The entire camp was surprised at the report. They had lost all hope at the disappearance of Xandra and, with it, the many prospects of saving the village.
Several lone towers were erected at the different spots around the place where they had taken camp. The first tamer who saw the approaching Unicorn was curious, and as he used his scopes to take a closer look, he confirmed that it was a unicorn but could not discern the rider.
He sent for the fastest flier, and Dirk took flight.
Flay had seen Dirk approach and waved back.
Dirk then flew back to report the joyous news.
Nobody believed it at first but then, those tamers assigned to stay at the tower and to scout the area gave similar reports.
“Xandra is riding a Unicorn?!” The Master of the Hunt, Glum exclaimed. He was a tall and burly man wit
The shocking turn of events stunned everyone, silent. Why did Xandra give Elrik, who she treated like a close friend, a sudden powerful punch?The Cavern Komodo roared angrily, and it moved forward, but then the Unicorn stood in front of it, and it was glowing with powerful magic.It glared at the Cavern Komodo and caused it to stop in its advance.“Xandra… Why?”“Why? I stopped Flay from talking so that I could talk myself. You see, not long ago, I also blamed him for everything. I was so stupid back then. Flay’s countered my accusations with that same logic when I tried to kill him after he rescued me.”Xandra began.“Tried to kill him?” Petra was amazed.“He managed to calm me down and laid out everything he just said. An
Everyone couldn’t believe the series of reports that Xandra gave out. The Harass, the monster, the marriage, and now the slime tamer.Everyone began to look at Flay and the two small slimes standing on his shoulder.“A Slime Tamer?” One of the elites marveled at this.“Indeed! Tantalos members! Open your nose! What do you notice about the scent and aroma of Lady Xandra, Flay, and the Unicorn?”Some tamers approached and could smell it.“They smell like plants!""It's like a herb mixture!” One of the tamers approached Flay.“It’s thanks to this slime.” Flay pointed.“This slime that my love has named Kairo can absorb plant essences, and it was able to make a form of repellent. This is how
The Tamers were all stunned silent.Many were horrified, and even though Flay spoke, the horror and death of one tamed monster was a heinous crime!“You- killed my…!”“Yeah, I did. It was weak. But can we focus on the issue at hand? Or do I have to go out and kill another? A lot of you here bullied me after all.” Flay sneered, and many unconsciously took a step back.Was this the dud that they bullied? Was this the one who they called weak and useless?The slime was also interesting. It was as strong as a sword! Not only that, it was clear that one had the ability to grab hold and stick while the other was slippery. Others marveled at the display of skill that Flay performed.Xandra was also amazed and could not help but think about the magnificent and skillful ways that Fla
The Tamers began to murmur with each other from Flay’s report.The Pteranodon was classified as a Mid-E monster. It was slightly larger than a horse and couldn’t even beat a Pegasus.But the way Flay described it proved that it was a mutated form.“It kept on digging and digging and made a large hole at the top of a hill and dug its way to the underground lake where I found myself. And those thumps that I heard were it pecking the ground and digging into that mountain to create its lair. For some reason, the river that we saw had a strange effect that it could amplify sounds, and so, that sound so far away was being sent through the river and even passed all over the Grasslands!”Elrik couldn’t hide his horrified expression, but no one noticed as everyone had their eyes on Flay.“It was building
Flay and Xandra were walking right in the middle of the camp as if enjoying a little honeymoon. But in reality, they were talking in secret.“Can you hear what everyone is saying?”“No. I don’t have such power. I can hear better, but I have to focus actually to listen and understand. It’s like how you would hear people talk in the background, but it takes a lot of concentration to hear it when you are talking to someone. And there is also the issue of the sounds being overpowered by other sounds.”“But you heard the thump!”“I did, but we were moving back then. And we were being careful and quiet. No one was talking, so I heard it. And since I was paying attention to it, I kept hearing it. But in this scenario, I have to know who or where I am supposed to be listening to.”
Flay had stabbed himself in anger at what he heard.Xandra knew that this seemed serious and allowed Flay to talk.“First… I will say that I spied on your grandfather. He seems to be suspicious of your actions but in a good way. He suspects you up to something and know something and that you think there are traitors in camp.”“I knew he would find me out. But do you think he one of the traitors?”“You suspect even your grandfather?”“Flay, losing my best friend by realizing what he is, is… traumatic for me. I don’t know who to trust anymore…” Xandra voiced slowly.“I see. I’m sorry I asked that.”“Be sorry after you explain to me why you stab yourself.”
The Tamers outside was getting more agitated and were tempted to draw closer.“Is it really possible for Xandra to fall in love with Flay?” One of the Tamers whispered.“They did have a life-threatening adventure together… But what if it happened to us? I mean, even if it's the Princess of the Kingdom, wouldn’t it be possible that she would fall in love with us?” Another said.“Right. Man, I’m so envious of Flay…”Petra and Glum were so shocked at what they had seen back inside the tent. A dark blue gem was a gem that no one aspired for. Teal was just after Green, so everyone hoped to see it. Some of the Tamers had a Green jewel that was about to have the lightest shade of Blue. Glum was hailed as the next village chief because his Green Jewel had more bluish shade in it than Merik.
Another tooth flew out as Glum punched him. Everyone was horrified at Glum’s explosive temper. Despite Glum’s size, he was a very patient man, and no one had ever seen him angry.But seeing as how Petra was wildly attacking Flay, this only means that Glum had to defend against Petra for so long and finally snapped.Elrik was trembling from the pain. The previous attacks he received from Flay and Xandra had been healed, but now, another painful wound struck him.His head was trembling from the strike, and he could barely stand. He was still surprised that Glum would do such a thing.Petra watched as Xandra stood before him to protect Flay.“He helped me tame a Unicorn! If not for his wisdom of following the Desert Vultures that flew around the dying monsters, we wouldn’t have found out! He is my savior and the man who changed my life.”“Master Hunter! Your hand!” One white-haired Tamer pointed.