Merick followed Flay, and the pair talked in a secret location.
“Who is that man? He’s so fast and strong!” Merick immediately asked when they met.
“He is the Hero of the Horde. A Tamer. Someone who was experimented by the Warlocks.” Flay revealed.
“What?! That’s the famous Hero of the Horde?!”
“Yes. His name is Legacy Maidenster.”
“Legacy?! He’s alive?!”
Flay relayed the story and told Merick what had happened to Legacy.
As Flay and Merick continued talking, Hector the Magnanimous had begun his show. Kairo was using his powers to gather more energy and create pills that astounded the people around them.
The viscounts and core extractors were amazed at the process that Hector
Unlike the previous time ‘Hector’ took in requests, the crowds were easily cleared out this time.With the creation of the Poison Slime and the Fire Slime, Kairo's absorption powers had increased as he could use alchemy and even draw out more than just the energy in the core. Kairo could even gather the elemental essences to create his alchemy slime!The two slimes could form into a thick liquid that Legacy used as props in his theatrical performances.In the previous time, Flay had to do his best to hide the power of the green slime, so numerous ingredients were used to cover it up, and he had very few amazing things to make the quick core extracting easier.But now, the Fire slime had assumed a flat form and was glowing so much heat that no one could understand what it was. In addition, the poison slime that stood next to the Fire Slime had turned into an almost liquid form and would leak out poisonous gases that caused many to retreat.All of this made it look like Hector the Magna
Legacy asked as the viscount remained kneeling and pleaded to Hector.He could not afford to be left out! The price to reach a level up has finally become something everyone can afford! Even Viscounts had trouble financing the rise to become Adepts! But now, this good deal appeared! In the political battles, he would face, he would be at an extreme disadvantage if he did not do this! Everyone was growing stronger, and he would remain weak!“Please! I will do anything!” The viscount pleaded.“Well… The truth is, there is a way. But it will be… rather unpleasant for you. Not to mention humiliating.”“To me? Unpleasant?” The viscount asked.“Yes. But I am too busy to wait and deal with your problem in a more secluded time. So if you really want it… then I have to do it to you, right here and right now. But… there are rewards. It’ll make it easy for the energy to assimilate with your body. And with this technique, I can raise the energy by another percent if you use High F-Ranked cores! B
The death of Viscount Premise was a shock to everyone.The father of this viscount and the count who Premise served were enraged as they shouted and made accusations about the murder.The scene took everyone’s attention as even the Blazer family didn’t know what to do or how to stop the raging anger of the viscount and the count.“An assassin had attacked him earlier today! And while the assassin has been released, he dropped this insignia!” The Count revealed.“Heroes of a Thousand Mercenary group! Can you explain to me how that assassin bears your insignia! Former Viscount Westly! Is it out of envy that you would send an assassin at us? Was our past conflicts the root cause for you sending an assassin?”“What accusations do you mean to say, Count Gesmon? During Master Hector’s Core Extraction, those who were there would see that Viscount Premise left first! We remained in that line, and it wasn’t after several others ahead of us that we managed to have our monster cores extracted! A
The thick mist had appeared for no reason, and everyone was confused about what caused it.The guards quickly moved to close the door as the eerie mist appeared.“Protect the nobles!” The guards all called out.“Assassin!” The viscount father of Premise shouted and accused the mercenary group of this.Because of these cries, the auction hall became loud once more.Even Pyre Hoveron frowned at the strange sight.“Duke Ferann!” Pyre roared.“Don’t be so alarmed. I hear that this is an occurrence in this town. Finally, I’m lucky enough to witness it!” The DukeAmong the crowd, two esteemed guests frowned as they saw it.“Is it you?”“Warlock Ahasuerus, what do I have to gain here?” The other warlock chuckled.Flay heard it, and he smiled.“I was right! The strange misty occurrences were there doing! And Ahasuerus is here!” Flay smiled as he slowly moved around to get a view of the two.“Warlock Ashpenaz. Perhaps this is your plan. We at the west have much control over the politics here.
