By the time Noah returned, the atmosphere outside felt noticeably different.
Noah's eyes moved across the gathered creatures, instantly noticing the subtle tension in their expressions and body language. Some avoided direct eye contact, while others watched him too carefully.
Even Fenrir's demeanor was different.
The dreadbeast stood at attention as if he never slacked behind a guard, but his eyes followed Noah more attentively than usual, as if trying to gauge his emotional state before deciding how to react.
Noah inwardly sighed.
He had underestimated how deeply his emotions would spread through their bond when they spiraled out of control. The others weren't just sensing his mood anymore. They were being affected by it.
That wasn't something he could allow to continue. He needed to find a way to prevent that from happening.
