Red Eyes

The room settled into a tense silence as Eratz stepped forward, taking the lead with a calm confidence.

His gaze swept over the group, lingering briefly on each face. The atmosphere was heavy, everyone was waiting for his next words.

"I have more to share," he began "About the calamity beasts. And about someone I met recently and am about to betray maliciously: Rex Goldwing."

The name landed like a thunderclap. Ryder froze mid-shift, his mouth opening slightly in shock. Kaida leaned forward, her arms tightening across her chest.

"Wait… Rex Goldwing?" Ryder repeated in disbelief. "You're talking about the Rex Goldwing?"

Eratz nodded, his expression unreadable.

"Yes. I crossed paths with him during one of my hunts. He revealed something interesting: Infinite Twilight is actively hunting the calamity beasts."