Lance's abrupt shift in focus was rather dramatic, not to mention the strange words he uttered. Balistan couldn't understand why the Lord had suddenly started talking about eating. Even Boudica, who wasn't the sharpest tool in the shed, gave Lance a peculiar look.
Has the boss's brain gone haywire?
Lance, of course, noticed Boudica's gaze. Feeling it a disgrace to be questioned by her, he hurriedly shared his speculation.
"Without a doubt, these are the doings of the Ascension Sect; only they delight in fiddling with flesh like this. They arranged a ritual here. The stench is unnoticeable to humans, but it's sure to attract animals.
That's why they stationed a Ghoul here to guard the place. Likewise, those wild beasts also become the Ghoul's food; the bones scattered outside are proof enough.
