them both closer, my smirk widening. "I guess I'll have to give you both what you deserve."
The night was ours, and after the long battle, it was time to enjoy the spoils of victory.