The First Legendary Beast Master novel Chapter 543

Chapter 543 Prudence

Karl sighed and looked to the sky for answers. Far above the flames, the Dragon's tail constellation shone dimly, barely visible over the light of the vortexes, even with every bit of cloud cover forced from the sky.

The Oracle quietly made his way to the house, leaving Karl to his thoughts. With the revered Oracle gone, one of the Royal Rank farmers came over to where Karl was standing, and patted him on the shoulder. "I get the feeling that you're going to be leaving here in somewhat of a hurry." He whispered.

"I get that feeling as well." Karl agreed.

"I won't ask what you did that angered the Emperor to that level, but if it has something to do with your friend the Thunderbird, or with whatever emergency called Overlord Leafa away, you should likely get a head start on your travels.

I will look after your wagon until you can return, if you need."

Karl smiled and shook his hand. "We will see once this influx of monsters slows down. If I leave too early and something happens to the Oracle, they will hunt me to the ends of the continent.

The Emperor went looking for the Overlord. Apparently her mission was not approved, and he was not happy about the timing when the Oracle foresaw it. I don't have all the details, but at the very least, the Emperor is busy for the day."

The Minotaur nodded in understanding, then got to the topic that had actually brought him over. "That fire spell you are using, is that something that can be learned somewhere? One of my nieces is a Shaman apprentice, and that fire tornado spell is the sort of signature spell that could let her advance to High Shaman and reach the Royal Rank." Karl shook his head. "I don't know anyone else who can use it outside my group. It is possible to learn, but not quickly or easily, and she would need to know a number of spells as a prerequisite."

The Minotaur sighed. "I feared that might be the case. If it were so easy, more people would know it. But I do need to tell her about those flame totems. Those are the sort of signature ability that should scale well with level and let her stand out from the others in her training group. There is only so much to go around, and everyone competes for additional resources."

Karl nodded. "Resources are the great limiter for all of our growth. But at least after this, nutrition won't be a problem for your community for a year or so. The children will have plenty of energy dense meat to eat, and that will help their growth."

"That they will. Let me know what you decide, but if you're thinking of flying away on the massive bird, I wouldn't recommend it. A twenty-metre wingspan and the fact that he's literally on fire probably don't combine to create the greatest stealth skill."

Karl chuckled. That might make Hawk's scouting duties difficult in the future, but they could work something out to dim his glow if he couldn't do it himself. But even if he could dim the light, he was still enormous. Not even Thor was as large as Hawk now, though Hawk was more slender than the Cerro.

[I will have to make a harness for him later. Thor has his Tessa Knight mode, so Hawk will want a rider too. Maybe our Dana? They both have good range with their skills.] Rae suggested.

[What am I, chopped liver?] Karl asked.

[No, boar liver probably tastes better. But you're a ground combatant like I am. Besides, Cara and Remi have a system worked out, so you're mine by default. Unless I'm wearing my Lotus.]