-Hey, have you studied for next week's exams? -

-Just send me a message, I'll see it later-.

-Do you think they will be difficult?-.

-Please! It couldn't be simpler!-.

-What do you say if after finishing the semester we all go on vacation?-.

...

A week has passed since the last meeting between the ten most powerful people in the city with some invited guests ended.

At this meeting, some truly terrible news was reported: The presence of a macabre DAIMONAS in the vicinity of Gignit.

It was undoubtedly horrible and very distressing news.

DAIMONAS are existences born in the deepest abyss of evil itself, whose presence is always accompanied by death and destruction.

-I was very lucky to have fought alongside a powerful magical beast, otherwise I would have died without any remedy- during that day, Serpio was responsible for transmitting the information of the gruesome discovery.

He remembered with some melancholy his peculiar combat partner who unfortunately lost his life fighting against the evil DAIMONAS. His death was not in vain because with that Serpio was able to give the final blow to such an evil abomination.

The death of the Forest Guardian Spirit Horse left a bitter taste in his mouth because in his opinion, such a noble, beautiful and brave magical beast did not deserve to perish in this way, being killed by that thing, by a being considered an insult to life itself.

It is true that between the two of them they have finished off the very dangerous DAIMONAS, but that does not mean that they are exempt from danger; the probability that another of these abominable creatures would appear again in the vicinity of Gignit is too high not to pay it the required and deserved attention.

As expected, security measures within the city walls were greatly intensified. It was a very good decision because, even in death, the shadow of the terrifying DAIMONAS seemed to be extending over the city.

That would be dealt with in a few days while they dealt with the kidnapping problems, with the damned VARANUS organization, seeking to rescue all the victims of all these criminals.

They are facing very serious problems, trying to solve them and failing in the attempt is not an option. They had to act and take action on the matter, at least as far as rescuing people is concerned, because that could no longer be postponed beyond the time that everyone has established.

It is for this reason that during the course of that same day and after having discussed for hours each point regarding the situation, looking for the best ways to resolve it and trying to make the best decisions, the following points were reached:

The formation of three large assault units would be carried out, made up of members of all divisions of the Gignit law enforcement forces and adventurers belonging to the city.

These members are highly trained for this type of mission. The ultimate goal of this raiding party is to rescue all the people held captive by the organization, without discriminating between city dwellers and strangers alike.

After destroying the base, they will proceed to kill all the members of the organization. It seemed to sound too harsh for people with hearts of gold like Valentina and Alexander to accept and even for them to propose it, but if they don't do it, worse things could happen.

If it is not destroyed and each of its members killed, VARANUS could try to do its thing again and even something much worse, such as putting together a good army and besieging the city, leaving it without contact with the outside world and slowly starving them to death until achieving surrender, after that, only the Gods know what would happen.

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Daily activities inside the Hope family home began even before the first rays of sunlight entered through the window, illuminating the house's second office and thereby chasing away the darkness that ruled the world for several hours.

This was the office that Christopher and Selestia shared, where they did paperwork and other administrative activities regarding Gignit, such as stamping documents approved by their parents.

Some flower pots with flowers of different colors belonging to Selestia filled the room with life and color: Roses, Petunias, Jasmines, a few midnight flowers and even a beautiful Angel Wing Flower of indisputable whiteness and purity.

Something that had surprised Roger and Dina greatly and even after several days continued to surprise them as if it were the first time were the various magical creatures and spirits from the most beautiful fantasies that constantly strolled around the office.

They even stopped by the house to look for Christopher and wanted to play with him.

Since Christopher and Selestia were not in the house, Roger and Dina had to sort out the papers destined for the siblings. It was a beautiful day, watching the little Butterflies of Light and a small and tender magical beast that watched Dina's every move from the window, the Winged Tree Squirrel, which was chewing some fruits. Its fur is greenish, tiny horns grew out of its forehead, and wings of skin rested on its back.

Although the place was perfect for fun and joy, Roger and Dina were not having fun, rather they were in a state of anxiety because their brothers were keeping an eye on them.

Both were aware of the current situation in the city and were aware of the important mission that would be carried out in just a few hours.

Dina placed a stack of papers right on top of her Lady's desk, arranging it very neatly. "Lady Selestia," she muttered under her breath, letting out an anguished sigh, "I'm very scared."

They were relatively close to each other, which was why Roger was able to hear Dina calling the young Lady. He didn't blame her, even though Selestia was younger than Dina, the young Elf had become something of an emotional support for Dina who was still fighting her memories of a life full of slavery.

Roger was not far from that, but it was thanks to his older sister Letia that they did not reach that point because she was in charge of attracting all the attention of the bastard who enslaved them.

But with Dina it was different, after her entire family was killed she was left alone and at the mercy of her master and his subordinates who were constantly abusing her.

–What would have become of us if Lord Christopher had not helped us? – not a day went by when Roger did not think about how much he owes the young Lord. Thanks to Christopher, both he and his sister can have a decent life. –I hope everything turns out well.

The two continued with their business, almost in total silence, although now Dina was able to converse with some human beings, especially with Roger, with whom she spent the entire day due to her work.

The atmosphere was very quiet, too much for either of their liking, and it was here that Dina finally noticed the absence of a sweet little girl, always smiling and very positive. "Where's Macky? Is he still sleeping?"

Roger laughed remembering everything that had happened in the early hours of the morning - you see, Macky heard Lord Christopher and Lady Selestia say that they were going to pick up their equipment, so she created a drama and started crying until Lord Christopher took her with him, you know, she is very attached to both of them - with them, Roger laughed again.

-Hmmmm, puurrrrrr-.

Roger felt some tenderness because for some strange reason Dina started purring as if she really were a little kitten.

"Well, rather than being attached to the two of them, I would say she is attached to Lord Christopher," she did not say this in a joking tone or anything like that, but rather with great sincerity. "Maybe in the future you will no longer call him Lord, but brother-in-law."

-You know she's only four years old- Roger laughed again, somewhat amused, because that would never happen.

-Why not?- added Dina -Macky and Lord Christopher should just wait a couple of years to finally be together. I don't see it as something impossible, rather, I feel that it is something magical and beautiful. I truly hope that their love bears fruit-.

"I find that very unlikely," Roger said again.

First of all, there was a very marked age difference, they would have to wait at least eleven years for her to be of the necessary age.

Thinking and thinking, Roger's imagination ran wild, first picturing his sister growing up, then starting a relationship with Christopher. And finally seeing her in the most beautiful wedding dress his mind could conceive while standing in front of the altar Macky said "I accept" and then joined her lips with Christopher's.

Thus beginning a new married life in which Roger would happily participate, always supporting them in their relationship.

Smiling, he resumed what he was doing –thinking about it, I wouldn't be opposed to that relationship-.