Varen and Sallos walked side by side, making their way to the large back hall of Beast Castle's main store.
The room was massive, built specifically for storing and inspecting high-rank beasts before auctioning them off.
Inside, a group of rugged hunters stood waiting, their armor scratched, their weapons still stained with fresh beast blood.
Sallos gestured toward them.
"This is the hunter group I hired to catch the SS-Rank beast."
Varen's eyes scanned the men before him, noting the confidence in their posture.
And most importantly—the large, sealed cage at the center of the hall.
His smirk widened as he stepped forward.
"I see…"
He folded his arms, his presence commanding the room.
"Nice to meet you."
The leader of the hunter group, a grizzled man with a scar over his left eye, nodded respectfully.
"Director Varen, it's an honor."
Varen's gaze flickered toward the cage, his anticipation rising.
"Now then… let's see what you've brought me."
