[Music Recommendation: Hana-Bi Original Soundtrack]
As Grishaw and his subordinate prepared for their attacks, they observed their prey from two different trees.
Honestly, they hadn't been given clear instructions by the Beast King at that time. Their king had simply told them to chase after her, which they assumed meant retrieving their little prince.
As for the woman…
Grishaw decided that pinning her down, and injuring her slightly, should be acceptable, since their talons were sharp even in their beastman forms.
He had been observing this woman for a while and felt that Sisi was far too gentle to be accused of abuse. They had even heard their little prince crying for her several times as they ran through the blizzard.
Nevertheless, they had to complete their task no matter what. Such was the essence of being a soldier: to do what their superiors demanded, even if it might cost lives… their own, or others'.
