The First Legendary Beast Master novel Chapter 1046

Chapter 1046 Toward The Swamp

The Naga seemed enthralled by the experience of riding on a carriage pulled by a behemoth, and Thor was moving much more quickly than his people could constantly move across the grass.

Naga were extremely fast in burst movements, like the snakes they resembled, but for long distances, they weren't all that impressive.

They were faster than many of the bipedal species, but compared to the Behemoth, who was casually jogging along with the carriage, they were far slower. This speed would be nearly as fast as they could sustain for a few minutes, not a casual all-day pace.

"How have things been in the swamps? I know that Gabil is a special case, and we have information to relay to them about exactly what seems to be happening. But how much of that has been spreading east across the border?" Karl asked, striking up a conversation with the lounging Naga.

{Things are pretty good in the swamp. The Shaman Goddess protects the swamps, so most of the spawned monsters stay away, unless the incident started in the swamps themselves. But sometimes that is a good thing. We had a Crocolisk spawn not long ago, and that will be food for many months. It's not the most common outcome, but when the monsters or beasts are an edible species, it is a huge windfall for the tribes of the entire region.

It's not just Naga, you see. The Lizardmen have many tribes in the territories around ours as well. Then the various Fae tribes. Many types of Fae like to live in the swamp, especially the Wisps and the Witches.}

Karl was confused. "I thought that the witches were a System Class? Like, not their species, but their specialization?" The Naga laughed. {Oh, yes, those are witches too. But I mean the various types of Fae Witches. Water Witches, Swamp Witches, Forest Witches. There are more, but those three all live in the swamps. Mostly the Swamp Witches, who are the only Dark Fae out of the three.

They're a nasty piece of work, but they've got powers that can really help if you find a way to negotiate with them.

Usually, we find a Witch Doctor among the Trolls and send them to do it. The Swamp Witches and the Witch Doctors seem to have an understanding, and they can usually work out some sort of deal that isn't open-ended or with surprise payments due.}

Karl chuckled. "I know a human Witch Doctor. She has her whole body covered in tattoos of power. It's quite the sight."

The Naga chuckled. {The Trolls only wish that they could use such an ability. It's part of their class skills, but you can't tattoo or scar a Troll, so none of them can practice it.}

"That has to be frustrating. Such a powerful skill, and they can't even use it. But can you imagine a passively buffed troll that has twice the usual strength and stamina? They would be unstoppable." Karl laughed.

The Naga shook his head in dismay. {Don't go giving them ideas, they might just find a way.}

Karl was reasonably sure that he knew the way already. Instead of tattooing them, you could paint it on, and just refresh the ability when the paint wore off. The Trolls probably already did it, as he had seen them wearing war paint in the past.