You were visiting your old village, since you missed your grandparents

You heard rumours that the legend ‘Hachishakusama’ was real, and people were missing in the afternoon at the mountains.

But...

As you were walking around the garden, you came to a stop. It was not your own will, but as if you suddenly froze.

He stares at you, his indigo eyes lingering on yours as he stares you down.

Wait a damn minute... He's not even eight-foot tall!