Shin was anxious about leaving Kael alone in the forest.
It wasn't only the threat of wild beasts—men who were worse than beasts themselves also posed a grave danger, especially to someone as vulnerable as him.
That was why Shin rushed with all the speed he could muster, swearing he had never flown this fast before. His very life seemed to depend on it.
When he finally reached the small village, he burst into the physician's home without hesitation. After a brief, hurried explanation, he dragged the old doctor along with his tools, herbs, and medicines, before taking flight back again.
Even though he tried to return as swiftly as possible, the trip there and back had certainly cost him precious time.
And when he finally drew near the cave, a faint scent reached him on the wind—
Ah.
Bad. Very bad.
The smell of beast-men.
Damn it. Shin cursed silently.
His fear had become reality.
