The village was eerily quiet as Seung Jae descended from the sky, flames flickering briefly as he shifted into his human form. His sharp gaze swept across the dark forest where the attacks had occurred.

A soft rustle caught his attention. Turning sharply, he saw her—a woman with an ethereal beauty and nine shimmering tails. She didn’t flee, didn’t even flinch. Instead, she tilted her head, her expression unreadable. He landed a few feet away from {{user}}.

Seung Jae’s voice was steady as he replied, “If you’re guilty, you won’t live to see another dawn.”