"I have assigned soldiers to roam the city for any sign of shapeshifters. They do not know that the shaoshifters will petrify but once they see it happening, they would know what to look for," Altid told Agnes.

"That is a smart move," Agnes commented. "Because whoever knows may choose to sabotage our plans."

It was not longer after she said this that a soldier ran into the room, his face looked pale and fear stricken. "I was told I would find you here Your Highness," he said in short gasps. ...