Although Run had revealed little, Shin had learned enough to piece together the situation.
She had attacked them simply because they were outsiders. Their village lay to the northwest, hidden beyond a maze of rivers and cliffs. More importantly, his guess about the Spectre had clearly struck a nerve.
There was probably something wrong with the Amazon Queen. This wasn't just a personal matter—it was a community crisis.
Shin crossed his arms, thinking quietly for a moment before looking back at the bound warrior.
"A Spectre cursed your queen, didn't it?"
Run's jaw tightened, making Shin smile.
"So I was right."
No answer came, but he didn't need one.
"You know what these curses can do," Shin continued calmly. "You must be searching for a rare ingredient."
Run remained silent.
"A monster," Shin added. "You were hunting a monster whose core or organs can be used to prepare a cure. That's why you're so far away from your tribe."