The Brute Expert was stunned at the punch that Flay made. His comment drew curious gazes.“Brute Release? Isn’t that the skill that Apprentices could learn? The requirement we need to have to be capable of Brute Discharge?” Someone in the crowd murmured.Everyone was confused. The level of Flay had already reached 40 points, and the stone was Crimson Red in color.“Brute Release? Honored Expert, do you mean that Flay managed to release Brute to make his attack reach 40?”“Yes.” The Expert answered.“I see! It seems while young Tamer Flay is not gifted with Peak Rookie form, he has already Brute power to perform Brute Release!” Esther explained.There were some in the crowd who were not impressed.The Scarless Barbarian sneered. But the Blurring Blade, Richard, who sat quietly at the side, frowned.“That Brute release…” Richard frowned. He was already capable of Brute Release and was studying to reach the next level as an Adept. But there was something almost bizarre with how Flay made
It was only then that Flay realized how financially prosperous an alchemist can become.A single pill had sold for such an amazing price!But it was understandable considering the miraculous presentation of Flay and how he scaled the levels.“Can this pill really give people two level increases?” Flay asked.“Yes. The truth is, this pill is a healing pill.”“A healing pill?”“Yes. When I saw the way Hector extracted the core, I had a rough idea how the upper echelons would as well. And from their methods, its easy to see that they are using primitive and very incorrect ways. Their cultivation is practically poison to their bodies. This is why Great Experts are not common in this world. With their ways of core extraction, even if they had all the cores in the world, they can only reach that level because the flows of Brute and Magic in their bodies would be so corrupted.”“Then I’m assuming Mars’s method isn’t like that?”“Its the perfect form! His power has no side-effects at all! Eve
The auction continued as Flay listened to the discussions and the offer.Most of the items the Blazer family presented did not interest the elite groups, and only when a pill was sold would they all clamor with great interest.The third pill that was presented was a pill that caused all of the magic practitioners to bid just as much as the brute practitioners did.But as most of the elites were sponsoring or hiring Brute Practitioners as they were cheaper than hiring magic practitioners, the price of the third pill only reached 1012 gold, 103 silver, and 1822 copper coins on the selling of the first of this pill. It was sold for 1112 gold, 123 silver, and 1940 copper coins when the second pill was sold.The winner was none other than Ahasuerus himself! And the person he had to outbid was Ashpenaz himself!“If I knew such a pill would have been sold here, I would have brought my entire money and buy not just the Water Core but have the wealth to afford these pills!” Ashpenaz cursed.Ma
The water core was placed before everyone, and many of the elites glanced at the richest ones who spent an amazing amount of money on buying the pills that appeared. The numbers that everyone spent from the richest Counts and other elites meant more chances for certain mages to buy the Water Core!"Are you ready!""Yes! We have readied a thousand gold to aid in the purchase." The Baron group reported. "I have a thousand gold and several thousands of silver." A Viscount gave his accounting."We have over seven thousand worth of gold then..." The Count assessed.The mage nearby smiled. He was one of the rising mages who was already a High Adept!Some of the rising mages even allied with a team of Viscounts and offered them support if the Water Core fell to their hands. Everyone wanted to be the team that would be there to fund an Expert as he rises! A water core would greatly increase the chance of a mage reaching the Expert stage. In fact, for most Adepts, it was an assurance of becom
Flay was even more intrigued.He had just shown the entire Beastmaster tribe his ability, yet they were certain he would die.He had just fought against an Expert, and while others were skeptical of his attempts, it was still a very impressive feat.“I guess I shouldn’t press my luck. Besides, there are more important matters at hand… This place has too many enemies. I have to also regain much of my lost strength and awaken the Eos System.” Flay decided. If this Chimera was something so powerful that everyone was convinced he was still inadequate, he would have to pursue other means to gain strength.“What is this… chimera?” Estelle asked in the midst of the angry accusations of Darwood and Trailtree.“My king… That is the beast that we have sealed long ago. The creature who was once sealed at the death of my great grandfather.” Primeroot finally spoke.“Trovine Primeroot… The greatest Beast Master who achieved the impossible and reached beyond Great Expert…” The King recalled.“Yes.
Narood and the other experts and high-level adjuncts returned with a rather confident look on themselves.“It seems you finally are agreeing.” Flay smiled.“We will agree. That staff is too much of a prize for us. But... Instead of Tenscream, we will offer you another beast instead. An Expert just like Tenscream. But, you have to tame it. You are confident of taming them, aren’t you?” Narood smiled.“Hmmm... Depends. I’m not saying that I can tame any and all monsters. There are several that will take a lot of effort.” Flay recalled the monsters he faced in his world. Particularly, the Carcadon.“I wonder if they tamed him?” Flay thought to himself.The strange expression and distant gaze of Flay irritated the beastmasters.“Then since we are all agreed...” Narood smiled.“Go and start taming them. Of course, we will set a time limit. You have five minutes! Show us! Show us how one can be the pack leader of the wolves!” Narood taunted.Everyone gave a curious look at Flay.“Here’s a l
