When others were eager to embellish his reputation, Howard had no reason to argue.
He responded with a smile, accepting the accolades without a word of dissent.
It was clear from the conversation that Mind Cultivators were a rare breed, providing Howard with a convenient excuse for any peculiar actions he might undertake.
Once Howard had removed the Beast's Binder from each of the ferocious creatures, they did not turn hostile.
After all, the real enemy was still lurking outside!
Their lack of intelligence did not mean they were blind to the unfolding situation.
To escape the dungeon, they had to rely on Howard.
Consequently, the formidable beasts humbly gathered around Howard, appearing remarkably docile, as if they were already under his control.
This scene left both Aurelia and the onlooker frozen in place, their hearts pounding with shock.
