202 Ch. 202 'The Floating Island'

Niken and her companions arrived in the West continent hours ago after traveling two days from the North continent.

West country, aka Beast country, was very different from other countries. Beast country was a place where magical beasts live, so the aura of magic energy that affected this place's atmosphere was more intense than in other areas.

Ordinary humans, as well as ordinary Elementalists, would not be able to endure breathing the air filled with this intense magical pressure.

That's why this place was divided into two parts with five sections. The first part was the outer side, where the beast clans lived. Ordinary humans, as well as Elementalists, could enter this place and live there.

The dragon, wolf, and phoenix clan lived in this place, and it was in this place that Kazuto was born and grew and became an Elementalist knight.

The outer part was divided into two sections: the clan that worships the sun, such as the dragon clan, the salamander, and the phoenix lived in the north area. On the other hand, the moon-worshiping clan, such as the wolf clan, firefly, and cheetah, lived in another section.

While the inner side, there were three sections. Land, sea, and sky areas where there were floating islands.

Only wizards or possessed of intense magical energy cultivation could enter this inner side, including Elementalist knights.

The Elementalist knights had a share of magic provided from their legacy equipment so that their bodies could withstand the magical pressure in that place.

Niken planned to stay in the wolf clan longer because she wanted to know where her lover hometown.

Before that, she wanted to take a look at this country's inner side because she was curious about what kind of creatures lived there.

And here they are, walking through the paths surrounded by exotic plants and various kinds of magical beasts that roam there.

The beasts that appeared during the day were much tame and less aggressive, so they didn't have to worry that the creatures would attack them. After all, Kazuto, the Knight of Beast, was with them. Kazuto could control them and defeat them with just one snap of a finger.

Niken enjoyed the scenery there, especially the animals she had never seen before were exquisitely stunning to the point it could take her breath away.

For example, like a magical beast eating grass not far from their place, its body shape and head were like an antelope, but it has a very long tail and thick fur on its neck like a lion's hair.

What animal is it?

Niken also saw a giant elephant-sized bird flying above them. The bird's color was gorgeous, like a rainbow color, and there was an antenna-like at the top of its head.

This place was truly magical, and the inhabitants were truly magical .

"I've never tried it. Besides, Cerberus lived on a floating island and was protected by the beastmaster. I've never had a chance to encounter one."

"Ah, when are we going to the floating island?"

"Now, if you'd like."

Niken tilted her head in confusion at the man's answer.

In the next second, Kazuto put his index finger and thumb in his mouth then blew his two fingers out, causing a deep whistling sound.

Not long after, a bird that had been flying above them descended and landed on the ground with an elegant, causing Niken's jaw to fall lower.

Did Kazuto just summon the bird?

"We'll ride on it to go to the floating island."

The two men could see the sparkling look in Niken's eyes, making them chuckle.

Ah, looks like they were used to spoiling this dainty girl. They really love to see Niken enthusiastic and joyful like this.

Niken shrieked in surprise when Kazuto suddenly put one arm around her shoulder. At the same time, the other one behind her knee, and in an instant, Niken's body floated in Kazuto's arms.

"Wh ... What are you doing?"

"You won't be able to jump to ride it. I'm just helping you." In one leap, Kazuto jumped and arrived on top of the giant bird at ease.

Lionel rolled his eyes lazily at Kazuto's words. Why doesn't he just say that he wanted to hold the girl?

Niken was no weakling at this point. The girl was able to use her magic circle to bring her up onto the bird's rear.

If only Niken had any knowledge of what her indigo magic circle could do, that girl could turn her magic circle into wings or flying saucers to take her to high ground.

But Kazuto didn't tell her. It seemed that the man had no intention of informing her. That way, the cunning black knight would be able to make his inamorata stick like glue to him.

Lionel shook his head and then jumped after the lovebirds.

Once the three of them settled comfortably on top of this giant bird, Kazuto ordered the bird to fly and head to the floating island.

The floating island was above the sky, even above the clouds, so the island would not be visible below. Those who live in this place were mostly winged magical beasts and the beastmaster who protect this place.

The higher they were flying, the more Niken saw various kinds of winged beasts flying around them.

Their bodies were big and even two times bigger than the birds they ride. But miraculously, their behavior was very tame and did not attack them nor approach them.

Was it because Kazuto was with them?

"Kazu, this is really amazing. They look wild and daunting, but their behavior shows otherwise."

"Don't be fooled by their behavior and appearance. When the sun shone on this place, their nature would not be aggressive as long as no one bothered them. But if there is no sun, their beastly instinct was sharper, and they would become savage. Therefore, avoid dark places in this place. Even I wouldn't be able to control them without the help of sunlight."

"Ah, so they're all tame like this because it's still daytime?"

Kazuto nodded his head, "That's why we have to get out of this inner side before sunset.