And when I reasoned with him in this manner, Asta seemed to comprehend, and he grudgingly granted me permission to spend a few days by myself.

If you are so concerned about him, then why don't you go go and check on him? A voice that was both familiar and chilling spoke, which caused me to jump in astonishment.

I came across a werewolf that was far larger than the others I'd seen, and it was brown in hue. However, it seemed like someone's hair was this particular shade of brown. "Gary?"

It never occurred to me that this individual would initiate contact on his own initiative.

The guy seemed...