While all of that was happening in the leopard tribe cave, Jereth had gotten to the outskirts of the outcast territory when it was already dark.
The sun had completely disappeared below the horizon. The sky was black.
Jereth shifted back into his human form as he approached the border guards.
Two guards stood at the entrance to the outcast territory. One was from the snake tribe. One was from the shark tribe. They looked at Jereth with recognition and nodded, letting him pass without question.
He walked past messy men. Outcasts who looked like they had not cared about their appearance in years. They were scattered around eating raw meat, and talking in low voices. The outcast territory was disorganized and chaotic compared to the civilized tribes outside.
