[The beast is sentient but lacks the intelligence to convincingly lie. He has observed his attempts to appear literate and appreciates his unwillingness to compromise. He lacks the need for a persona. That is one thing of which he is envious.

Because why can he not experience the same freedom?]

Well, I already know what makes people scared. Why not share that knowledge and advise people how to keep safe?

[By acknowledging their fear and embracing it: all within a book for local people about why they fear the summoned and why they should heed their instincts.]

Because as you know for yourself, there is nothing more important than listening to one's gut.

[Their mind in other words.]