It was just starting to get dark when the two generals returned. Both walking through their portals at the same time, it didn't occur to them how late it was. The forest that surrounded their guild was pitch black, torches outside lit up the guild for returning members. The two generals noticed one another and turned toward each other, seeing they both had successfully completed their mission.
"Well, looks like we both finished just in time, ay Nightshade?" Thorn asked with the biggest smirk on his face. Nightshade only gave a nod.
"Yes it appears so, Thorn. Come along, we must place them in their holding cells until they awake from their slumber." Nightshade spoke as he started moving toward the door. The other general followed him.
"So have had any troubles with that guy?" Thorn asked as the two walked up to door that was already opened for them. Nightshade gave a nod.
"Yes. There was a struggle. He was being protected by his two teammates. It could have been much longer if the Lighting Dragon Slayer hadn't been overcome with motion sickness. Thankfully he was easy to take down. Not much of a struggle." Nightshade replied as the doors closed behind them and they headed to the holding cells. The dull yellow eyed mage looked down at Rufus, seeing how beat up he looked compared to Freed. "And you…played with him, didn't you?"
"Hell yeah I did!" The other smirked as Nightshade shook his head. "I wanted to see his magic. And it was impressive but I wasn't impressed by him."
"I said the same thing about his Dark Écriture. I was impressed by it, but not by him."
"Wait I take mine back, he did do some impressive stuff. But in the end, those guys, " Thorn started as he pointed back to the now ten mages that followed them. "Had to remind me not to kill this guy."
"Of course. You are always the one to go overboard." Nightshade chuckled as the other glared at him.
"Hey, I'm so used to killing! This was a different order that Master Jiemma wanted. I'm not used to this 'bring them back alive' crap. But what Master wants, Master gets. So are these two going to share a cell together or separated?"
"Together. Master wants to use the mind controlling poison at the same time." Nightshade answered as they arrived to the cell. One of the mages unlocked the cell and stepped aside. "Do not throw him. I can tell by his back you threw him many times. The Master knows they will have to heal by the doctor and he doesn't want to bother with having to deal with that one having to go through back surgery after you break his back."
"Uhhh you ruin all the fun." Thorn pouted as the two walked over to the wall, setting the two mages against it. Neither of them moving an inch or making a sound. They were in a deep sleep thanks to those spells.
"I'm just implying what Master Jiemma informed us about."
"How long is it going to take them to wake up?" Thorn asked as he starred at the mages.
"Who knows. Depends. Could be an hour or it could be eight hours. We'll have to wait and see. But come along, Master wants us to check if Dr. Gail has the poison ready." Nightshade informed him as he started to walk out of the cell.
"Ohh now that'll be fun." Thorn chuckled as he followed Nightshade. The doors closed and were locked, leaving the two mages behind. The two generals walked back up the stairs and toward the science room where there stood a tall man mixing a black liquid in a beaker. The tall man had his black hair pulled into a ponytail, tan skin and dark crimson eyes. He also had black glasses and each of his ears were pierced. Nightshade knocked on the door as the two entered.
"Dr. Gail, we have returned with both mages. Both are currently in their cell and we are now just waiting for them to wake up." Nightshade reported as Dr. Gail gave a nod.
"Excellent. The Master will be pleased. How bad are their injuries?" The scientist asked, not bothering to look away from the beaker.
"Freed Justine has injuries, I'm sure they are minor but it's best that you look. Unlike a certain someone I know." Nightshade reported and then hissed while turning his head toward Thorn who nervously chuckled. The doctor stopped and shifted his eyes toward the general.
"Yeah Rufus Lore is pretty beat up. Uh I went a little overboard on him." Thorn said as Dr. Gail shook his head, returning the beaker.
"I'm surprised you didn't kill him." Dr. Gail stated as he set the beaker down and put in two drops of an unknown liquid.
"The members I brought had to remind me or I would have killed him." Thorn answered as Dr. Gail shook his head again.
"Is the poison almost ready?" Nightshade asked as the doctor gave a nod.
"Yes. I am nearly finished with them both. All I need to do is add two more drops of this and it'll be ready." He explained as he mixed the beaker again.
"So have you tried this on someone yet, doc?" Thorn asked, leaning against the door. The doctor chuckled and smirked, looking up at the general.
"Why of course, General Thorn. Master Jiemma had me test it on a guild member and he is currently out on his mission."
