"Attention, civilians! This is an emergency alert from the Hunter Association!"
"Please take immediate cover. Return to your homes or proceed to the nearest armored shelter. Do not panic—hunters are on their way to eliminate the threat."
"Repeat: take cover. Monsters have been sighted inside the city."
The voice reverberated across every street, building, and alley — powerful enough for everyone to hear. Even inside the café, the sound was clear and heavy, shaking the windows slightly.
People froze mid-conversation. A few gasped; others dropped their drinks. The warm, morning calm shattered instantly.
Raito's eyes narrowed.
"Monsters…?" he muttered under his breath.
He turned toward the window, catching the distant flicker of smoke rising somewhere beyond the main street.
"It's been years since something like this happened," he thought.
Raito's pulse quickened.
"What's going on? What kind of monsters are attacking?" he muttered.
