The Unexpected Reunion

Justin led his companions toward the direction of the sound they had heard. Naturally, they didn't rush just because they were curious. They had no idea what kind of entity was making the noise, and Justin didn't want to confront it without any information.

'At least the grass around here is tall, that's a relief,' he thought.

The grass in the gnoll habitat varied in height—some reached knee level, while others were as tall as a reed bed that could hide a person. Luckily, the direction they were heading in was covered with tall grass, providing cover.

After getting close enough, they hid their bodies in the underbrush and quieted their footsteps.

"Damn it! These monsters are too damn strong!" one of the strangers yelled.

"Who suggested coming here in the first place?" another voice demanded.

"What does it matter now!?" a third shouted.

"Kyaaa!" came a screech from one of the gnolls.