Next morning, outside the city wall of Wassipur, A carriage was waiting near the entrance gate. It was early morning so the entire place was covered with a thick layer of fog and the temperature was also low.

On the roof of the carriage, A boy was sleeping and beside him, a deformed sword was lying. Small blood stains were visible on the sword. His black cloak was partially wet because of the fog. The boy was Felix, who was happily sleeping.

"Brat, Wake up...wake up!" Someone from below the carriage started to bang the carriage. Due to the noise, Felix finally woke up.

After rubbing his eyes, Felix took a 360* view of his surrounding and asked: "Uncle, we have reached the City of Wassipur?"

"What do you think, you sleepy brat? Everyone is waiting for you. Now come down or else I'll spank you"

"Yes, Elder" The boy lazily said as he stood up and got off the carriage's roof by doing a forward somersault.

After getting down, He did some stretching and asked: "Why are we waiting outside the city gates?"

"We just arrived, So we are waiting for the City lord and I think you should go and thank Lily and Daisy. When you lost your consciousness, they both took care of you and use this opportunity to make friends. Now go!" Uncle Fang said while pushing Felix towards a group of teens.

"Uncle, See over there, the gates are, opening," Felix said while pointing towards the gate.

Uncle Fang turns around and after confirming that the gates were really opening, he shouted: "Everyone, Get inside the carriage, as we are about to enter the city."

Like small kids, the four teens who were standing 10 steps away from the carriage, came running and got inside the carriage leaving Felix in the dust.

'For real?'

Felix also wanted to sit in the carriage so he peeked inside. On one side, Daisy and Lily were sitting while Xieren and Shuren on the other side. Felix asked, "Daisy and Lily?"

Both Daisy and Lily turn their head and stared at Felix...

"I just wanted to thank you..." Felix said as he climbed the carriage and sat in between Daisy and Lily, "For taking care of me and sorry for the discomfort"

"It's okay," Lily said in a feeble voice. She was blushing for some reason...

"Simple thank you won't be enough....how about you show us your face?" Daisy demanded while pulling Felix's right shoulder.

"My face?"

"Yes!" Daisy gave a solid affirmation.

"As you wish..." Felix said as he removed his Anbu mask and the black hood, which revealed his handsome face. Long black hairs with crimson red eyes, which was paired with a well-sculpted nose.

"Cut..." Lily was about to say something but she stopped midway...

"Woah...you are so handsome...Felix, that's is your name, right?"

"Yeah..."

"He is a pervert...he was stalking on me." Xieren suddenly spoke against Felix, "He was peeping while I was bathing!"

"Are you saying her is the one who saw you nak...I mean there?' Shuren questioned Xieren.

"Yes, Brother..." Xieren replied with a pitiful expression.

"I will kill..." Before the situation inside the Carriage got out of control, Elder Fand opened the door and said,

"Now now, No fighting boys and whats with this childish behavior? And you Shuren? you should act like a big brother and protect Felix and here you are, bullying him. "

"But Elder.."

"No buts, Mistakes are made by humans but humans are known for their forgiveness. And Xieren, why are you trying to create a drama. If I hear you discussing the bathroom incident with anyone, I'll kick you out of the Academy. Now get outside the carriage"

One by one, all 5 of them got off the carriage, the but scene of the village was filled with chaos. The entire village was burnt. Charred dead bodies were scattered all over the place. Those who were alive were crying for the deceased ones while some were scavenging for food and other valuable items.

Everything was destroyed....

"Okay, listen carefully. A large bandit group attacked this village last night and destroyed it. City Cheif described the whole attack in detail. According to him, these bandits did not attack for money. They just started killing anyone who made contact with them and burned each and every building.

Chief said that they were acting like puppets and they were following orders. Everything was a mess but thankfully, a senior student from our Academy was there to protect the Cheif's family and few villagers.

After destroying everything, each and every bandit left the village, leaving no clue behind."

"Why would they do such thing..." Daisy was about to cry but other than her, everyone else was maintaining their composure.

"This world is filled with a cruel place... I want you all the stay at the Cheif's Mansion and wait for me. I will try to find the culprit or culprits who were involved in this crime. Take care" Uncle Fang said as he flew away leaving a mini dust cloud where he was standing...

5 of them started at the disappearing figure of Uncle Fang while having different thoughts...

'Old man, what do you think about this incident?' Felix asked.

'I'm 90% sure it is a work of a Demon who is also a soul cultivator..' Lord Dominik replied.

'I was also thinking that..and I think we should recruit the person who is behind this scene. What do you say Old man?'

'More the merrier... after sunset, we can try to communicate with that person....' Lord Dominik suggested.