However, this stalemate was quickly broken by a loud, vigorous voice.
"Whoever can catch the thief from now on will immediately get the vacant high-ranking position today!"
The voice belonged to Rahul Soniwal, the boss of the Savage Wolf Shelter. If Vikram were still present, he would have instantly recognized it.
But even with this tempting offer, no one dared to step forward.
"Boss, are you joking?" one man said nervously. "We couldn't even see how our people died! How are we supposed to catch him?"
As soon as the first person spoke, others joined in. Instead of moving toward Vikram's direction, they began rushing off in the opposite direction.
Soon, the rest of the members exchanged fearful glances and followed suit. They all ran away, fleeing into the forest outside the Shelter.
