Days have passed since Kosta first stepped in Umen Village. Kosta aided the Faunus in repairing the town and aiding them in any way possible whether it was collecting fireword or fixing broken roofings. Although Kosta never spoke or introduced themselves properly, the name on Kosta's chestplate was all they had to run by, so they called the knight Kosta. But the question still remained on whether or not Kosta was male or female due to the fact that Kosta...never really speaks.

The Faunus deduced that it wasn't shyness. Kosta was very capable of approaching people and following whatever was requested of them. The thickness and bulkiness of the armor did not help give off a feminine or masculine figure and to top it all off, no one could see into Kosta's helmet visor clearly enough to see their face.

Umen Villagers deemed Kosta a human shrouded in mystery. Some even deduced that Kosta was not human at all, but if not a Faunus or Human, then what was Kosta?

Kosta never really ate, slept, or even needed a shower. All they could tell is that whenever Kosta rests by a campfire, they are surrounded by a green glow and whatever stench is on Kosta at the time simply disappears. That was what Kosta was doing right now after a long day assisting the construction workers in rebuilding the central hall building.

Beig, Sylver, and a few other Faunus were talking to each other as they looked at the resting Kosta near the same campfire they always rested at. They were a good distance away from the knight, so Kosta would not be able to overhear them.

"Sir, what should we do?" One tiger Faunus asked. "The Grimm haven't attacked us since the day Kosta arrived. This is making me nervous...The last time the Beowolf Alpha waited this long, it brought a damn Deathstalker. If it weren't for that group of Huntsmen that happened to pass by on their Bullhead, our village would have been destroyed then and there."

"Kosta is already doing enough as it is helping us nonstop when our people need to rest from the repairs." Another Faunus argued in response.

"We shouldn't waste a warrior's kindness in helping us rebuild." Sylver nodded her head in agreement. "For a normal human without any Huntsmen training behind them, Kosta was able to stand up against an Alpha Beowolf on their own, even without an Aura that I seriously needed when I was being attacked by multiple Beowolves. If I hadn't been so weak, Kosta might have been able to finish it off..."

Sylver frowned as she crossed her arms, remembering her fight. She was glad to still have her life, but until that Alpha Beowolf was taken down, the lives that were lost that day were for nothing and will continue to be in vain so long as that Grimm leader continues to live and grow stronger from every battle. A hand placed itself on her shoulder and she turned to see it was Beig's.

"At ease, my friends." Beig spoke and everyone's stir was silenced at his voice. "I understand your concerns. I wish I had time to talk to Kosta sooner, but I was also busy attending to the burials of the dead and helping the medical staff with the wounded. I shall go speak with Kosta and ask them for their assistance once more. Kosta has been nothing but kind and selfless in their deeds for a small village such as ours. I'm confident they'll help us once again. So please, everyone, get some rest for tomorrow."

The other Faunus murmurred with all of them sounding their agreement before dispersing. Everyone except for Sylver, who continued to remain beside Beig's side.

"Sylver, shouldn't you go get some rest?" Beig raised an eyebrow at the girl. "Your family is concerned about your health just as much as the doctors. Go get some sleep."

"I want to be with you when you talk to Kosta." Sylver responded, shaking her head. "If we're sending Kosta off to fight that Alpha Beowolf, then I want to be there fighting alongside them."

"Heh...Who said I was sending Kosta alone?" Beig chuckled. "If Kosta accepts, then I will aid them as well. We can't afford to send anyone else but just the three of us. We need people here defending these walls while we're away."

The two Faunus nodded at each other before walking to the resting knight.

"Hello, Kosta."

Kosta looked up at the two of them as they gave Kosta a small wave of greeting. The two didn't waste time sitting down by the warmth of the fire.

"Kosta, I want you to know that I appreciate everything you've done for us up until now." Beig started off. "You've done more for us than any human has ever done in the few years we have settled down and created this village."

"I know this is going to sound selfish, but we need your help dealing with that Alpha Beowolf. That one in particular has been leading packs of Grimm against us relentlessly." Sylver spoke. "I'm aware you had a chance to take it down, but you chose saving me over killing the leader. Which is why I've been scouting for its trail and I've found its den, gathering negative energy to draw more Grimm from even further distances to attack us."

"Sylver and I would be grateful if you would lend us your strength once more in helping us defeat the Alpha Beowolf. We'll be going on the offensive tomorrow." Beig concluded. "...What is your answer?"

Silence reigned in between the three with only the crackle from the campfire filling in as ambience. Beig and Sylver looked at Kosta with anticipation for an answer. Kosta continued to gaze into the fire, ignoring them at the moment. It was then Kosta looked back up at them and the two sighed in relief as Kosta nodded his head.

"We are in your debt once more, Kosta." Beig smiled at the knight. "Your kindness and bravery matches that of any Huntsmen and Huntress."

"Well...I think it's about time, Beig." Sylver looked at Beig. "Kosta has been here for a few days, but has yet to meet our Chieftan."

"Ah, that is true." Beig nodded his head before turning to Kosta. "Kosta, I believe you have yet to meet the leader of our village. Chieftan Greii is our founder of this village and blacksmith responsible for all our weapons. If you'd like, we can go meet him right now."

Kosta stood up on their feet which prompted Sylver and Beig to do the same. The trio started to walk together with Beig leading at the front.

"Chief Greii is very passionate about making weapons." Sylver grinned as she patted her own spear holstered behind her. "Maybe he might even make you a new weapon, yeah?"

The knight looked at Sylver before looking at their own weapons. Kosta shrugged their arms.

"Of course, you could just ask him to upgrade your sword and shield. Nothing wrong with the classics, after all."