For a few seconds after the Direwolf suddenly stopped, the entire square remained frozen.
No one moved.
People stared at the giant beast sitting quietly in front of the frightened child. The boy was still sitting on the ground with wide eyes while trembling slightly.
Then the murmurs slowly began.
"What… what just happened?"
"That wolf was about to bite the child!"
"How did it stop like that?"
Several people wiped sweat from their foreheads while staring at the beast with lingering fear.
Some mothers quickly ran forward and pulled their children back into their arms. Others simply stared at the Direwolf with disbelief.
Meanwhile, the gentle flute melody continued drifting through the air.Everyone slowly turned their heads toward the direction of the sound.
From between the crowd, a man walked forward calmly while playing the flute.
His steps were slow and steady.
The flute remained near his lips while the melody continued flowing softly.
