Astrid shifted back to her humanoid form and stared at them. "Yes, I'm a Fenrir."
"That can't be…" Tristina gasped. "Fenrirs aren't just rare, they are extinct. The only remaining one is the Queen of the Beastlands, Hati, and her daughters."
Astrid smiled. "I'm one of those daughters, Astrid. My sister Frida is just over the hill. We're here on a mission from Arad, your Emperor, to dig a river." She looked at the Black Rider Shrimp. "He got close to the worksite, so I came to kill him so he won't bother my sister while she works."
The four paled. It took them a second to realize, but when they did, it hit them like a truck. This wasn't any random woman, but one of the Queens. After a long moment, Lisa realized that Chester had just insulted one of the queens. She could have him executed for that.
"I'm really sorry for this fool's behavior!" Lisa cried, and Astrid laughed. "It matters not. I didn't think I would be meeting you here. Arad told us about you."
