The mayor called up his driver. A few minutes later his ride arrived. The man was surprised it wasn't a car but a carriage.

"Please come in," The mayor offered.

The human climbed inside as the mayor followed. The carriage moved and it traveled around town. It was like the mayor's routine to check the streets of where his people and visitors walk. Due to the open nature of the carriage both of them are visible. As the people saw the mayor they waived and he would waive back. The human could feel that the town loves its leader. But when they saw the man their face would turn disgusted.

"I'm sorry for the way my people have been treating you" The mayor said in a formal tone.

The human nodded. "I take it you can tolerate humans?" The human asked.

"Well I don't hate them because of our history. If you put it that way yes, I can tolerate humans. There are some aspects I can't fathom with your kind. But nonetheless I don't hate them nor do I love them"

"What can't you fathom? The way we handle violence or the way we talk about peace. Or lack thereof."

"Your tone is condescending towards your kind. Did something happen that made you think like this?"

The human scuffed. "Let's just say we have the same reason to tolerate them"

The mayor laughed at the human. "You might be wondering why the carriage?" He asked himself for the man. "Certainly I have a car." He added.

The man grunted.

"Well I do. The carriage is more of a nostalgic touch. To remind our people we have not forgotten of our past and our roots. We dwarves are the best builders. The species other species come to if they want a damn good job done" The mayor was filled with pride.

"Then why not roll with the trendsetting car" The human asked sarcastically.

"That's a good one." The mayor laughed genuinely while the human stood there silent.

They arrived in the city hall. It was packed with different species either working or seeking permits for something. As they walked the same thing happened. Other species glanced while the dwarves cursed under their breath to the sight of the man. The mayor walked in front and the human followed. They reached the elevator and the people gave way for the mayor but not for the man. The mayor signalled to the crowd that the human is with him. The crowd reluctantly let the man pass. The mayor's bodyguard pressed the floor button. They arrived on the top floor where his office is situated. He was greeted by his secretary. The guards opened the door and only one followed him.

His office was large. The town's emblem is tiled on the floor. He has a large desk with two picture frames and a phone on his left. On the right side of the room are pictures of his predecessors and on left is the minibar. The mayor went near his mini bar. He took out two glasses and poured both equally. He offered the human one, he took it. The mayor sat on his chair.

"I've read your profile Mr. Swerte. And it said that you're good. Is there any reason I could believe that?" The mayor asked

"Well read the reviews. Also, you can call me Kounna, makes it less formal. Might please your people." Kounna replied.

The mayor laughed.

"This pest problem. How bad is it that you only requested this job to be fulfilled by humans?"

"This case actually started a few months back. This happened in a residential building. There's a certain apartment that is used by a bunch of teenagers as a hub for their business. They're selling exotic creatures illegally. And I'm not talking exotic like your human lizards. I'm talking baby dragons, fenrirs, and other rare exotic creatures."

Kounna looked unimpressed.

"Anyways, one kid came over with a cub, he said that it was a baby chupacabra. He said that he found it on the street. Well too bad for the kid because chupacabra's only leave their cubs when hunting. And if you know chupacabra's they're very protective of their pack."

"Let me guess. Mama came looking for her cub?"

"In fact she did. Good news, the illegal business was shut down. Bad news chupacabra was devouring innocent tennants. Of course the cops arrived but even they were unable to stop the chupacabra. It was beginning to cause panic so I went to your guild's site and posted an advert. Everyone wanted to take the damned thing on but none came back. Elves, Dwarves, hell I even went low as to hire humans. But no matter how many I sent after it, none would return. As if that beast is smarter than the lot of them"

"They're territorial. Why didn't you just burn the place down?"

"I would, but you see the building houses a fraction of our people. Some of the apartments are home offices that gave us our economic boost. To burn the place down is to set us back a few years in development. I only ordered for it to be locked down, we built a spiked fence around it. And honestly Kounna, we are already feeling the financial hit because of that building closing."

"Is the building empty?"

"Yes, most tenants, those alive. Either ran away or stayed with their relatives"

Kounna finished his drink. "I have the address. Give me five hours" He said as he politely put the glass to the table and walked towards the door.

"You won't ask for a downpayment?"

"I only get paid when the job's done." He simply replied as he walked out.