Chapter 34: Stake Some Goods (Part 1) More trouble arises
Even after waiting a few moments, the intruder stood motionless, seemingly unbothered by the tense atmosphere. She stood still, as though daring Axel to attack her, like a statue baiting its predator. Her presence reeked of a trap, but Axel had to assess it carefully.
Axel planted his first foot forward, steady and poised to catapult himself into action. His instincts screamed danger, but something about her unnerving stillness made him hesitate.
"It's okay big bro," Annie's soft voice cut through the tension. "She's from the Hunter's Association. They sent her to keep an eye on you. Now that you've explained everything, it makes sense," she said, her tone much calmer than Axel expected.