"Where did the Master send him?" Nightshade asked.
"To bring a whole dark guild over to Viper Bite." The doctor said as the two generals blinked.
"Wait wait wait…you mean, Master Jiemma ordered him to go recruit a WHOLE dark guild?" Thorn asked in shock. He had NEVER heard anything like that before. Dr. Gail just gave a simple chuckle and then a nod.
"Indeed. The Master also made him perform a few other things and let me tell you, this does in fact work." The doctor said as he chuckled again.
"How do we know the guy wasn't playing along?" Thorn asked but stopped. "Wait…never mind. Master would kill him."
"And you answered your own questioned, Thorn." Nightshade said as Thorn rolled his eyes and stuck his tongue out. "So mature. So Doctor, let me ask you…what are the effects like if the mind control is broken?"
"To be honest, I don't know. We won't know until the member returns."
"But let me ask you, this, how the hell is the mind control gonna be broken?" Thorn asked as the doctor shrugged.
"I'm not sure to be honest with you. This is very powerful so who knows. Master Jiemma probably knows."
"And if the Master doesn't?"
"I will kill him." A deep voice came. All three looked the direction the voice came from and saw Jiemma standing behind them. "I only want to control Freed Justine and Rufus Lore. No one else."
"Is that the only way, Master?" Dr. Gail asked as the Master shook his head.
"No but if the first way does not work, then I will kill him spot on. I want no one to be in the way of my plan. I want it to be perfect." Jiemma informed them as they all gave a nod.
"Of course Master. You plan will succeed no matter what." Thorn said with a smirk on his face.
"It better will, Thorn. Because if it doesn't, I will destroy you." Jiemma said in a harsh tone. Thorn had heard that harsh tone before, but it was never towards him. Did the Master scare him? Yes. All the members feared Jiemma. And now that Jiemma threatened him, he feared the Guild Master even more. But he didn't show it, giving a nod and bowing down.
"Of course, Master. I will take full responsibility for the failure of your plan." Thorn replied as Jiemma looked away from him to Nightshade.
"Were you both successful?" Jiemma asked as Nightshade gave a nod, bowing.
"Yes Master. We both were. Freed Justine and Rufus Lore were defeated, put under a sleep spell and brought to their cell. We are currently waiting for them to wake before proceeding with phase two." Nightshade informed Jiemma who gave a nod.
"Dr. Gail, is the poison nearly finished?"
"Yes Master. Just one more drop and a little mixing, and it will be ready." Dr. Gail said as Jiemma gave a nod.
"Excellent. Inform me when they have awakened. I want to be there when they are ejected with the poison." Jiemma ordered as the three men gave a nod, bowing to their Guild Master.
"Yes Master Jiemma."
Seven hours had passed since they arrived. Seven long hours since they were defeated. Since they were kidnapped. Seven hours had passed when both the mages started to slowly wake up. As the two mages opened their eyes, their vision was blurry and all the small movements they made with their bodies started to scream in pain from their earlier battles.
"Oh my stomach is killing me." Freed groaned as he felt the pain of Nightshade's kick to his gut. He had to admit, that was a pretty powerful kick.
"My whole body is screaming in agony." Rufus groaned, feeling everything from his head to his toes screaming. Freed turned his head to see who else was with him. When his vision returned to normal, his eyes widen when he saw who sat next to him.
"Rufus Lore of Sabertooth." Freed said as Rufus blinked and turned his head. His eyes widening as well.
"And you are Freed Justine of Fairy Tail if my memory serves me correct." Rufus said as Freed gave a nod.
"Yes I am. I must say I was impressed with your magic during the Grand Magic Games. Such an interesting form of molding magic." Freed said as Rufus smirked.
"Thank you. I hear you have quite an interesting magic yourself. Though I don't think an introduction is appropriate at this time." Rufus said as the two looked around. "Where in the world are we?"
"I was just about to ask that myself." Freed said. "Though I do remember returning home from a job with Laxus, Bickslow and Evergreen and we were ambushed on the train. Evergreen and Bickslow were knocked out right away and Laxus couldn't fight because of his motion sickness." Freed started as Rufus listened.
"Were you attacked by…a general?" Rufus asked as Freed looked over to him. Thinking for a moment. "My memory is a bit fuzzy at the moment, but I remember that Orga and I were on our way to a job when we were attacked by someone named General Thorn. Though I cannot seem to recall from what guild."
