After Kyra left, Crimson promptly followed her. But right at the door, she stopped and looked over her shoulder. She glared at Crimson accusingly.
"Why are you following me?"
Crimson raised his brows. "Isn't it obvious? I need to come with you, right? The Tower asked the two of us to work together. So we must work together."
At his words, Kyra chuckled. "Funny how your words contradict You just said moments ago to not be a slave to the Tower. Now you want to do what the Tower wants with me."
It was Crimson's turn to glare. "Don't mock me, little wench! When this highness says I will come with you, you're supposed to say thank you and be grateful. " He scoffed. "Were you aware there are hardly any demons who get to enjoy my presence? It was - "
"Verdant," Kyra called out, interrupting Crimson's arrogant words.
"If you still want to live, come and control your spoiled prince."
"What?! Who are you calling spoiled, you filthy wench?! I'll have you know -" Before Crimson could continue, he was standing stiffly. His limbs were not under his control and his mouth was forced shut.
"Mmm! Mmm! MMHMHMM!!!" He struggled to his best capabilities but he couldn't seem to get out.
What's going on?! Why can't he free himself? Was he being controlled again?! What the fuck?!?!
"Show me the map." Kyra said to Verdant, who was standing idly at the side, observing this charade with amused eyes. Violet and the other members of the Twelve Dukes stayed to the side quietly. They showed no plans of interrupting and freeing their prince.
Verdant got closer to Ava and started to discuss the structure and dangers of the Beast realm. Unlike the faery realm and demon realm, they have no unity. Beastkin are divided into different species. Those who have human intelligence are called Level 10 species.
They belong to the top of the food chain of the Beast realm. They are natural fighters and magnificent wielders of magic. Each is capable of destroying a legion of demon armies. They live together in what they call "tribes" and mark places for territories.
Level 6-9 are large monsters and winged amphibians with extraordinary abilities. They are mostly man and beast-eating species and are so extremely fast that some of the Level 10 species have to separate themselves from them.
Currently, the beast realm is divided into two continents. Level 6-9 species occupied the right side of the beast realm continent, while the Level 10 species were on the left side. The markings on the map had specified how dangerous it was for them to enter the land of the Level 6-9 monsters.
But nothing can equally threaten the danger levels of the Level 10 species. since most of them have human features. Except for the occasional ears and tails, most humans may have fancied these guys as pets. But their strength is not to be reckoned with.
"What is this level 10 species called?" Kyra asked Verdant as he discussed. At this time, Violet approached from the side and explained.
"They are called Warbeasts. Not only must you be careful with their sharp fangs and claws that can break armor and metals, you also have to be vigilant against their breath core."
At this, Kyra frowned. "Breath core?"
"Warbeasts are descendants of Level 13 dragonoid species. Hence, they mostly inherited their powerful breaths. But unlike the dragon's breath, their breath will compact into fist-sized bright red cores. The moment you see one, you must run as fast as your feet could take you or jump off cliffs. That's your best shot at survival. "
"These cores... are they explosive?" Kyra guessed.
"Yes." Violet nodded. "The explosion can affect ten kilometers radius in the next second it was exposed outside. No living beings will be spared except the Warbeast."
"Hm." Kyra nodded. "That must be how they transcend to Level 10. Since Level 6-9 species are no match for that."
Violet then pointed out the route of Half Peak Mountain. Because of the strange influctuation of magic in the beast realm, any outsiders from other realms are sent to the most dangerous part of the Level 6-9 species continent, which is the Void. From there, they must cross the continent. Then manage to pass through the Lost Land border that connects both continents, before they arrive to the Warbeast's continent.
"Be careful not to be found out. Especially by the Warbeast's King." Violet warned. "His power is nastier than any of his subordinates. Especially his breath core that is invisible in the eye. When released, it can also detonate within a hundred kilometer radius.
"Sounds troublesome." Kyra commented. "Yes. If you could, the only safe route would be to infiltrate the Warbeast palace. Their so-called Half Peak Mountain is also where their palaces are constructed. That is why they get to monopolize the land and continue to expand. "
"Blessing." Someone from the side suddenly interrupted their conversation. When they looked at who it was, Kyra was surprised to see it was the Shadow wielder.
"The Beast's powers stemmed from the hearth of their Half Peak Mountain. They also worship their deity living in the Celestial Realm. That is why they receive the majority of the Half Peak Mountain's blessings."
"They monopolize the mountain to themselves. Hence, they succeed and rise above the other races. " Violet finished.
"Also, the other species you need to look out for are the Level 1-4 species. They weren't amphibians or reptilians, but vines, bushes, flowers, and tree trunks. They are the reason why most of the beasts in the beast realm are carnivorous. "
"Do not trust the looks of a ripe fruit just because it looks tasty. Nine out of ten they contained parasitic figments that ate away your flesh and rendered you dead in the next five hours."
Kyra looked at their eyes and took note of the information they provided by heart. She looked at Crimson and asked.
"Are they anything else I should look out for?"