Back in the apartment, the Mackenzie twins were eager to catch up with the ladies, while Cara stretched out across their laps, taunting Thor with her ability to get her head rubbed while indoors.
As everyone chatted, Karl got to work turning [Epic Guard] into a new Skill Book.
The Librarian had made him promise her that he would, and he knew that the Dragon wouldn't want to wait for him to make good on his word. Plus, he was looking forward to the look on her face when she remembered that she had agreed to let him use a nickname for her if he did.
As he worked, Karl checked in on everyone. Thor was very pleased that he had managed to give the new summon scales, while Rae and Cara were laughing about the fighting style when it was merged with the Haint Claw. They had a theory that it was actually Leafa's default fighting style, as the Haint Claw had come from her, and the thought of the distinguished and ancient Overlord clawing someone's eyes out was highly entertaining.
They were going to have to ask her about it the next time they met.
"So, have you met any cute guys yet? Possibly snag yourself some hunky boy toy?" Ophelia was asking the twin mages.
Donni scoffed. "Do you have any idea how hard it is for a female Elite to find a good man? We already know the true faces of the politicians and the power brokers, so the truly wealthy men are out.
Our powers intimidate most of the civilians, though they wouldn't openly admit it. So that cuts out the vast majority of the population. Finally, half of the Elites are batshit crazy from too much time alone in the woods.
No offence to those present, but you do realize that Ophelia holds Lotus like a teddy bear, and Karl talks to himself?"
She gestured to where Lotus was sitting on Ophelia's lap, then to Karl.
The whole group began to laugh, and Tessa decided to explain. "Ophelia likes to sleep in bear form, with Lotus as a teddy. I will admit, it's odd, but it keeps her from wandering. Karl isn't talking to himself, though. He's talking to the beasts, and forgets that the rest of us can't hear them."
Karl nodded. "It's easier when everyone is out, then I can just talk to them normally."
"What are you even writing? The complete encyclopedia?" Danni asked, cutting off her sister's answer.
"The copy of [Epic Guard] for The Librarian. If you want to know the skill, I will try to transfer it to you."
The looks on their faces said it all. They wanted the skill, and they wanted it now.
Karl activated the transfer, and sighed as the message came up.
{Minimum Requirements Not Met}
{Minimum Requirements Not Met}
"Looks like we will have to wait on that. It says that it's not possible yet."
Both mages eyes went to the freshly written skill book, and Karl made a reluctant welcoming gesture. Sure, it took hours. But that skill was so good, that he couldn't bring himself to deny them.
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