"I think we were attacked by someone named General Nightshade. And I can't seem to remember the guild either…wait." Freed said as he remembered something.
"Master does not have any use for you. He only wants Freed Justine and another mage."
"What is it that you remembered?" The Memory Mage asked.
"Nightshade told me right before I passed out that he only wanted myself and another mage." Freed said as Rufus blinked but then his widen as well.
"Nightshade… Thorn had mentioned something about someone named Nightshade." Rufus said as the memory clicked in his head.
"Oh I wonder if Nightshade is having any troubles with the other mage."
"I wonder if Nightshade is having any troubles with the other mage…" Rufus started as the two mages looked at each other in the eyes.
"They were working together!" They both said at the same time.
"Then this has to be a dark guild." Freed thought as Rufus agreed, both thinking hard. Rufus pushed himself off the wall, only to hiss. Freed had looked away as he began to think, but turned his head to Rufus. "Are you alright?!"
"Now I remember." Rufus hissed as he slowly laid back, squeezing his eyes. "That Thorn had defeated me and did a number of things to me. Mainly my back."
"Oh my." Freed only managed to get out.
"H-How about you? How much damaged did Nightshade do to you?" Rufus asked.
"I'm sure he did much and I just haven't felt it all, but my stomach is in a lot of pain. It's probably bruised." Freed commented as Rufus gave a nod. "Did Thorn use a spell called Absorbed Power Release?"
"Yes. Did Nightshade also use it on you?" Rufus asked as Freed gave a nod. "I've never seen anything like it. And it's not any form of memory magic from what Thorn explained."
"It is quite powerful I will tell you that." Freed said as Rufus nodded in agreement.
"Yes it was. Feeling what your own magic feels like, quite the surprise." Rufus chuckled as Freed nodded in agreement.
"Oi! Are you two awake?!" They heard a voice call out. The two looked forward and saw someone peaking in. They both starred as the person groaned and closed what looked to be a mini window. They heard he door unlock and open. A mage warring a black cloak entered and stared at them. The two tried to get into a defensive pose, but their bodies screamed otherwise. The mage smirked and walked over, grabbing them both by their hair and pulling them up. Both mages hissed.
"Well about time you two woke up! The Master has been waiting for you two for a very long time. He will be pleased to see you are awake." The mage smirked as he threw both men back against the wall, them hissing in pain as they came into contact with the wall. The mage walked out of the door and closed it, both hearing it lock.
"I don't like this. I have a very bad feeling about this whole thing." Rufus said as Freed agreed. Both had a very strong feeling that something was going to happen. 'Though why do I feel…fear? I haven't felt this since the former Master.'
Not much time passed when they heard the door unlock again. The two looked up and saw three men walk in. Two they each recognized. Generals Thorn and Nightshade.
"About time you two woke up!" Thorn chuckled as Rufus narrowed his eyes.
"We do hope you enjoyed your deep slumber." Nightshade smirked as Freed growled.
"What have you done with our comrades?" Freed asked. He had no idea if Bickslow, Evergreen or Laxus were here too and was worried about their safe being.
"The Master only wanted the two of you. So your comrades were left where you were taken." The third man said as he walked up to the both of them.
"Oi, shouldn't we chain them up in case they try to escape after you heal them, doc?" Thorn asked as the doctor stopped and turned back towards the general.
"I think that would be a wise thing to do. The Master would not be very pleased to hear that they escaped."
"I have a better idea." Nightshade said as he walked over. The two growled as the mage snapped his fingers. Suddenly, both Freed and Rufus couldn't move. The two tried, only being able to move their heads. "There. That'll keep them still."
"What did you do to us?" Freed demanded as Nightshade didn't answer as he returned to where he stood. "Answer me!"
"Man maybe I should had gone against him. Could have broken his jaw. Oh yeah by the way, Rufus, how's your jaw feeling?" Thorn asked with a snicker. Rufus glared at him.
"It feels how it would feel if someone was punched right in the jaw." Rufus hissed as Thorn chuckled.
"I should had broken his jaw then. Man so much I could have done, so little time."
"Dr. Gail, heal them. Thorn and I will go get the Master." Nightshade informed him as the doctor nodded. Thorn followed Nightshade as the doctor kneeled in front of the two mages and raised his hands, beginning the healing spell. Though they couldn't move, they could still feel the pain. But the pain started to go away as Dr. Gail healed them both. Soon, every pain they felt was gone and the doctor stood up.
