The staff of the Annex Mansion had grown accustomed to many unusual circumstances since Klaus Lionhart had returned from his month of training at Ludovic's estate. The sudden growth spurt that had transformed the boy overnight. His rapid advancement to Swordmaster. And now the mysterious black beast that had appeared shortly before Klaus's departure for White Lion, terrifying the servants with its mere presence.
But nothing had prepared them for the current situation.
"It's been howling for three days straight," Lina reported, her usually unflappable demeanor showing signs of strain. "The other servants refuse to enter the east wing entirely. And the messengers from the main estate won't approach the mansion at all."
