Katherine carefully explained to Amberser what a beast companion meant, which was quite uneasy for Amberser who was used to eternal enslavement.
In literal terms, a beast companion is an equal partner, requiring communication and emotional bonding, mutual understanding and assistance.
Unlike the undead, where there is a clear master among them who has the final say, disobedient ones can be simply disassembled and remade.
But when facing your beast companion, you need to be tolerant, understanding, and patient… It's similar to being in a romantic relationship, so choosing the right partner is very important.
If you choose a particularly troublesome one, life can be very painful.
The best choice, of course, is to be like Katherine, who has saved the life of her beast companion and then raised it from young, fostering a bond.
These traits perfectly fit the Mercury Avatar, yet Amberser and the Mercury Avatar were definitely not suitable for each other.