They swept through the village in the dead of night.

It wasn’t necessary to make a fuss; not really.

The warriors of Cholerny were unprepared and they gave little resistance as the ghouls slipped past most of the guard, snapping the necks of only those who were unavoidable.

No need to waste lives. No, they would only take what they need for the ceremony.

They’ll need the others later. They’ll need those and more. Best to let them be, just until the master returns.

Only then will the village truly run red with the blood of innocents. But there was really no rush.

They wouldn’t have to wait much longer.