Grendrick took charge right away, just as Marianne had expected. It was either him or Siph really. No one else seemed to be the leader type.

His speech however was interrupted with the fact that Fariha was still asleep as she rode on Siph's bear. She couldn't help to chuckle at the comical scene.

After Fariha returned to the waking realm. Grendrick continued his explanation. He ordered her to stay back and be the support role. Well, that was her plan from the start. There was no way she could fight in the front line. She would just get murdered in seconds. Her beetle armor was only there as an emergency, in case of some stray arrow heading towards her. 

And she had no idea why he even brought up her gender.

Grendrick's plan was that of a direct attack. Marianne could get behind that, as long as there was someone in the front to tank for her.

But before that, he would execute his own "personal tactic" first.

To her surprise, Grendrick just ran like that to the enemy, sprinting on all fours as he employed his lycan nature. His speed was certainly impressive and his leap also.

And then, his howl. Even from that distance, Marianne could feel terror seeping through her heart, her lungs, and her bones. Her insects also felt it, as they became unruly underneath her dress.

Truly it was a powerful howl.