Devil Dokkaebi I

''I rarely see you around these parts, Abram. How are you doing these days? "Rush Collins, the bartender of the greatest bar in Central Town, had received an unusual guest. Abram and his little gang had made a small reputation in town, but they rarely showed up at Center, but he knew them from a while back. Abram nodded as he looked at his drink. It was the first time in years he could give himself such unneeded spending.

''Aisha and Nicholas are doing just fine. In fact, I got myself a good job, so you will be seeing me around a lot more often now.''

''I won't complain about a customer, even if it's you. Tell Nicholas to come for a drink too. let me fill up your glass again, You can't be satisfied with just one shot I'm sure, haha is always nice to know someone is rising in the world. What kind of job did you get, my friend? "Rush grabbed the glass and went for another cheap beer.

"Is just a cleanup job, good enough for someone like me. By the way, Rush, did you hear that the demon Seid died again? "Rush returned the glass and smiled at Abram.

''Yeah, our scouts heard that the snakes were in a panic a few weeks ago. I have no idea who summoned that thing, but he was put down really fast this time. I'm really glad too, Seid once attacked this town and I lost a lot of brave men back then. If only that demon could stay down for good. "'

''I doubt we will see it again any time soon. This means the snakes only have one demon now right, I think their boss summoned one, but I don't know much about it.''

''Can't say I do either. Their boss, Kyung Park, as far as I know, summoned a demon when he was very young. I think the previous boss of the snakes forced him into a contract or something. Their demon forces people into a game of sorts, but unlike Seir, their boss doesn't usually get into a fight, so it may not be that strong of a demon. "'

''A game you say? Wonder what that is about? Still with Seir's death, maybe someone has it for the snakes. They may have more problems coming their way. "'Abram looked at his drink before taking it on slowly.

''I hope so. They rarely attack Center city, but people on the outskirts are rarely so lucky, pisses me off, they buy and kidnap all manner of folks for who knows what, all for the people inside the city. Their fortress on the stadium is such an ugly sight that almost everyone can see it from here, they don't even bother to hide what they do there.''

''I know, I wonder what kind of person Kyung Park is? You said he was forced to sign a contract. How did that come about? ''

''I think he was just a kid the snakes kidnapped once. From what I heard, they were desperate to summon a demon and were trying experiments with the kids they had or something...I guess it worked and the kid became a snake himself. " Abram stood up and left the payment and a tip.

''Look at you man, that job must be treating you well. No need for a tip pal, I'm good.''

''Just take it, is the least I can do for the leader of the city guard, so please keep it up.'' Rush nodded and took the empty glass to clean it as the bar grew quiet again.

***

''You got anything of use in the city Abram? I hope you aren't drunk because we are about to move right now.'' Aurora was looking at the run-down stadium with binoculars from behind a rundown car. It was a lot smaller than what it looked like from afar. The evening was ending and the night was about to begin. Abram stood behind her, staring into the distance where a fortress awaited. The old abandoned stadium now serves as a nest for snakes.

''Not much. All I got is that he was another one of the victims of the snakes once, I think he went through something similar to me, but I got nothing clear on his demon, and if Rush doesn't know something in this district, no one else does.'' Aurora was looking through her binoculars at each of the guards of the tower.

'Mr.Cao gave us the best information he had on hand, the demon he summoned is called Dokkaebi. From what we got from other summonings, he is more of a prankster demon than a violent one. He can be used as a weapon for sure. Not sure about its abilities, he is likely to be a curse around his summoner rather than a physical threat. "

''Rush said that he puts people into some kind of game.''

''A game? It sounds like an annoying demon. Well, we are going to have to go inside with what we have now. Is everyone ready? "Behind Abram, I saw five people appearing wearing a black military suit with a green tie, Abram looked quite out of place, still wearing just his old ragged grey coat.

''You guys are seriously too showy.'' Abram sighed. There were some things he still couldn't get used to.

''You may be right about that, but honestly, being secretive isn't the style of my team.'' Aurora lowered her binoculars and gave a twirl to look back at her team.

''Now, now. Abram go and open the door for us if you would be so sweet. We will have some fun playing the demon's little game just the two of us.'' She spoke with the happy tone that belonged to the demon within her, Abram was more than used to it by now. As she put her hand on her chest, Abram arranged his cap and nodded.

''I would like to take a shot at their boss myself, but I know I'm better off infiltrating the place,'' Abram told her, Aurora walked up to him and condescendingly petted his cap at his answer.

''Aww don't worry, you'll get better at fighting with your demon friend soon. This guy isn't like Seid, he knows how to use his demon. He had had it for years, after all, so keep an eye on me, so when it is your turn, you don't end up buried and dead. Watch and learn, human. " Abram slapped her hand away and turned back to the rest of their group.

''Fine, I'll get you all inside, just to make sure that all snakes will be ripped off their nest tonight.'' Abram walked into a dense fog that began to appear around him.

''He is rather dramatic.'' A tall man with short brown hair and a black suit shrugged his shoulders as he looked at Abram disappear. Aurora's smile vanished as her voice became more strict when she spoke to the brown-haired man.

''Luis, you will take care of the Easter tower guard.''The man nodded as her tone turned serious and grave again. ''Aye, aye Sir.''Luis replied, not caring for the tense atmosphere

''Deborah and Aya will take the other two towers.'' A woman with glasses and braided black hair simply nodded without speaking, She was Aya a rather detached person while Deborah was a redhead with freckles that gave Aurora a thumbs-up

''Rock, you will be guarding Tina if anything happens, you both know what to do.'' A tall, brown-skinned man with long hair smiled, he was very tall and buff. He was behind a pale woman with messy long black hair, looking very anxious. '' I got it, boss.'' The man said, but the woman only nodded.

''All right, our hunt begins, and remember Mr.Abram may just be here as support, but protect him as a member of the team, else I'm going to look really bad for getting him on board.'' Aurora looked at the horizon as the night fell upon them.

''Go and hunt! ''