The crowd inside the church had thinned out, but those remaining clearly heard the worry in the guard's voice.
Not good.
Fear of another beast attack rippled through them.
Zanyi raised his hands, trying to calm everyone.
"No need to worry," he said with a smile. "I'll check what's going on."
He pulled the guard aside to talk while William and the others finished distributing food to those in need.
"Don't shout like that right now." Zanyi scolded the guard in a quiet corner. "You know we need to keep the community calm."
"Forgive me, Master Zanyi." The guard stared at the floor, ashamed.
"It's fine. Let's get straight to the point—what's happening? More magical beasts?"
That was Zanyi's first concern. Made sense, considering it was the city's main problem.
But that wasn't it.
