{Human...}
The moment that voice echoed in his mind, Ash's eyes widened—not just in surprise, but in a kind of stunned disbelief that gripped his entire body.
Even his usually calm, blank expression shifted slightly, revealing a flicker of shock that rarely broke through his composed face.
Did that voice... really just speak inside my head? But that shouldn't be possible, right?
The Rune of Knowledge... isn't it supposed to block all forms of mental intrusion?
Ash stood still, his mind racing. There had been no mention of other Mythical Beasts except Dragons in the original novel, not a single clue that creatures like this existed.
The only knowledge he had about unicorns came from the books he'd read back in the academy's library, but it was nothing more than basic information.
Before he could gather his thoughts again, the voice returned—low and curious.
{Why are your thoughts… sealed away from me?}
