Chapter 74: Chapter 74: I Want to Go to Baelgard!
After storing the two Myth-level materials, Aster Grant left the vault.
The next flight-bound Beastbond heading to the northern realm is in three days, so he decided to take this opportunity to properly explore the capital.
Moreover, he intended to seize the opportunity to bond with his two Beastbonds!
However, as the blue Heptagram appeared...
The only one who appeared before Aster Grant was Lazuli.
The silver-haired girl slightly lifted the hem of her dress and bowed, her silver hair shining softly in the sunlight.
Seeing Aster lost in thought, Lazuli let out a sigh of relief.
As expected!
Men all like gentle girls!
Aster blinked, slightly bewildered.
Didn’t he summon two Beastbonds?
Why is only Lazuli here?
"Lazuli, Vera..."
Upon hearing Aster mention that green tea fairy, Lazuli’s expression changed slightly, but a gentle smile quickly reappeared on her face:
"Master, Vera said she’s not feeling well..."
Recently, the green tea fairy had been occupying the master’s time for so long.
Now that Aster was finally free, she couldn’t let that green tea fairy interfere with her time.
Hearing Lazuli’s explanation, Aster’s mouth twitched.
A Beastbond with such strong physical attributes...
Can they really have issues?
Inside the Beastbond Space.
Vera was sitting under the Tree of Life, hugging her knees, feeling gloomy.
Recalling the "friendly lesson" from Lazuli earlier, she kicked the tree roots in frustration.
If only she could take down that angel...
The Tree of Life trembled slightly and curled its branches, afraid of incurring the wrath of this little ancestor.
However.
Just as Aster was about to spend some quality time with Lazuli.
Orion Winslow arrived.
Seeing this, Lazuli’s mouth twitched.
Of all times, it had to be now!
Orion, noticing the resentful gaze from Lazuli, was taken aback.
When did he offend this Beastbond?
But there was no time to worry about that now, the clan leader’s orders were more important.
"Aster, our clan leader wishes to meet with you."
Aster thought for a moment and agreed.
He had been staying with the Winslow Family for some time, not to mention that Lazuli had caused an explosion in one of their residences during her promotion...
Now, with an invitation from the clan leader himself, it would be inappropriate not to go.
"Sure, no problem!"
Aster nodded, offering only an apologetic look to Lazuli.
Under Orion’s guidance, Aster was soon led to a meeting room within the Winslow residence.
The scent of tea lingered over the mahogany long table, shadows of trees swayed outside the windows, yet the room was eerily silent.
Before long, footsteps could be heard from outside the door.
Orion assisted an elderly man as they walked in slowly, and Aster’s pupils suddenly contracted upon looking up.
According to what he learned, Crystal Winslow is the daughter of the Winslow Patriarch.
By age calculation...
The Winslow Patriarch should only be around half a century old.
Yet the man in front of him...
With snow-white hair and deep wrinkles!
The only thing that defied his age was his bright, piercing eyes.
"Scared you, didn’t I?"
The elder’s hoarse voice carried a hint of amusement, and he laughed as he explained the reason for his appearance.
The Winslow bloodline is unique, allowing one to only contract with a single Beastbond.
However.
Through a special bloodline power, they can continually enhance the strength of their Beastbond.
Both talent and attributes.
Yet...
This enhancement is limited.
The maximum potential is to elevate the Beastbond to the peak of Legendary Talent.
But this enhancement has a side effect...
It constantly drains the life force of the Winslow lineage.
This is why Skylar Winslow is so aged.
Upon hearing this, Aster furrowed his brow.
No wonder every time he saw Crystal Winslow, her Beastbond’s strength had significantly increased.
At this speed, her Beastbond is likely not far from the peak of Legendary Talent...
As if realizing Aster’s thoughts, a faint smile appeared on Skylar’s heavily wrinkled face:
"Although Crystal’s Beastbond is reaching its limit, her bloodline concentration is very high, and she gained an opportunity in the Elven Sanctum. In the short term, her body won’t have any issues, but in the future..."
Saying this, the elder suddenly became serious.
He straightened his hunched back, and although his voice was hoarse, it was earnest:
"Aster! I earnestly ask you to help Crystal!"
"I know you have a method to enhance Beastbond talent, please help Crystal when she can no longer bear it."
"If her Beastbond can break through to the Myth level, the enhancement of its talent might overcome her bloodline flaw."
Hearing Skylar’s words, Aster was momentarily stunned.
But quickly realized, that it was not surprising for Skylar to notice this.
After all, Lazuli’s leap from Legendary Talent to Myth level happened within the Winslow household.
And as a Monarch Level Beast Tamer, Skylar would naturally notice this.
Seeing the hint of plea in Skylar’s eyes, Aster made a decision.
He took a deep breath and said solemnly:
"Crystal and I are friends, and if I can help, I will do my utmost."
After hearing this, a reassuring smile appeared on Skylar’s wrinkled face.
Gently pushing away Orion’s support, he trembled as he bowed to Aster:
"On behalf of the Winslow family, thank you, my young friend."
Aster hurriedly stepped forward to support him.
This man was famous alongside Zane Drake, a Monarch Level powerhouse with great contributions to Draconia.
Though now unable to act freely due to physical reasons.
Now, this highly respected elder was offering such an honorable gesture, making Aster feel quite undeserving.
"You’re being too kind, elder; I truly don’t deserve such honor."
As he exited the meeting hall, Aster was still a bit in a daze.
Skylar’s serious entrustment had made him feel a sense of responsibility.
And just as he stepped through the door, he coincidentally ran into Crystal Winslow.
A hint of surprise flashed in the girl’s icy eyes.
"Aster? You..."
Aster hesitated for a moment, ultimately choosing not to mention the conversation with Skylar.
Instead, he found an excuse:
"I’m setting off to Baelgard in three days and came to say goodbye, but you weren’t around."
Hearing that Aster had specially come to say farewell to her, a rare blush crept over her usually cool and aloof face.
A warm feeling spread in her heart, as if someone had lit a small lamp inside.
Soon after, Aster took his leave.
Watching Aster’s retreating figure, Crystal suddenly realized something...
Aster was leaving this place!
Suddenly, the small lamp in her heart went out, leaving behind an emptiness.
What’s happening to her?
Her hand instinctively covered her heart.
Why does it hurt so much to hear that Aster is leaving the capital?
As if a world that once had a beam of light was once again cold and desolate.
In a daze, she instinctively sought out her father.
Seeing Skylar’s puzzled gaze, she hesitated.
After a long while, she finally raised her head and made her request.
This was also the only time she ever asked for something!
"Father, I want to enter the Winslow Sanctum, I want to quickly reach Extraordinary Tier Five, I want to go to Baelgard!"
She had always known what it meant for her to level up.
The stronger she got, the more her Beastbond would draw upon her life force.
Her life would inevitably start a countdown.
But even so...
She still wanted to reach Extraordinary Tier Five as soon as possible, to quickly head to Baelgard, to meet that person!
Skylar gazed at the flame in his daughter’s eyes, something he had never seen before.
After a moment of silence, a smile appeared on his deeply wrinkled face.
He gently pushed away the supportive hand of Orion Winslow, and with trembling steps, he bowed solemnly to Aster:
"On behalf of everyone in The Winslow Family, I thank you, young friend."
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