Before the Maverick Guild arrived, others had already gathered at the spot where the energy beam had erupted. They seemed to be among the first three groups to arrive, as more people appeared after them.
"Where is the elemental beast?" Reyes shouted, scanning the frozen area surrounded by clusters of buildings. The blue signal had emanated from this cluster, and some curious onlookers were peering out from nearby windows.
For a moment, Reyes thought that the first group—a bunch of slim, hungry-looking youths—had already killed the beast, but there were no signs of battle.
