The Past You Leave Behind

The Past You Leave Behind

Chapter 50

Dawn was breaking as Tyrnan gazed across the dirty camp. Located in a dense part of the Makai forest, it used to be a bustling place. That was until the damn Reikai Tantei had interfered with the running of demon world. Things had definitely gone downhill after that.

When the three provinces of the Makai were kingdoms, this camp was the major market for the human traffic. Vendors displayed humans of all varieties whether to be used as slaves, or for food. Then Raizen's upstart had turned everything on it's ear with the tournament. Now with that fool Enki in charge, any human trafficking was done in secret and most feared the consequences of being caught.

Tyrnan hoped Gorenda was successful in returning things to the way they were. He had run a profitable business before the change. His appearance closely resembled that of humans, other than a few extra appendages he was able to conceal. This made it quite easy to enter the human world and claim whatever merchandise fit his needs.

As he waited for Gorenda, he closed his eyes and envisioned his return to profitability. He also knew that the new regime would owe him favors for his efforts to restore the old order. Perhaps he could even secure that little human for his personal slave. The one who had been at the spirit detective's side last night. He would so enjoy flaunting her. He was shaken out of his daydream by Gorenda's arrival.

Gorenda was a large demon. Eight foot tall with blue skin. He had four arms that swung low to the ground. Tyrnan had seen him rip apart demons with just his hands. He had competed in the first two tournaments, but had been defeated in the semi finals both times. He did not intend to lose the next one.

Gorenda waved Tyrnan into a tent. "You attended the ascension?" "Yes, my lord." A little ass kissing was always in his best interests. Tyrnan was rewarded with a small, rare smile. "And what did you learn?" "All provinces have accepted the boy's title. It was to be expected since the former Reikai Tantei hold two of the provinces and the third is still heavily influenced by them. They were all present for the ceremony and celebrations."

"They did not compete in the last tournament. Do they intend to compete in this one?" "Unknown. The jaganshi awaits the birth of his child. I was surprised to learn his mate is human." "They have all been corrupted by their time in the human world. I am surprised his people accepted her." "It is said that all follow her as they follow him."

"Bah! That is why order must be restored. Humans are not fit to be considered our equal. What of the other two?" Raizen's whelp is said to be mating soon. She is also human." "I expected no different from the heir of a fool who committed suicide for love of one of the frail creatures." "Kurama seems to have forsaken Youko in favor of his weaker human persona."

"We will watch them. The jaganshi did manage to take out Mukuro for us. That puts Yomi and his brat at the top of the list. They are almost certain to compete. Find them. Make sure they withdraw." "I already have people searching." "Good. Here are your next two targets. I want them eliminated by the end of the week."

Tyrnan took the list. He looked up at Gorenda. "Enki? You expect me to get close enough to take out the king himself?" Gorenda gave a real smile. "Why do you think I had you planted within his council?" Gorenda turned to leave. He looked back at Tyrnan. "Make sure that someone sympathetic to our cause is appointed as an interim ruler once you've accomplished your mission. Hm?"

To be continued….