Mondstadt, Springvale.
They would pass through here on their way to Wolvendom, so the temporary adventuring party decided to ask the locals for any leads first.
Before they even entered the village, they saw a group of Springvale hunters gathered beside the road, discussing something. At their head was their Chief Hunter, Draff.
"No, Chief, I have to slaughter those damned dogs! I have faith in my archery!"
A young-looking hunter wearing a hat spoke with some agitation.
"That's too risky. They aren't ordinary wolves. They're monsters!" The bearded Draff shook his head. "I think... even sending out every hunter in the village might not be enough. Besides, that would be foolish. We should ask the Knights of Favonius to deal with them."
"Long time no see, Mr. Draff."
Li Qiuzhi stepped forward to greet him.
"Oh, Qiuzhi, it's you. It certainly has been a while." Draff was a little surprised to see Li Qiuzhi.
Then he smiled and said, "So, have you brought some good wine to share with me?"
"Haha, sorry, Mr. Draff. We heard unfamiliar monsters had appeared around Wolvendom, so we accepted a commission to investigate. By the way, is that what you were just discussing?"
Li Qiuzhi scratched his head awkwardly, then asked with a puzzled expression.
"...Yes, that's right." Draff lowered his gaze and thought for a moment before explaining, "Wolvendom is our main hunting ground here in Springvale. Generally, there aren't any particularly powerful monsters there, and we can usually handle any that do appear.
"But yesterday, two members of our hunting party came back injured. Their faces were pale, as though they hadn't eaten for days. According to them, the monsters looked like wolves.
"A scratch from them keeps bleeding. The two of them had wounds less than a centimeter long, yet