"Well now that I've healed you both, all that's left is to decide where you want to be ejected and await for the Master." Dr. Gail informed them, the two alarmed about being ejected with something.
"What are you ejecting us with?!" Freed asked as the doctor chuckled.
"Oh I think it's best that the Master explains." Dr. Gail chuckled as both mages growled. "But since you two refuse to tell me where you would like to be injected…then I will do it myself."
"Don't you dare touch us!" Freed barked as the doctor walked back over to them and studied them both.
"There's not much you both can do. You both are paralyzed so there's not much you can do. Hmm ah here we go." Dr. Gail said as he turned to Freed first. He lifted the greenette's arm and tugged on his sleeve a few times before it ripped. He threw it to the side and ripped Freed's shirt, revealing his shoulder. "I think the shoulder will do just fine."
"Don't you dare eject anything into us!" Rufus growled as Dr. Gail got up and walked over to him, ignoring him as he bent down to Rufus, ripping his sleeve like he did Freed.
"You of all people should know not to disobey an order, Rufus." Dr. Gail said as he chuckled.
"So were they good boys while we were away?" Thorn asked as him and Nightshade returned.
"Where is the Master?" Dr. Gail asked as Nightshade pointed to the back. Freed and Rufus tried to move to get a look, but neither of them could see him.
"He is waiting until you are ready to eject them. So you better start." Nightshade informed the doctor who gave a nod.
"Of course." He said as a mage walked in with a box in his hands. Freed and Rufus studied the box to see if there was anything on it, such as writing or images. Only holes. This made them a little worried. Another mage entered with a tray and walked over to Dr. Gail who took it and walked back to the mages. They saw the tray had a bowl and two rags. The doctor dipped the first one into the bowl and then started to wipe Rufus' shoulder. The two could smell it was alcohol. Still unable to move, they had to deal with it.
"I'm cleaning the surface first because in case there's something on your skin that can infect your blood after you've been ejected. It's also to kill the germs." The doctor said as neither of the mages said anything. Just watching him carefully. "And no, I am not going eject the both of you. So enough of the glares."
"I think not." Rufus said as the doctor chuckled while shaking his head before moving onto Freed. When both shoulders were cleaned, the tray was picked up and the doctor backed up.
"They are ready for you Master." Dr. Gail said with a chuckle. They both looked up to see a shadow walking in, a very tall one. But as soon as he entered, Rufus' eyes widen.
"I-It…It can't be." The memory mage whispered as the former Sabertooth guild master entered. Rufus had heard from Sting and Rogue about their former master's demon form and how terrifying it was. Their description was point on. Freed could see the fear that was written all over Rufus' face and wondered if this was Jiemma he had heard about.
"Ah Rufus Lore…long time no see." Jiemma said as Rufus glared at him.
"What do you want with us, Jiemma?" Rufus asked as Jiemma glared at the Memory Mage.
"That is Master Jiemma to you!"
"I am very sorry to inform you but Sting is now the guild master of Sabertooth. I only call him Master!" Rufus hissed as Jiemma narrowed his eyes at Rufus. With a blink of an eye, Jiemma had smacked Rufus cross his face. Jiemma's smack was so powerful, Rufus ended up hitting the wall on his right side.
"Rufus!" Freed cried out as Rufus looked up to Jiemma who gave him a glare that was all too familiar even in demon form.
"Unfreeze them." Jiemma ordered. Nightshade snapped his fingers and both were able to move. Freed jumped up and went to attack the guild master.
"Freed! NO!" Rufus called out as Jiemma turned his head and caught Freed's fist. Jiemma squeezed's the greenett's hair, causing him to hiss from the pain. He then swung Freed across the room, hitting the wall. The blond watched as Freed slid down the wall as he groaned.
"You two better get used to call me your Master because after today, you will be part of Viper Bite." Jiemma growled as the two narrowed their eyes.
"We'll NEVER join Viper Bite!" Rufus hissed as Jiemma chuckled.
"Oh you will not have a choice, Rufus. Release them!" Jiemma ordered as a box was put on the ground. Jiemma moved out of the way as two snakes came out. The two snakes slid over to Rufus and Freed who tried to back away from the snakes. But the snakes just followed until the saw their exposed shoulders. The snakes got into position and carefully watched the two. Jiemma chuckled.
