On the outskirts of J City.
Only a mountain of middling height separated J City from F City. The high-speed railway built by humans skirted its foothills and forests, giving the plants and animals living there a good environment in which to survive.
Over the past week, however, the arrival of several uninvited guests had completely disrupted the peace.
"Damn it, Garou! Don't push your luck, you brat!"
In the mountain ravine, Homeless Emperor's roar shot into the sky.
"What the hell is wrong with you?! You're already a Monster! There are so many humans in the city over there for you to eat, yet you insist on eating only animals!"
At his feet, a grotesque mass of flesh formed from countless eerie fleshy tendrils pulsed, constantly contracting and expanding as though breathing!
Larger than a truck, it showed no trace of anything human, but since Homeless Emperor had addressed it that way, Garou was clearly inside.
"Heh, you were the ones who forced me to become a Monster in the first place, but even if I'm going to be a Monster, that's my own choice. Don't think you can force me to do anything!"
"And don't even think about forcing that disgusting hobby of yours on me!"
"...Don't get cocky, you little punk!"
Veins bulged on Homeless Emperor's forehead, but his furious yelling seemed like impotent rage.
Thud! Thud!
Just then, two mangled brown bear carcasses were hurled down from the sky by something. Several twisted strands of flesh shot out like lightning, dragging the carcasses into the writhing flesh in the blink of an eye. The faint sound of bones being crushed could be heard within!
A large bird with brightly colored feathers folded his wings and landed. Tilting his head, he offered some soothing words. "Calm down,