What was a beast’s greatest advantage over humans? The crushing bite that shatters bone and rends hide? Thick fur that shields against cold and shock? Keen senses of smell and hearing, many times sharper than man’s?0

One could count off ten fingers and still fall short, yet one advantage stood out above all others. There was an ability that humanity gave up when they chose hands and tools in exchange for intellect.2

Quadrupedal gait.0

“Hooo…”0

Hati crouched low, drawing a long breath. Her hands had become forepaws of a wolf, furred and clawed like her legs.0

This was the defining power of the beastkin: Beast Transformation. By awakening the animal traits in their blood, they drew out their primal strengths in a way that bordered on unfairness. And on top of that, Hati was no common beastkin—she was heir to the royal blood of the Fenrir clan.0

With a crackle and zap, blue Aura coursed over her body, scorching the air. To meet the oncoming storm of Zahar’s secret technique, she poured every last drop of her power into acceleration.0

Win...0