"From now on… Rufus Lore, Freed Justine, the two of you will be members of Viper Bite!" And with that said, the snakes strike their shoulders. The two gasped loudly as the snakes' fangs pierced their skin. The two had a feeling this is how they were being ejected and it felt like it. Feeling something enter their bodies. The two began to shake and slowly started to feel lightheaded.
"W-W-What…are you doing to us… Jiemma?" Freed managed to ask as Jiemma turned to him.
"Making sure the two of you follow my every order." Jiemma answered as the snakes let go of their pray and returned to their home in the box. Their bite left two big holes in their shoulders.
'That's going to leave a scar.' Freed thought as the two looked up to Jiemma.
"Oh? Nothing has-" The two were cut off by sudden pain. And it was VERY painful, the most pain the two had ever felt. They screamed at the top of their lungs as they felt the poison go through their whole body. Jiemma only chuckled as he watched and listened to the two scream in pain and grab onto whatever they could on their body. Their bodies trembled from the pain. Both wished it would just stop! No…they weren't wishing, they were begging! It was too much, they could feel tears start to fall. It was way too much for them. Jiemma didn't want them to join his guild, no he wanted them dead!
Or so they thought.
Everything stopped. The pain, trembling and screaming all stopped and the two mages laid still on the ground. Jiemma chuckled. Nightshade and Thorn looked at each other and then back to the mages. Very confused.
"Uh…are they dead?" Thorn asked as Dr. Gail shook his head.
"This is supposed to happen. Give them a minute and they'll- oh look. Here we go." Dr. Gail said as he saw the two mages start to move. Slowly, they stood up and opened their eyes. The two general's eyes widen. Their sclera in their eyes were pitch black instead of white and what was once dark gray/teal were now a blood red.
"Kneel before your master!" Jiemma said as the two mages walked over to Jiemma and bowing in front of him. "Now, who am I again, Rufus?"
"Master Jiemma." Rufus answered
"And of what guild, Freed?"
"Viper Bite." Freed answered. Jiemma chuckled and Nightshade and Thorn starred in amazement. The two mages answered without hesitation.
"Unbelievable."
"They didn't hesitate to answer!" The two generals said as Dr. Gail chuckled.
"That's the power of mind controlling. Watch."
"On your feet!" Jiemma ordered as the two gave a nod and stood up. "From now on, you two will be my second-in-commands, you two are powerful and strong enough to destroy whoever and whatever is in your way." The two mages gave a nod.
"Luckies. We had to work our way up." Thorn mumbled as Jiemma looked over his shoulder.
"What was that, Thorn?"
"I am beyond excited to see those two raise some hell!" Thorn quickly answered as Jiemma sent a glare towards him before returning to his new recruits. Thorn let a sigh of relief out before Nightshade hit him upside the head.
"Now listen to me very carefully you two. We are finally going to destroy those guilds that took everything away from us. Fairy Tail and Sabertooth, your former guilds. We will destroy them! Fairy Tail took Sabertooth's first place spot and Sabertooth grew weak." The two gave a nod. "Now…who are our enemy?"
"The guilds Fairy Tail and Sabertooth." They answered at the same time. Jiemma gave a nod and turned around.
"Follow me. You two have much studying to do." He said as the two gave a nod and followed Jiemma out of the cell. The guild master lead them to the dark library with little light but many books that looked to go on for miles. "I want the both of you to study all these books. They have some of the darkness spells known to mankind, they also happened to be the strongest and deadliest spells as well. I want you two to read every single one, understood?"
"Yes Master Jiemma. We understand." They both answered with a bow. Jiemma gave a nod.
"Good. Now get to studying. I want you to be finished within twenty-four hours!" Jiemma demanded as the two gave a nod, already reading the books.
"Yes Master Jiemma. We will be finished with them in twenty-four hours."
"That's what I want to hear." Jiemma said as he walked out of library, seeing a few of the other members waiting for his order. "I want them to have new clothes, dark colors and have their rooms ready for tomorrow. Also, give them both swords." Jiemma ordered as the members gave a nod. Thorn and Nightshade were still by the cell when they saw their Master walking up. The two bowed to him as the demon stopped.
"Is there anything you would like for us to do, Master Jiemma?" Nightshade asked.
"Prepare yourselves because our two new members will fight the both of you." Jiemma said as he walked passed them. The two members looked at each other. Knowing Jiemma this was going to be a fight to the death. They stood up and watched as their Master walked away.
