The Herd must not know. Even in a world where a werewolf’s abilities really aren’t that unique, the Oath, and Izuku still has to learn his true heritage the hard way.

When Izuku died in a tragic accident as a child, there was something waiting for him. A twisted, scuttling thing that wanted nothing more than to make a Bargain with him. Coming back didn't mean everything was the same anymore, but it did mean he knew more about the world than he ever expected. (Edgerunners Characters

At the age of Seven, Izuku sat upon the Watchtower of the Lunargent Thorn and understood the timeless nature of time. At the age of eight, Kyoka danced atop the Watchtower of the Golden Key, and understood the music that made up the Forces of the World. At the age of fourteen, Koji bleed atop the Watchtower of the Singing Stone and understood Life. They Awakened to the Truth.