Shang had never thought about teaching a beast how to fight like a warrior.
Usually, it was warriors fighting like beasts.
However, the Thunder King showed that it definitely wasn't impossible to teach a beast how to fight like a human. After all, the Thunder King was a Mage.
So, why couldn't the fish bird be a warrior?
It was definitely possible.
"No."
Silence.
"Please tell me why," the fish bird transmitted.
"I don't take on any students, and you are neither powerful nor wealthy enough to be of use to me," Shang transmitted. "Ask one of the Mages of the Lightning Manor when they appear. The Lightning Manor also has warriors that fight with weapons. Maybe they are interested in teaching you like they taught the Thunder King."
"Are these other warriors stronger than you?" the fish bird asked.
"No," Shang answered.