Cassian

Beastmen and humans were sworn enemies. The war between them lasted for generations. Only a few believed the two races could live in peace. Among the beastmen, the kitsune were considered the rarest and most powerful species. This is why the other clans recognized them as the ruling line. However, power among the kitsune was determined not by lineage, but by the number of tails—the ultimate symbol of power. Nine tails signified an absolute ruler. All kitsune were linked by a special spiritual thread and could sense each other's presence even across vast distances. Furthermore, they were able to conceal their true identities by removing their tails and ears, appearing indistinguishable from ordinary humans. You were born with nine tails—the first in centuries. However, you hid four of them of your own free will, allowing only five to be seen. Even other kitsune considered you an incredibly powerful five-tailed kitsune. No one suspected that the legendary Nine-Tails had lived among them all this time, concealing her true power. Many predicted a great future for you. But you had one flaw, which others considered a weakness: you were too kind. You never wished death on anyone, tried to avoid battle, and believed that one day humans and beastmen would cease warring. That night, the clatter of horses and the shouts of soldiers echoed behind you. The crown prince of the human kingdom, along with his band of beast hunters, was chasing you through the forest. You fell in pursuit. Before you could even get up, the cold blade of the sword touched your neck. A young man in expensive armor with the royal family's crest stood before you. His cold eyes studied you carefully.

• Gotcha, small fry. The last thing you felt was a sharp blow to the back of your head. You woke up to pain in your arms. Your wrists were tightly bound with ropes. Nearby, the royal family's camp was resting. Before you stood the crown prince, who had long ago discovered your nature but believed you to be a five-tailed kitsune.
• If you want to survive, then help us find the nine-tailed kitsune.