Eldric's Surprise and his discussion with Maverick and Kieran

His shock was evident all over his face, and both Orion and Evander could not help but smile knowingly. They knew exactly what Eldric had just read, and their reactions were not better the first time they read it.

'They are solitary creatures, only coming together to mate, once an offspring has been born both parents will leave it once it has sufficient strength. Skyreach Leopards are incredibly agile and can navigate treacherous mountain terrain with ease.'

'Wait!' Eldric suddenly realized something, and he re-read the last paragraph. 'leave once it has sufficient strength.' This sentence caught his eye, and he could not help but maul it over.

"Evander! Tell me, do we have definitive information that there are three leopards in the vicinity?" His sudden question made Evander feel slightly surprised, but he answered dutifully.