The Devil’s Evolution Catalog - Chapter 853

Chapter 853: Loss and Guilt

Obstructed, the troops turned around to look at me. Even though none of them spoke, their silence was deafening. They were asking me why I was toying with them.

I remained silent, though I was staring intently at George.

Lady Mo Ke, we mustnt allow these soldiers to leave. They are the Silver Wings of the Dukes army. If they leave the village will be in danger.

As the de facto leader of the village, George naturally held the villages interest in the forefront.

He knew that allowing these soldiers to escape would invite the duchys unbridled wrath. After all, their hunters killed a not insignificant amount of soldiers. That would undoubtedly be a tale to be wary of.

George, am I right? I tilted my head as I looked down upon the man. I do not mind if your village gets razed to the ground. In fact, if it wasnt for the fact that you all attacked them at the end, you would be joining them already.

Immediately, an unmistakable wave of pressure washed over the masses, nearly forcing them to their knees. Only George was able to withstand the killing intent released, and just barely.

Ten seconds laters, even he succumbed, or rather, acquiesced.

Let them leave.

Upon hearing Diohs order, the rest of the hunters opened the path.

The surrendered troops looked at me one last time, then at George whose face couldnt be any blacker. In the end, they left without saying a word.

From time to time, a couple of the soldiers would turn around to look at the villagers, for fear of a sudden arrow to the back.

Because of that previous, and very recent, unpleasantness, no one dared to even breathe. Unlike those soldiers, who were outsiders, they couldnt leave the village since this was their home. And the last thing they wanted was for me to destroy their village.

Watching them cry their hearts out, I couldn't help but cry a little myself.

At least they are safe at least, they are safe..

Oh my sweeties, Im sorry for being so late

Master mama is dead Mama Regine is dead as well the rest of the sisters and aunties are all dead too Nari is so scared Why are the bad people killing us

Hayley too Those bad people were so scary Teacher Regine is gone and even Mama Ancarin

Dont be afraid Im here now. Everything will be alright. I will look after you two, and make sure those bad people are brought to justice! A million times over! No matter who they are, they will pay. You guys did nothing wrong

Regine was always one to patrol the nearby settlements and protect the weak, sometimes bringing them to seek shelter in the village or the Abode. The others in the Abode were all beneficiaries of her care. If there had to be something wrong with what she did, it would be that she sided with a devil like me

I hugged the two kids as tightly as I could. However, the anger of their loss threatened to consume me once more. But even that wouldnt be a problem soon. Very soon

After placating the kids, it was time to seek out what I needed the most right now: information. Other than you two, are there any other survivors?

Nari doesnt know

Hayley as well

How did you guys escape this tragedy?

Nari wiped her tears away, then forced any others back. Everyone was about to pray to Master when Sister Ann suddenly disappeared. Nari and Hayley were both trying to find Ann

Hayley was searching for Sister Ann with Nari; everyone was busy praying to Master, so no one noticed when we were gone

After listening to both of them, I roughly understood what had happened.