Rustle—
Again the sound of bushes being disturbed.
A dim yet intense light shone on Kanoya's somewhat panicked face, causing her to squint unable to open her eyes at first.
When she finally adjusted to the light, she saw a figure standing on the slope above.
"Ah, sorry, sorry. I thought it was that vicious wolf," the person said with a somewhat elderly voice. Although he apologized, the tone was cheery.
A human-like scent, along with a subtle whiff of water and earth, emanated from him.
The smell of gunpowder, however, came from the double-barreled gun in his hands.
It looked like a hunting shotgun.
"A hunter with a hunting shotgun... A person? But... something doesn't feel quite right."
Kanoya grasped the copper chain of The Royal Incense Burner tightly without moving.
