The guard pointed at Layla.
"...That is not a human. It has the ears of a beast, and even a tail."
The chief's head snapped to look.
"What? It resembles a human so closely. What is that thing?"
The guard shook his head.
"I am not sure. I believe it is a beast that learned how to mimic humans to a certain extent. However, it is unable to truly hide its animal traces."
The chief nodded.
"Then there is no need to talk with this beast."
Layla's furry ears twitched. She didn't really understand what the guards were talking about.
"So you want to be friends? That's great!"
The chief narrowed his eyebrows.
"Be quiet, beast! We already know your true colors."
He took careful steps forward.
"We shall attack this beast together. Get ready, soldiers!"
Layla giggled to herself.
"Ah, I remember now! I was supposed to hide you guys!"
The chief no longer bothered to respond. Instead, the group of guards got into a formation and slowly approached Layla.
