Chapter 52 - Murder

    

       

       The blood was running down near the alter..  Larchen has carried anti-tribe's lifeless body from her room, after noticing something was wrong, he

       went to check it out, and found her lifeless body..

       

       The crowd were watching the situation in shock.. They had gathered here for a surprise wedding.. which were already unnerving to many... some

       people after all couldn't take change well... And now, it was a scene of carnage...

       

       Larchen.. elder approached, should we investigate this ?

       

       In detail, elder.. 

       

       How could she have been just killed so easily and why ? Survivor asked... 

       

       She must have been poisoned before hand... And for why, its probably ... natives... Larchen whispered... Its very likely its a spy who passes as a member

       of  one of the competitor entourages here..

       

      .......

      

      

      So, there wil be a festival ? And you promised your.. contribution..

      

      I better go, Fowliang..  Stand in some corners, do some marketing, i'm launching a new invention... it'll benefit me.. 

      

      We have gained a lot, of enemies Larchen.. That woman.. and her ilk, they are like radicals...

      

      Well, as a leader you can never satisfy everyone.. unfotunately, Larchen answered..

      

      She is connected to some ultra religious group, apparently.. They also have their own plans, for the mechanical crafts market.. They

      are strictly opposed to self-aware mechanical servants...

       

      ...

      

      Larchen, we had enough of you...

      

      This again, You've gathered another mob ?

      

      Not a mob, but my brothers..

      

      The mob was gathered around the crowded stall Larchen were standing..

      

      Go, away, You are disrupting business.. 

      

      You still don't take me seriously huh ? woman said..

      

      Why would i, you are just bunch of peasants.. who cares ?

      

      The woman were starting to get angry.. Looks like she had zero effect on this youth..

      You are definy laws of god...

      

      You are scaring children, what a public menace...

      

      Yeah, he's right, go away... smo from the crowd shouted.. As others started to chime in..

 

       Woman were in shock..  She arranged for violence, and wanted to get rid of Larchen.. he was bad for business... It wasn't going the

       way he wanted..

       

       Yeah, leave this guy alone, he's afamily man.. 

       The zealots were looking around uncomfortably.. Although they were a tight group... the odds weren't in their favor.. nobody just could fight

       entire public...

        Ah, i've some promotional potions here.. He gestured to his assistants, here take it.. I've improved my formula.. 

        

        Ah let me taste it master...

        

        The peasant has gulped the drink in one go.. Its good, its so sweet.. its amazing.. He really improved it...

       

       ....

       

       The mob has arrived back on the stairs of the church which was their hq.

       

       What is it Xejikir ? The guard asked the woman...

       

       Let me talk to the leader... I've issues to discuss with her.

       

       ...

       

       Grandma, i heard you've found the golden tobacco plant, congrats... Xejikir said.. It will greatly help your alchemy.. She bowed

       in respect..

       

       What happened, tell me ?

       

       Ah, we weren't able to do anything..  This Larchen, really knows how to decieve the crowd.. He has them enchanted, with some

       new potion..

       

       I told you to create a major scene... Why are you here.. ?

       

       As i said..

       

       Enough, leave my presence.. Don't let me see your face anytime soon...

       

       ..

       

       The church had a very large alchemical presence in the town. The potions they brew were extensive.. Their knowledge of

       materials and their extensive reserves were quite impressive..

       

       Thus this small faction had all types of members.. They also paid for any ingredients fairly.. Whic was good business

       to large number of people in town..

       

       Xejikir were pacing near the kitchens..  I must find a way to .. disrupt his operations.. she was planning her next course

       of action.. She threw some knifes at the roof, all of which hit their targets..

       

       ..........

       

       I must protest, master Larchen.. you can't protect your fiance, at your own fortress..  She must be avenged !!! Some elder shouted...

       

       The guests were horrified, this was akin to a terrorist attack... Panic were about to break out..