"Of course we have to. Basically telling us 'Hey I don't fucking need either of you anymore so I'm going to make the two newbies fucking murder you two.'" Thorn growled as Nightshade gave a nod. But Thorn was hit one a sudden blast of magic. Nightshade froze and looked to see where the blast came from. Master Jiemma.
"I heard that, Thorn. And yes, it is a fight to death." Jimma said as Thorn started to get up and starred at his Master. "I only want the strongest in this guild."
"Then make some of the other guild members fight them! We're strong! You hand picked us to be your generals!" Thorn talked backed as Jiemma narrowed his eyes at Thorn.
"You dare talk back to me!" Jiemma barked as he raised his hand. Nightshade got in the way.
"Master wait! I have been meaning to report to you that two members had failed their monthly test!" Nightshade said as Jiemma looked at the general who stepped in front of Thorn.
"OH? And isn't that your job, Nightshade?" Jiemma questioned as Nightshade gave a nod.
"Yes sir. But with the recent mission, I had completely forgotten about it. Please allow those two members who failed to take our places." Nightshade plead as he bowed. "You said you only wanted the strongest members in this guild and those who fail the test are not worthy of carrying Viper Bite's seal!" Jiemma narrowed his eyes as he lowered his arm.
"Because two have failed, I will allow that. But one this one time! And if that other general talks back to me or disappears with one of my plans, his life will be cut short. And no matter how much you plead, I will not listen. Do you understand, General Nightshade?" Jiemma growled as Nightshade nodded his head.
"Yes sir. Of course Master, I understand. I will make sure it will not happen again!" Nightshade promised as Jiemma started to walk away.
"Report to the library and watch our two new members." Jiemma ordered as Nightshade nodded again.
"Yes Master." Nightshade said as he bowed again. The general turned around and saw the shocked expression all over Thorn's face.
"W-Why? Why didn't you let him kill me?" Thorn asked as Nightshade picked him up, placing his arm around his neck.
"Because you made a foolish decision to talk back against him. I shouldn't have done what I did, but I did it anyways. Come on you idiot, we need to report to the library." The two entered the library and saw Rufus and Freed had already gone through two of the long bookshelves. Both watched them as the studied and studied and go through each of the shelves. The two generals just sat and watched, seeing them quickly go through books after books and books. When the 24 hours were up, Jiemma entered the library as Freed and Rufus arrived at the entrance of the room. The two bowed to Jiemma. Nightshade and Thorn also bowed.
"Did you two finish your order?"
"Yes Master Jiemma. We did." They both answered at the same time with smirks on their faces. "We did."
"Every single book has been memorized." Rufus answered.
"Every single spell has been studied and every possible combination to make that spell stronger have been analyzed." Freed answered. The two generals looked at each other, very surprised that they managed to do that all within twenty-four hours.
"Excellent. That's what I like to hear. Now follow me, we have much to do within the next coming days." Jiemma ordered as the two gave a nod.
"Of course Master." And the two mages followed their new master into his office.
"And before we do anything else, you both need your marks to show you are in our guild." Jiemma started as he saw Freed's hand was already out. The hand where his Fairy Tail mark was.
"Fairy Tail is the enemy. I do not want the mark of the enemy on me, Master. This is where I want my guild mark to go." Freed answered as Jiemma chuckled.
'It's finally kicked in. Perfect.' "Very well then. But you will need to remove it yourself." Jiemma said as Freed nodded.
"Then I will." Freed said as he stepped back. Using his own dark magic, Freed removed it. The mark vanished into thin air. He stepped back up and held his hand out once again. "I am ready, Master Jiemma."
"Very well. You wear this with pride." Jiemma said as he stamped Freed's hand. Viper Bite's seal was now on Freed's hand. The greenett gave a nod as he stepped back.
"Yes Master."
"Rufus." Jiemma said as he saw the memory mage had stepped back and had opened his shirt, revealing his guild mark. He looked to be in the middle of removing it as he notices the mage was mumbling a few words. When his mark was removed, he closed his shirt up and looked up to his Master. "On your waist, Rufus?"
"Yes Master Jiemma." Rufus said with a nod. Jiemma marked him and gave a nod to the new members.
"Excellent. Now come, we must prepare." Jiemma said as the two gave a nod.
"Of course Master Jiemma."