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Chapter 27 [Beast Hunter]
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There are rumors of wolf-like howls being heard on full moon nights in Mute City.

One day, Beastman, famous for taking care of human-harming space beasts, arrives in Mute City. Rick and the Galaxy Mobile Platoon take him into custody. But Beastman struggles to work under their control, preferring to instead go it alone.  

Later, Lucy is out walking in the rain with her boyfriend Leon, sharing an umbrella. They come upon Rick, who is searching for Beastman. Beastman had escaped from the Galaxy Mobile Platoon's watch. Leon, hearing about Beastman, begins shaking uncontrollably. As it turns out, Leon is actually a werewolf -- one of the space beasts that Beastman has come to hunt. He had come to Mute City to hide.

Because Leon reveals his true form to his friends, he is able to avoid Beastman's clutches. 

He breathes a sigh of relief as the next F-Zero race begins. During the race, Lucy gets caught in an accident. To save her, Leon changes into a werewolf, ignoring the danger of being spotted by Beastman. Leon is able to save Lucy, but can no longer remain in Mute City. Beastman, having seen Leon transform to save Lucy, remains silent as Leon escapes.

Several days later, as rain begins to fall, Lucy thinks of the now-missing Leon. Again an umbrella is offered to her. She turns around expectantly, but this time the one standing there is Rick. Lucy takes his arm as they walk off.