"A Cro..Crocotta?" Jason intently stared at the image of a strange beast on a large old looking tome that Aletta had taken out from her red backpack. The beast had the body of a muscular deer with golden stripes, a neck covered with silver colored lion like mane. Its face resembled that of a wolf, with terrifying looking fangs protruding out from its mouth. However unlike regular wolves, there was a purple colored horn protruding out from the middle of its forehead like a pony. As if that was not enough, it possessed four pair of golden colored hooves and a bunny like tail.


    Jason''s lips twitched when he saw the strange appearance of the beast named the Crocotta.


    "What kind of sick scientist did this crazy cross breeding?"


    "You mean mother nature right?" Stephen smirked when he heard his words.


    "Huh?"


    "The Crocotta is part of a race of beings known as the Yokais. Nobody knows where they came from except from the fact that they have been existence since the dawn of time. We Mystique Hunters like to call them freaks of nature.." Stephen explained.


    "Yokais huh.." Jason muttered.


    "Are Vampires Yokais as we''ll?" he suddenly asked.


    "Yup.. it''s kind of a broad term actually. Wendigoa, Lycans, Sirens, they are all classified as Yokais.."


    "So how do we find this Crocotta?" Jason tapped the beast image on the old looking tome.


    "More like how do we kill it. The Crocottas are a very powerful breed of Yokais. They possess immense speed, strength and special abilities locked in those pony horns. If we charge in carelessly we are going to lose our lives before we even know what happens " Marie shook her head.


    "Plus, not only can they mimic voices, they can also take on human appearances and blend themselves. Finding this Yokai isn''t the problem. The problem is dealing with it so it doesn''t hurt people against " Aletta added with a grim expression.


    "Don''t worry. If we find the Crocotta I am confident I will be able to kill it " Jason patted his chest. He was confident in the ability of the Klypt Daggers.


    Unfortunately, the two Siblings were not aware of his hidden trump cards, causing them to give him skeptic looks.


    "J.C this isn''t a joke. Perhaps you might''ve killed that level two Malevolent by fluke but luck isn''t actually our finest suite in our line of work. I think you need to sit this one out " Stephen warned.


    "Like I am going.." before Jason could finish his sentence, Stephen landed a sudden punch on his face, easily knocking him unconscious.


    "I''m really sorry Jason, but this is for your protection" Aletta sighed apologetically as she brought out a pair of police handcuffs from her red backpack. After shackling Jason to the bed, the siblings left, locking the door behind them. After who knew how long, a groan escaped Jason''s lips as he slowly regained consciousness.


    "Those bastards!" he cussed when he noticed the cuffs around his wrist.


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    Recalling how his martial arts mentor had once taught him how to break free from cuffs, he felt goosebumps travel all over his body.


    "There''s no way in hell I am going to dislocate my fingers!" he hastily dispersed that line of thought.


    "Hey Ghost Girl who is inside me... It''s time to work your magic now" he called out with an eye roll.


    "Ghost Girl inside you? you do know I have a name right? Oh wait! you''ve never bothered asking me about that because you don''t care! " a sarcastic voice rang out as a teenage girl with twin pigtails clad in snow white denim jackets and shorts underneath a lace leggings appeared before Jason, with her hands folded on her chest.


    "Like you said, I don''t care. So get these cuffs off me so I can go kill that Crocotta before those two beat me to it" Jason commanded.


    "No"


    "What did you say?!" Jason''s brows shot up in fury.


    "If you don''t help me I won''t be able to kill that Crocottta. If I don''t kill it, hehehe.. no juicy mystique coins for you!" Jason smirked.


    "I know" the Ghost Girl smiled.


    "Then release these cuffs from me damnit!" Jason cried with impatience.


    "No. I hate your bossy tone. Although you might''ve been a rich spoilt brat before, you''ve lost your privileges. Right now you are just a chained barking dog so if you need my help, you have to ask calmly " the Ghost Girl smirked.


    "You!!!!" Jason''s eyes almost exploded with fury.


    However he had no words to refute. It was true that after that demon annihilated his home, he lost his old life. Hell! The only thing he owned was the T-shirt, shorts and sneakers he was currently wearing. Taking a deep breath, his lips twitched as he muttered with much difficulty.


    "Please?"


    "Eh? what did you say? damnit after turning into a ghost my hearing almost became impaired so I didn''t catch what you just said?" the ghost girl tilted her right ear at Jason''s face.


    "I said please!!" green veins was already lining all around Jason''s neck.


    This was the first time somebody had humiliated him and he had no choice but to sit down and swallow it.


    "I think I heard you say please.. what for?" the Ghost girl grinned.


    "Please can you free.. me.. from my shackles?" Jason''s heart and eyes were already on the verge of exploding. He knew the other party was intentionally messing with him however he had no choice but to play along.


    "Now that''s better. See? you spoke like a sensible person and you didn''t die " the ghost girl clapped.


    Seeing the victorious smirk on her face almost made Jason vomit blood. If only his father was still alive.. he would''ve had his bodyguards teach her a really good lesson!


    "You do know I am a ghost right? even if dear daddy was alive there''s nothing he would be able to do" she taunted.


    Splurt! Jason''s eyes bulged as he vomited a mouthful of blood. He could no longer contain the rage within him. The other party was just too hateful!


    "Alright, I will stop teasing you now. It wouldn''t be pleasant to have your ghost haunting me when you die" the Ghost Girl giggled as she suddenly transformed into Silver smoke that shot into Jason''s eyes.


    "Hey! what the H--" before Jason could finish his sentence, he suddenly noticed that a strange party seemed to be sharing the same space with his consciousness.


    "Don''t resist if you really want my help" he heard the voice of the ghost girl.


    Craaack! After relaxing his nerves, Jason quickly realized that the cuffs around his wrist were slowly compressing like they were being melted within in a furnace. Although the process was awfully slow, the cuffs finally loosened around his wrist.


    "Ahahaha" silver smoke shot out from Jason''s eyes, transforming into the form of the Ghost Girl as she knelt on the floor, panting heavily.


    "Are you alright?" Jason noticed that her figure was beginning to flicker like it was on the verge of disappearing.


    "How nice of you.. I thought you were going to turn on me after I help you out of your cuffs" the Ghost Girl sounded surprised.


    "Hmpfh. Although I want to do that, I have my pride. Although you might be annoying, I know you are going to make a useful asset so I will tolerate this little partnership of ours. Half"


    "Half what?" the Ghost Girl managed to stabilize her breathing.


    "Half of any Mystique Coin I earn. Although they are useful to you, they are also useful to me" Jason explained.


    "That''s fine.." the Ghost Girl slowly nodded.


    "Since we are Partners officially, it''s only right that I know your name " Jason''s lips twitched.


    "Don''t misread me trying to start a friendship. This is strictly business, got that?!" he hurriedly added.


    "Whatever you say Princesse Jay. My name is Sofia.. partner "