Rain couldn't help but imagine that in a magical world like the one he inhabited, such instincts might be even more heightened…
That would explain the thought of creatures possessing uncanny senses, attuned to the presence of magical beings of strength like his friends and family… they would try to avoid those hidden threats without hesitation, and that intrigued him. It was another layer of complexity in this world, a reminder that danger could lurk around any corner, and he needed to be constantly vigilant.
"What about their numbers?" Rain asked after he crossed his arms.
"There are ten villages that had been attacked and the people that escaped say that they saw five hundred of them, we saw around two hundred," Jori replied. "Maybe the darkness of the night made them think that the threat was higher."