Maximilian remembered then; the Bearman and the Wolfman were different.
The Wolfman needed a pack of wolves to have the courage to survive, whereas the Bearman lived alone.
These Bearmen, which were like cubs, still listened to his command for now. However, they might not listen to him after some time.
Not long after four Bearmen and one human left, Kristin appeared on the wasteland.
The girl brought with her ten apprentice hunters who were dressed in wolf hides and fox fur cloaks.
Kristin examined the grass on the wasteland and discovered remnants of a fire and footprints of bears. There were also remnants of a honeycomb on the ground.
"Damn it! Maximilian. He has indeed started converting the Bearmen," Kristin said.
"There are signs of Magic around here too, Ivita. You made the wrong choice."
"We must seize this last opportunity to kill Maximilian."
"Success or failure hinges on tonight."