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Chapter 12

"Dude, that was awesome! I thought Artie told me you couldn't use magic?" Alfred asked Alastair impressed after he checked on the unconscious prosecutor.

"Whoever said ye need magic to do this job. The most ye really need is to be in good physical condition and common sense. To someone trained like myself, magic works more as protection and weapons then anything," Alastair replied as if exorcising a demon was the easiest thing in the world.

"Right, and spending most of your life solely learning how to do such things has nothing to do with it," Arthur scoffed then looked down to the prosecutor when he heard a moan. Slowly, Ivan got onto his knees and asked what happened.

"Not much, just tried to throw a bunch of innocent people in jail or worse," Arthur answered casually.

Ivan looked shocked by that news and exclaimed, "WHAT?! But I would never do that! It would be a complete breach of my title. When did this ever happen? The last thing I remember is driving home from work and seeing a ghost."

"Amnesia. It happens quite often when yer mind is taken over by something else," Alastair explained.

"Well, the short version is that you were possessed by a demon who made you into this freaky guy who tried to get the police and others against supernatural residents, then tried to kill Artie and his friend for trying to stop you," Alfred explained happy that everything was hopefully over.

"I see…and I suppose that would have been bad for you guys, da? Especially if I had won the election," Ivan commented with a slight chuckle.

"This isn't really a laughing matter. You could have ruined lives with all of this and turned order upside down for a lot of good citizens," Arthur scowled.

"Oh, like the mayor's aid and his brothers who kidnapped people? Or that ghost who drowned all those people? Or even that ghost I saw who must be known for disturbing the peace? I may not remember much, but even I knew about all of those rumors before this demon you say took over me. Sounds like model citizens, da?" Ivan rebutted.

Arthur could not think of a counter to this fast enough, part of him realizing that all of that was in fact truths. So instead Alfred commented, "To each their own. And as a policeman I can tell ya that there are plenty of 'normal' citizens who are just as bad."

Ivan looked to the three as he got to his feet, only to then shrug his shoulders and comment, "You people who grew up in this city are just too weird. I think that it may be best for me to just return to the country where things make more sense."

"Aye, that could be a good plan for ye. City life and supernatural fighting isn't meant for everyone," Alastair agreed. With this said the three of them left for their own ways.

"So the man was possessed by some demon and has now left. Both, correct? I should not need to worry about this demon again," Ludwig asked as he met with Arthur and Alastair. It was the next day, and after hearing word that Feliciano was released and went to spend the night with his brothers decided to meet with the detective. For their meeting they went to the restaurant Antonio, Lovino, and Seboga worked at.

"It should be at least several decades before that demon finds his way back to this world. And according to the news Ivan Bragsinski dropped out of the race this morning," Arthur answered.

Ludwig nodded in thought to this, only to then let out a muffled yelp when Feliciano jumped at him and chatter on about how he and his brothers got out of jail. Ludwig was not happy about how they simply decided to 'retreat' from jail, but since he was told Alfred already had the paperwork for their release approved he decided to let it go.

"I still can't believe that he is supposed to be a warewolf. He acts more like a puppy!" Alastair grumbled as he watched Feliciano forced off of Ludwig.

"Would you rather he was a psychopath mobster like his grandfather was?" Arthur asked. Alastair seemed to think this over for a moment, to then nod and say that it would make more sense. The rest of their meeting went on as normal and by the time their meal was over so was the discussions; causing them to leave for the rest of their businesses.

As Arthur and Alastair began their walk back to Arthur's house, Alastair commented, "Well, it looks like my job of inspecting you is over, so I suppose I should be leaving ye soon."

"Inspect me? But due to this case you have not had the chance to," Arthur asked confused. At no point did Alastair ask him any of the normal questions or test him on abilities or knowledge, so when did this inspection happen?

"'Course I did. Due to that case I saw everything I needed to and have decided to say ye pass. But I will admit that you would be passing a lot neater if ye had exorcised the demon instead of me," Alastair answered.

Arthur stopped and stared hard at Alastair in disbelief. Compared to some of his other cases, this one was far from neat or straightforward. He was not even sure that he would have past himself. Seeing the look, Alastair just laughed and explained, "Arthur, my test for the inspection was to see who well ye work with people and get along with normal people. What I saw was a wizard who used his head, thought about others – both supernatural and normal, - who knew when to ask for help, and who associated with others outside of wizardry. At the rate yer going, I'm sure that you'll reach a ripe old age before ye go insane or get yerself killed; much to some of yer haters disappointment."

Arthur could not help but looked shocked to all this. It was incredibly rare for his brother to compliment anyone, and many thought impossible for him to compliment his brothers. But here Alastair was going on about all of these things Arthur did correctly. After a few moments of this, Arthur told his brother to shut up.

"So then you will return to give me a positive inspection. All well and good. Then what will you do?" Arthur asked awkwardly in hopes of changing the conversation.

Alastair smiled slightly at this and replied, "Thinkin' about quitin' my desk job for starters. After this case, I think that I could do alright huntin' and fightin' demons; magic or no-magic. Have to admit, this little inspection was good for the both of us."

"I see, in that case just don't do anything stupid and get killed. And you can stay away from this city. I can take care of it just fine."

Alastair laughed at this, angering Arthur as the two of them continued to the house so that Alastair could pack his bag for his departure.

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