40 a briefing for the beasts (1/2)

”From now on, Masaru-dono will be your master. I will now hold a briefing for you, so please listen quietly!

Wade speaks in a clear voice to the beasts in the midst of the unsettling atmosphere of the duel. After a moment of silence, a murmur spread.

”You haven't told them anything yet, is that correct?

I'm sure you'll be able to understand why I'm here.

I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that. I didn't tell you in case there was an accident in the duel and the release was unexpected. I didn't think there'd even be a fight in the first place... but you're breaking my heart too soon. That's not good medicine!

”Why don't you just demote me for that abomination of a sacred duel, or give me a hell of a beating? It's better to have penalties that you can't get away with in the long run for doing something stupid, so you can use them later.

”Look at what just happened, instead of having nowhere to run, they're just running away.

It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're going to be doing.

I'm not sure what to make of that. I'm sure your family will be shaken with shame and refuse to accept it. I hope you don't become a bandit on the run. I hope you don't become a bandit when you escape.

I hope you don't become a bandit when you escape.

Okay, everyone pay attention! I'm going to ask you to stop talking and listen to me for a while. I'm not sure if you've heard of it or not. My name is Masaru, and I'll be leaving this city as your master. My name is Masaru, and I will be leaving this city as your master. I can't tell you where I'm going yet, but I hope to live with the other beastmen who escaped from the last battle and help each other. I can't tell you our destination yet.

Then the beastmen began to talk, saying things like, ”You survived, didn't you?” and ”Is my son safe? ”Yes.