Chapter 73: Chapter 73: Baelgard! Heart of Nature!
As Aster Grant was lost in thought, Zane Drake continued:
"Originally, I intended for you to reach Extraordinary Tier Five at Aegis Academy, but that would limit your talent too much!"
"So, I’ve decided to send you to Baelgard ahead of time!"
Baelgard?
Aster Grant searched his memory for this place.
It’s located outside the northern defense line of Draconia’s Alternate Space, a unique area where the three major Human forces coexist with various Xenos.
Most notably—
It is the primary battleground where all races unite to fight against the Demon Clan!
"In Baelgard, not only can you hunt sufficient Demons to advance your level..."
"But you can also acquire local resources... a type of ore specifically used to enhance physical attributes!"
"More importantly, there are countless Xenos there. If you can conquer them, you can make contracts with them to become your Beastbond!"
Upon hearing this, Aster Grant had already made up his mind.
The three benefits Zane Drake mentioned were precisely what he currently lacked the most.
Both of his beast companions needed to level up.
And his own physical attributes also required enhancement.
More importantly...
He now had an extra contract quota and indeed needed to choose his third beast companion.
Besides, he had already felt that staying at Aegis Academy wouldn’t give him much growth.
But before leaving...
"Principal Drake," Aster Grant suddenly looked up, "about the promise to enter the Guardian Treasury for breaking the record..."
"You cheeky brat!"
Zane Drake was first taken aback but then laughed and swore:
"When Zane Drake says something, it counts! Not only will I let you choose, but I’ll let you choose two items!"
"It’s a deal!"
...
Inside the Awakening Sanctum.
The once demonically charged sanctum was now silent, the ground shattered and retaining the terrifying aura of thunder.
Suddenly, a rift tore open in The Void, and two graceful figures lightly landed.
"This..."
Scarlett widened her almond eyes, her little mouth slightly agape.
The destructive power displayed by that Awakening Stage beast...
Was surprisingly terrifying!
Even compared to her own sister, it seemed not the least bit inferior!
But her sister’s level was at Extraordinary Tier Nine!
That human’s talent...
How frightening!!
"Sister... sister, where do we go now? That human seems to have gone to another world, I can’t follow him!"
As incomplete members of the Ghost Race, each of them only inherited half of their race’s abilities.
The lively Scarlett inherited the Void Power!
While the seemingly gentle Veridia inherited the strength of the Ghost Race!
"Luna, it’s okay!"
She knew her sister’s ability very well!
The application of Void Power was almost at its peak.
If Scarlett couldn’t follow, it meant that world didn’t welcome their arrival.
However...
At this moment, Veridia’s exquisitely beautiful face showed a rare trace of confusion.
She turned her head to look at her sister, her voice gentle yet hesitant:
"Luna..... do you think we should wait for him? Wait until he reaches the Commander Level and acknowledge him as our master!"
That human just now was indeed the most talented human she had seen in years.
And that human’s talent...
Was also extremely compatible with their Ghost Race!
Upon hearing Veridia’s question, Scarlett was momentarily stunned.
The two had wandered in The Void for many years, really finding themselves a master....
At that moment, both found it hard to decide.
After a long while.
Scarlett raised her head, her eyes shining with stubbornness:
"Sister, if we don’t contract with a human, we’ll always be stuck at the Extraordinary Level!"
"I don’t want to just accept fate like this!"
"I want to go back with you and show those old stubborn elders how wrong they were!"
Veridia’s pupils contracted; her sister’s words were like a sharp sword piercing into her heart.
Likewise...
She had always been brooding over that past event.
Indeed.....
Why should they accept fate?
Just because they only had one horn, should they be despised by their own tribe?
Kicked out of the Ghost Race like trash!
Suddenly, a resolute smile appeared at the corner of Veridia’s lips:
"Luna, then let’s go to Baelgard!"
"When he reaches the Commander Level, we’ll acknowledge him as our master!"
"But before that, we need to show that human our value!"
"Otherwise... even if we acknowledge him as our master, we won’t be taken seriously!"
Hearing Veridia’s decision, Scarlett was initially taken aback, then overjoyed.
"Sister, are you serious?"
These years, the sisters had deliberately avoided other races, wandering in The Void.
For the energetic Scarlett, such days were extremely hard to bear!
But now...
Her sister finally relented!
As for Baelgard...
They had long learned its patterns.
Without exception, the geniuses of the Human Race would all go to that area for training.
Moreover, only in Baelgard, amidst countless Xenos, they wouldn’t stand out as much.
Looking at her sister’s jubilant expression, Veridia nodded slightly.
"I am serious!"
"Sister, I love you the most!"
...
In Aegis Academy.
Granted a special approval by Zane Drake, Aster Grant, under the guidance of staff, passed through layers of restrictions and arrived at a seemingly ordinary warehouse.
Although its exterior appeared modest, Aster Grant keenly sensed several Monarch Level auras faintly flickering!
Indeed worthy of the Guardian Treasury...
After verifying his identity, the heavy alloy door slowly opened.
In an instant, an array of exquisite treasures came into view.
However...
Aster Grant was crystal clear about his purpose for entering the Guardian Treasury this time.
That was to find evolution materials for two beast companions!
The previous evolution allowed Lazuli’s talent to rise from the Legendary Level to Myth Level.
If he could gather all the materials again to help both beasts evolve once more.
Is there a certain possibility of raising their level beyond myth?
Therefore, he bypassed the ordinary materials and focused on searching for the six materials needed for the evolution of the two beasts.
Yet.
After making a round, he found no evolution materials for Lazuli in the treasury.
Angel Divine Blood, Light Divine Crystal, Ultimate Fire!
For these three materials, he had no hopes for Angel Divine Blood and Ultimate Fire from the start.
However, he hadn’t expected...
Even the Light Divine Crystal was absent from the treasury.
As for the materials needed by Vera...
Spring of Life, Heart of Nature, Earth Marrow!
He already possessed the Spring of Life.
As for the other two materials...
Suddenly.
A charred oval object caught his attention.
"What is this?!"
When Aster Grant saw the item’s information, his heartbeat abruptly accelerated:
[Heart of Nature (Incomplete)]
[Level: Myth Level]
[Function: Enhance the talent of the Elven Race]
Then, he wryly pursed his lips.
Just when he finally found a material, he didn’t expect...
It was incomplete!
Still, something is better than nothing!
Take it first!
After making another round and confirming no other useful materials were found.
He had no choice...
But to take one of the few remaining Myth Level materials in the treasury.
[Twin Hearts]
[Level: Myth Level]
[Function: Unknown]
Though its use wasn’t specified, the Myth Level quality was unquestionable.
Moreover, among the several Myth Level materials, only this Twin Hearts was the most complete.
Therefore...
Grab it immediately!
Who knows, it might be useful in the future?
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