The lead

The Beast People's team, after delivering their report to Asher, wasted no time in departing. They were not the kind to linger in one place for long, especially since they had obligations beyond just assisting him.

For generations, Exorcists and Beast People had maintained a tightly knit relationship, built on mutual respect and unspoken agreements. Small tasks such as this—providing crucial intelligence—were nothing more than an extension of that trust. Asher was fortunate to have received detailed information on the Fallen Clan's whereabouts, along with key insights into what the town itself concealed.

But before anything else, he needed to confirm his lead. The appearance of those mutated Night Terrors—beasts that eerily resembled humans—was an anomaly. Night Terrors had always been a distinct, monstrous breed. Their sudden resemblance to mankind was no mere coincidence.

It had to be the work of humans.