390 C390 - Trough

The whole gang were dumbfounded at the revelation. The witch that was said to travel from time to time by sacrificing a baby at the river of El Oathniel was true and not just a legend heared from the old people. She is well and alive. Urchin trembled in disbelief, his heart was at ease whenever Litrez was around. According to Saga she was the main donor of the hope orphanage. Ain started to investigate more about the ruined orphanage. It might have big role for them decode and expose the truth about the fearsome witch. Saga and Kahieli headed back to their house but found the Tale Bearer's building being consumed by a reddish and scorching fire.

The neighborhood were all there to lend them a hand. The loyal costumers and the whole community. Saga removed his glasses and penetrated through the crowd and flame. He scanned the area to spot someone suspicious. His eyes zoom in toward a petite woman. She was in the midst of the ablazing and consuming fire. Her eyes locked to Saga as her lips curved into a mischievous grin. A strong gust of wind chaff through the thickening smoke and just like the smoke she disappeared.

Kahieli silently walked around to established an invisible wall to protect the people who are helping them. He can sense that the fire is being controlled by someone and they can't afford to have someone innocent be caught and devoured by a tumble-weed fire. He silently prayed as he encircle the whole place.

"Our God whose grace is unmerited and undeserved we are in need of your help to protect this people whom you love. Put on a shield and refuge to keep them off this fierce and black fire. We know that you won't be silent for us. May this wall be a pillar to subdue such evil force. Amen."

As Kahieli walked around the place. He caught a woman's facade by the green house. She was standing there looking right toward her direction. It was creepy and scary but Kahieli kept moving around. He paced carefully and swiftly. He observed how the woman would react but her lips just grin. Just like how Saga witnessed her disappearing with the smoke being carried by the wind, the woman was no longer on sight.

The fire died down but the whole tea shop and house were turned into coal. Saga thanked the people. When Ain and the gang arrived they were shock to see that there home are in pieces.

"What... what happened here?" Fur asked in disbelief.

"When we arrived the neighborhood are already on action to subdue the fire." Kahieli replied as he unseal the invisible protection he laid for the people who helped them.

"I... saw her in the midst of the fire. Her eyes were already in me before I laid mine. She was grinning mischievously." Saga stated as he walked in toward the spot where she stood. It was in their dinning area. It was the place where they bond. She easily trampled what they valued and treasured.

"She already planned every thing else before we can even move. What a legend?!" Agsus aired as he whistled. He made his way toward the tech room and found all his babies in toast.

The gang stayed by the prayer room. It was the only place that was standing tall. The pillars were up and the roof still remained.

Ain started to enlarge and change the sizes of the pieces as Kahieli support it with his gift. They were able to put on a wall. The gang scattered to check every thing that they can still use. Fur made his way toward his art room and realised that it was the most damaged. He stepped in to see that all his canvas were literally disgraced.

Fur can just sighed, He can't help but chuckle at the thought that he was able to hand his notebook to Urchin. At least all the sweet and memorable memories that he wanted to preserve were saved. Fur looked around to notice something strange. He suddenly recalled the painting of Natalina and Kiel. Fur run towards the prayer room and spoke.

"Agsus do have any back up copies of our cases?"

Agsus smiled and said.

"Yep, I have it all stored in my micro chips."

He started to unbuckle his belt and press on to show a line of memory cards.

"Wow, your a mega chips master." Nimrod clapped.

"Well, this is how you become savy when it comes to technology." Agsus boasted.

Saga and Fur started clapping their hands.

"Ain let us get back there. I need Urchin and the triplets. The rest should stay her" Fur stated.

The gang cannot understand yet nonetheless they obeyed Fur. Ain sliced a space and went back to where Ophir was.

Saga, Cherith, Selah, and Ole were the only one left to investigate the orphanage.

"I bet we need to devide accordingly. We should see to it that we would be able to accomplish every clue that is needed." Ole stated as she looked around.

"I don't like seeing things in ruin." Cherith suddenly spoke his eyes are casted in sadness.

Saga tapped him by the shoulder and gave him a bump.

"We are here with you. You might have seen something worst before but right now you are not alone." He assured.

Cherith smiled and eyed Saga.

"Are you sure those lines are for me? It sound too cheesy."

Saga just playfully locked his neck on his arms as he ruffled his owl like hair.

"Let's protect one another." Cherith whispered.

Selah looked around and started to feel gloomy.

"This kind of feeling is familiar. A familiar coldness and barreness." she whispered.

"I heared from father that after you were born. The whole Kingdom went doom." Ole stated.

"According to Ain, my mother died from giving birth. It was like a clear symbol that an era will end." Selah spoke as she looked up to capture the cieling that was left for them to abide with.