Standing several meters away from the town gate, Thoren silently observed the endless flow of people moving in and out of the settlement with an indifferent expression upon his face.
He stood directly at the center of the road without the slightest intention of moving aside.
That single action immediately attracted countless gazes toward him.
Both the human awakeners and the Jackal Beastmen stared at him in shock and confusion. Their expressions were filled with puzzlement while whispers spread rapidly through the crowd like wildfire.
For many of them, this was the very first time they had ever witnessed a human daring enough to stand openly before the town gate in such a provocative manner.
Slowly, the atmosphere outside the gate began changing.
The lively sounds gradually faded while tension thickened heavily in the air.
