Volume 1 Chapter 17 Part2 (1/2)
Last chapter recap: Aofeng and the Freedom Alliance capture their first group of beasts.
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V01-S17-C02
Chapter Two – Sacred Beast Corps
Aofeng's gaze moved around in a circle and she said coolly, “Actually, no matter who gets them, there is no need to argue so much. As we move further in, there will be more magic beasts, and their rank will be higher. After growing stronger through battle, we will have an easier time catching high ranking magic beasts.”
Her slightly intimidating tone caused the hint of greed that had formed due to high level sacred beasts to dissipate. The people shook and woke up. Inside, they felt ashamed.
Aofeng understood people. People could not help but feel greed when dividing up spoils in groups like the Freedom Alliance where they would put effort in during the mission if not with their closest fellows. Only someone like Aofeng who was of high status and powerful could intimidate them.
“Grand Commander is right. Grand Commander, you should decide how we divide this, we will not have any objections.” The nine-sword spirit magister Li Jie said solemnly. Everyone else nodded in agreement.
“Yes, we are one group. Only when the entire group is powerful will each of us receive the greatest benefit. I hope everyone can remember this.” Aofeng smiled and said clearly. She knew what she needed to do was not intimidate them, but to pull together this temporary group.
Looking around, Aofeng said slowly, “Speaking from the perspective of the group, we need to increase the strength of the alliance to the greatest degree possible. The more magus beasts the better, the higher ranking the better. Then we will use this to determine priority, and start from the spirit magisters who don't have their second magus beasts. Then it will be the magisters with the lowest-ranking magic beasts before moving up until the magisters of this entire alliance become a sacred beast corps!”
The firm and determined voice caused people to inhale sharply, their eyes bright!
A sacred beast company! What would this mean?
The Kaya Empire Imperial Dragonriders, called the strongest in the Kaya Empire, was made out of sacred beasts with dragon bloodlines such as earth dragons and lizard dragons. This dragonrider corps only had fifty people but was the greatest reason the Kaya Empire dominated the continent! Even the court protectors, the Seven Sword Masters, could only sigh when facing more than fifty sacred beasts.
Such a troop was no longer a dream under the leaders.h.i.+p of their grand commander!
“Honorable human regent beast tamer, I represent my brothers in stating a condition. We will be willing to form covenants with human magisters if you agree.” The Snow-Feathered Owl who had been silent this whole time suddenly spoke, his eyes flas.h.i.+ng with determined light.
“Let's see,” Aofeng's brow raised as she asked.
“Daren, it is like this. Us five brothers grew up together and are extremely close. We do not want to be split up. If you want us to form covenants, I hope that we can be in the same squad, or relatives that are living with each other. Otherwise, us five are unwilling and will resort to killing ourselves.” The divine beast said. In truth, as a divine beast, he was not willing to easily bend his head to humans, but he could only surrender for his brothers.
“Five brothers?” Aofeng rubbed her head in helplessness. These fraternal feelings between magic beasts was moving, but where would she find five brothers for them?
“Grand Commander, I think that me and my elder brother can bond with these owls.” After a moment, the beauty Lian Ya suddenly stood up and pointed to Lian Cheng who was trying to pull her back. She said, “Us siblings are like Grand Commander, our mental power is far stronger than the average. Right now, I can bond with two magus beasts, my brother with three. However, we never had the conditions to purchase more magus beasts so we only each had one low-level spirit beast.”
Lian Ya smiled bitterly when she said this. Only people like them who had no background would risk life and death deep in the four forest. If they were from the four great families, they would have possessed their own sacred beast a long time ago based on their talent.
“Grand Commander, this is not appropriate.” Lian Cheng hurriedly came out and said, “Its … … too much for us siblings to get five high ranking magic beasts at once, and a divine beast as well. We … …”
“There is nothing too valuable!” Aofeng interrupted him with a wave of her hand and said confidently. “Or does Brother Lian Cheng think that you cannot capture a few sacred beasts after you get the divine beast to share with the others? Or you do not trust in my taming abilities?”
Lian Cheng hurriedly shouted, “Uh … … no no no, of course I trust Grand Commander.”
“Then this is decided.” Aofeng's tone was steely. Lian Cheng bent his head with a grimace, intimidated by Aofeng's authoritative aura.
This Grand Commander, young but authoritative, and people would follow. If the Grand Commander spoke, they would subconsciously comply without resisting. He didn't know where the other got the charisma from.
Looking at the youth's young face, Lian Cheng seemed to decide something. He suddenly inhaled deeply, walked in front of Aofeng and knelt down on one knee. His right hand raised to the left of his chest as he gave a full bow full of respect. He said loudly, “My sister and I cannot repay Grand Commander for your great favor today. In the future, if Grand Commander has need of us, speak. I, Lian Cheng, will do as you order! If I break this oath, let me be condemned by the Heavens!”