Chu Yun had no reaction beyond surprise. He had no idea what being 'prey' entailed. He looked at the front of the dais and found Xiao Zai looking back at him, his eyes wide with panic. Gu Wei was looking back at him, too, his pale lips pressed into a grim line.
Okay, so, nothing good.
The King didn't wait for the shock to settle before addressing his captive audience once again, gesturing at everyone to settle down, making his large gold sleeves billow with the regal drop of his arms.
"Unlike the participants, the prey doesn't need to be a wolf, and will be released on the grounds the hunt will take place at hours ahead of the competition. The prey will also take animal form, providing they have one, and their senses will be dulled with medicine, to ensure the fairness of the hunt. The prey will be unable to see or scent those giving them chase, therefore it will be in their best interest to...keep running."
