Lycanthrope is an underling of a werewolf. They're an ordinary human that mutated into Lycan after drinking werewolf blood and finishing a certain ritual. But that's only the case if you join an underground lycanthrope cult. There's also a low-born Lycan that comes from a fail or unfinished mutation involving witchcraft.

The difference is :

High born Lycan

- get their mutation after doing proper ritual under guidance from a lycanthrope cult.

- can change their form as they wish. A rage may trigger their transformation unwillingly.

- retain all their human intelligence.

- even though Lycan can change their form in broad daylight, werewolves still hold more power and hierarchy.

- a well-experienced Lycan is able to partially transform parts of their human body into Lycan form.

- hard to distinguish because they live in human settlements and can easily survive by eating human food.

Low born Lycan

- mutated from fail witchcraft or a curse.

- permanently live in Lycan form.

- only retain a small amount of their human intelligence.

- live in a constant hunger state and targeting anything that moves.

- can be capture and turned into a watchdog by some nobles.

- pretty much a disgrace for any lycanthrope cult.

[So that's why it didn't turn back into its human form even after its dead?] Me

[Pretty much so. Thank you for protecting this village. This is the payment for the request as I promised. I also add some amount as our thanks] Rando

[Isn't it too much?] Me

[Don't worry. We're a small village that is already self-sufficient. All the money we got is pretty much for this purpose.] Rando

[If that's the case, I'll humbly accept it.] Me

[Please do. Also, I hope it's not too much, but can you also take the Lycan corpse with you?] Rando

[I don't mind. I'll share the loot with the rest.] Me

[You can't-nya. You're the one that kills it-nya] Tanya

[No, no. It won't feel right. You're also part of this request after all] Me

[if you had to, we can only accept 30% from that. It won't feel right for us either especially when we didn't do much in this quest.] Claus

[It's still too small though, but oh well..] Me

[Now, now... if all is settled, we're preparing a feast for this. Please stay for tonight if you will] Rando

[[All right. This is what I've been waiting for!]]

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A medieval style of a feast.

It's not much. Just a clamorous scene in the inn with grilled meats passing here and there and a pint of ale that keeps flowing.

Outside, there's a bonfire crackling and a corpse of Lycan with a small part of its head on a stake for display. The stake didn't stand too high either. You can hear a bunch of kids giggling while they poking that Lycan corpse with a stick. Occasionally you can also hear "bang! Bang!" Sound from the kid's mouths.

♪ a strange man getting silently wait beside a river ♪

♪ he didn't bring a sword nor quiver ♪

♪ but fear not, his flaming rod will make anyone shiver ♪

♪ hire his service and you will not regret ♪

♪ just ask that lycan whose now lying dead ♪

♪ hire his service and you will not regret ♪

♪ with a loud sound he destroys its head ♪

Sing a bard followed by the cheers from the villagers.

He does do his job perfectly. I just hope it does not bring any danger to him.

[Mr. Dean, I heard you're gonna sell that corpse. Can I have the honor of skinning it?] Billy

[I don't mind. It actually helps me a lot. Umm.. for the pay..] Me

[Not needed sir. I'll happily do it for you. But, if you permit, can I get its fang?] Billy

[If you can find any on that mess, you're free to take as many as you want] Me

[Billy, after you skin it, you can just give it to me directly. Here, Mr. Dean, I'll buy it for 10.000G!] Val

[Wa, it's valued that much? And what's this polite call all of the sudden?] Me

[Hahaha. It's only natural, isn't it? You're provings your worth as a mercenary for these people, so a little bit of respect is appropriate.] Val

[Also, about the Lycan hide, It's not only something that hard to find, but even though it's already dead, it still retains its regenerative ability for many years. Just pour fresh blood into it and any damages will be repaired. It sure does a highly sought material!] Val

[Okay then, I received your payment. You heard him, Billy. You can give the hides to Val after you finished.] Me

[I will Mr. Dean. Umm.. also, where do you want to go after this?] Billy

[I'm not decided yet. What of it?] Me

[Umm... I'm thinking of following you in your journey Mr. Dean.] Billy

[Say what again?]