Her arrival had been abrupt, and although she had saved Yeom Hwaun's group, that didn't mean she was beyond suspicion.
Her identity was uncertain.
If she had been sent by the devils, saving Yeom Hwaun might have simply been a move to gain their trust.
It wasn't impossible.
All the major forces began mobilizing their people in secret.
In the air above the Oryeong Mountains, there was an undercurrent of tension, like the stillness before a storm.
...
Water Vein Tribe.
After the rumors spread yesterday, the people of the Water Vein Tribe were filled with unease, they were afraid that the devils might be hiding among them.
Several of Ryusoo Jin's subordinates, after hearing about the situation and noticing the restlessness in the other tribes, came together to confront it head-on.
"Everyone, please be at ease."
Ryusoo Jin furrowed his brows.
"Do we know where the rumor came from?"
