387 Upgraded Sand Walkers (1/2)
Travelling with Truen was something Zero enjoyed tremendously. As they put their heads to think of how to find a gnome city and the desert poppy, Zero also learned about Truen's new abilities.
”How come you never told me that you had such wonderful magic? Area Detection will help us navigate our way in the desert without a map. It's also good for finding underground caves. I don't know how many caves will reach the bedrock level but it's better than not knowing there was a cave beneath our feet.”
Truen smirked. ”I thought you said you had a plan?”
Hearing his best friend tease him about his lack of planning skills made Zero blush. In all honesty, Zero did make a plan. He just didn't think that far ahead.
”I planned! We just needed to find the desert poppy and a gnome city then get back. We already have a map of the desert so I thought we could mark out the place that had oasis towns as places to ask for directions.”
While there was nothing wrong with Zero's plan, there was still too much uncertainty in it. Truen didn't know how Zero managed to survive so far but then he remembered that there was always someone else beside Zero to help him out. Even if there weren't anyone, Mii would always be the one scolding the doctor for his lack of foresight. His worries about Zero's future were unfounded and Truen felt a little silly for even considering it.
”Truen, what do you think we should name these sand walkers? Axel said that they are both females.”
Whatever Truen thought Zero was going to say, it most certainly was not about naming some sand walkers. ”Is this very important? I thought we're trying to plan what we're going to do about getting to Derby Desert and finding a solution to your village's shortage of manpower.”
”Nah, those can solve themselves,” Zero said airily. ”I have an idea of what to do about them. The more important thing is to think about how we can name these beasts. According to Merlin, naming things can give them power. While they are strong, I think they need something extra against the harsh terrains of the desert. Also, regular beasts won't stand a chance against the dense mana in the air at Endow Hill. I also don't want them to be overwhelmed if Bob is going to join us.”
Now that Zero mentioned it, the doctor had a good point. Horses were scared of dragons and that was one of the main reasons why Vrald and his group travelled mostly on foot. Olaf was still a dragon even if he was in his human form. Most humans cannot tell but it wasn't the same for animals and were folks.
”I don't really know. How about you name them? Just don't name them too powerful. I don't want to have to deal with questions about having two legendary evolved beasts.”
Zero raised a brow. ”I'm not going to do that. Besides, what can sand walkers evolve into? Dragons?”
Point noted, Zero threw name ideas at their mounts. The sand walkers weren't very responsive and Zero sighed. He didn't want to stick a name to them if they didn't like it. Surely there would be a sign if they liked a name, right?