During his encounter with a Vouivre—a creature infamous for its peril—Bell Cranel, captain of Hestia Familia, is left bewildered. Though it had a feared bloodthirsty history, the beast weeps and retreats from a band of adventurers. Adopting the guise of a frightened little girl, it urges Bell to conceal her quickly. Unaware that this compassionate choice will trigger sweeping consequences soon reverberating across all of Orario in the bustling capital, affecting merchants and travelers alike for all everywhere.
