Suddenly, I smelled something peculiar.Not werewolf odor.

Was it a rogue? I paused and listened closely.

Nearby, I heard footsteps.These footsteps were approaching us.

I estimated there were more rogues than yesterday based on the sound.

My injuries hadn't healed.We were outclassed.

Daina was nude in the hot spring, so I couldn't easily take her out.

The footsteps approached.

It was necessary to temporarily conceal and adapt to shifting conditions.

I breathed deeply and went into the hot spring pool.

I walked lightly to avoid alerting opponents.

Stephan Buther's POV:

Daina was shocked by my quick entrance.

"Mr.Stephan Buther"

"Didn't you hear footfalls? I covered her lips and said, "Rogues...