Nepheli saw Franz approaching and said: You look happy Franz; did you see anything interesting?
Franz, who was in the ninth cloud, came out of his stupor and replied to Nepheli, "More or less, I'll show you later."
Nepheli nodded and said – I was looking at some beasts, I didn't think that with each increase in quality, the price will skyrocket so much –
-Truly? – Franz asked, Nepheli showed him an informative brochure that she got, in the brochure there was some information about the types of beasts that the zoo offered, as well as the market prices.
Iron Beasts: the price ranged from 25,000 to 40,000 credits.
Bronze Beasts: Its price more than doubled, with the cheapest being about 100 thousand credits and the most expensive about 460 thousand credits,
Silver Beasts: The price skyrocketed, with the cheapest being 1 million credits at 3 million.
For beasts that bordered on the inhuman like golden beasts, there was no information, but Franz could estimate that the money was no longer even enough to buy it, perhaps that was the reason why the zoo had not sold the singing Tengu either, as its quality did not stop at silver, but it was even said that it could exceed the quality of gold.
- I think only the city lord has a golden beast - Stopping at his words, Nepheli thought of something and said - In the future I promise to bring a golden beast, by then you must have made a name for yourself as a beast trainer - Nepheli raised her hand to shake Franz's, he took her hand and said.
- Don't worry, the future that awaits us will be bright and I will definitely teach your beast the best skills - The two smiled at each other, making a promise to each other.
Taking advantage of the trip, the two saw beasts of different types to increase their knowledge.
Franz on the other hand was looking at his information along the way, looking at the corner of his eye there was a translucent screen with information on it.
Franz Merrick
Current Realm: Soul Apprentice (First Grade)
Pom Pom (vinculada beast)
Abilities (2/2)
Mana Pool (D)
Minor Healing Fluid (D)
Ability to create a liquid made with mana, capable of healing minor wounds and various status effects such as poisoning and paralysis, the duration of the liquid can vary between 2 to 3 months if stored carefully.
Talent: Close bond
Description: You are bound to a single beast as a tamer, in return you share between 10 to 100 percent of the profits of your linked beast (31/100)
Having heard during his studies of such a skill: healing liquid, Franz had heard that only sea beasts and some ultra-rare beasts such as the fairy dragon possessed such an ability, such a skill could create a liquid that in its highest quality had a potency equal to that of the legendary elixirs, if Pom Pom was compatible with such a skill, Then you could get a way to earn money to pay for future expenses for the two of you.
After a long time, the two decided to go see William and Ana who were having fun with the ridiculous singing of the singing Tengu.
The two watched Franz and Nepheli return.
"Can we go back?, Franz and I still need to sign up for the partnership we want," William and Ana nodded, saying goodbye to the singing Tengu as he said goodbye to them, surprising the boys with his intelligence.
Before he even left the zoo, Franz heard the same voice as before.
Damn murderer, everything.... All... is
-Franz! – Coming out of her stupor, it was Nepheli who spoke and said in a mocking tone.
- Any girls on the road? Or did my speech move you so much? –
Franz was confused and asked - Didn't you hear it? The voice? -
- Which voice? – Nepheli asked, very confused by the question.
- No, it's nothing, let's continue –
. . . . . .
During the way back to the square, Franz began to feel uncomfortable, the back of his hand had begun to burn and itch again, to the point where Franz began to sweat profusely and both his parents and his friend began to notice and asked him.
- Franz, are you feeling well? Do you want us to take you to a doctor? –
-Am... I'm fine, I just need to stop a little bit –
At some point Franz's father, William, bought a bottle of water for Franz who now not only sweated too much, he had also turned red as a tomato and looked like at some point he would faint.
- William, quickly go get the car, we have to take Franz to a doctor or even a healer! –
William nodded and started running, the car was about 10 or 15 minutes away so it would take a little time to bring it, some passing passers-by also offered their help to Ana who was very worried about her son.
Meanwhile, Franz who felt that something was burning his whole body, began to hear the same voice as before, but this time the voice was clearer than the other times, but . . . scary too.
It's your fault! You killed them! You killed them! You killed them! . . . .
Suddenly, as everyone passing by was wondering what was going on and as William ran to his car, a loud explosion sounded around the surroundings, causing a tremor so strong that it caused all the people to end up falling and tripping.
¡Boooooooooooom!
- IT'S AN ABERRATION! RUN! RUN AND DON'T LOOK BACK! – Someone shouted, making the fear and adrenaline in the people fill them and make them run.
Ana quickly picked up her son with the help of Nepheli, the two began to run and not knowing where the aberration came from, they decided to follow people.
Anne, on the other hand, was desperately looking for William, who had disappeared at some point.
-WILLIAM! WILLIAM! WHERE ARE YOU?! "She screamed desperately, but it was Nepheli who quickly tried to calm her down.
"Mrs. Anne, Mr. William will be all right, we must take care of Franz first!" – Ana nodded and although she worries about her spouse, she decided to follow Nepheli who had advanced to an apprentice of the soul a long time ago, she carried Franz without problems and takes Ana's hand, together they began to run after people again.
Although Nepheli would have preferred to summon shadow, Ana stopped her because unless the situation became one of great emergency, mana practitioners were forbidden to use abilities or beasts in the city if they were not authorized.
On the way, as the two ran, the emergency alarm began to sound and a voice began to speak over the speakers, giving some hope to people who did not know where to go.
Attention everyone present, head to the northern part, near the pier, the hunters and mana practitioners are already taking care of the aberrations at this time, please go to the pier, at this time it is the safest point!
Ana and Nepheli looked at each other, the one who spoke was Nepheli - Do I hear Mrs. Ana? We shall certainly be able to meet Mr. William there -
Anna nodded and together with Nepheli they continued running.
. . . . . .
William, who, at some point had reached the car, could also hear the explosion.
- But what? ….-
With no idea where the explosion was coming from, William started the car and started to start, but before he could even leave, the car shut down out of nowhere, stopping at the driveway, William tried to start the car, but it didn't work and when he wanted to try again, William heard the sound of footsteps, looking in front of him, right at the entrance to the parking lot I manage to discern a figure that made William's blood freeze.
-One... an aberration – William murmured terrified.
It looked like a burned, charred corpse, with no face, not even sockets or a nose, the left hand had sharp claws, and it lacked a right hand.
At first glance it seemed that the breeze in the air could knock the thing in front of William, but it was common knowledge that not only were they strong, it was said that the weakest had the strength of a warrior of the second grade.
Franz was only in the first degree and even though he was weak in body he could lift about 100 kg very easily.
Thinking about it, William began to pray as he closed his eyes and listened to the aberration approaching, he didn't even try to start the car again to try to escape, that would only be an instant death sentence, plus once someone was seen for these things, you either had the strength to defend yourself or waited for a miracle.
Pa Pa Pa Pa
William, who had begun to cry silently, could hear the footsteps stop, now only the noise of the wind could be heard.
The seconds passed and William had decided to momentarily open his eyes, it was at that moment that time seemed to stop for him.
In front of the window, on one side of him, a charred body stared at him, the creature had no face and yet William felt his soul pierce.
- Son, take care of yourself and your mom – William thought before hearing a whistle followed by a small explosion.