Flay's words caused a great commotion and surprise to all who listened.Zegwood was shocked at Flay's declaration. But as a few seconds passed, the arrogant rookie's implication and demand slowly settled in his head."What?! A mere Rookie demands to take away my Tamed Beast?!""I already took control of it and made it attack you. Why not?" Flay sneered."That...! That was a trick! An evil trick!""So? I have the skill! Has anyone ever controlled your monster apart from yourself?" Flay countered."My monster is linked to my staff! Without the staff, you wouldn't have tamed it!""Did anyone manage to tame your beast using the staff?" Flay asked.There was silence as everyone awkwardly looked at each other.Zegwood was turning blue from holding back his breath and the urge to smack the kid before him."And you were doing a poor job at managing the kennels, I'll tell you that much. The wolves would grow stronger if allowed to roam in the wild. I was only planning to tame a few wolves and
The three generals revealed their power, which made the beastmasters cower.These were the strongest generals who often guarded the walls!But as Kairo had explained, they were actually weaker!Most of the Experts didn't pay much heed to this. After all, the three could have only revealed whatever portion of their power they were comfortable with.Only those who knew of the poison were delighted at how fast the progress was. A few months ago, no changes could be seen. But now, it was becoming increasingly clear."... It's so rare to see all three of you abandon your post. Especially now that the Beast of Dark Savagery lingers outside our walls." Narood answered.His eyes had an arrogance in him, for he knew, soon, he would surpass these three!"The Beast of Dark Savagery has all been slain. Remember their sudden retreat in the last war? They were being summoned. And they were all killed by the Master of that boy you are trying to kill." Holy Knight Galavus answered with certainty.Eve
The people who closed the doors were now panicking to open the gates. They were being forced to keep them closed as one of the prominent beast-taming families gave the orders not to let anyone in. But now, with their lives and families on the line, no one dared to keep the gates closed and be charged with treason.Holy Knight Galavus was famous for the incident known as the Path of Red that occurred in the previous wars against the Joverus Kingdom Alliance.It was here that the power of the Kalenshore Kingdom was revealed.For while the rest practiced magic, they combined it with Brute power and revolutionized warfare.At the center of all this was Holy Knight Galavus, who was the strongest and eventually led the other Experts to his path.When a great battle between the kingdoms happened, an ambush forced the King to retreat.Galavus stayed and fought against several Experts and an army.But his defenses were simply too firm, and his Brute, too powerful that all the magics that struck
Flay continued his casual stroll about the kennels and observed the wolves one at a time.Secretly, Kairo was busy wandering just like a casual slime would and would approach the kennels.But unknown to them, the slime was draining the magic from the kennels as it moved from one place to the other.“Flay!” Darwood shouted as he rushed towards his ally. The rest of the team followed, except Vem.“You are being summoned back.” Darwood spoke.All of them could not look Flay in the eyes after they were all berated for accepting bribes.Flay shrugged and moved with them, but his slimes continued to wander about.No one took any concern of the slimes and walked back.Behind him was the chaos of the ongoing debate.“Where is he?!” An enraged official demanded.“Bring him back here before that troublemaker starts creating more chaos!”“He is here!” Darwood called out.“What’s going on?” Flay asked Darwood.Darwood looked very angry, annoyed at Flay’s casual behavior, and even wandered out.Da
The crowd was silenced by Flay's suggestion.If the Princess was saved, she could clarify everything being discussed."I'm sure she would settle and fix everything here." Flay also added."If it's the princess…" One of the High Adepts thought."The Princess? Why would we bring her here? Is she even the Princess?" The expert that healed Tenscream asked."What do you mean by... that?" Ephesus frowned."We know that within the kingdom, assassinations and infiltrations have happened. The Dark Priest enlists Mimics who have entered this city. Have you tested her to see if she is a mimic?""If you think mere mimics can stand before us and fool us, then we would not have been her guard! Is not Vallenhall with us?" Ephesus challenged."Indeed. Great Experts. I am High Adept Terence. Lava Mage and Formation Specialist. This was a suspicion we had, and I already used an area magic to see whether or not she was the Princess. After all, Mimics are fearful of the fire. But the Princess shot her ma
The fight and even the interruption of the Expert happened so fast.Apart from Ephesus, all of the allies of the Princess were watching from the side.The traitor Vem couldn’t believe what he had just witnessed. He hoped the boy would die, but the battle that transpired before him ended with an Expert down on the ground.If he hadn’t seen it, he wouldn’t have believed that a Rookie was able to bringThe strongest members of the Beast Master clan arrived.Surrounding the few Experts were also members of the tribe's elites. The commotion had caused anyone near to scurry over to see what had happened. The strongest high-level Adepts accompanied the few experts.The Expert, who shouted at Flay and summoned a powerful Brute voice, was startled at his fast reaction.One of the Adepts had moved over to the frog, and by injecting Brute, the energy invading the frog’s heart was dispelled.To hide his secret, Flay stopped pressuring the frog by enslaving it with his Pluton powers. The staff tha
Because of Flay’s innate ability to gauge a person's Brute and Magic energy, Flay could quickly tell where he could land a powerful damage. He knew that Ephesus would go to his defense. He commanded the Cerberus to make a bite on the other leg. The Brute energy was divided between the legs and the arm. And because of this, Flay weakened that part of the body. Flay’s pitiful strength of 12 points, added with 20 points of Brute energy, half of his defenses of 17 points, and 10 points worth of magic, totaled 59 points worth of punch. This attack would be equal to a mid-level apprentice's. It shouldn’t leave damage to the defenses of any average expert. But in that specific scenario, the guard of Zegwood and the natural vulnerability of that area was enough. Had his stat point been three points lower, this attack would not have worked, and if the Expert was in any way more guarded, then his natural Brute could easily defend against it. POW! Flay's fist dug deep into the groin as it