The First Legendary Beast Master novel Chapter 592

Chapter 592 Pressed Conference

The dignitaries began to return to their spots now that the Overlord from the Inquisition was in sight, while Colonel Valerie glared at Karl, and the ladies did their best not to laugh along with Cara, who was slowly regaining her composure.

"If you've finished having your fun..." Valerie began.

"Of course, of course. Group photos. How are we arranging this? Meet and greet style, or with a large group pose?" Karl agreed.

Overlord Niall chuckled. "Can you ask your friends to stay near their current position, and we can set up a photo shoot? There are mobile bleachers to lift your team up for the photo."

Rae dipped her head, while Cara wandered through the crowd to examine the Rogue.

He stopped to look down at the Void Badger, who flapped her wings to help balance on her hind legs, which put her closer to his height, though still less than shoulder-high.

"Well hello there." Niall greeted her.

Cara licked him.

Niall laughed as he wiped drool off his face. "Now I am wondering if you simply wanted to taste test Overlord Rank human, or if that was some sort of greeting among Winged Void Badgers."

Cara balanced on her hind legs and made a noncommittal gesture.

"Yeah, that's what I thought. A bit of both. But we should get into position for the photos."

Cara dropped back to all four feet and rushed over to stand on top of Thor, so she could see over the gathering. The dignitaries were standing in two rows, short then tall, while a long folding bench had been placed for Karl's team, with the beasts standing behind them.

It would be a brilliant photo, and Cara wanted a copy as soon as possible.

The photographers got to work, focusing on various people, then Karl's team was cycled through the back rank so that they could get close up shots with all the dignitaries.

Karl was actually surprised how restrained Rae and Cara were being. He thought that the pair would prank someone, but they were behaving fairly well.

Except that point when Cara stole someone's hairpiece and had to be bribed to give it back.

It did look good on her, though.

"Monarch, might we have just a few minutes of your time? We are with the DuBois banking conglomerate." A short man in his fifties began.

"I'm very sorry, Sir. I am not currently booking any collaborative efforts or accepting employment offers. But if your offer is not about that, please, continue."

The banker bowed politely. "I understand, Sir. You have been on an extended assignment and require time to decompress. I will check with you again in the future."

There were a few others who had the same idea, but as Karl was less approachable as a Monarch, they were much more interested in going after the two new Royals who might be much more amenable to their ideas.

Monarchs normally already had solid plans, and while Karl was young, it was generally assumed that it would be the same for him. There were rumours that he was working with the Roth Savings and Loan company on a major property deal, but such a project normally took a year or two before the details were finalized.

Plus, it was likely to involve an exclusivity clause so that the Elite didn't end up as the face of a competing company or project in the meantime.

The only ones who were moving away from him were the ones who were only here as business representatives. Most of them were here to make friends with powerful Elites, or as Government or Military representatives.

Karl found a familiar face in the crowd and went over to say hello.