After Felix's round and the others ended, they became excited, thinking they might have been exaggerating. Felix didn't want a war; he wanted peace, but that was impossible. Most didn't think like him, unfortunately. Either way, it was important to be cautious—a slip, and everything could spiral out of control.

As everyone strolled carefreely through the woods toward the castle, one of the guards shouted breathlessly.

"Intruder..."

Everyone immediately became alert, looking around attentively for the enemy. From a distance, Felix spotted it. Despite the interfering wind, he managed to discern it.

It was one of the cursed wolves from the Ice tribe.

Felix hurried and began running towards the...