Originally, Andrew had planned to explore the rest of the ruins. However, that sudden appearance of the black-furred beast had really shaken everyone up. If they kept wandering around, the stone ruins of the old village were tight and narrow, with terrible visibility.

If that creature decided to come back for revenge, Andrew would not be afraid—but the others were already spooked.

"Andy, what now? That thing just killed someone in broad daylight. We can either take it out first, or we find t