A woman in a crisp white suit stepped into the medical tent. Two beastmen flanked her—tall, muscular figures with sharp claws and fur rippling over their skin.
Fin had never seen anything like them before.
Her voice was soft, almost gentle, but something about her made his spine tingle with unease.
She nodded at them. "Greetings."
Fin noticed Sam and Jolly stiffen, bowing their heads slightly. It was weird—too respectful for Guildmasters who ran their own guilds.
Who was this woman?
She walked toward him, her eyes sharp and curious. "So, this is the rising rookie? Interesting." Her gaze felt like it pierced right through him, like she could see the dual cores humming inside his chest.
Then her eyes shifted to Juliana's body on the stretcher. A faint smile curved her lips, as if she sensed something from it. She stepped closer, but Fin moved in front of her, planting himself between her and Juliana.
"Don't," he said, voice low.
