"Boss, this little female is stunning," one of the males sneered, his narrow eyes glinting with a predatory hunger as he stared at Nina. "Looks like today's our lucky day."
"Stunning indeed. First time I've ever seen a female this beautiful," another, his face twisted with brutality, licked his lips. "We're taking her back to the cave—no matter what."
Behind him stood more than twenty rough, unruly males, their presence thick with menace.
Nina had only stepped out for a quiet walk. She hadn't brought many with her—mostly Odian, along with Ming, Taru, and a few others.
They were outnumbered.
"Are those beastmen… rogues?" Nina asked softly.
"Most likely," Odian replied.
Yanai glanced toward Sal. "Want to go scare them off with a roar?"
Sal cast the group a dismissive look. "Do you think just any rogue is worthy of being my underling?"
One glance was enough—these were wild rogues, untamed and unaffiliated. Definitely not from Abyss City.
