Two new wolves emerging from the dark are not the only surprise for the party.
The battle continues as two more white wolves join the fray. They appear smaller, but they are just as vicious as the first. Unfortunately, the party is unable to protect Rou from a nearly devastating attack. The wound triggers a natural reaction, which transforms the Baukoran.
In an effort to keep his friends safe from himself, Rou runs off and leaves the others to finish the fight. The remaining creatures are taken down in short order with some unexpected help from a pair of allies who appear among the trees. Big Mood’s siblings emerge from the brush and share an awkward reunion with their estranged brother. In an effort to bury the hatchet, Mood's siblings declare that a celebration is in order for his first successful adventure.
While Arthas and the Minotaur trio gather the bodies of the crystal-backed wolves to turn in for a reward, Eight rushes off into the wilderness in pursuit of their friend Rou. Despite his efforts to remain elusive, Eight manages to stay on his trail, calling out for Rou in the darkness. Upon reverting back to his human form, Rou calls to Eight and the pair have a heart-to-heart talk.
Eight reminds Rou that he travels with a pair of misunderstood adventurers who many would consider dangerous. With some friendly reassurance, the Baukoran's immediate fears are assuaged and he agrees to return to town. Perhaps, given time, Rou will see that he is not the monster he believes himself to be.
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