Volume 9: Phantom of the Ancient Castle Chapter 8: Intervention

Six people stood silently atop the hill, gazing at the distant town, as Komer watched the horizon, lost in thought.

The blonde half-beastman who followed close behind Komer was dressed quite differently from when they first met. His neatly combed blonde hair seemed to reveal a hint of golden shine, and his somewhat rough appearance looked refined under the cover of his fitted merchant's attire, bearing the air of a successful small-time merchant. Only the gleam in his eyes remained unchanged.

Komer's expression was rather somber. He hadn't expected Homer's army to arrive so swiftly. In just the few short days since they infiltrated Leon, Homer's forces had already made significant moves.