33 Muscle (2/2)
”So? How do you guys feel?” Raven asked with a smirk.
”Never been better.” Luna answered while smiling, ”I never expected that something so miraculous exists here. And to think that it became unknown to many people.”
”Don't over think.” Raven said. ”While it might be a shame that not many people knew about this, it won't take long before they do. Because of our knowledge, we have to be even more careful from our movements, we don't want our enemies to be aware of us before we could truly grow, we can't deal with them yet.” Everyone nodded solemnly to his words.
”On another note.” Paul interrupted, ”Do you guys know where are we going next?”
Everyone shrugged aside from Luna. ”Grandpa Lee told me that we are going to the Beast Domestication Center.”
As she informed them, everyone's eyes shine in anticipation.
Just like the name suggests, this place is where the kingdom raises beasts for their own uses. Because of the sheer size of beasts hordes, some people had an idea to capture and raise their own beasts as companions in battle.
This opinion raised many reactions from the crowd. For one, some thought that this was a good idea, fighting fire with fire, which means that the citizens could also use beasts to fight their own. On the other hand, some people thought that this shouldn't be allowed, since most of the raised beasts could potentially turn over and rampage, bringing destruction to the kingdom from the inside. It's also the Black Curtain Guild's specialty to use beasts as a form of attacking so many people thought that they guild's forces were the one's who built this place.
But so far, nothing proved that the existence of such faculty was dangerous, thus it was allowed to exist.
'Beast Domestication Center huh, if I'm not wrong then...' Raven's eyes revealed a scheming light, no one managed to notice this which made him grateful. There's just some things that should stay hidden even amongst the people he trusted the most.
***
The crew stayed up a bit late before falling asleep. Upon waking up the morning after, they all had a simple breakfast and proceed to their carriage.
Their destination this time is towards the eastern side of the Inner Division.
Upon arriving there, everyone got to see just how bolstered the defences are in the Beast Domestication Center.
The place followed a dome-like shape. It's walls are made out of string steel and even the guards are wearing heavy armor as they patrolled. The metal gates were huge and everyone who entered inside the center were heavily inspected.
”Welcome everyone! Thanks for paying us a visit. I am the Beast Domesticating Center's current Chief Director, Maddock Brave. I'll be personally guiding you to our facility to ensure that you will have the most accurate information and safety throughout your stay.”
As they entered, they were greeted by a person who was wearing a lab coat. He was wearing a monocle, had spiky black hair and a messy beard. Raven smiled as he looked at this person.
'Some call you a madman while some call you a genius. Either way, it is very good to see you wild and lively again Professor Brave.'
A hint of melancholy surfaced in Raven's heart. Maddock Brave was one of the people that he had admired the most during his previous life. He wasn't strong in cultivation standards, but his cleverness always give him an edge towards the people who were trying to use him. He also tamed many beasts that would do anything to his beck and call so many people won't try to get on his bad side.
”It is an absolute honor to meet you Chief Director Maddock.” Old Lee greeted, ”You didn't have to personally do this though, we must be consuming a lot of your time.”
”Oh please.” Maddock waved his hand and continued: ”It's nothing, to be honest I was actually looking forward to this day. I was the one who escorted the previous batch of students that came in, it would be terribly unfair if I don't do so in your class wouldn't it?”
”Well, we'll be in your care then Chief.” Old Lee smiled and nodded.
Maddock laughed and beckoned to followed him. The students entered the gate, aside from the Director personally escorting them, Old Lee and the guards that were hired by the institute, there's also some guards who were trailing behind them closely. These guards are the ones who worked and thus very familiar in this place. It seems that the director really cared for the safety of thd students and won't allow any mistakes to happen.