A new Spectral Companion
Author: Ashdenroth
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56
The spirit of the defeated Basilisk returned to the sapphire ring lying on the ground, awakening it from its dormant state.

Ezra slowly walked up the magic circle and picked up the ring. He slipped it on the middle finger of his right hand and held it up to admire its dazzling beauty.

[Speckled Green Basilisk has been soul-bound.]

[Spectral Companion tamed successfully.]

As Ezra touched the ring with his thumb again, it teleported him back to his own world.

Once Ezra was back in the basement of their mansion, Marlin’s cursed eye and mouth popped open.

“I hate silencing spells!” Those were the first words that came out of Marlin’s mouth.

He sounded more irritated than angry, but gradually calmed down when he noticed the ring glowing on Ezra’s finger.

“Congratulations! It would appear that you have successfully completed the trial and got yourself a new pet!”

Ezra did not miss the opportunity to hit back at Marlin for his previous taunts. “I suppose I am worthy after all. This
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