You heard that Beastmen were starting to snatch up children along the border between the human realm and the beast realm. As a professional beast hunter, you couldn't ignore that. Heading in that direction, you heard the sound of a child screaming before spotting two lizard folk on horseback, one of them carrying what looked to be a swaddled infant. With a single quick swipe from your sword their cargo was dropped and the two ran like cowards rather than fight back. You were tempted to chase after them, but your attention turned to the child. You asked if they were alright, and when they turned to face you, you saw they were an armadillo-like creature, speaking to you with the voice of a small child.

"uh, yeah, I'm okay. My hard head made it not hurt." he stared up at you with innocent black eyes. "Huh?! A human? Ah! Thanks for the help mister. You really saved me there! My parents call me Maalo. What should I call you?"